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Get “in the know” about the ins and outs of the fashion industry as a whole. Learn about everything from design to production and sales.

Creating a Sustainable Fashion Brand
Are you passionate about fashion and the environment? Are you good with a pair of scissors, a needle, and some thread? If the answer to these questions is affirmative, then creating a sustainable fashion brand might be the perfect business venture for you. After all, considering the fast fashion industry's ecological footprint, designing inclusive, slow fashion choices really is a great way to help the planet (and put a smile on people's faces).
By Fabi Pina5 years ago in Styled
Guide to Second-Hand Fashion
Second-hand fashion has innovated many young entrepreneurs to start their own business. Their inspiration seems to be one of sustainability and helping clean up the lands. Their creativity goes beyond that of mainstream fashion.
By Gaia’s Way5 years ago in Styled
Fluidity in Fashion
Long gone are the days of "You can't wear that, it's for girls." As society is becoming more open and accepting as a whole, the lines of feminine and masculine become more and more blurred. More and more people are questioning why it's acceptable for women to wear men's clothing, but not the other way around. Is it possible to erase the gender identity society bestowed on clothing?
By Shae Moreno5 years ago in Styled
Mother Nature’s Closet.
In the last few years, sustainable fashion has been on the rise. This is a new movement that is taking the world by storm. Thanks to advocates, eco friendly companies, the rising trend of green choices, a better world is being developed.
By Gaia’s Way5 years ago in Styled
How to setup T-Shirt or Apparels Online Store in 2020-21?
The global eCommerce market has been growing at an aggressive rate for the last few years. The way people discover and buy products across different categories has changed forever. The online fashion market is projected to grow to $872 billion by 2023, with apparels contributing to about 65% of the market. In the USA, one of the largest producers and sellers of fashion goods, eCommerce contributed to more than 38% of the total apparel sales in 2019.
By Quick eSelling5 years ago in Styled
Brand Loyalty to Customers: The New Customer Loyalty
Take a moment to think about your favorite fashion brands and companies. What do you like about them? What drew you to them in the first place? Do you consider yourself a loyal customer? Perhaps most importantly, do you believe these brands are loyal to you?
By Accents Reign™️5 years ago in Styled
What's Next After Taking Fashion Designing Courses?
In present times where everyone wants to look fashionable, the demand for fashion design is increasing. The field of fashion design is one of the most exciting, glamorous, competitive, and rewarding career choices.
By Indian Institue of Art & Design5 years ago in Styled
Is New York Fashion Week Cancelled?. Top Story - September 2020.
COVID-19 has postponed and canceled a lot of highly anticipated events this year, such as Lollapalooza and the Governor’s Ball. It is in our best interest to social distance, wear masks, and avoid large crowds. Covid-19 has affected one of the fashion industry's largest events: New York Fashion Week. The streets of New York in mid-September will not be filled with the hottest trends and various forms of street style by fashionistas, fashion industry professionals, and influencers. For what may be the first time, the streets of Manhattan could be barren.
By Michala 5 years ago in Styled
Clothing resale; a sustainable future of an industry killer?
Have you ever got the feeling of dread at the thought of cleaning your closet? Or maybe that pile of clothes on the floor waiting to be sorted and put away? Like many of us, the problem of our excessive wardrobes is becoming a larger concern than we imagined. Approximately 300,000 tonnes of clothing are being thrown out into landfill every year yet only a small fraction of that is recycled into new textiles. So how do we combat a problem that we have created? You incentivise change for the better and add profit. Reselling has become an economic force exceeding the billion-dollar market revenue, and the ones who profit are the youth. Depop, eBay, Grailed are some of the big-name companies out there that are paving the way for the future of fashion from the tip of your fingers. This begs the question, are people really becoming more ecologically conscious or is it just another commercial ploy?
By Jethrowastaken5 years ago in Styled
Resources for Education on the Impact of Fashion
Written by: Jacquelyn Tantimonaco Read more at welcometoits.com. The impacts of the fashion industry go way beyond just setting new and exciting trends. It’s no secret that “fast fashion” negatively impacts the environment and communities around the world. From the glamorous runways to the factories in which our clothing is produced, there is much to learn… but what do we really know about fashion’s global impact and how can we learn more?
By it's magazine5 years ago in Styled
'Goth is White': Racism in the Gothic Subculture
Goth culture has been, since its birth in the late 1970's, a form of rebellion. This can only be expected from the offshoot lovechild of the punk scene. To be 'goth' is considered bizarre, unusual, alternative. Goths, since the dawn of their creation, have garnered strange looks from people on the street due to their wild hair, dark clothes and often extravagant accessories.
By Dani Buckley5 years ago in Styled
Unisex Vs Gender Neutral Fashion - What's the difference?. Top Story - August 2020.
You’ve seen it countless times again and again through fast fashion retail stores to high street boutiques, the term ‘unisex’ has become a common label for many brands. And as with many things it has also become a trendy statement by many companies to act as a case-all solution for inclusivity. But is it actually a suitable word to indicate your brand's diverseness? Or is it just an excuse for lazy fashion design.
By Jethrowastaken5 years ago in Styled