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The Business of Apparel

Rachel Erickson brings her 20 years of expertise in the apparel manufacturing industry to this show to inspire you to build your best brand yet. Each week, you"ll hear from Rachel along with other industry experts who are shedding light on what is needed to build your own apparel line from scratch or to take your existing apparel brand to the next level and create sustainable and unstoppable growth. Rachel"s big emphasis on proper techniques, sustainable practices and business clarity will be sure

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Part 1: From Engineering Manager to Outdoor Apparel...

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2023/03/24

In this episode, Rachel chats with her friend and client, Raquel Vélez, a Puerto Rican woman from New Jersey, who discovered a passion for skiing only to be hindered by the lack of plus-size outdoor apparel. Raquel took matters into her own hands, launching a successful Kickstarter for her flagship product: The Ponderosa Pants. Raquel Vélez is now the founder of Alpine Parrot, an outdoor apparel company making clothes for bigger bodies. She is a mechanical engineer and roboticist turned software

25:11

Unraveling the Benefits of The Best Fabric for Travel...

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2023/03/24

In this episode, Rachel shares what fellow travelers in her community tell her they feel when it comes to not getting sustainable travel comfort. She talks about the frustration from investing in travel apparel that isn't delivering the quality that consumers need and how to provide apparel that is comfortable, made well and even provides support on travel days so that you have happy, repeat customers – which she is tackling herself in her own travel apparel line, RTQ Apparel. In this episode,

29:26

My Unexpected Path to Fashion Design and How It Led...

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2023/03/24

In this episode, Rachel shares her story of how she made the transition from academia to fashion design. She shares about her roots, her family’s involvement, her tech design skills, and the story of how she landed her dream job. In this episode, you’ll hear: -How she transitioned from a medical-focused academic path to one that led to a career in fashion design -How her upbringing shaped her values and outlook on life -How she gathered skills and experience at well-known brands and the

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Trailer Episode

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2023/02/13

Are you looking to build a sustainable apparel brand but don't know where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed by the burden of fast fashion and want to make a positive change? You're not alone. With two decades of experience in the fashion industry, Rachel Erickson has seen it all. From her time as a technical designer for a billion dollar brand to launching her own business consulting company, Unmarked Street, Rachel is passionate about helping brands develop sustainable practices that don't

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