Tag Archives: design a clothing line help

If You Do Everything Yourself in Your Fashion Business, What Happens?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by jane

I am thrilled to be able to share this article today from Vianza’s Mita Patnaik. I absolutely flipped when I first read it because I think it hits home on some issues that really hold designers back. Things like – are …

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As a new fashion designer do I need to know how to sketch my designs?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by jane

I got this question in my email InBox the other day and it’s not the first time I’ve heard it. I figure it may help some of you awesome fashion Brain Readers if I answer it here for all to …

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How to Pitch Bloggers for a Fashion Product

Posted on November 30, 2012 by jane

The rise and credibility of bloggers in the past few years has really changed the way consumers get information. While getting traditional press in magazines is still great, a nicely placed mention on the right blog can be a tremendous …

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Selling Your Fashion Product: Getting Over the Fear That Stops You

Posted on November 23, 2012 by jane

The longer I coach entrepreneurs, the more I start to notice that sometimes there is very little difference between those that succeed and those that fail. At least on the surface. Sometimes I look at 2 designers and think… Both …

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How to use Pinterest to get more traffic to your fashion website

Posted on November 2, 2012 by jane

This is a guest post from Andreea Ayers of Launch Grow Joy. Fashion/Style is the third most popular category on Pinterest and the second most repinned category on the social sharing site. If that isn’t enough convince you that you …

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2 new dates announced Fall 2012 – Chicago Manufacturing Tour

Posted on September 16, 2012 by jane

Hi Everyone, Just a quick update that the Manufacturing Tour is baaaaack! We sold out all four tours last spring and we are only offering 2 tours for the rest of 2012. Two dates available: Monday, September 24, 2012: Sold …

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Want to know what to say to a retail buyer? I’ll coach you through it

Posted on September 10, 2012 by jane

Get in the Hot Seat! I’m looking for 2 designers who want to come\on the line with me during my next free Webinar, “What to Say to a Retail Buyer – The “Script” You Can Use”. That’s right, I’ll walk …

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Eleven tips for a great photo shoot (fashion product)

Posted on September 9, 2012 by jane

I got to talking to a group of designers the other day and the conversations turned to their Spring 2013 collections. It’s that time of year again.  Seems like every fashion designer I know is about to do their photo …

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Fashion Business Roadmap: How to get clarity in your business

Posted on August 15, 2012 by jane

I’m noticing a big, huge, monstrous issue with entrepreneurs lately.  Well, it’s probably been around forever but it’s seemingly ubiquitous to me right now. And it’s an issue I’ve dealt with in my own business – many times.  Too many …

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Where to find trend information for childrenswear

Posted on July 31, 2012 by jane

Q: “I’m doing a little research for my children’s clothing line and want to put together a short trend report to show my investors that embellishments in kids clothing are “in” this year. I can find all kinds of information on …

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