Clothing Coulture
Conversations with fashion industry innovators and disruptors discussing solutions to real industry challenges.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 119
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Identifying and Avoiding Forced Labor in Global Apparel Production
Navigating the complex issue of forced labor in the fashion industry, hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane of Stars Design Group delve into identifying and preventing unethical practices in manufactur…
The Go-Giver Philosophy: Deliver Value and Develop Meaningful Connections in Business with Bob Burg
Bob Burg, author of "The Go-Giver," joins hosts Emily Lane and Bret Schnitker to delve into the power of providing immense value to others in the business world. They discuss the importance of shifti…
Special Episode | Current Global Logistics Challenges Livestream
In this special episode of Clothing Coulture Emily Lane and Bret Schnitker discuss the recent supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions affecting the fashion industry. They highlight the imp…
Transforming Retail's Last Mile: Enhancing Efficiency and Achieving Carbon Neutrality with Mike Robinson
Join hosts Emily Lane and Bret Schnitker as they delve into the complexities of the last mile in retail logistics with expert Mike Robinson. Discover how The Eighth Notch is revolutionizing delivery …
The Sexy Side of The Business: Retail Math
Explore the fascinating world of retail math with Clothing Coulture hosts Emily Lane and Bret Schnitker. This episode delves into vital metrics and practices for growing a successful apparel business…
Navigating Cultural Strengths: China's Apparel Manufacturing with Michael Lode
In this episode of Clothing Culture, host Emily Lane and Bret Schnitker are joined by Michael Lode, an expert in the fashion industry with a deep understanding of manufacturing in China. They discuss…
Upcycling Fashion with All Saint's Founder Stuart Trevor
In this episode of Clothing Coulture, host Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane interviews Stuart Trevor, founder of All Saints and the namesake brand Stuart Trevor. They discuss Stuart's journey in the fas…
World Retail Congress 2024: AI, Sustainability, and Disruption in Fashion
Join hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane as they recap their experience at the World Retail Congress 2024. They discuss the hot topics of AI, bracketing, carbon neutrality, disruption, eco-friendline…
Woman in Leadership with Eva Hughes of Former Vogue Latin America
Former CEO of Conde Nast in Latin America and Mexico, Eva Hughes, joins Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane to discuss her experiences as a woman in leadership and the challenges she faced in a male-domina…
The Entrepreneurial Journey with Shoe Icon Stuart Weitzman
Join Emily Lane and Bret Schnitker as they dive into the entrepreneurial journey of fashion legend Stuart Weitzman. From his early days as a designer to building a legacy business, Weitzman shares th…
Embracing Imperfections: Human Process of Garment Manufacturing
In this first episode of Clothing Coulture season 4, hosts Emily Lane and Bret Schnitker explore the human process behind garment manufacturing. They discuss the hundreds of millions of people involv…
What's Next in the Fashion Industry? 2024 and beyond
In the final episode of the 3rd season, hosts CEO of Stars Design Group, Bret Schnitker, and CSO, Emily Lane discuss the fashion industry's future, focusing on the trends and innovations expected in …
The Complexity of Ethical Manufacturing with Avedis Seferian of WRAP
WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) is an independent certification program that promotes safe and ethical manufacturing conditions. They conduct audits and provide certifications to f…
Understanding Fabric Care in the World of Technology
Hosts Stars Design Group, CEO Bret Schnitker and CSO Emily Lane discuss fabric care and the importance of following care instructions. The conversation explores the default decision on fabric care, t…
Maximizing Profitability In Fashion Buying for Brands
"Underbuy or Overbuy, you never buy the right amount" is a saying Stars Design Group CEO Bret Schnitker uses when talking about maximizing profitability in fashion buying. Hosts Bret Schnitker and CS…
Navigating Fabric Dyeing, Finishes, and Industry Innovations
Garment dyes and finishes can be applied to garments to enhance their look and feel. CEO of Stars Design Group, Bret Schnitker, and CSO Emily Lane discuss the topic of fabric dyeing in this episode o…
The Benefits of Creating an Apparel Uniform Program
Uniforms can be an opportunity for companies to showcase their brand and values while creating stylish and comfortable uniforms that employees enjoy wearing.
In this episode of Clothing Coulture, hos…
How Wrinkles are Rated in Apparel Production
No one likes wrinkled clothing, except for linen, which is in a category of its own. When it comes to apparel manufacturing there are many ways to reduce or eliminate wrinkles in clothing. In this ep…
Efficiencies around Technical Design and Apparel Production With Annie Cohen
Successful apparel manufacturing is all about creating efficiencies. This applies to every aspect of the production process, including designing, planning, sourcing, and manufacturing. In this episod…
The Future of Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing in India
A lot is changing with apparel manufacturing in India. Stars Design Group CEO, Bret Schnitker and Chief Strategy Officer, Emily Lane, recently visited the country to visit our two offices and meet wi…