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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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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


What Are Our Top 10 Favorite American Made Fashion Brands?
Article provided by Ayla David, L.I.M. student & IFD Intern Happy Independence Day! This year seems to be speeding by because we’ve...
Jul 5, 20213 min read


What Does it Take to be a successful Fashion Merchandiser?
IFD’s Featured Job Profile: Fashion Merchandising Article written by Ayla David, L.I.M. student, IFD intern and contributing writer When...
Jun 28, 20214 min read


June is Pride Month-Are you aware of “Rainbow Washing”?
By Contributing Writer, Ayla David: LIM student and IFD Intern June is Pride month! Pride started in the 1970s after the Stonewall Riots...
Jun 21, 20214 min read


How are Brands helping spread messages of freedom and empowerment in everyday Fashion?
Images from RhayvenJArt on Etsy Images from Black Cadre.com One of our favorite ways to celebrate Juneteenth is to put money in the hands...
Jun 15, 20212 min read


What are the top 5 Tips for Designing Great Swimwear?
With a foundation in upcycling and sewing as a child and skills fueled by YouTube videos, designer Hanna Salzberg began to dig deeply...
Jun 7, 20214 min read


How Do You Stay Creative in the Corporate World?
Being a creator in a corporate environment can be a huge challenge. When your schedule is driven by deadlines, filled with meetings, and...
Apr 25, 20213 min read


Some Fashion Take-Aways after a Year of Covid
Article written by Guest Contributor, Sofia Burner for insidefashiondesign.com Trends Aren’t Everything 2020 was all about figuring out...
Mar 31, 20213 min read


What are Masks for Extraordinary People?
Corinne McManus has been running her textile design studio, Atom Designs, for over 30 years from its base in New Cross, travelling the...
Mar 23, 20213 min read
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