Norma Kamali on Rebelliousness, Creativity and How She Made a Lasting Business

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Can Fashion Sell a New Generation on Trade Jobs?

Behind every luxury handbag, bespoke suit and couture gown lies an intricate value chain powered by skilled artisans. But as master craftspeople retire without successors, fashion faces a growing shortage of skilled workers — US tailoring employment has fallen roughly 30 percent ...  Show more

Why Colleen Allen Turns Away Retailers That Won't Pay Deposits

Colleen Allen learned to sew sitting on her grandmother's lap, holding the fabric while her grandmother worked the pedal. Growing up in the Midwest, far from the industry, she found her way in through magazines, fashion blogs and old McQueen shows on YouTube.Allen studied menswea ...  Show more

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