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March 2026 Monthly Thread: Design Research, Regenerative Fashion & Signal Spotting
Hello friends, Each month at Inside Fashion Design we pause to look beyond the fast pace of the fashion industry and reflect on the signals shaping where it’s headed. The Monthly Thread is our space to highlight the ideas, events, and conversations influencing designers today — from global fashion weeks and sourcing markets to educational panels, cultural inspiration, and emerging sustainability practices. Regenerative Design Our theme for March is research and regenerative
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How to Become a Fashion Upcycler! Lessons from Top Designers
Let's celebrate this ongoing wave of sustainable fashion, where every piece tells a unique story and breathes new life into forgotten materi
Jun 3, 20243 min read
What is ‘ŪWILA? Using “Life Force” as Design Inspiration.
Manaola, meaning Life Force, uses a lightning bolt symbol in the print. We can all use some extra “life force” these days
May 7, 20244 min read
Design How To: Fabric Lab Dips and Strike Offs: Everything You Need to Know
In the fashion industry, lab dips are small samples of fabric that are dyed to match a specific color. They are usually created by a...
Jan 29, 20245 min read
Looking to get Known as a Fashion Creative? 4 Steps that will get you there!
Adapted September 18th, 2023 Written by Contributing Author Sharon Redd Hello there! Is everyone ready for fall? I love the fall; the...
Sep 21, 20235 min read
SCAD Heart Attacks: How One Survivor is Healing Through a Love of Jewelry Design
Donna Sugimoto is a stylist, writer, and philanthropist who had her life turned upside down by SCAD. During her healing process, she turned
Jul 9, 20236 min read
The 4 Life Cycles of a Garment and Their Effects on People & Planet: A Lesson In Conscious Fashion
In Conscious Fashion Design There are four distinct life cycles of a garment to consider: Textile Production Garment Manufacturing...
Jun 5, 20232 min read
What are Your Guiding Forces for Design Excellence?
"Here's how I see it. These aren't your typical 'Design Principles', but nevertheless guiding forces to design excellence, whether you...
Jun 2, 20233 min read
Creating Beauty From Waste with Parisian Designer Moïra Cristescu Paris.
Republished June 1, 2023 Designer Moïra Cristescu came up in great fashion houses like Proenza Schouler and Narciso Rodriguez in New...
Jun 2, 20237 min read
What Are the Main Elements and Principles in Sucessfull Fashion Designs?
Design Principles; What exactly are they and how do we use them to bring our ideas to life? In every design endeavor, whether it's...
Jun 1, 20235 min read
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