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Inside Fashion Design
For independent designers, fashion professionals, and creative entrepreneurs who believe that how you build matters as much as what you build.
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Before the Sketch: Why This Season Starts With Research; The Monthly Thread September 2026
August was about reading the signals. September is about acting on them — starting with the one step most designers skip: research. Before NYFW, before the sketch, before the fabric order, here's what's setting up this season's collections, what's on the ifd calendar, and why the smartest move you can make right now is asking questions instead of guessing.
4 min read
Circular Design in Fashion: How to Design With End of Life in Mind
Less than 1% of clothing is recycled into new clothing. Not because the technology doesn't exist — but because most garments are designed without their end of life in mind. Circular design changes that. This guide covers the five core principles: mono-material construction, designing for disassembly, using recyclable and compostable fibres, extending a garment's active life, and closing the loop through take-back and resale. With examples from Gabriela Hearst, Helly Hansen, a
Jun 25 min read
🌿 March 2026 Insights & Inspiration: Regenerative Design in Fashion
In this month's Insights & Inspirations, I highlight four key "trends" poised to support transformation in the fashion industry—not as fleeting trends, but as comprehensive overhauls throughout the entire process. One of the significant concepts that has emerged is Regenerative Design. This term represents a shift beyond mere "sustainability" to a deeper understanding of the entire lifecycle of a garment.
Mar 59 min read
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