Clothing Coulture
Episodes
Clothing Coulture | Measuring Quality in Clothing Manufacturing
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brands have varying definitions and standards of quality that depend on price point and perceived value to the customer. While quality is subjective, ...
Clothing Coulture | Key Elements in Developing Performance Clothing
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Performance clothing requires attention to every detail, because it not only has to look good, it has to function to meet the needs of the activity. ...
Clothing Coulture Special Edition | Supporting Ukrainian Fashion Designers
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
British designer, Keanan Duffty experienced the beauty and vibrance of Kyiv in October, 2021, just months before the invasion. Duffty was invited to a...
Clothing Coulture | Streamline The Clothing Manufacturing Process
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clothing manufacturing is a complex process requiring the coordination of many components from multiple locations around the world. With supply cha...
Clothing Coulture | Fashion Industry Macrotrends with Paul Raffin
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion trends come and go, but industry trends have staying power. Right now the industry is experiencing a turning point with technology playing a m...
Clothing Coulture | Supply Chain Transparency with Tech Startup Silq
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Supply chain challenges lie in a lack of communication. Tech startup Silq has creaated a solution which uses people inside the factories, compiling ...
Clothing Coulture | Maximizing Margins and Apparel Expectations
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apparel buyers have the tough task of being brand stewards, ensuring products meet the customers expectations, while also preserving the bottom line t...
Clothing Coulture | Inflation Management for Apparel Brands
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Record rates of inflation are catching up to the apparel industry. Increased cost of goods, inflated shipping costs and increased labor costs are just...
Clothing Coulture | Finding Fashion's "It Factor" with Nicole Fischelis
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finding fashions hottest new designers is no easy task, but one woman has done it time and time again. Nicole Fischelis is ranked as one of the 50 ...
Clothing Coulture | Building an Influencer Clothing Brand
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Influencer marketing is a multi-billion dollar industry. As influencers build their social media brands they start to realize the benefit of having th...
Clothing Coulture | Preparing Fashion Students for an Evolving Industry
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The fashion industry is undergoing a rapid evolution as 3D design, digital clothing and E-commerce take hold. Hosts, Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane si...
Clothing Coulture | Redefining Trend Forecasting with Sharon Graubard
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion trends are constantly changing and so is the way they are determined. Sharon Graubard is redefining fashion trend forecasting with her company...
Clothing Coulture | The Fluidity of the Fashion System with Keanan Duffty
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New creative systems are forming around the world allowing rising fashion designers to showcase their work in a larger way. Award-winning designer, au...
INSPR x Clothing Coulture | Meet the Creators | Ruta Zake (@rutaenroute)
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ruta Zake (@rutaenroute) is known for her sporty chic style and love of blazers, jackets and coats. She believes outerwear is the perfect way to eleva...
INSPR x Clothing Coulture | Meet the Creators | Caroline Vazzana (@CVazzana)
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Vazzana is referred to as the modern-day Carrie Bradshaw. She is a fashion editor, stylist and author who is known for pairing bold colors an...
INSPR x Clothing Coulture | Meet the Creators | Tina Lee (@ofleatherandlace)
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tina Lee (@ofleatherandlace) quit her job as a lingerie designer to put all her efforts into becoming an influencer. Tina taught herself photography...
Fashion's Digital Future with Alvanon & MOTIF
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Clothing Coulture, hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane discuss Fashion's Digital Future with Alvanon CEO, Janice Wang and MOTIF CEO...
"The Future is Now" The Urgency to Elevate the Customer Experience
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer behavior and expectations have shifted drastically over the past few years, creating challenges and opportunities for brands and retailers. ...
That's a Wrap: Season 1 Highlights
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 of Clothing Coulture was full of fashion industry innovators in technology, design, and social enterprise. The move to digital and shifting b...
Consulting Solutions for Fashion Industry Volatility
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The fashion industry is constantly changing, recent downsizing and developments in technology have caused larger disruption. In order to remain compet...
The Future of 3D Design in Fashion
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The concept of 3D design technology is not new to the fashion world. It has been around for nearly 20 years, yet it wasn't until recently that the fas...
Navigating Social Compliance in the Garment Industry
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The apparel industry is a global economy. Protecting workers' rights and safety is of the utmost importance. This is a complicated landscape as social...
The Truth About Sustainability in Apparel
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainability is an ongoing, core topic of interest around the world. With the apparel industry known as one of the most polluting contributors, it i...
The Future of Fashion in Whole Garment Knitting
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Apparel manufacturing in the United States began declining in the early '80s as America began abdicating manufacturing, moving production overseas. To...
Disrupting Through Innovation
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation in the workplace is important to a company and its future. Creating space for employees to share ideas and adopting a spirit of evolution c...
Transforming A Culture Through Fashion
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a designer who uses her creativity as an agent of social change, guest Lula Mena talks about her journey into the fashion world and the five princi...
The Realities of a Fashion Designer
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Limitless to what they create, fashion designers are in many cases the hidden gems within the fashion industry. United Coulture, a fashion design comm...
The Cultural Evolution of Technology
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The future of fashion is going digital. We talk with guest Valentin Karabanov, founder of digital fashion brand VALENTINS, on topics such as the unlim...
Fashion Start-Ups: Building Your Brand
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many, starting a brand sounds like a dream come true. Yet, that dream will slip away if the right steps aren't taken during the early stages of cr...
Management & Leadership in the Fashion Industry
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Motivating and empowering a team to achieve a common goal is the foundation of a company's culture and ultimate success. Good leaders do it naturally....
"I Want It Yesterday" - The Fast Turn Apparel Model
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the year 2021, a lot has changed. With the desire to drive sales, in the fashion industry, the role of the Fast Turn model has grabbed the attentio...
The Influence of Politics on the Fashion Economy
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion is a global industry, when policies like tariffs and trade agreements enter the picture it can have great implications. U.S. tariffs placed...
Responsible Production Decisions in Turbulent Times
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The apparel industry employs nearly 11,000,000 people, with approximately 349,000 factories globally. With day-to-day challenges, navigating this spac...
The Rise of the Boutique Brand Economy
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The rise of boutique brands has taken the fashion industry by storm. In this episode, Bret and Emily walk through what boutique brands have to offer, ...
Sustainable Marketing in Fashion
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the world of marketing and advertising. In this episode, the CSO of Stars Design Group, Emily Lane, dives into the beauty of how brands and...
Technology's Influence on The Fashion Industry
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many challenges in the fashion industry, but with challenges comes opportunity. In this episode, we touch base on topics such as 3D design &...
Vetting Factory Partners
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In flawless, mindful manufacturing, proper vetting of factory partners is essential as the success of your business in apparel depends on it. From nav...
A Man of Ambition
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This inaugural episode sets the foundation of Clothing Coulture and the podcast mission to provide an expert resource to those in the fashion industry...
Introduction to Clothing Coulture
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Clothing Coulture, a new podcast series sharing insights on the fashion industry with experts in all realms from the technical aspect of th...