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Visionandresilienceinleadingtransformationarenowthedefinitionof
leadershipin2025.Theleaderswhogetthemostattentiontodayare thosewhoriseaboveallchallenges,embraceinnovation,andinspire meaningfulimpactinindustriesandcommunities.OnesuchfigureisJessica Summers,whosetransformativejourneyfromadversitytoadvocacyhas positionedherasamostadmiredleadertowatch.Sheexemplifiesthequalities ofresilience,empathy,andvisionaryleadership.
Jessica'sstoryisoneofprofoundpersonaltransformations.Onceasuccessful fashiondesignerandboutiqueowner,shefacedsignificanthealthchallenges followingpregnancycomplications,leadingtochronicillness,prescription medicationdependency,andeventualhomelessness.Throughdeterminationand self-discovery,Jessicaovercametheseobstacles,emergingwitharenewed purposetoassistothersinnavigatingtheirchallenges.
Today,asaspeaker,coach,author,andmentalhealthadvocate,Jessica specializesinhelpingGenerationXindividualsbreakfreefrommental constraintstoenhancetheirhealth,wealth,andrelationships.Herapproach integratescognitivebehavioraltherapytechniques,guidingclientstorecognize andovercomesubconsciousbarriers.Hermissionistoempowerotherstoreach theirfullpotentialbytranscendingself-imposedlimitations.
Jessica'sinfluenceextendsbeyondherpublications.Shehasbeenfeaturedon platformslikethePersonalDevelopmentTrailblazersPodcast,whereshe discussestheimportanceofslowingdownandfindingpurpose,particularlyfor high-achievingGenXers.Heremphasisonacknowledgingsubconscious thoughtstomakeconsciouschangeshasbeenpivotalinhelpingindividuals expandbeyondtheirperceivedlimitations.
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Jessica Summers Finding Strength in Struggle
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Why Collaboration is Key for Successful Fashion Designers
Why Understanding Fabric Choices Matters for Fashion Designers
Jessica Summers
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JESSICA
S U M M E R S
FINDING STRENGTH IN STRUGGLE
Jessica lives with gratitude and purpose. She no longer feels compelled to prove herself or conform; instead, she focuses on empowering others to create lives filled with meaning.
Most Admired Leader to Look for in 2025
JessicaSummersisaremarkablewomanwhoselife journeyembodiesresilienceandtransformation.Once asuccessfulfashiondesignerandboutiqueowner,her lifetookaharrowingturnduringhersecondpregnancy, propellingherintoabattlewithhealthcomplications, addiction,andmentalhealthchallenges.Despite overwhelmingobstacles,Jessicaemergedasasurvivorand abeaconofhopeforothers.Today,sheisaninternational bestsellingauthor,speaker,coach,andmentalhealth advocate,committedtodismantlingstigmaaroundmental healthandaddictionandempoweringindividualstoreclaim theirlives.
EmbracingLife'sBlessings
Jessicahasalwaysrecognizedtheblessingsinherlife, regardlessofthechallengesshehasfaced.Herexperiences havefueledherpassionforadvocacyandpersonalgrowth. Shehastraveledtostunninglocations,immersingherselfin diversecultures,languages,andarts.Fromattendingthe PhilharmonicintheCzechRepublictosnorkelinginthe Bahamas,windsurfinginCroatia,andexploringthejungles ofMexico,Jessica'sadventureshaveshapedherworldview Shehasinteractedwithinfluentialfigures,includingCEOs andvisionaries,whilealsoencounteringindividualsfrom allwalksoflife,includingthosestrugglingwithaddiction andhardship.
Jessica’s experiences inspired her to create the Peace, Power, and Purpose program, designed to help individuals master their mindset, uncover their purpose, and embrace their power
ALifeChangedForever
Jessica’slifeonceseemedpicture-perfect.Asathriving fashiondesignerandco-ownerofaboutiquewithaclose friend,shehadbuiltacareershelovedandafamilyshe cherished.However,hersecondpregnancymarkedthe beginningofanunexpectedanddevastatingchapter
Inherthirdtrimester,complicationsarosethatrequired frequentmedicalmonitoring.Doctorsbecameconcerned aboutherbaby’sheartrate,Jessica’sbloodpressure,and fluidlevels.Atwhatwouldturnouttobethelast appointment,theydecidedtorushheracrossthestreetto thehospitaltoinducelaborearlytopreventastroke.Even thoughJessicadidnothingdifferent,itwasacompletely differentpregnancyandacompletelydifferentdelivery Inducedearly,anepiduralwouldonlytakeononesideof herbodyandtheywouldhavetoresuscitatehernewborn babyaftertheyfinallydeliveredher.
Returninghomedidnotbringrelief.Severeabdominalpain sentherbacktothehospital,wheredoctorsdiscovereda retainedplacentathathadcausedaseverebacterial infection.Thiseventwasthefirstinaseriesofhealthcrises thatstretchedovermonthsturningintoyears.Postpartum depressionrepeatedrupturedovariancysts,hiatalhernia, medicationreactions,andrepeatedinfectionsplaguedher, andtheconstantneedformedicalinterventionleftJessica physicallyandemotionallydrained.
TrappedinaCycleofMisdiagnosesandMedications
Determinedtokeepherlifeintact,Jessicacontinuedtopush throughherpain.Shereliedonprescribedmedicationsto functionasawife,mother,andbusinessowner.However, thecycleoftreatmentonlydeepenedherstruggles.Each doctor’svisitbroughtanewdiagnosisandadditional prescriptions,compoundingherhealthproblems.
Jessicabegantoexperienceseverereactionstothe medications,butherconcernsweredismissed.Theoveruse ofantibioticscausedadditionalinfections,andthe painkillersshewasprescribedbecameacrutch.Fromthe outside,sheappearedfine—healthy,successful,and privileged.Thisfaçademadeiteasyforotherstooverlook hersuffering.
Overtime,Jessicadevelopedadependencyonpainkillers, whicheventuallyledhertostreetdrugs.Theendlesscycle ofdoctorvisits,prescriptions,diagnoses,medications,and medicationreactionsleftherashellofthepersonsheonce knewherselftobe.Herlifespiraledfurtheroutofcontrol whenshesufferedaself-inducedpsychoticbreakandwas institutionalized.Misdiagnosedwithbipolardisorder,she wasplacedonmoremedications.Released17dayslater, shewasgivenseparationpapersandwouldeventuallyend uphomeless,thendivorcedwithnothingandalone,Jessica waslefttorebuildherlifefromrockbottom.
BreakingPointandTurningPoint
Jessicarepeatedlytriedtoexplainherstrugglestoher familyanddoctors,butherconcernswentunheard.One night,whileinthepsychiatrichospitalandoverwhelmedby painandfrustration,shefoundherselfpacingincircles, unabletosleep.Whenanambulancewascalled,shewas takentotheemergencyroomand,onceagain,placedonthe verymedicationsshehadstoppedtakinginthefirstplace.It wasaviciouscyclethatnobodywouldhear,seeorlistento. Sheknewshewasonherown.Ashardasitwasto comprehendthatshewouldbealoneonthisjourneyher faithkeptherstrong.
Foryears,hervoicewassilenced.Itwasn’tuntilJessica enteredadual-diagnosistreatmentfacilitythatshebeganto reclaimcontrolofherlife.There,shelearnedaboutthe scienceofaddictionandmentalhealth,gainingthetoolsto understandherbrainandbeginthehealingprocess.
ConfrontingDeep-SeatedTrauma
Jessica’srecoveryjourneyrequiredhertoconfrontmore thanjustherimmediatechallenges.Shehadtoaddressthe deeperwoundsfromherpast—childhoodexperiencesof abandonment,abuse,andneglect.Foryears,shehad suppressedherpain,justifyingtheharmfulbehaviorof othersandinternalizingfeelingsofunworthiness.
Throughtherapyandself-reflection,Jessicabeganto rebuildhersenseofself-worth,self-respect,andself-love. Sherealizedthattruehealingrequiredaccountabilityanda willingnesstoembraceallpartsofherselfwithout judgment.Thisprocesswasnoteasy,butitwas transformative.
Jessicalearnedtosurrendertoahigherpower,lettinggoof thebeliefthathercircumstancesortheactionsofothers dictatedherhappinessorsuccess.Instead,shebegantosee herselfasthecreatorofherreality.
ObservationsfromtheMargins
Jessicahastakenastepbacktoobservehumanbehavior throughoutherjourney.Sheunderstandswhatitfeelsliketo beinvisible,anexperienceallowinghertowitnesspeople's trueselveswhentheybelievetheyarenotscrutinized.This perspectivehasledhertoconcludethatthechaosinthe worldisnotaresultofexternalforcesbutratherareflection ofindividualchoicesandbehaviors.Jessicaemphasizesthat realchangebeginswithin;peoplemustconfronttheirinner strugglesratherthanblametheworldaroundthem.
OvercomingStigmaandAdvocatingforChange
OneofthemostsignificantchallengesJessicafacedduring herrecoverywasthestigmasurroundingmentalhealthand addiction.Uponreturninghomefromtreatment,she realizedthatmanypeoplestillviewedherasa“mentallyill drugaddict.”Thisjudgment,rootedinignorance, reinforcedherdeterminationtoadvocateforchange.
Jessicabeganvolunteeringforthecountyasaspeakerto shareherstoryathighschools,tohelpeducateothers,and tobreakdownbarriers.Heradvocacyworkemphasizesthe importanceofunderstandingyourmentalhealthandhowto takecareofitandsupportthosestrugglingwithmental healthandaddiction.Wemuststarttorecognizethatthese thingshappentoanybody,anywhere,allthetime.These aren’tisolatedincidents;thisistheworldwelivein.Again, ittakestheindividualtodecidetohealandbecomethe highestandhealthiestself.Wemustknowourlimitsaswell asknowwhere,when,andhowwethriveasindividuals.
“When you’re that sick, you need help to get the help you need,” Jessicasays.Sheencouragesindividualstoseekout supportiveresourcesandbuildanetworkofcare, emphasizingtheimportanceofaccountabilityandselfempowerment.
TheNeedforInnerHealing
To change the world for the better is to understand that we need to heal from it first.
Jessicaadvocatesforafundamentalshiftinhowsociety approachespersonalissues.Shebelievesthatindividuals mustrecognizetheiruniquestoriesandhealfromtheirpast experiencestofostergenuinechange.Thecycleoffighting againstsocietalevilswithmorenegativityonlyperpetuates theproblems.Instead,shearguesthathealingoneselfis essentialtofosteringloveandrespectforothers.Jessica pointsoutthatmanyindividualsharboradistorted understandingoflove,leadingtoangerandselfishness.
Through writing, speaking engagements, and coaching sessions, Jessica inspires thousands to find strength in their struggles while reclaiming their power.
ChallengingSocietalNorms
Jessica'sobservationsextendtohowpeopleoftenhide behindlabels,includingreligiousidentities.Sherecounts momentswhereshefeltdismissedratherthansupportedin herstruggles.Thisexperienceunderscoresherbeliefthat truechangerequiresindividualstoconfronttheirfearsand prejudices.Bydoingso,theycanuncovertheirauthentic selvesbeneathlayersofpainandsocietalexpectations.
CreatingPeace,Power,andPurpose
Jessica’sexperiencesinspiredhertocreatethe Peace, Power, and Purpose program,designedtohelpindividuals mastertheirmindset,uncovertheirpurpose,andembrace theirpower.Combiningherlivedexperiencewithseveral differentmodalitiesthatsheusedherselfalongwithgetting certifiedinCognitiveBehavioralTherapy
Throughherwork,Jessicaencouragesotherstobreakfree fromsocietalexpectations,embracetheirindividuality,and liveauthentically.
EmbracingIndividuality
Jessicaencouragesindividualstoembracetheirauthenticity ratherthanconformtosocietalnormsorgroupmentalities. Shebelievesthatrealgrowthoccurswhenpeopledareto healfromtheirpastsandstepintotheirbestselves.
"When we stay the same, nothing changes," Jessicaasserts. "It’s time to stop hiding behind the masses...and start standing as the individuals we were created to be.”
LivingOutLoud
Today,Jessicaliveswithgratitudeandpurpose.Sheno longerfeelscompelledtoproveherselforconform;instead, shefocusesonempoweringotherstocreatelivesfilledwith meaning.Herjourneyservesasapowerfulreminderthat evenamidstadversity,itispossibletocultivatepeace, power,andpurpose.
Throughwriting,speakingengagements,andcoaching sessions,Jessicainspiresthousandstofindstrengthintheir struggleswhilereclaimingtheirpower.Herstoryillustrates thathealingisnotonlypossiblebutessentialforcreating positivechangeinoneselfandtheworldatlarge.
Conclusion:TheCallforIndividualHealing
JessicaSummers'journeyunderscoresavitaltruth:true changebeginswithineachindividual.Assheeloquently states, "To change the world for the better is to understand that we need to heal from it first." Eachperson'sstory contributesuniquelytothecollectivenarrative;thushealing oneselfisparamountforfosteringbroadersocietal transformation.
Inanerawheremanyhidebehindfearorsocietallabels,be itthroughreligionorotheridentifiers.Jessica'smessage resonatesdeeply:tohealistoreclaimone'sidentityamidst chaos.Onlythroughpersonalaccountabilitycanindividuals contributemeaningfullytohealingtheworldaroundthem.
AswereflectonJessica'sremarkablejourneyfromstruggle tostrength,itbecomesclearthateveryindividualholdsthe potentialforprofoundchangenotjustwithinthemselves butalsowithintheircommunities.
Why Collaboration is Keyfor Successful Fashion Designers
Clothingisasynergisticart.Regardlessofhowthepopular
imaginationstillportraystheisolateddesignerdrawingawayinhis studio,realitywouldarguethecontrary.Collaborationispartof everystagefromconceptualisationtothecatwalkpresentationsoftheentire designandproductioncyclewheregreatminds,technicalexperts,and businessstrategistscometogether.Collaborationincreasescreativity, promotesadaptability,andencouragesinnovation—factorsthatarevery importanttosucceedinginaconstantlychangingfashionindustry.
ImprovingCreativitythroughCollaboration
Newstylesandinnovativedesignsformthefoundationonwhichfashionis sustained.Thisinvolvescollaborationwithdifferentprofessionals,from artiststotextilemanufacturersandevendevelopersoftechnological advances.Otherindustriesoftendrawfromthesedisciplinesinwaysthat oftendonotmaketheirseparatecontributionsvisible.Asanexample,the creativitybehinddesignerandsustainablefabricinnovatorshasbirthedthe eco-friendlycollectionstrendinginthemarkettoday
Anotherwaycollaborativeeffortsplayoutisinpartnershipsbetweenfashion housesandexternalcreatives.High-profilecaseslikeLouisVuittonxYayoi KusamaorAdidasxIvyParkshowtheperfectcombinationofdifferent creativeviewstocreatesomethingspectacular.Theycatchviewers'attention andpushtheboundariesinfashiondesign.
MeetingMarketDemands
Fashiondesignershavetoaccommodatefast-changingconsumerpreferences. Designerscollaboratewithmarketresearchers,dataanalysts,andtrend forecasterstostayintunewiththisfast-changingpreferenceandconsumer desire.Forinstance,abrandworkingwithasustainabilityconsultantmay enhancethecollectionstomakethemstylishyetresponsiblewiththe increasingdemandofethicalfashion.
Designerscanalsoensuretheircreationsfallwithinthe modernaestheticandlifestylebypartneringwith influencersorstylists.Thesepartnershipspromotethe brand'svisibility,asdesignsreachalargeraudienceand remainrelevantinthecompetitivemarket.
PromotionofInnovation
Collaborativeinnovationfuelscreativeexpertisecoming togetherindiversedisciplines.Forinstance,thejunctionof technologyandfashion.Itwasthecollaboration,wherethe designerssatwiththetechnologists,thatpioneered wearablessuchasagarment-embedsmartsensorand3D printedcouture.Creativityandtechnicalabilitymergeinto innovativeboundary-drivenexpressions.Unlocking functionalitymakesitpossibletogofurtherthanthe boundariesofthefashionworld.
Also,innovationstrikeswhendesignerscollaboratewith productionteamstodiscovernewmethods.Forexample,as whenworkingwiththehelpofdigitalprintingorazerowasteapproachtopattern-making,closecollaboration betweendesigners,fabricators,andengineerswouldbe required.Theseinnovationswillmakethematrendsetterin theindustry.
StrategicBranding
Collaborationisthemostimportantthingforcreatingand maintainingacohesivebrandidentity.Marketers, photographers,andstylistsallsupportthedesigners'vision. Eachcampaign,photoshoot,andrunwayshowisagroup effortthatstrivestorepresentacohesivestorybeingtoldto thetargetgroup.
Co-brandedcapsulecollectionsarecollaborativebranding strategiesthatfurtherstrengthenthepositionofadesigner inthemarket.Ithelpsdesignersreachnewdemographics whilefortifyingtheiruniqueaestheticandvalues.For example,thecollaborationbetweenGucciandTheNorth Faceconnectedluxuryandoutdoorwear,reaching consumersacrosstwodifferentmarkets.
PracticalChallenges
Thecollaborationofsuppliers,productionteams,and expertsinqualitycontrolduringthedesignprocesswill eliminatetechnicalandlogisticalproblemsidentifiedatthe stageofplanningfashionproducts.Thisdevelopsteamsto coordinate,identifyproblems,reducecosts,anddeliverthe productonschedulewithoutcompromiseofquality
Additionally,partnershipswithsustainabilityexpertshelp designersminimizetheirenvironmentalimpact.With growingawarenessoffashion’scontributiontopollution, collaborativeeffortstowardeco-consciouspracticesare becomingamoralandmarketimperative.
NetworkingandIndustryGrowth
Itbringssomevaluablelinkswiththeindustryinto designers'lives.Designerswhoworkwithalready establishedbrands,retailers,orartisansnotonlycan broadentheircreativescopebutalsoavailofresourcesand knowledgeenhancedbythework.Inthisoftencompetitive universe,suchcollaborationscanactasaspringboardfor newdesignerswhogainmentorshipandexposure.
Joininginfashioncollectives,tradeshows,orjoint workshopopportunitiescementstheconnectiontothe communityaswellashelpsdesignershaveavenuesfor exposurefortheirdesigns.Professionalnetworksdeveloped duringthistimebecomeimperativetosustainmomentumin theworldoffashion.
DevelopingDeeperRelationshipswithCustomers
Evenconsumersareengagedincollaboration. Customizableoptionsorinteractivecampaignsinvolving customersinthedesignprocesshelpdesignerscreatemore personalexperiences.Theoutcomeofsuchcollaborations wouldbebrandloyalty,becausecustomersfeelthatthey haveacloseraffinitywiththecreativeprocess.
Collaborationswithactivists,non-profits,orcommunity organizationsalsoappealtosociallyconsciousconsumers. Forinstance,charitypartnershipsinthecreationofcausedrivencollectionshelpdemonstratethecommitmentofa designertosocialissues,thuscreatingtrustandgoodwill amongaudiences.
Conclusion
Itiswhatthefashionindustryismadeof:collaboration. Whethercreativecollaborations,technologicalinnovations, branding,orevensustainabilityefforts,itcannotmove withoutteamwork.Withallthathashappenedtodateand theconstantchangewithinthefashionworld,teamworkis suretocontinuepropellingitsmostmeaningful contributions.Tothefashiondesigner,collaborationisno strategybutamustinthedynamicworld.
A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.
- Rosalynn Carter
WHY UNDERSTANDING FABRIC CHOICES MATTERS FOR FASHION DESIGNERS
Thebasisoffashiondesignalwaysliesinfabric.Fromthe
wholevision,basicsketchesanddesigns,itisthematerial usedtobringitalltogetherthatgivesthefinaloutput.The type,texture,weight,andweaveaffectthelookofthegarmentbut alsoitsfunctionality,durability,andappeal.Forafashiondesigner, knowingtheirchoiceoffabricispartofbeingabletocreate beautiful,wearablepieces.
DefiningtheDesign
Theshapeandfallaredefinedbyfabric;alightchiffonconstructed designwouldfeelandactdifferentlythanaversionmadefrom constructeddenim.Fabricchoicedictateswhatthegarmentneedsto lookandfeellikeforthestyle:eveningwearhastodrapeandflow usingmaterialslikesilkorsatinwhileactivewearshouldstretch, havemoisture-wickpropertiesandmostlikelyspandexorpolyester blendedfabrics.
Withoutagoodgraspoffabriccharacteristics,designersprobably endupcreatingproductsthatdonotmeetfunctionalandaesthetic expectations.Thewrongchoicecandistortagivendesignorfeel uncomfortabletoawearer,nullifyingtheenvisioneddesignandthus thedesignerhimself.
EnhanceWearability
Comfortisanunyieldingfactorinfashion,andtheselectionoffabric determineshowagarmentfeelswhenworn.Designersmustconsider thebreathability,texture,andflexibilityofthefabrictoensure comfort.Naturalfiberssuchascottonandlinenaresoftand breathable,makingthemidealforcasualwear,whilesynthetic optionssuchasnylonorpolyestermayofferdurabilityandelasticity formorespecializedapplications.
Asidefromcomfort,therearepracticalfactors,likecare requirementsanddurability.Fabricsthatwrinkleeasilyor requirespecialcleaningcanbearealturn-offtopotential buyersinthecaseofmosteverydayapparel.Itisonlywhen theymakedesigndecisionsawareofthesefactorsthatthey canbeontarget.
SupportingFunctionality
Garmentsmadeforspecialpurposesrequiremaximum carefulnessinselectingfabrics.Forinstance,sportswear needsstretchable,moisturecontrolling,anddurablefabrics. Outerwearalsorequirestheinclusionofmaterialsthatwill makeitwater-resistantorinsulating.Performancewear, workuniforms,andmaternityweardesignersmustbeextra cautiousaboutthefunctionalitiesoftheirfabricssincesuch garmentsarerequiredtofulfillcertaindemands.
WithantimicrobialtreatmentsorUV-resistantcoatings, fabrictechnologycanofferdesignersevenmorescopeto enhancefunctionality Thesetechnicaladvancesallow designerstodesignaproductlinethatcanreflectmodern lifestylesaswellasexpectations.
SustainabilityIncludes
Fabricsselectedalsoraiseseriousethicalissuesintoday's eco-friendlymarket.Sustainabilityisoneofthemajor issuesthatmanydesignersfacetobalanceartisticvision withecologicalresponsibility.Usingorganiccotton,hemp, andrecycledpolyesterhelpssavethecarbonfootprintof thefashionindustrywhilepleasingtheconcerned consumer.
Italsoencompassesknowledgeofsustainablefabric optionsandunderstandingofthecertificationslikeGOTS orOEKO-TEX.Withthateducation,adesignerwillbeable tomakeinformeddecisionsthatalignwithethical productionandresonatewithsociallyconsciousbuyers.
CostControl
Thepriceofanyproductionwillbedependentonthefabric chosensinceitcaninfluencetheminimumspendingonraw materialtolaborforce.Luxuryfabricssuchassilkor cashmeremayaddsomestyletoadesignbutwillhikeup thepriceofproductionsoismoreapplicableforluxury lineswhilecheapervariantsofcottonorpolyesterare acceptableformassmarketready-to-wear.
Understandingfabriceconomicsalsoenablesdesignersto planforwastereduction.Withefficientfabricwidthsand patterns,theycanminimizeexcessmaterial,whichsaves costswhilesupportingsustainabilityefforts.
CommunicationwithStakeholders
Adesigner'sabilitytoarticulatefabricchoicesisessential toeffectivecollaborationwithmanufacturers,suppliers,and retailers.Knowledgeoffabricpropertiesallowsdesigners tospecifyrequirementsclearly,ensuringaccurateexecution oftheirvision.
Thisunderstandingoffabricterminology-fromthreadcount toGSM,gramspersquaremeter,orstretchpercentageensurespropercommunicationwithinthesupplychain. Suchexpertisedoesn'tonlyeaseproductionbutalsobuilds credibilityandtrustwiththeindustrypartner.
MeetingConsumerExpectations
Consumersarethemosteducatedconsumersinhistory Theycheckgarmentlabelsforcontentandcare instructions.Designerswhocareaboutfabricknowledge canpredictandaddresssuchissues,thusofferingtheir audiencetransparencyandconfidence.Forexample, mentioningorganicmaterialsorhypoallergenicfabricswill giveabrandabetterappealtohealth-consciousor environmentallyconsciousshoppers.
Yetanothersignificantfactorinhowclothingenduresis fabricselection.Thetendencyofamaterialtopill,fade,or shrinkcandissatisfycustomersand,ultimately,damage brandloyalty.Quality-consciousdesignerswillseetoitthat theirdesignsremainfreshforyearstocomeandappreciate customersforthat.
Conclusion
Knowingyourfabricselectionisnotatechnicalskill,but animportantpartofthecreativeprocessforfashion designers.Therightchoiceoffabricwilldefineeverystep ofthelifecycleofagarment,fromdefiningthedesignto meetingconsumerexpectations.Withagoodcommandof theartoffabricselection,designerscanmaketheir creationsstandout,earnstakeholders'trust,andbepartofa moresustainableandinnovativefashionindustry.Fashion isaboutfunctionalityandethicsinaworldwhereit'sjustas muchaboutstyle.Fabricknowledgeisthefoundationof beingsuccessful.
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