About Adila Cokar

Adila Cokar (aka Dee) is a media-acclaimed, award-winning serial entrepreneur and author of the recently released book "Source My Garment - The Insider’s Guide To Responsible Offshore Manufacturing". She has over a decade of experience working closely with offshore factories, as well as partnering with and building social businesses within the fashion industry. Her expertise includes sustainable product development, offshore manufacturing processes, end-to-end management, and business strategy. She has been featured in Apparel Magazine, Sourcing Journal, The Epoch Times, Just-Style.com, and more.

Top 5 Things You Need to Remember to Make the Manufacturing Process a Breeze

Posted on January 16, 2020
  Sew – have you ever painted your nails and, as you’re about to finish the final coat, you ruin one nail so

Inside A Designer’s Toolbox: The Must Have Tool for Every Fashion Entrepreneur

Posted on August 9, 2019
We’re ready to reveal the #1 must-have in any fashion professional’s toolbox, and it’s not fabric, scissors, or even a sketchbook. No matter what part of the fashion industry you work in you

The Top 8 Fabric Trade Shows for Fashion Entrepreneurs

Posted on July 20, 2019
When it’s time to start thinking about fabric sourcing, most new fashion entrepreneurs and apparel designers limit themselves to looking online or heading into fabric

What Type Of Fabric Supplier Is Best For Your Fashion Business?

Posted on July 5, 2019
  Selecting a fabric supplier can be, in a word, overwhelming. Most new designer-entrepreneurs are unsure of how to navigate their options. Every
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How to Source Materials Like A Boss *Hot Tips*

Posted on June 22, 2019
  Sew, you’re in the sweet spot between completing your garment design and sending it off to the factory