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How in the world are you supposed to source all of the information in the fashion industry and still run your business? Simple, select a topic from the menu on the left and get started! From Business Planning to Finance, Manufacturing to Sales, our savvy "how to's" will guide you through step by step. Got a question? We've got answers.
Costing:
In's & Out's

Costing is a crucial part of your line: if you don't cost your line correctly, you will not make a profit. But before you can actually price your line, you need to know the costs that go into it (see list below). You need to keep your anticipated final cost in sight when determining how much to pay for sourcing and manuf more...

Worksheet: Costsheet

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Worksheet: Merchandising Calendar

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Designer's Block? Get Inspired.

Is this your situation? You've got everything ready to go. You sit down at your drafting or drawing table or desk, pencil or pen in hand, and nothing comes to mind. Not one single idea! What Do You Do About It? Tearing away at your hair and breaking pencils really isn't the best way to get ideas flowing...it' more...

Do Trends Matter: An Outsider's Op-Ed

By Kathleen Fasanella After reading an article in the Wall Street Journal on Spotting the Next Hoodie (sub required) I'm curious if you all follow trends. This article described how the industry of fashion trend watching has gravitated to the streets in an effort to spot the next big thing. After seeing mostly s more...