And why your designs might be getting lost in translation. When I graduated from fashion school, I knew how to sketch, drape, and draft patterns. I was confident in my eye for design and my technical skills. But when I entered the industry and was handed a tech pack to create… I froze. No one had ever taught me how to make one — not properly, at least. My first tech packs were minimal at best. A sketch, a fabric swatch, and a few specs. I thought it would be enough. Spoiler:

Let’s save your future self from a few meltdowns... I’ve worked with a lot of fashion brands in the early stages — all full of passion,...

Certifications . Just hearing the word makes everything sound so  official, right? A GOTS, Fair Trade, or OEKO-TEX certification must...

I got into fashion for the art. The colours, the shapes, the stories that could be told with a collection. The meaning behind every...