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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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Clothing with Purpose: Sustainable, Inclusive & Socially Responsible
"Lean into the Hope that comes with Spring. Rejoice in that hope." I had a blast attending the launch party of Hope Continues, a...
Jun 15, 20222 min read
6 Fundamental Tips for Launching a Fashion Business
Written by Contributing Author, Courtney Rosenfeld Virtually none of the world's leading fashion brands and stores became successful...
Jun 7, 20223 min read
What is Conscious Design?
What is Conscious Design? How can we as designers and apparel professionals incorporate conscious design thinking and methods into our...
Apr 28, 20221 min read
From Refugee to Fashion! Meet IFD Marketing Manager Sophin Khamvongsa
Hello Dear Reader, I am so happy to introduce to you our newest team member, Sophin Khamvongsa! What a wonderful connection we made when...
Apr 21, 20223 min read
Looking for Fashion Design Education? Check out IFD's Global listing of Fashion Design Programs
Hello ifd Reader! Thinking about going to school for design? Looking to learn what your options are? Check out our comprehensive list...
Apr 14, 20221 min read
How to make it from small Town to the Big Leagues & Top 5 tips from Design Director of Gottex Swim
Hello! Happy Spring! When spring comes around, I start dreaming of getting back to the beach, putting on that new swimsuit and getting...
Mar 29, 20225 min read
Color Theory; How Well Do You Know Your Colors?
Color is fundamental in any good design. In the right hands, it can be an incredibly powerful tool. Color can change the way viewers feel...
Mar 22, 20223 min read
5 Must-have Skills of Successful Designers; IFD Designer Spotlight: Briana Jacobs explains
For designer Briana Jacobs, the road to a career in fashion started at prom. When Jacobs designed and sewed her own prom dress, the...
Mar 22, 20228 min read
IFD Nominated for Portland Fashion and Style Award!
January 2020 The exciting news of who made it to the final four in each category was announced on August 10th at Mercedes Benz of...
Mar 20, 20221 min read
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