Clothing Design and Development It’s one thing to dream of being a fashion designer, and another to take the first steps towards making that dream a reality. The truth of clothing…
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Tо undеrѕtаnd whаt fаѕhiоn рrоduсtiоn is, we first have to look at what the term “fashion” really means. Fаѕhiоn rеfеrѕ tо different ѕtуlеѕ or practices in сlоthing, mаkеuр, ассеѕѕоriеѕ, and…
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Getting paired up with a manufacturer for clothing manufacturing for the first time is a bit like online dating. First you offer up some information about yourself. Here’s an example…
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Avoid Budget Mistakes Costing and pricing are among the most difficult – and most crucial – decisions new designers undertake in building their first line. The financial logic that goes…
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While anybody can start a clothing line, not everyone can build a profitable fashion business. It takes entrepreneurial spirit to have consistent revenue and profit. How can someone create a…
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What is Prime Wardrobe? This summer, Amazon launched their new fashion platform, Prime Wardrobe. What’s most enticing about Prime Wardrobe is not 2-day shipping or free returns. Been there, done…
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How to Create a Clothing Line Budget One of the first questions we ask our new development clients at the beginning stages of creating a clothing line is “what is…
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As American Apparel layoffs begin, Los Angeles clothing manufacturer Indie Source is poised to hire. Today, American Apparel has started the mass layoffs that will leave thousands of Los Angeles…
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Meet Emily This series highlights the talented and committed people who power Indie Source. Get to know Emily Meaker, your GO-TO point person to help you organize, plan, and (finally!) get…
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Crowdfunding for Startups Among the many doctor and actor aspirations, lays an ambition many are not equipped to start: creating their own business. As many startups disappoint before they’re fully…
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