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Inside Fashion Design
For independent designers, fashion professionals, and creative entrepreneurs who believe that how you build matters as much as what you build.
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Making Social Impact; Simple Ways Fashion Pros Can Give Back Today
Between fittings and sample sales, giving back can feel like one more thing on the list. This guide offers low-barrier, repeatable ways for fashion professionals — from donating deadstock to skills swaps — to create real impact without draining time or energy they don't have.
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The Power of Company Values: How They Drive Success
A lot of folks are talking about Values these days. Core Values aren't just some buzzwords you put on a list and forget about. They're...
Apr 27, 20233 min read
What are Your Top 10 Core Values? Do You Know?
Let's start here! ifd is going on a Conscious Fashion Design journey; but before we begin, I am personally refining my core values so...
Apr 18, 20234 min read
Looking at the Past, Present, and Future to Reach Our Big Purpose
Dear Reader; A BIG THANK YOU to you! Because of you, we're celebrating our 6th anniversary! I still remember sitting in Jackson...
Apr 9, 20233 min read
Do you know Your Values, Mission & Big Purpose? 3 Key Factors to Define
Spring has sprung, and it's time to take stock of your life! Don't worry; this isn't a chore - it's an exciting opportunity to reflect on...
Apr 6, 20231 min read
What is The Fashion Act and What Do I Need to Know?
If you work in fashion you may have heard about The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act- but what exactly is it and how...
Feb 8, 20232 min read
12 Tips to Becoming an Eco-Friendly Entrepreneur
By Courtney Rosenfeld, Contributing Author, founder of Gigspark.biz Ecopreneurship is not brand new, but it has definitely gained...
Feb 4, 20233 min read
The Zena Brand - From Fun Accessories to Social Impact
This Ethical Fashion Festival feature is The Zena Brand. We enjoyed chatting live with Caragh Bennet, to hear firsthand how she went...
Dec 11, 20223 min read
8 Steps to Create a Socially Responsible Fashion Brand
Weaving Social Good into a Successful Business Model was one of our recent IFD workshops, led by Julie Allen. Julie so inspires...
Nov 19, 20224 min read
6 Key Steps to Starting a Business
Key business steps for a successful start-up
Oct 17, 20223 min read
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