How to Launch a Direct-to-Consumer Strategy for Your Retail Clothing Brand

In 2017, Nike revealed plans to grow its direct-to-consumer business by 250% by 2022. They’re not alone. Change is happening.

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Manufacturing in Italy

The Italian Summer Holiday: How to Prepare

The Italian summer holiday, or ferragosto, is a public holiday celebrated in Italy on August 15th. Ferragosto is the height of the Italian vacation season. Millions of Italians take their annual vacations in the two weeks before or after August 15, meaning highways, airports, train stations, and beaches will be packed as many Italians take this time to go on family vacations to the seaside, so as not to take this special time for granted.

Private Label

5 Practical Tips to Make Your Fashion Brand Stand Out

The U.S Small Business Administration states that 30% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 50% during the first five years, and 66% during the first 10. The SBA goes on to state that only 25% make it to 15 years or more.

Announcements

MakersValley Selected for MassChallenge Texas in Austin 2019 Accelerator

TEXAS, May 15, 2019 – Yesterday, MakersValley was selected to participate in the MassChallenge Texas in Austin 2019 accelerator program. MakersValley was one of more than 650 other startups to apply for the accelerator located in Austin, Texas.

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Fashion Entrepreneurs

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Private Label

How to Launch a Direct-to-Consumer Strategy for Your Retail Clothing Brand

In 2017, Nike revealed plans to grow its direct-to-consumer business by 250% by 2022. They’re not alone. Change is happening.

Branding

3 Branding Mistakes Every Fashion Entrepreneur Should Avoid

Many fashion business owners will forget about branding thinking that it isn't an important part of everyday business activities. They have an unclear concept of what it is and why it's so important to build a brand. This article will discuss three common fashion branding mistakes and some examples of brands that do it right.

Fashion Inspiration

How to Make Fashion Your New 9-to-5

Are you yearning to explore your creative side in the world of fashion, but don’t have any professional experience? You’re not alone. Many successful fashion entrepreneurs start fashion careers with little to no experience, education, or training.

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Private Label

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Private Label

How to Launch a Direct-to-Consumer Strategy for Your Retail Clothing Brand

In 2017, Nike revealed plans to grow its direct-to-consumer business by 250% by 2022. They’re not alone. Change is happening.

Private Label

5 Practical Tips to Make Your Fashion Brand Stand Out

The U.S Small Business Administration states that 30% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 50% during the first five years, and 66% during the first 10. The SBA goes on to state that only 25% make it to 15 years or more.

Fashion Entrepreneurship

How to Make a Shirt for Your Private Label Clothing Line

Creating a Quality Shirt to Sell Italian-made shirts have come down the runways of Gucci, Versace, and other luxury clothing lines since they began. The Made in Italy reputation for quality makes these shirts beautiful works of craftsmanship, as well as design genius.

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Manufacturing in Italy

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Manufacturing in Italy

The Italian Summer Holiday: How to Prepare

The Italian summer holiday, or ferragosto, is a public holiday celebrated in Italy on August 15th. Ferragosto is the height of the Italian vacation season. Millions of Italians take their annual vacations in the two weeks before or after August 15, meaning highways, airports, train stations, and beaches will be packed as many Italians take this time to go on family vacations to the seaside, so as not to take this special time for granted.

Inspiration

Luxury Brands Prefer Artisanal Manufacturing for Superior Quality

Fast fashion’s popularity continues to grow. On one hand, it entices companies — big and small— with its low cost of production. On the other, it makes it easy for buyers to fill their wardrobes to the brim with cheap price tags.  However, its rising market lacks — and may forever — one thing: exceptional quality. Why? Because fast fashion focuses on speedy mass production instead of paying attention to details.

Fashion Entrepreneurship

How to Make a Shirt for Your Private Label Clothing Line

Creating a Quality Shirt to Sell Italian-made shirts have come down the runways of Gucci, Versace, and other luxury clothing lines since they began. The Made in Italy reputation for quality makes these shirts beautiful works of craftsmanship, as well as design genius.

See all