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…
Frances Harder With the Millennials and Gen Z consumers’ ever-increasing awareness and sensitivity to address sustainability, social injustices, wearable technology and recycling to name a few affecting their buying power…
Though it may not come to mind, the colors of clothing that you wear can say a lot about who you are to the outside world. In order to portray…
A Permanent Tattoo, or is it called Permanent Body Graffiti – . Why, oh why does anyone do this? OK paint yourself but why make it permanent? Hello! It will…
Questions to ask yourself before starting a business There are numerous questions to ask yourself before you undertake a venture involving the fashion industry, which is famous for its complexities…
By Frances Harder I don’t think this statement is usually something that is said or heard when clothing is purchased. However, with the changing times, and with the new demands…
STORIES&INSIGHTS Hi Kim, thanks for joining us today. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission? Our mission…