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Keep up with the latest talk, tips and tricks from the team here at Prototype. We'll be discussing anything and everything related to the fashion industry. We have a particular love for all things startup, small business, digital fashion and manufacturing. You'll hear honest talk and you'll get clear, valuable information that you'll want to put to use in your own fashion brand. Read on and subscribe below today!

SEO for Fashion Brands

Richard Gregory

Let’s be real. Getting noticed online can be unbelievably difficult! Especially when you’re selling something. Here we’ll talk about one the nerdiest topics on marketing for fashion brands…. SEO. It’s one of the most important,

SEO for Fashion Brands

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October 23, 2024

Brand Spotlight: Grip Baby

GRIP BABY: LITTLE MOVERS ON THE GO. First-of-its-kind infant crawling support for a secure foundation for baby, today and tomorrow.FOR LITTLE MOVERS WITH BIG DREAMSFounder: Ally WeissYear Founded: 2024Home Base: San Francisco Bay ...

October 23, 2024

Brand Spotlight: Kolibri

KOLIBRI: WHERE PASSION MEETS PURPOSE. Dive into a world of conscious luxury. Kolibri is more than just a luxury swim brand. It's a movement for conscious living, where luxury and sustainability go ...

Fashion Trends, Lingerie

Sorry, Victoria’s Secret! Comfortable Underwear Are The Hottest New Trend.

by Richard Gregory

February

2022

Amidst the pandemic, one of the most famous lingerie brands ever known has failed to shift their products to meet the #1 trend: comfortable underwear. American lingerie company Victoria’s Secret was founded back in 1977. By the 1990’s it had grown into the largest chain in America, with over 350 locations and impressive sales of [ read more…]

Ethics & Sustainability, Fabrics & Materials

The Truth About Organic Cotton Will Shock You

by Richard Gregory

January

2022

The truth about organic cotton will shock you

To learn the truth about cotton, you’ve got to be willing to hear the whole story. We’ll break the locks and let you in on the real scoop about organic cotton and the cotton industry. What is Organic Cotton? Simply put, organic cotton is cotton that has been grown free from fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. [ read more…]

Manufacturing, Podcast

Fashion Forward Podcast | #02 | Fashion and Apparel Sourcing

by Richard Gregory

December

2021

Listen to the Episode Summary of Episode 02: In this episode of Fashion Forward Podcast, hosts Richard Gregory and Skye Della Santa discuss apparel sourcing and many of the considerations when sourcing apparel manufacturing overseas, including: Apparel Sourcing Around the World Ethical Sourcing in Fashion Sourcing in Indonesia Sourcing Apparel Manufacturers for Our Clients Full [ read more…]

Podcast

Fashion Forward Podcast | #01 | Basic Requirements for Starting Your Own Fashion Label

by Richard Gregory

December

2021

fashion forward podcast episode 01 - basic requirements for starting your own fashion label

Listen to the Episode Summary of Episode 01 In this, the first episode of Fashion Forward Podcast, hosts Richard Gregory and Skye Della Santa discuss some of the basics of starting your own fashion label, including: Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses Identify Your Market and Your Target Customer How Much Does It Cost to Start [ read more…]

Fabrics & Materials, Lingerie, Musings & More

Satin Lingerie: A Mystery Explained

by Richard Gregory

November

2021

Satin Lingerie Sets by Simply Luxurious Lingerie

Where’s all the Satin Lingerie? Look around in your favorite lingerie shop and count the number of satin bras & panties they offer. Not many, right? Satin was such a big deal in the 90s and today it’s rare as hen’s teeth. Why is that? And where can you find them? We’ve got some answers [ read more…]

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Prototype is committed to a bold new standard in ethical manufacturing and high quality, sustainable production.

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Brand Spotlight: Grip Baby

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Sorry, Victoria’s Secret! Comfortable Underwear Are The Hottest New Trend.

The Truth About Organic Cotton Will Shock You

Fashion Forward Podcast | #02 | Fashion and Apparel Sourcing

Fashion Forward Podcast | #01 | Basic Requirements for Starting Your Own Fashion Label

Satin Lingerie: A Mystery Explained

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