Clothing Brief Ep 42 | American Brands, Allbirds and Mumumelon
Clothing Coulture
Date: 4/21/2026 Topics Discussed: American Brands, Allbirds, and Mumumelon
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Clothing Brief Ep 41 | "Godfather of Demin", FX's Love Story, Nike and more
Clothing Coulture
Date: 4/7/2026 Topics discussed: "Godfather of Demin", FX's Love Story, and Nike.
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Clothing Brief Ep 40 | Tariff Lawsuits, Zendaya and Schiaparelli Exhibition
Clothing Coulture
Date: 3/31/2026 Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.
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Clothing Brief Ep 39 | The Middle East, H&M and Gap
Clothing Coulture
Date: 3/24/2026 Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.
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Clothing Brief Ep 38 | The Oscars, David's Bridal, and Quince
Clothing Coulture
Date: 3/17/206 Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.
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Clothing Brief Ep 37 | Paris Fashion Week, Saks and Tariffs
Clothing Coulture
Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss Paris Fashion Week 26, Saks Stores Closing, and Tariffs #clothingbrief #fashionnews
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Clothing Brief Ep 36 | New York Fashion Week, J.Crew and India Tariffs
Clothing Coulture
Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss New York Fashion Week, J.Crew, and their definition of scarcity, India Tariffs and the American people paying more because of them. #clothingbrief #fashionnews
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Clothing Brief Ep 35 | Black History Month, Grammys, & Bridal Closing out Couture Week
Clothing Coulture
Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss the celebration of Black history and creativity at Neiman Marcus in St. Louis, the 2026 red carpet looks at the Grammys, the return of Bridal wear closing out Spring 2026 Couture Week, and more. #clothingbrief #fashionnews
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Lessons From 26 Years in the Fashion Industry
Clothing Coulture
What does it really take to build a successful apparel company that can solve problems across every corner of the fashion industry? In this season five finale of Clothing Coulture, hosts Emily Lane and Bret Schnitker pull back the curtain on the story behind Stars Design Group and the lessons learned from nearly three decades in apparel manufacturing, sourcing, product development, and consulting. From launching the company after leaving a major retailer to building a global manufacturing network spanning multiple product categories and countries, Bret shares how adaptability, expertise, and...
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Clothing Brief Ep 34 | Valentino, Pitti Uomo and Couch x Sims 4
Clothing Coulture
Date: 1/20/2026 Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss the death of Valentino, this year's Pittio Uomo, Couch x Sims 4, and more. #clothingbrief #fashionnews
info_outlineIn flawless, mindful manufacturing, proper vetting of factory partners is essential as the success of your business in apparel depends on it. From navigating cultural differences to evaluating lines, equipment, and skill levels, to understanding what makes a factory "hum" in all the right ways, this episode dives deep into the process of evaluating factories for production.