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Innovative Growth Strategies for Small and Mid-Sized Fashion Businesses
Redefining Innovation in Fashion
Innovation isn’t only about adopting new tech — it’s also about creating smarter systems that make creativity profitable.
Circular design: Build re-use and resale into your collections.
Digital craftsmanship: Use 3D prototyping to cut costs and waste.
Localized manufacturing: Create smaller, faster production cycles.
Inclusive design: Serve broader audiences through better fit and representation.
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2024 Fashion Industry Event Calendar
The fashion industry is constantly evolving, with a packed calendar of events that bring together designers, buyers, journalists, and...
May 27, 20244 min read


Innovative and Eco-Friendly Fashion Design for Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, a unique opportunity presents itself to honor the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of the men and women who have serve
May 27, 20243 min read


Self-Care, 44 Inspiring Ways To Elevate Your Mental Wellness
According to Pablo Picasso, art has the power to cleanse the soul from the burdens of daily life.
May 18, 202410 min read


How To Increase Your Apparel Intelligence Quotient
Hey there, Conscious Fashion Friends! Let's talk about something cool you may have not heard of: Apparel Intelligence Quotient, or as we lik
May 15, 20245 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


Celebrating Earth Day! 10 Ways To Make A Difference In Your Fashion Design Work
This day reminds us in the fashion design industry, of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve our planet.
Apr 20, 20246 min read


Spring Reboot! The Best 6 Action Steps to Take Now for Personal and Professional Growth
Each spring, I associate the season with renewal and growth, when nature sheds its old layers and embraces fresh beginnings.
Apr 18, 20243 min read


Inside Fashion Design's 2023 Community Conversations Playlist!
Dive into the fashion scene with a rewind of 2023 through our "Community Conversations" video series. Featuring no-nonsense talks with...
Apr 15, 20247 min read


FW MN Spring 2024 is returning to the Twin Cities in full bloom April 14th-20th!
Hello Readers! Being initially from Minnesota, I get excited every spring to see what's happening for FWMN! I am pleased to share their...
Apr 12, 20248 min read
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