May 30, 2017
Has conflicting information about made in the USA apparel left your head spinning? There are so many varied opinions and arguments for and against the true feasibility of domestic apparel production and what it means for emerging brands that I knew it was time to bring on an expert who's not only helping apparel...
May 23, 2017
Laws of fashion? So not on our radar. But legal basics for FEST founders? Gimme a seat at that table. In the latest Knowledge Drop episode of the Spirit of 608 podcast, we get the rundown on the legal concerns every FEST founder should know about as she's building her business from an intellectual property...
May 16, 2017
We see it all the time, but how many of us really know how clothing ends up on TV? For emerging and ethical designers, landing a piece of clothing or an accessory on a hit television show can be a major media moment, but how to make it happen? That part was far from clear to me until I got to speak to a television...
May 10, 2017
When a story calling conscious consumerism "a lie" appeared on Quartz earlier this spring, it soon went viral - and not just because of its deep research into the movement's impact. The other reason it turned heads: the myth-busting article was written by none other than one of ethical fashion's biggest...
May 9, 2017
Do you know how to conference? In a sea of options for professional development and making connections, the annual ShopTalk conference is a Spirit of 608 favorite for the quality of its programming, yes, but also for having a damn fun vibe.
On this week's show: hear from leaders at the intersection of fashion,...