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Garment vs. Body Measurements
Throughout my career, I’ve encountered several instances where customers ask us for our garment measurements, to understand what size...

Rachel Erickson
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Garment vs. Body Measurements
Throughout my career, I’ve encountered several instances where customers ask us for our garment measurements, to understand what size...

Rachel Erickson
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Mexico AI Resorts: Rachel's Top 3
Without a doubt, one of my favorite ways to vacation is at All-Inclusive resorts. The very first vacation that my husband and I took...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 19, 20224 min read


One Afternoon in Bangkok
In early 2016, I traveled to Bangkok with two of my co-workers to visit a local apparel production factory. Thailand had been on a short...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 19, 20223 min read


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


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


Apparel Line Update_2.16.22
Today was an exciting step forward for my apparel development process! I've made some choices on fabrics (coming from Italy in the next...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 16, 20221 min read


Fabric Research Basics
Depending on your level of experience in the apparel industry, searching for fabrics will need to be different from person to person or...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 15, 20223 min read


Fabric Research Basics
Depending on your level of experience in the apparel industry, searching for fabrics will need to be different from person to person or...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 15, 20223 min read


Fallen for Boulder
It was inevitable that Boulder would soon start calling to my heart again. I’m not even sure that I can put into words how much I love...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 11, 20223 min read


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


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


Designing to a Target Cost
Once you have a target cost from your product manager, there are several ways to reverse engineer your design into their pricing...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 8, 20222 min read


Designing to a Target Cost
Once you have a target cost from your product manager, there are several ways to reverse engineer your design into their pricing...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 8, 20222 min read


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


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


Bucket List Days on Bali
I started a daily yoga practice back in 2011 while we were living in the Dallas, Texas area. I was one of the regular attendees of the...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 4, 20222 min read


Target Costs
Before your team starts designing for a new set of product proposals, they should be aware of various costing requirements for each...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 1, 20222 min read


Target Costs
Before your team starts designing for a new set of product proposals, they should be aware of various costing requirements for each...

Rachel Erickson
Feb 1, 20222 min read


Rachel's Carry-On Packing Guide
I am one of those travelers who believes that everything I need can and should fit into my carry-on bags. Avoiding the lines to check a...

Rachel Erickson
Jan 31, 20226 min read
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