Stitches per Inch
In one of my most recent mentorship calls, someone asked me how to fix an issue with a garment they were reviewing that had puckering and...
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Rachel Erickson
Jan 8, 20233 min read
Putting Your Customer First
The biggest and most successful brands in the apparel industry right now are figuring out how to do things a little bit differently. For...
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Rachel Erickson
Jan 1, 20233 min read
2023 Word of the Year: VISIBILITY
In June of 2022, I branched off within my coaching company to do an intensive focus group on becoming confident on camera. Before this...
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Rachel Erickson
Dec 26, 20222 min read
New Year's Resolutions
Throughout 2022 I learned all about the levels of ambition and tenacity that I’m willing to put into my work. The dreams and goals that I...
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Rachel Erickson
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Factory Holiday Schedules
This time of year is a wonderful time for a little rest, relaxation and a reset before the new year begins. No matter what holiday you...
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Rachel Erickson
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Golden Samples vs. TOP Samples
A Top of Production (TOP) Sample is typically the very first garment that comes off of the Production Line at your factory. Oftentimes,...
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Rachel Erickson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Start Planning for 2023
December is a crucial month to work on what’s coming up in the new year ahead. It is the perfect time to fill out a new planner or revise...
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Rachel Erickson
Nov 27, 20223 min read
VIP Day with Cycling Client
In the Summer of 2022, I held an amazing example of a VIP day with a new client. A VIP day is a full day with me, in person, to go...
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Rachel Erickson
Nov 21, 20221 min read
New Referral Program
Launching in December 2022, Unmarked Street is officially opening up a new Referral Program for individuals who might have future clients...
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Rachel Erickson
Nov 14, 20223 min read
Grade Rule Standards
One of the biggest perks you receive when you purchase an Alvanon Mannequin is access to their wide variety of body data and information....
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Rachel Erickson
Oct 31, 20223 min read
Driving a Stick-Shift
Nine years ago, my husband taught me how to drive a manual transmission car. We were shifting (no pun intended!) our lifestyle a lot at...
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Rachel Erickson
Oct 24, 20224 min read
Excess Inventory Woes
Has anyone else recognized all of the clearances going on in the Apparel industry right now? “New Winter Outlet Restock Sale!” The “We...
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Rachel Erickson
Oct 17, 20223 min read
Why are Sizes Different from Brand to Brand?
One of the most asked questions I hear throughout the apparel industry is: “Why are garment sizes different from brand to brand?” I’m...
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Rachel Erickson
Oct 10, 20222 min read
We are back!
Just a week ago, I celebrated the first Anniversary of Unmarked Street being in business. It was a great time of reflection for me, as I...
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Rachel Erickson
Apr 19, 20222 min read
Working with a High Ticket Contractor
Have you ever decided to work with a contractor for a home renovation project, and went with the lowest bidder to save a little money?...
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Rachel Erickson
Apr 18, 20225 min read
Sustainability in Apparel
There is a lot of focus these days on Sustainability in the Apparel Industry. We are a large contributor to the global carbon footprint...
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Rachel Erickson
Apr 11, 20222 min read
Portfolio Profile: Fossil Denim Jacket
Among my many denim projects while at Fossil, my pièce de résistance was this amazing little denim jacket. Coming off of my denim jacket...
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Rachel Erickson
Apr 5, 20223 min read
Tech Pack Basics
Building a tech pack will be slightly unique to every company. Each has its own template, and many use Product Line Management Software...
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Rachel Erickson
Mar 29, 20222 min read
Growing Our Team
This Friday, April 1st, Unmarked Street will welcome its first new team member. It feels so exciting and almost surreal to be at this...
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Rachel Erickson
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Portfolio Profile: ANF Denim Jacket
After a couple of years into my first job, I started to crave the opportunity to challenge myself in a new department. While Outerwear...
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