Let’s dive into the world of upcycling – the art of transforming old, worn-out stuff into hip, trendy treasures. If you’ve got a closet full of clothes hanging on for…
When it comes to fashion and textiles, the origin of your clothing can be as important as the style itself. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in…
Decades after stepping onto the proverbial runway of her career calling, Frances J. Harder is still making multiple strides motivated by her personal motto, “Passion for fashion.” Heavily influenced while growing up…
A question I have been asked repeatedly over the years is about working with patternmakers. By Frances Harder Fashion for Profit Consulting When interviewing a potential patternmaker, it is a…
By Frances Harder The apparel industry is at a very crucial cross road. The massive amounts of unsold new clothing end up as waste, and old discarded clothing also end…
‘Look after the cents and the dollars will take care of themselves’ Why does a dress cost $300? Is a cotton shirt worth $75? The sticker price of that dress…
By Jill Mazur – Independent Technology Consultant We’ve just entered a new decade and with it comes the awareness that we need to make a greater commitment to preserving and…