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28 Days of Black Fashion History: Willi Smith

Mikelle Drew

Feb 263 min read

28 Days of Black Fashion History: Willi Smith

In 1988, NY mayor David Dinkins declared February 23rd Willi Smith day, in honor of one of the most talented designers of his era. Willi...

Mikelle Drew

Aug 9, 20234 min read

If you're starting a clothing brand, you NEED a strategy!

If you're starting a clothing business, you need to build a strategy first.

Will AI fashion replace fashion design software or a fashion designer?

Mikelle Drew

Jun 27, 20235 min read

Will AI fashion replace fashion design software or a fashion designer?

AI image tools are emerging quickly and are being used in the fashion industry. Will AI replace designers or fashion design software?

What is a flat sketch and why are they important?

Mikelle Drew

May 17, 20233 min read

What is a flat sketch and why are they important?

While a fashion illustration conveys a mood, a flat sketch should be 2 dimensional and show every detail of your design.

5 Essential Flat Sketching Tools In Adobe Illustrator for Fashion Design

Mikelle Drew

Apr 27, 20233 min read

5 Essential Flat Sketching Tools In Adobe Illustrator for Fashion Design

Adobe updates their software regularly. But there are certain tools that I will always be essential for Illustrator for Fashion Design.

Why Designers Learn Illustrator for Fashion Design

Mikelle Drew

Jan 24, 20234 min read

Why Designers Learn Illustrator for Fashion Design

You may have heard that designers use Adobe Illustrator. This blog will help you understand why Adobe Illustrator is important.

Tech Pack Software Comparison: Which One is Right for You?

Mikelle Drew

Jan 10, 20236 min read

Tech Pack Software Comparison: Which One is Right for You?

Choosing the right tech pack software can make all the difference in your design process. Compare top options and find the perfect fit!

Where does 3d fashion design software fit?

Mikelle Drew

Nov 18, 20224 min read

Where does 3d fashion design software fit?

I’ve been having a lot of discussions about 3d fashion design software. Here's how to fit it into your design workflow.

Will 3D Fashion Sketches replace Flat Sketches?

Mikelle Drew

Aug 11, 20225 min read

Will 3D Fashion Sketches replace Flat Sketches?

Will 3d fashion design software and 3d fashion sketches replace Illustrator for fashion design and flat sketches?

What is the BOM for a Fashion Tech Pack?

Mikelle Drew

Jul 28, 20224 min read

What is the BOM for a Fashion Tech Pack?

A BOM , or bill of materials, is crucial for a fashion tech pack. It lists all the materials in the garment and helps get accurate costing.

8 Productivity Tips for Fashion Sketching in Illustrator

Mikelle Drew

Jul 20, 20226 min read

8 Productivity Tips for Fashion Sketching in Illustrator

If you're a designer using illustrator for fashion design, it's a good idea to learn to be as productive as possible.

Clo3d vs Browzwear | Which 3d fashion design software should I learn?

Mikelle Drew

Jul 13, 20226 min read

Clo3d vs Browzwear | Which 3d fashion design software should I learn?

A lot of designers want to learn 3d fashion design software. But there is a lot of confusion around which software they should learn.

Mikelle Drew

Jul 6, 20223 min read

What is CAD Fashion Design?

“What is CAD Fashion Design?” Most people know what it stands for but don't really know what CAD is. This blog will explain it.

Mikelle Drew

Jun 29, 20221 min read

Why you NEED a Fashion Tech Pack

If you plan to use a factory or manufacturer to make samples or produce your designs, you need to know how to create a tech pack.

Mikelle Drew

Jun 22, 20227 min read

Want to be a more sustainable fashion brand? Here's 5 methods!

There are a lot of newer and smaller brands that want to be more sustainable. Here are 5 affordable, small business-friendly ways to do it!

The 6 Types of Fashion Designer Sketches & Why They're Used

Mikelle Drew

Jun 2, 20224 min read

The 6 Types of Fashion Designer Sketches & Why They're Used

Designers use several types of fashion sketches to express their designs but is there one that’s most important for you to master?

Why Designers Use Illustrator for Fashion Design

Mikelle Drew

Apr 21, 20223 min read

Why Designers Use Illustrator for Fashion Design

Designers use Illustrator for fashion design everyday. But why THAT program? Here's 5 reasons designers use illustrator for fashion design.

So, why SHOULD you go to fashion school?

Mikelle Drew

Dec 13, 20215 min read

So, why SHOULD you go to fashion school?

Though there are ways to start a fashion brand without it, here are 5 benefits to going to fashion school.

Don't Enroll in Fashion School Before You Read This!

Mikelle Drew

Dec 6, 20218 min read

Don't Enroll in Fashion School Before You Read This!

If you want to start a fashion business, but you don't have money or time to go to a fashion school, here are 8 options to a design school.

STOP making these 5 mistakes when you flat sketch in Illustrator!

Mikelle Drew

Nov 4, 20211 min read

STOP making these 5 mistakes when you flat sketch in Illustrator!

Stop making these critical mistakes in Illustrator for fashion design that result in more time and less accurate flat sketches!