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Hello,
So happy that the sun is finally shining in LA. Rain, rain and more rain was one of the reasons I left England! 😆☔️
We’ve been busy-ing ourselves updating our tech pack examples on the website. Based on feedback from clients, this email audience and conversations with factories, co-workers and friends… we’ve made some changes to our process and layout.
If you’ve not yet got your development ducks in a row, go ahead and take a peek at our examples, you can steal our layout for yourself. Copy it, customize it, use it, then let me know your results.
Feedback is how we grow, so I really mean it when I say “let me know”!
Here’s to easier production for everyone.
In fashion, manufacturing, & commerce news:
Shipping-container prices from Asia to the West Coast of the US dropped from the sky-high cost of $20,000 in 2021 to just $1,028 this week, per the Freightos Baltic Index. Now is the time hit the “go” button if you’ve been waiting to get some new styles developed! Simply reply to this email if you’re in need of a hand with getting over
→ RETAILBREW
How Cynthia Rowley pivoted into the athleisure market from dresses, using fabric innovation to change its brand perception.
→ JEENA SHARMA, RETAILBREW
If you’ve been waiting patiently to pay your factory a visit, China is fully reopening to foreign visitors after three years of pandemic border restrictions.
→ CHRIS LAU, CNN
Does your sourcing process need work? Check out this ebook from my friend Laura with a guide and templates for finding your ideal factories.
→ OLINGOCO
Your weekend’s long read: when and why to use a sourcing agent instead of going direct.
→ DAN HARRIS, HARRIS BRICKEN
The business case for “built to last” and lifetime warranties.
→ SARAH DRUMM, THING TESTING
Street style photos from Shanghai fashion week.
→ SU SHAN LEONG, VOGUE
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Belinda
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