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Designer Resources
A live industry news feed, trend forecasting, construction technique, research reports and the Texas designer landscape — all in one place.
Live fashion news
Pulled straight from Business of Fashion, WWD, Fashionista, FashionUnited, FashionNetwork and Dezeen. Refreshes every 3 days.
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What's trending & what's next
Forecasting and trend intelligence — read these before you build a collection.
WGSN — Trend forecasting insights
The industry's forecasting standard. Free blog posts preview seasonal direction.
OpenVogue Runway — Season collections
Every runway look, season by season, with critic reviews of the direction.
OpenBusiness of Fashion — The State of Fashion
BoF x McKinsey annual outlook: consumer shifts, margins, what the market rewards next.
OpenPantone Fashion Color Trend Report
Seasonal palettes designers and mills actually build to.
OpenFashion Snoops — Trend previews
Culture-led forecasting across apparel, color and materials.
OpenHow-to: sewing, distressing & construction
Technique libraries and video tutorials — patternmaking, finishing, denim treatments, tailoring.
Threads Magazine — Technique archive
Deep, trustworthy garment sewing technique: seams, fitting, couture finishing.
OpenProfessor Pincushion (video)
Step-by-step video tutorials from beginner seams to tailored details.
OpenZoe Hong — Fashion design & patternmaking (video)
Design process, flats, patternmaking and how the industry really works.
OpenBernadette Banner — Historical & hand-sewing technique (video)
Hand finishing, structure and construction methods worth stealing for modern pieces.
OpenDenimhunters — Denim knowledge base
Fades, distressing, washes and denim fabric literacy.
OpenTextile Exchange — Materials & sustainability guidance
Fiber choices, sourcing standards and material impact data.
OpenReports, white papers & consumer data
Long-form research you can cite in a line sheet, pitch deck or wholesale meeting.
Inside Gen Z's Favorite Fitting Brands (PDF)
Fit and sizing preferences of Gen Z shoppers — the example that started this page.
OpenMcKinsey — The State of Fashion
Free full report each year: growth, sourcing, pricing and channel outlook.
OpenDeloitte — Retail & consumer industry outlook
Spending behavior and retail economics that set your price ceiling.
OpenU.S. BLS — Apparel producer & consumer price data
Real cost movement on materials and apparel — useful for costing sheets.
OpenAmerican Apparel & Footwear Association
Trade rules, compliance, restricted substances and labeling requirements.
OpenTexas designer landscape
Who's selling, who's showing and where to get in front of buyers close to home.
Dallas Market Center — Apparel & Accessories Market
The largest wholesale buying market in the region — where Texas lines get written.
OpenFashion Group International — Dallas & Houston
Regional chapters, awards and networking with buyers and press.
OpenTexas Fashion Collection (UNT)
Archive of historic garments — research, reference and inspiration.
OpenAustin Fashion Week
Runway and showcase opportunities for emerging Texas labels.
OpenFashion X Dallas / Houston
Designer showcases and production support across the state.
OpenProduction, sourcing & selling
Turning a sample into a line you can actually ship.
Maker's Row — U.S. factory directory
Find domestic cut-and-sew, patternmaking and material suppliers.
OpenFashion Brain Academy — Business how-tos
Line sheets, wholesale terms, pricing and buyer outreach.
OpenFaire — Wholesale marketplace
Reach independent boutique buyers without a trade-show booth.
OpenUSPTO — Trademark basics
Protect your label name before you print a single woven tag.
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