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Does it Mean Anything to Know Where Something Was Manufactured?

May 31, 2017

Does It Mean Anything To Know Where Something Was Manufactured?

A few months ago, I was talking to Jeffery Diduch, the Vice President of Technical Design at Hickey Freeman. One…

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What Does it Cost to Make a Running Shoe?

May 31, 2016

What Does It Cost To Make A Running Shoe?

Fashion companies are often accused of inflating their prices – perhaps none moreso than sneaker brands. After all, how much…

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The Mechanics Behind Bespoke Tailoring: Straightening & Crookening a Jacket with Steed

February 1, 2016

The Mechanics Behind Bespoke Tailoring: Straightening & Crookening A Jacket With Steed

When we spoke to Edwin DeBoise last week about how he creates double-breasted jackets, he touched on a technique called “straightening a…

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How those "made in" labels work in Europe

August 1, 2015

How Those “made In” Labels Work In Europe

‘Made in’ disclosures are not required for products traded within the European Union. Even where required, ‘Made in’ criteria are…

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How Clothes are Made

September 22, 2014

How Clothes Are Made

If you’ve ever wondered how clothes are made, Saddiq – who’s not only a clothing designer, but also a Bay…

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A New Way of Making Shoes

July 25, 2014

A New Way Of Making Shoes

Here’s something awesome. Eugenia Morpurgo and Juan Montero have come up with a new manufacturing system for shoes. Through laser…

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How a T-Shirt is Made

September 6, 2013

How A T-Shirt Is Made

Following my post yesterday on the problem with country-of-origin labels, a reader of ours forwarded me some links to this…

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Many people still associate Chinese-made product with inferior quality

August 21, 2011

Many People Still Associate Chinese-made Product With Inferior Quality

Many people still associate Chinese-made product with inferior quality, just as Japanese electronics were once considered junk, but those of…

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