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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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Turning Your Creative Talent into a Profitable and Lasting Business
A sustainable creative business is your creativity packaged into something people can reliably buy. It combines a clear audience definition, focused service offerings, and simple business fundamentals so income isn't a mystery.
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The Monthly Thread: Insights & Inspirations
Looking for ways to participate in NYFW? If you are an independent designer considering NYFW, remember that the official schedule is only one aspect of the week. Numerous independent showcases, buyer previews, and industry events run concurrently, granting valuable opportunities for emerging brands to build relationships. It is a great way to network, see what's out there, and get inspired for your own work....read on to see what ifd has up it's sleeve!
Aug 97 min read


Industry Insights & Inspirations Part 2: 4 Runway Trends Worth Watching Right Now
Insights & Inspirations May 2026 Part 2 INSIDE FASHION DESIGN — MAY 2026 Hello Conscious friend- Did you watch any of the recent runway shows online? I'm delighted that we can now access shows and reports, unlike before when pricey magazines and trend-forecasting books were essential. Even though I'm no longer preparing "trend presentations" for a design team, I still love discovering what's happening, what's exciting, and what new ideas are surfacing. I use this information
May 127 min read
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