The Blog: chicago fashion

Notes from the studio on pattern making, product development, sourcing and the business of making things.

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Aug 22, 2022

PODCAST: How Fitting – Episode 50

How Fitting Podcast: Developing Fashion That Fits Your Customer, Lifestyle, and Values with Ellie Wilcox, Xochil Herrera Scheer, Connie Bourgeois, and host Alison Hoenes I had the opportunity to be on the How Fitting Podcast, hosted by Alison Hoenes. I was joined by fellow product development experts and fashion freelancers, Ellie Wilcox of Digitech Design…

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Jun 21, 2022

PODCAST: Rock Star Millennials

Earlier this spring I recorded a conversation with Kathryn Spitznagle on the Rock Star Millennial Podcast.

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May 9, 2022

PODCAST: Triple F - Episode 192

In April I recorded a conversation with JP Lamp on the Triple F Podcast. We talked about how to get noticed as a new brand, working with a pattern maker, and all the steps involved in the product development process.

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Mar 27, 2020

Shelter + Shine

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Nov 16, 2019

#ShopSmall Alternatives to Black Friday Holiday Shopping

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Mar 6, 2019

Telling Stories Through Fashion

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Aug 1, 2018

EVENT: DG Expo 2018 Seminar: Using Tech Packs for Successful Production

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Mar 23, 2018

VIDEO: The Full Color Life

Last month I met Hannah Lynn of The Full Color Life, and we sat down for a fun interview, where we discussed Chicago fashion, how I got my start in the industry and what it means to have a capsule wardrobe.

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Nov 29, 2017

EVENT: Seminar: How To Create A Tech Pack For Successful Production

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Nov 19, 2017

Questions To Ask Fabric Reps While Sourcing

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May 15, 2017

PRESS: Ever After in Chicago SPLASH

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Nov 13, 2015

Just Launched: Fibre Athletics

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Oct 19, 2015

PRESS: FGI Chicago #MemberMonday Feature

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May 1, 2015

EVENT: Speaking at Chicago Textile Expo 2015

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Dec 12, 2014

TAMGTL: Tailored by Tradlands

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Dec 1, 2014

Just for Fun: Zamrie Love

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Nov 24, 2014

RECAP: More 2014 Fashion Focus Chicago Events

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Nov 22, 2014

RECAP: Fashion Focus Chicago & Fashion Town Hall

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Oct 29, 2014

RECAP: Chicago Textile Expo Fall 2014

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Oct 27, 2014

TAMGTL: Company Spotlight: Glass House Shirt Makers

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Oct 19, 2014

EVENT: Speaking at Chicago Textile Expo

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May 16, 2014

TAMGTL: White Hot Chicago

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Mar 19, 2013

Stuff I'm Working On

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Oct 22, 2012

RECAP: Fashion Focus Chicago 2012

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