News

GUILDED logo

thank you!

This is just a sneak peek at the thank you video we’re going to make when this is all over, but… Our IndieGoGo campaign isn’t over yet! We’ve been working on the wall poster to thank everyone who helped fund … Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment
ecouterre

Seminar: Making the Pitch – How to Promote Your Business to New Media by Ecouterre

Now that you’ve added the finishing touches to your business, there’s only one thing left to do: getting the word out. Learn how to create compelling press packages to target online journalists, bloggers, and other new-media professionals. Discover how to … Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment
5891597054_57f9d20867

Seminar: Choosing Your Sustainability Strategy with the founders of GUILDED

In the past few years many different strategies have developed concerning becoming sustainable in the fashion fashion industry. Sustainable strategy is a position and a process by which ones final product is shaped. It is a defining framework of ones creative … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment
Branding-Vartan

Guest Blog: Media & Messaging Your Brand Online by Starre Vartan of Eco-Chick

Developing one’s brand online is crucial to any company’s messaging, but even more so for design professionals. For most of the public, their first holistic introduction to your product is going to be a combination of visual and editorial content via your website. … Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment
illumerblackflower

Guest Blog: Beauty in a NY minute by Dr. Karuna Sabnani, Trinity Rose and Nina Picon of Illumé

Living holistically means being able to be yourself completely. Our patterns, behaviors, food preferences, body type, haircut, radiance of our skin and style are all reflections of how we feel inside. Beauty comes naturally when all of who you are … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment
IMG_4583-150x150

Ca$h Money for GUILDED yo!

We’re really excited to announce the launch of our IndieGoGo fundraising campaign.  After months (and years) of preparation, we’re raising the money we need to launch our first core program: Sustainable Design Fundamentals. This education for designers and creative professionals … Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment
Joshua Katcher

Guest Blog: Cruelty Free Fashion by Joshua Katcher of The Discerning Brute

For far too long, the mainstream fashion world has lived in the contradiction of embracing counter-culture and rebel aesthetics while investing in the most mainstream and problematic environmental and ethical practices. It is imperative for designers, stylists and fashion professionals … Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment
beeker small

Guest Blog: Organic Perfumery by Amanda Walker of A Perfume Organic

How can organics change the industry? When customers purchase certified organic products they are investing their money in companies and people passionate about improving our planet.  Spending their dollars on organic products instead of synthetic sends a message to the giant … Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment
Screen shot 2011-06-09 at 11.33.41 AM

Guest Blog: Brand Storytelling by Amisha Ghadiali advisor to the Ethical Fashion Forum

Why is it important for designers to communicate with their clients? Your consumers or clients as I would call them are the heart of your business. Without them, you don’t exist. With that in mind it is vital to have … Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment
Ghanian Seamsstress

Guest Blog: Sourcing & Producing in Ghana Meghan Sebold of Afia & Elizabeth Cloyd of Source4Style

Ghana is the ideal country for ethical sourcing and production.  There is a wealth of artisinal textiles, an abundance of skilled production talent in need of work, and a legal framework that will support the export of your product.  The … Continue reading

Posted in News | 1 Comment