Colleen Jack Feb 3, 20199 min readCorporate Fashion Pattern DevelopmentThe blog is a demonstration of the contracts put in place and a collaboration of team members each doing their specialised and specified...
Colleen Jack Feb 3, 20192 min readHigh Fashion Pattern Development In high fashion I have chosen to blog about Clive Rundle one of my favourite designers to work with. Often the brief with Clive Rundle...
Colleen Jack Feb 3, 20195 min readWhat to look for in a Cut Make Trim (CMT) factory When looking for a CMT you need to stick to the CMT's core specialty. Taking this opportunity to familiarise yourself with the factory...
Colleen Jack Feb 2, 20192 min readWhat to look for in a Pattern MakerWhen it comes to choosing a patternmaker it really comes to being able to connect and relate. Not that you have to enjoy their...
Colleen Jack Feb 2, 20193 min readFabric AdventuresWhen starting out or beginning a new range, build yourself a database of fabrics from local suppliers so that you have information at...
Colleen Jack Feb 2, 20193 min readBuying Fabric guide Some pointers to keep in mind when buying fabric · Hold fabric up to the light and make sure the weave is tight, even and uniform, with...
Colleen Jack Feb 2, 20197 min readA philosophy of Business Marketing and Networking strategyWithin yourself develop 100% accountability, regarding your expressions of character, competence, commitment to think and say the right...
Colleen Jack Feb 2, 20193 min readWardrobe Analysis through the Feminine ArchetypesLet’s start out by saying most beauties defy description, pigeon holing and being corralled into one Goddess. There are always going to...
Colleen Jack Feb 2, 20196 min readHow it all beganWhen I studied 22 years ago there were no degree programmes, I simply went into the clothing industry accepting that after a year of...