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Mikelle Drew
Feb 26, 20243 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...
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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