What can clothing labels tell us about the fabric? Nothing really. This label says 97% cotton/ 3% spandex. This is the content of the fibers. This could be for anything from a t-shirt to jeans. …
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My Story- The Business Of Fashion
My Disastrous First Visit to the Garment Factories & How 200 Shawls Saved My Life After graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design, as well as earning a certificate In Fashion Marketing I set …
Why Source My Garment Opened Up
Why I’m opening up SMG ? I am a firm believer that the best way to learn is through experience. Since I was a child I’ve had this spark that lights up with an idea …
An Itch to Design… Not Sure Just Where To Start?
When I first got into the eco-friendly business side of apparel, I knew little, actually nothing about sustainability. I was the person that ran the tap even if I wasn’t using the water; I was …
11 Tip On How To Communicate With An Overseas Garment Factory
You Say Potatoe, I Say Potato? Like most fashion designers-It takes time to understand what goes on in production. Especially because the clothing is made elsewhere. Even when two people are speaking English there is …
Go Niche Or Go Broke
Not sure what direction to take with your company? To better ensure your garments sell, I suggest first choosing a market and then create something geared to that market. I had a vision for my …