The major shift since the 1980’s in garment production is starting to reverse itself. Consumers are starting to value locally made fashion based on ethical employment and environmental policies. Here are a couple of designers who have found way into the industry through that doorway. If you’re thinking about starting a fashion business, you might […]
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We all know that online shopping is the wave of the future. Bricks-and-mortar clothing retailers have had a hard time keeping up for two big reasons: returns and fit. Those are two sides of the same coin; people don’t like to order online when they can’t try things on. And if they do, the clothing […]
For Isuru, fashion isn’t just a way to make money or express himself — it is an all-encompassing passion. Even more importantly, he sees the fashion industry as a challenge to be conquered. Check out this interview with The Sunday Leader to see what else he has to say about being an “outsider” in the […]
Your Story reports that there will be $30 billion in consumer spending stemming from online platforms in the coming years. This means that companies, designers, and even manufacturers will have to spend more money in the digital sector – from marketing to website building. This is going to mean a growth in jobs in those […]
The fashion industry is faced with a challenge: how can it expand its vision to include people of all ages, sizes, races, nationalities, and abilities at all levels of the industry? The Assistance League Fashion Show is a great example of a way in which inclusivity can be achieved. Its goal is to highlight what […]
Designer Rachel Roy has forged a spot in Hollywood all for herself – she’s mastered the art of digital media and social engagement. After a recent move to LA, she’s doubled down on her efforts to continue branding herself and her work. Read this interview with the LA Times to see how she thinks […]
The fashion industry continually needs to be reinvented and reinvigorated so that people stay interested in all of the products and promotions. In order to bring people in and help foster new talent, the H&M Foundation started the Global Challenge Award in 2015 to bring about that change. Thousands of entries came in from all […]
For Angelica Hicks, it was obvious that she didn’t look at the world of fashion like many others did – she saw it as a business opportunity and a fantastical world that she had to be a part of. Instead of taking photos in clothing or snapping from the latest shows, she takes a […]
What forms of social media do you use the most? In the fashion industry, different social media platforms are as important as the clothing your produce in some cases. Everything from Twitter to Youtube, Instagram to Pinterest, and Facebook to Influenster are important. You absolutely need to know how to use each of those […]
Do you have a good idea for a business? You may want to act on it sooner rather than later, because it could be a huge success – and you don’t want someone to act on it before you do. That’s exactly what Larissa Walsh did at 18 – and now she’s one of the […]