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Portfolio Profile: Fossil Denim Jacket
Among my many denim projects while at Fossil, my pièce de résistance was this amazing little denim jacket. Coming off of my denim jacket...

Rachel Erickson
Apr 11, 20222 min read
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Portfolio Profile: ANF Denim Jacket
After a couple of years into my first job, I started to crave the opportunity to challenge myself in a new department. While Outerwear...

Rachel Erickson
Mar 23, 20222 min read
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Portfolio Profile: Specialized Deflect Outerwear
When I arrived at Specialized in 2016, the team was getting ready to start development of its Fall 2018 outerwear collection. Calling it...

Rachel Erickson
Mar 3, 20222 min read
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Portfolio Profile: Speed Sleeve Jerseys
It is a super rare occurrence in the apparel industry to have the opportunity to work on a patented garment feature. Patents are...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 17, 20222 min read
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Portfolio Profile: Denim for the Rodeo
During my time at Miller, International in Denver, our focus was set completely on rodeo-wear. With their core brand CINCH being a...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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Portfolio Profile: Fossil Lucy Dress
I have to admit that I mostly created Fossil’s Lucy Dress for myself. It was (and still is) an ideal shape for my body, a great length...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 4, 20222 min read
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Portfolio Profile: ANF Trench Coat
The women’s Trench Coat that I helped to create for Abercrombie & Fitch in 2009 was my first introduction to creative pattern...

Rachel Erickson
Jan 27, 20223 min read
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Portfolio Profile: Sewing Background
I first learned to sew when I was seven years old. My mom took us to the art store, where my little sister and I picked out these...

Rachel Erickson
Jan 20, 20222 min read
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Portfolio Profile: Specialized SL Race Jerseys
When I arrived at Specialized in 2016, it was a huge priority to improve the fit of their cycling apparel line. At the time, being hired...

Rachel Erickson
Jan 13, 20223 min read
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Portfolio Profile: The Emma Jeans
I was once told that I would never become a pattern maker. I was told it was a dying art that would fade away from existence, and there...

Rachel Erickson
Jan 8, 20224 min read
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Portfolio Profile: ANF Leather Moto Jacket
A project that holds a truly special place in my heart is the Leather Moto Jacket I helped to develop for Abercrombie & Fitch’s women’s...

Rachel Erickson
Dec 10, 20212 min read
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Portfolio Profile: Children's Wear at DAAP
As requested by popular demand, I am going to start featuring a piece of my portfolio every Friday. There are so many amazing projects...

Rachel Erickson
Dec 3, 20212 min read
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