CLOTHING COULTURE Season 1 Archive
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Introduction to Clothing Coulture
A Man of Ambition
Technology's Influence on The Fashion Industry
Vetting Factory Partners
Sustainable Marketing in Fashion
The Rise of the Boutique Brand Economy
Responsible Production Decisions in Turbulent Times
The Influence of Politics on the Fashion Economy
"I Want It Yesterday" - The Fast Turn Apparel Model
Management & Leadership in the Fashion Industry
Fashion Start-Ups: Building Your Brand
The Cultural Evolution of Technology
The Realities of a Fashion Designer
Transforming A Culture Through Fashion
Disrupting Through Innovation
The Future of Fashion in Whole Garment Knitting
The Truth About Sustainability in Apparel
Navigating Social Compliance in The Garment Industry
The Future of 3D Design in Fashion
Consulting Solutions for Fashion Industry Volatility
The INSPIRATION Behind Clothing Coulture
Now more than ever, there is a lack of technical knowledge in the garment industry. Years ago, the U.S. abdicated apparel manufacturing to countries overseas, making it an almost foreign concept to modern fashion designers and manufacturers in the United States. Fast-forward to today: COVID-19 completely changed the fashion industry once again. Many companies are being forced to downsize, work with fewer people and incorporate new skills as they navigate the new normal of the fashion industry. The pandemic revealed the need to improve technical knowledge in the industry, especially in the U.S., which ceased apparel manufacturing many years ago.
Clothing Coulture is a resource providing industry insights that can assist in developing new knowledge and expertise necessary to succeed in the post-pandemic garment industry.
LISTEN to Clothing Coulture
Clothing Coulture is an apparel industry resource designed to educate fashion professionals, startups and students about the rapid evolution occurring in the industry.
By sharing the expertise of industry experts and innovators, each episode helps the audience navigate real challenges in the garment sector. If you work in any of the following areas, you’ll find the insights from Stars Design Group beneficial.
• Design
• Merchandising
• Sourcing
• Production and manufacturing
• Technical design
• Fabric technology
• Marketing
• Accounting
• Students
Meet The Hosts
Bret Schnitker
As an industry apparel executive for more than 30 years working in all facets of the sector, Bret has had the unique experience to do in business in 70 countries and work with artisans and experts worldwide. Having been in over 1000 factories that employ 200,000 people, he cares deeply about the value of the opportunity this industry brings to developing countries and its people.
Founder and CEO of Stars Design Group, a fashion design and production house, he believes in fostering an environment of innovation and evolution to stay ahead of the rapidly changing apparel industry. With offices worldwide and a network of 67 factories globally, Bret stays ahead of the trends to advise on all design, textiles, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and business strategy. Through consulting, collaboration, and thought leadership, Bret helps Stars’ brand and retail clients solve garment initiatives.
Uniquely Saint Louis based, with its historic legacy in apparel and new focus of innovation, Bret is invested in the blend of talent and technology to develop solutions that serve the demands of the consumer base, while supporting social and environmental goals.
Emily Lane
As Chief Strategy Officer at Stars Design Group, a global fashion design and production house, Emily develops and implements strategic initiatives to increase awareness, support collaborative opportunities, cultivate innovation, and promote thought leadership in the organization. A serial entrepreneur with 25 years of business development experience, Emily’s strategic approach helps to foster a culture of innovation, while implementing thoughtful marketing strategies that have a history of propelling businesses to viability, increased profitability, global awareness, and market leadership.
Emily is the creator of the Clothing Coulture fashion industry podcast and also recently launched United Coulture, a fashion design community that brings established, talented designers & industry creatives together to collaborate on projects and collections, to elevate the aesthetic and quality of client programs.
Emily also serves as COO for Stars' sister company, INSPR, which helps build fashion brands inspired by the individual vision of the influencer / creators, while bringing the impact of influencer marketing to brands and retailers.
Contact Us
Stars Design Group is staffed by highly experienced professionals across all areas of the apparel industry. Get in touch with us to request one of our experts for media appearances, speaking engagements or guest lectures.