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Post-Apocalyptic Style: Prototype COO Designs for Wrangler x The Last of Us

Richard Gregory

We’re beyond excited to share some big news from inside the Prototype Global family.Fans of HBO’s The Last of Us—and fans of great design—will want to keep their eyes on Wrangler’s latest collaboration with the

Post-Apocalyptic Style: Prototype COO Designs for Wrangler x The Last of Us

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New 32% Tariff on Indonesian Imports: What Does This Mean for Import Duties?On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of new tariffs under his “Liberation Day” economic ...

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 ...

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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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Country of Origin Adds Value to Your Brand

by Richard Gregory

November

2021

Country of Origin Meaning Country of Origin is a mark found on most products that informs the consumer in what country the product was made. These most commonly appear like this: Made in the USA Made in China Made in Vietnam Country of Origin will affect tax rates, trade regulations and many other legal issues [ read more…]

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The Complete Guide to Fashion Tech Packs

by Richard Gregory

May

2021

In the fashion industry, the tech pack is the single most important piece of information you need to communicate your design to a manufacturer. What is a Tech Pack in Fashion? No Tech Pack = No Plan If we had a dollar for every designer who came to us armed with nothing more than a [ read more…]

Fabrics & Materials, Swimwear

Sustainable Swimwear Fabrics

by Richard Gregory

December

2020

For years, fabrics such as polyester and nylon have been the norm in swimwear. While these fabrics continue to perform well, more people are considering sustainable fabric options as consumer behaviors evolve. More recently, a variety of awesome sustainable swimwear fabrics have hit the market. Sustainable Swimwear Fabrics 101 Consumers have become increasingly aware of [ read more…]

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Post-Apocalyptic Style: Prototype COO Designs for Wrangler x The Last of Us

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

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Country of Origin Adds Value to Your Brand

The Complete Guide to Fashion Tech Packs

Sustainable Swimwear Fabrics

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