In the fashion industry, there is perhaps no label as highly coveted as Made in Italy, and for good reason too. Heritage and craftsmanship are two of the core values at the helm of what it means to be Made in Italy. The label will certainly amplify the prestige of your fashion brand, but let’s talk about exactly how much this label is worth.
When it comes to sustainable fashion, MakersValley gives you tips on how you can expand your private label line in an environmentally and economically efficient manner. Find out why we believe more consumers should support ethical fashion! You heard that right, Makers! Going green is the next trend to stay in the fashion world.
Knockoffs vs. Counterfeit Fashion Goods - What You Need To Know In an era where luxury handbags cost $2,000 and designer t-shirts can easily run $500, knockoff brands present themselves as a way to buy those desired items at an affordable price.
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.
Sustainable fashion is a trend that’s here to stay, and the environment is better off for it. Business Insider recently reported that at least 8 million tons of plastic enter the oceans annually – so much plastic that a dutch inventor named Boyan Slat has pioneered a 2,000 foot long plastic cleaning device engineered to reduce plastics contamination of the Earth’s seas. Fashion manufacturing has always generated a significant amount of waste, but that’s slowly shifting.
Small batch production is a craft as old as time. For centuries, artisans have cooked up, assembled, and delivered quality handmade clothes and other products from their homes, and in Italy, from the factory floors of family-owned clothing manufacturers. Italy stands out among industrialized nations for excellence in garment and accessories manufacturing and tailoring. It’s unique reputation for craftsmanship has already passed the test of time, and according to recent reporting, it will survive many years longer. Both observations and studies back up the claim of the Ires-Institute of Economic and Social Research of Piedmont stating that, "...Italy, famous for its high quality products and its unparalleled Made in Italy...craftsmanship becomes a great opportunity…[and] a formidable tool for growth and innovation.”
Behind every garment, there is a talented artisan who worked hard to make it. That's why we want you to get to know the artisans responsible for bringing your designs to life. Meet Raffaele, an independent artisan who followed his dream and found success on the way!
Our Italian Artisans Are MakersValley Family At MakersValley, we are extremely proud of our Italian artisans. We have created this Artisan Spotlight series to feature our artisans so you may get to know the craftsmen and women will be making your custom clothing products. Without further ado, we would like to introduce you to Luisa.
At MakersValley, our team is like a family. We want you to get to know the artisans responsible for creating your fashion line. In this blog post, we're going to introduce you to Carmine. Carmine is the owner of a manufacturing company that makes mens and womens fashion clothing. With a lot of dedication, he was able to grow his business from a small studio to a successful clothing manufacturing company.
