Apparel Programs as a Brand Extension

Fashion designer drawing new models for the spring collection

It is an iconic piece of apparel that spans gender, socio-economic status and geographic location. The t-shirt is universal fashion that fits all sizes and can be dressed up or down. While graphic t-shirts are a staple in our wardrobe, they are historically a relatively new garment. Printed t-shirts date back to 1942, when an Air Corps Gunnery School shirt … Read More

Stars Design Group CEO, Bret Schnitker, Named 2023 St. Louis Titan 100

Stars Design Group

2023 St. Louis Titan 100

 Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Bret Schnitker as a 2023 St. Louis Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes St. Louis’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that includes demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.  Collectively the 2023 St. Louis Titan … Read More

Stars Design Group Partners with threeASFOUR to produce new line

Stars Design Group

ThreeASFOUR ASONE

SAINT LOUIS, Mo —  St Louis based fashion design and production house, Stars Design Group (SDG), is excited to announce it has teamed up with iconic New York fashion design collective threeASFOUR to develop and produce its new scalable lifestyle brand threeASFOUR asONE. SDG executives, Bret Schnitker (CEO) and Emily Lane (Chief Strategy Officer) were on hand when the new … Read More

Going from a Material World to Virtual in Fashion

Image of colorful fabric

{As we navigate this ever-evolving landscape, we decided to have a little extra fun with this article. We hope you enjoy the musical playlist that “just so happens” to align with each section. Find the playlist at the bottom of the article, grab a coffee or beverage of choice, push play, and read on}. Material Girl – A Material World … Read More

Implementing 3D Design Into Apparel Manufacturing Workflow

Photo of Bob Zelle using the 3D softwear Browzwear

Change is hard and big changes can seem overwhelming. As the fashion industry transitions into 3D design technology there are many challenges, but all are easily managed if you have the right mindset, infrastructure and support. Stars Design Group is built on the foundation of combining talent with technology, adopting 3D design nearly a decade ago. Now that 3D fashion … Read More