I have to admit that I mostly created Fossil’s Lucy Dress for myself. It was (and still is) an ideal shape for my body, a great length...

I started a daily yoga practice back in 2011 while we were living in the Dallas, Texas area. I was one of the regular attendees of the...

Before your team starts designing for a new set of product proposals, they should be aware of various costing requirements for each...

I am one of those travelers who believes that everything I need can and should fit into my carry-on bags. Avoiding the lines to check a...

In September of 2017, my husband and I took our first trip to Rome. It had been a lifelong dream of mine to visit this city, and although...

The women’s Trench Coat that I helped to create for Abercrombie & Fitch in 2009 was my first introduction to creative pattern...

If you are a member of an apparel team or company, you may not be doing all of the design work on your own. Most apparel companies will...

One of my favorite cities in the world is Hong Kong. I’ve traveled through this global hub many times throughout my career, and have come...

I first learned to sew when I was seven years old. My mom took us to the art store, where my little sister and I picked out these...

Not a ton new to report this week, although I'm excited that items are finally starting to arrive at my house for my designing phase! I...

The colors chosen for your apparel line can help to evoke an emotional connection between you and your target consumers. Color has the...

When I arrived at Specialized in 2016, it was a huge priority to improve the fit of their cycling apparel line. At the time, being hired...

This is my first weekly post about the progress of my Travel Apparel Line development! I am so excited to be sharing the details of this...

Putting together a mood board for your designs will help you to pull together the color palette, early fabric options and inspiration for...

I was once told that I would never become a pattern maker. I was told it was a dying art that would fade away from existence, and there...

Back in 2004, I spent six months living in Brooklyn while working as a graphic design intern for an apparel company in New York City. Our...

Your line plan is all put together. You have a budget. You’ve completed research on your competitors, current trends and your target...

Weddings are magical, but can also be exhausting. I’ve had the honor of being in several weddings (over a decade ago now), and my...

Trend forecasting services could help to round out and finalize your research phase of development. I like to use them to help with final...

Throughout the apparel industry, each company is focused on a specific group or ideal person to design and develop for. Some brands do...