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Fashion-Related Reads
As a purpose-driven fashion agency we love supporting scaling startups, early-stage entrepreneurs, and everything in between. We've curated the most essential resources for navigating the lingerie and swimwear industry while you're just starting out.
Read more about garment design, fabric sourcing, sustainability, and more!
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Best Books for Contour Fashion - Patternmaking for Intimates + Swimwear
Venturing into the world of crafting lingerie and swimwear is an exciting journey, but it's no walk in the park. Unlike the...
Feb 20, 20245 min read
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Sourcing 101: Intro to Sourcing Fabric & Trims for Your Clothing Line (Part 1)
What is sourcing? When you're just starting, the idea of "sourcing" sounds vague and unclear. So to get started, let's begin with a quick...
Apr 26, 20223 min read
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Color Standards, Lab Dips, and Why You Need Both! (Part 1)
Ok, so you might be wondering, what is a lab dip exactly? Also referred to as L/Ds for short, a lab dip is a small test of your bulk...
Oct 19, 20213 min read
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How We Design a Collection
A lot of people ask me about what our process is like. We always work a little differently depending on the client's needs, but in most in
Feb 2, 20214 min read
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Bra Structure Explained!
Are you an aspiring fashion designer? A solopreneur launching an intimates brand? A DIY gal who's attempting to design her own...
Aug 11, 20205 min read
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Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide: Perfect Presents from Purposeful Brands
The holidays are here, and the countdown has officially begun! If you are looking to skip the fast fashion and instead support sustainable,
Dec 12, 20246 min read
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What to Expect the Day of the Fashion Brand PhotoshootÂ
You’ve done the prep work, assembled the dream team, and now the big day has finally arrived—photoshoot day! This is where all your...
Nov 26, 20245 min read
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Who You Need to Hire for A Fashion Brand Photoshoot
Now that you’ve nailed down your fashion brand photoshoot prep in part one, it’s time to build the dream team that’ll bring your vision...
Nov 19, 202414 min read
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How to Prepare for a Fashion Brand Photoshoot
Lights, camera, action! Fashion photoshoots might look glamorous from the outside, but behind the scenes, it's a TON of grunt work to...
Nov 12, 202411 min read
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Wear Testing 101: Ensuring Your Garments Stand the Test of Time
In the world of fashion design, particularly in the realms of lingerie and swimwear, a garment's success relies on more than just its...
Jul 30, 20247 min read
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Lemons into Lemonade: Dana Donofree of AnaOno Intimates
Meet Dana Donofree, a trailblazing entrepreneur, designer, and breast cancer survivor who's reshaping the lingerie industry with her...
Jul 18, 202415 min read
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Fashion Brands Doing Inclusive Sizing Right + The Future of Inclusive Sizing
In an era where inclusivity is becoming the hallmark of forward-thinking fashion, some brands are setting the bar high by embracing a...
Jun 26, 20244 min read
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Designing for All: Strategies for Fashion Brands to Implement Inclusive Sizing
Unlock the secrets to designing inclusive fashion. Learn essential strategies your brand can adopt to create garments that fit and flatter.
Jun 12, 20246 min read
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