Perception
Consumers may think about fabric in terms of softness and… maybe that’s about it. For a fabric director, this thought is cringe.
Craft Jersey
As a veteran fashion fabric director, I have sourced and developed velvets, jacquards, luxurious silks and doubleface cashmeres. For In the Days of My Youth, David and I have created…
Supply Chains… and Fabric
Where does fabric sourcing fit in an apparel company’s supply chain? The obvious answer is that since materials are the main component of garments, the whole apparel manufacturing supply chain…
Top 10 Reasons to be a Fabric Director
10. Because we love fabric. 9. It’s a global industry that requires constant international travel and working with people around the world, every day. 8. We work in a creative…
Consistent.
I randomly found in my voice notes a recording of a conversation that David and I had on August 1, 2021. We talked about what people look for in clothes:…
Fits good, feels good, does good.
It’s here! David and I have launched our brand, In the Days of My Youth. A few years ago, we imagined starting a brand of high quality clothes made from…
Fabric Show Rookie
I couldn’t help but wonder, how can I best put into words my entire experience from Milano Unica?
Hey, Crepe
“I don’t like you,” I say to a fabric header as I look at a hairy, spun rayon crepe, before tossing it in the trash.
The Crystal Ball
This topic is not exactly click bait. In fact, I don't think David will even read this whole post. It's about a dysfunctional fashion calendar and fabric leadtimes.
