top of page
Inside Fashion Design
An Ecosystem for Independent
Fashion Designers & Fashion Industry Pros
Latest Feature:
Insights & Inspirations — April 2026: Fashion Trends, Sustainability Shifts & Industry Insights
This month, we’re seeing a mix of bold creative expression, accelerating production models, and continued (but complex) progress toward sustainability.
5 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
What is a Career Development Plan and Why do I need one? 6 steps to build yours!
Career development matters because a career means so much more than the salary, security, and benefits we get from a job. A career...
Jun 13, 20224 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
“Savannah College Of Art And Design Grad Jojo Boling, Working Her Way Up In Fashion!”
We spoke with designer Jojo Boling, a SCAD graduate who now designs activewear for a brand new line by Target.
Jan 15, 20225 min read
The Best US Schools for Performance Apparel, Fashion-Tech and Menswear
Below are schools that excel in one of three targeted emphases: Sports and performance apparel, fashiontech and menswear.
Jan 15, 20222 min read
What Skills are needed to attend Design School? Advice from Burak Cakmak, Dean of Parsons
Burak Cakmak was appointed the Dean of the School of Fashion at the Parsons School of Design in 2016.
Jan 15, 20224 min read
Could you give up shopping for a year?? Lu from Luinlluland believes you can!
Fashion inspiration and definition-of-fabulous British mum Lou is a force of nature.
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Want to learn how to get into New York Fashion Week?
This was an exciting week at IFD — we went backstage at a professional fashion show put on by Small Boutique Fashion Week (SBFW)! We’ll...
Jul 24, 20212 min read
Want to Learn Earth Friendly Fabric Dying Techniques?
Hello IFD Insider! Are you looking to take some time for yourself to explore & learn something new? Hopefully so…and if you’re looking...
Jul 13, 20214 min read
bottom of page