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
Apparel Production MOQ's by Country
There are many factors that impact apparel manufacturing, from proximity and type of raw materials to factory size and the skill level of the work force. Stars Design Group CEO, Bret Schnitker, has s…
The Impact of Inflation on Apparel Brands in 2023
Everyone has been feeling the impact of inflation for more than a year. Consumers are dealing with rising costs, while businesses and industries navigate rising wages and raw material costs. In this …
Top 3 Questions About Apparel Manufacturing In China In 2023
Manufacturing in China seems to be on everyone's mind these days. Increasing political tensions, the U.S. ban on cotton from the Xinjiang region, COVID restrictions and previous delays with shipping …
Identify and Fix Problems in Fashion Production
Companies with apparel programs need to be mindful of all areas of fashion production to ensure every process is working effectively. When one component is not functioning properly, it affects the en…
Small Details That Elevate Clothing Quality
Little decisions throughout the development of a garment can have a big impact on the quality of the end product, without significantly impacting the cost. In this episode of the Clothing Coulture p…
How Fit Tech Is Changing Online Shopping with Whitney Cathcart
As consumers become more dependent on phones and devices, the shift to online shopping is increasing, causing challenges for apparel retailers. But there are new technologies that can help improve th…
Merging Science, Culture and Tech in Fashion Education with Gabi Asfour
A thoughtful and insightful conversation with Gabi Asfour, Founder and Creative Director of threeASFOUR and faculty member for the MFA programs at Parson’s School of Design and FIT. In this episode, …
Apparel Programs as a Brand Extension
Using apparel is an inexpensive way to build brand awareness. With a $7 t-shirt the cost per impression breaks down to 2/10 of one cent.
But for established brands, apparel can go beyond t-shirts, h…
What's Next In The Fashion Industry? 2023 and Beyond
Technology, and supply chain transparency as it relates to sustainability, are shifting all areas of the fashion industry. New organic components and recycled materials are being used to create innov…
Self Expression and Inspiration with Mickey Boardman
There has been a lot of talk about inclusivity in the fashion industry but movements toward sizing need to extend beyond the rack. In this episode of the Clothing Coulture podcast, Stars Design Group…
Innovations in Retail: Predicting Future Trends with Deborah Weinswig
Shifts in purchasing, consumer behavior, logistics and technology are all causing major changes in retail. With the convergence of so many elements, it’s hard for retailers to identify the trends wit…
The Heart of Fashion with Designer Ivan Frolov
The heart is at the center of Ukrainian designer, Ivan Frolov’s work, from the heart shaped cutout and details to the human heart logo placed on each design symbolizing it is a living breathing work.…
Meet the designers at Kyiv Art Fashion Days New York
In October 2021, the first Kyiv Art & Fashion Days was held in Ukraine. The multiple day festival celebrated the vibrant culture, art, fashion and music of the area. A group of US representatives, wh…
Clothing Coulture | Top Trends Shifting The Garment Industry
Garment production is an intricate process involving multiple organizations operating all over the world. The industry is so vast, one change cabana have a ripple effect impacting the entire industry…
Clothing Coulture | Tips to Manage the U.S. Ban on Xinjiang Goods
The implementation of a recent U.S. government ban on goods from the Xinjiang region of China has many brands and retailers scrambling. There are no easy solutions to this complicated issue, however …
Clothing Coulture | Nearshoring for Apparel Production
Traditionally apparel manufacturing has primarily been conducted in Asia, but recent supply chain issues have many shifting their sites. They are now researching nearshoring opportunities in the CAFT…
Clothing Coulture | Incorporating Fashion Technology Into Workflows
The fashion industry and technology have never been as interrelated as they are right now.
Stars Design Group has been at the forefront of tech adoption, implementing 3D fashion design software Bro…
Clothing Coulture | The Business of Independent Fashion with Stefan Siegel
Designers graduate with dreams of becoming the next multi-million dollar brand, most won’t make it, but not because of a lack of talent, Stefan Siegel is changing that.
Siegel is the Founder of NOT …
Clothing Coulture | Filling the Gap in Apparel Industry Education
The apparel industry is in the middle of a disruption. Many in the workforce are leaving and taking their industry knowledge with them. These fundamental technical skills are the base knowledge of th…
Clothing Coulture | The Impact of Data Privacy on eCommerce
Personal data is at the center of a big debate. Customers are doing everything they can to protect it, while companies, brands and retailers are hoping to capture and use it to create a personalized …