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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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Circular Design in Fashion: How to Design With End of Life in Mind
Less than 1% of clothing is recycled into new clothing. Not because the technology doesn't exist — but because most garments are designed without their end of life in mind. Circular design changes that. This guide covers the five core principles: mono-material construction, designing for disassembly, using recyclable and compostable fibres, extending a garment's active life, and closing the loop through take-back and resale. With examples from Gabriela Hearst, Helly Hansen, a
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The New Cotton Project: Defining the Blueprint for Circularity in Textiles
From The New Cotton Project; Original article Written by Muchaneta ten Napel Today I am sharing a wonderful project I stumbled upon while...
Nov 11, 20223 min read


Adidas by Stella Mccartney Releases Circular, Gender-Neutral Tracksuit
In our recent post about The New Cotton Project, we learned that Stella Mccartney for Adidas released this gender-neutral tracksuit,...
Nov 11, 20221 min read


Want the Opportunity to Learn from a Global Fashion Design Specialist?
Today we are featuring Global Design Specialist Joanne Swift. Why the title of "Global Design Specialist"? Read on to learn about her...
Nov 2, 20223 min read


Handful High Five Favorite F Words: Fashion, Function, Feel, Fun and FIGHT
Dear IFD Readers, Today I am sharing a message from the Founder of Handful- a Portland-based bra company that we have had the privilege...
Oct 19, 20222 min read


6 Key Steps to Starting a Business
Key business steps for a successful start-up
Oct 17, 20223 min read


5 Things Fashion Designers can do today to Achieve Sustainability
What 5 things can do today to incorporate sustainability in design? Advice from industry pros During the pandemic, the major footwear...
Oct 12, 20224 min read


What Does it Mean to be an Ethical Fashion Brand?
When you look up the definition of ethical fashion, you will find that it encompasses many areas in the fashion industry. It includes...
Oct 3, 20223 min read


5 Reasons You Can’t Miss Première Vision Sport at the NW Materials Show this August!
The last time we were all together was August 2019. Now, our industry is ready, willing, and able to attend our in-person shows. Brands...
Jul 30, 20222 min read


Are you a BIPOC Designer looking for 50K to build your Brand? You may qualify!
SOVEREIGNTY COMPANY, A NEO LUXE CIRCULAR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, LAUNCHES TO DISRUPT FASHION We wanted to share some great news with our...
Jul 12, 20222 min read
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