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Inside Fashion Design
Practical education, trusted community, and real industry connection — for independent designers and fashion professionals at every stage.
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How Fashion Small Business Owners Can Build a Loyal Customer Community
Every fashion brand can generate buzz with a launch or product drop — but long-term growth requires something deeper. In this guide, contributing author Courtney Rosenfeld breaks down how small business owners can transform one-time buyers into a loyal community through intentional events, brand storytelling, and simple rituals that create real belonging.
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High vibrational clothing for conscious women. Meet Ethically made brand Koryphae
A vision based on the idea of harnessing the power of apparel, using it as a vehicle for women’s empowerment and force for good in the world
Dec 11, 20212 min read


Upcylced linens as bespoke designs? YES! Ethical Fashion Festival Brand: Style by Kari
Kari has joined our Ethical Fashion Festival Virtual event to share her work and we are happy to have her as one of our featured designers!
Dec 11, 20212 min read


What Does it take to be a Successful Fashion Photographer?
Written by Ayla David, September 25, 2021 Photographers are the unsung heroes behind fashion show magic. Without incredible pictures of...
Sep 29, 20214 min read


Love leather but want to be sustainable? Here’s how!
Greetings Dear Reader! Fall is upon us which means that pumpkin spice lattes, bulky sweaters, and changing leaves are fast approaching....
Sep 22, 20212 min read


Remembering 9.11
Dear IFD Friends, Today marks the Anniversary of September 11 terror attacks. We all have a story to tell about that day, where we were,...
Sep 11, 20211 min read


How to Build Confidence & Live Your Best Life
Author: Derek Goodman, Contributing Writer & Entrepreneur The last 15 to 18 months have been disruptive for many people: family life,...
Sep 5, 20213 min read


How can you attend New York Fashion Week on a budget?
New York Fashion Week is back! In-person & Virtually, big runways and alternative shows available. CFDA RELEASES THE OFFICIAL NEW YORK...
Aug 29, 20213 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
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