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April 8, 2009 at 5:00 am by Amy DuFault

9 Designers Sound Off on Mega-Collaborations

The more I talk with designers, the more I want you to know what they’re thinking. Here’s some insight.

I recently asked nine various shades of green designers what they thought about the question:

“Does collaborating with big names like Target, Kohl’s or Wal-Mart sound enticing to you?”

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Heyne Bogut: I think in order to make that work you need to have a very packaged and defined product that can be understood and categorized quickly and easily. I’m always up for a challenge …

11 Designers Sound Off on U.S. Manufacturing

You like to buy U.S. designed and manufactured clothing, but how do designers feel about their roles in it?

11 designers would like to tell you.

Emily Katz: I enjoy being able to talk with my contractors, meet with them when need be to make sure they are doing the quality that I require, and know that they are only a few miles away. I could bike to 2 out of 3 of my sewers’ workplaces. I think it is important to know …

Contents May Have Shifted During Flight

It’s always a great idea to bring lots of accessories on a trip, right?

After all, sometimes the poor clothing choices we made need help. And who knew it would be 40 degrees in Dallas the day you got there? By accessorizing with a great ring, necklace or pair of earrings you can whip that travel wardrobe right into shape and reuse the one pair of emergency jeans you brought without notice.

But, if you’re anything like me, you toss those accessories in little plastic bags and

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