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From Burnout To Belonging; The Truth about the Fashion Industry & What Led Me to Inside Fashion Design.
I was in my mid-20s, thrilled to be immersed in the fashion epicenter of New York City. Working hard and building a name for myself, and climbing the ladder. But behind the scenes, I was overwhelmed, burned out, and silently wondering if I'd survive in a role I was so passionate about at the expense of my health. Moreover, I felt I had nowhere to turn: no mentors, no guidance, and no community. Bosses & colleagues were more like competitors than team members Devil Wears Pra
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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 30, 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


Show your Work! 10 Ways to Get Discovered!
We couldn't think of a more appropriate book for our first ever book review. We were recommended Show your Work by Austin Kleon from a...
Mar 22, 20222 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


3-Steps of Mind Mapping for Successful Design Thinking
Do you use a mind map in your design brainstorming? A mind map is "thinking out loud"—the ability to visualize how ideas are connected....
Mar 20, 20224 min read


Gratitude- IFD Highlights and what we are most grateful for.
January 3rd, 2020 As we close the chapter on 2019, we reflect on our biggest moments for Inside Fashion Design. To send the year off in...
Mar 20, 20223 min read


Top 6 Ways to Build a Strong Fashion Community: with Fashion Mingle
There is no question that the fashion industry has been undergoing major changes in recent years, particularly in terms of business...
Mar 20, 20229 min read


Future Frontiers: Crossing the Boundaries of Innovation & Design.
January 10th 2020 Missed the event? No worries! A live video recording is now available! Hello There! We have been basking in the after...
Mar 17, 20222 min read
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