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    Portfolio Profile: Fossil Denim Jacket
    Rachel Erickson
    • Apr 11
    • 2 min
    PORTFOLIO PROFILES

    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...
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    Portfolio Profile: ANF Denim Jacket
    Rachel Erickson
    • Mar 23
    • 2 min
    PORTFOLIO PROFILES

    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...
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    Portfolio Profile: Specialized Deflect Outerwear
    Rachel Erickson
    • Mar 3
    • 2 min
    PORTFOLIO PROFILES

    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...
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    Portfolio Profile: Speed Sleeve Jerseys
    Rachel Erickson
    • Feb 17
    • 2 min
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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...
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    Portfolio Profile: Denim for the Rodeo
    Rachel Erickson
    • Feb 10
    • 2 min
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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...
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    Portfolio Profile: Fossil Lucy Dress
    Rachel Erickson
    • Feb 4
    • 2 min
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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...
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    Portfolio Profile: ANF Trench Coat
    Rachel Erickson
    • Jan 27
    • 3 min
    PORTFOLIO PROFILES

    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...
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    Portfolio Profile: Sewing Background
    Rachel Erickson
    • Jan 20
    • 2 min
    PORTFOLIO PROFILES

    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...
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    Portfolio Profile: Specialized SL Race Jerseys
    Rachel Erickson
    • Jan 13
    • 3 min
    PORTFOLIO PROFILES

    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...
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    Portfolio Profile: The Emma Jeans
    Rachel Erickson
    • Jan 8
    • 4 min
    PORTFOLIO PROFILES

    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...
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    Portfolio Profile: ANF Leather Moto Jacket
    Rachel Erickson
    • Dec 10, 2021
    • 2 min
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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...
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    Portfolio Profile: Children's Wear at DAAP
    Rachel Erickson
    • Dec 3, 2021
    • 2 min
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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...
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