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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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5 Questions to ask to Find Passion In Your Career and Your Life Journey
February brings Valentine’s Day, a holiday dedicated to celebrating love, friendship, and admiration. We recognize that there is another...
Feb 5, 20223 min read
What Makes a Good Design leader? Top Skills, Finding your Values and Building Successful Teams
Her career in apparel followed, bringing her to New York City for the first time.
Jan 22, 20228 min read
How to Bounce Back from Financial Setbacks. Advice for the Creative
Thank you for popping in today to check out our tips and tricks for financing your dream business.
Jan 22, 20223 min read
Looking for Career Advice? Words of Wisdom from Apparel industry vet LaJean Lawson
LaJean Lawson is the world’s leading expert in sports bra science and design.
Jan 21, 20222 min read
What Sets You Apart In The Design Industry? The Man Behind Bleu by Rod Beattie Shares His Insights
His designs have sold millions, with La Blanca by Rod Beattie becoming the top-selling retail swimwear in the United States for 10 years!
Jan 21, 20221 min read
Dreaming of Becoming a Fashion Model? Get inside tips from Nicole Nance
With over five years in the modeling industry under her belt, Portland-based model Nicole Nance is in the perfect position to look back...
Jan 14, 20227 min read
What Does it take to be a Successful Fashion Photographer?
Written by Ayla David, September 25, 2021 Photographers are the unsung heroes behind fashion show magic. Without incredible pictures of...
Sep 29, 20214 min read
How to Build Confidence & Live Your Best Life
Author: Derek Goodman, Contributing Writer & Entrepreneur The last 15 to 18 months have been disruptive for many people: family life,...
Sep 5, 20213 min read
What Does it Take to be a successful Fashion Merchandiser?
IFD’s Featured Job Profile: Fashion Merchandising Article written by Ayla David, L.I.M. student, IFD intern and contributing writer When...
Jun 28, 20214 min read
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