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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Rachel Erickson
- Mar 23
- 2 min
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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Rachel Erickson
- Mar 3
- 2 min
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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Rachel Erickson
- Feb 17
- 2 min
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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Rachel Erickson
- Feb 10
- 2 min
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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Rachel Erickson
- Feb 4
- 2 min
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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Rachel Erickson
- Jan 27
- 3 min
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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Rachel Erickson
- Jan 20
- 2 min
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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Rachel Erickson
- Jan 13
- 3 min
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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Rachel Erickson
- Jan 8
- 4 min
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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Rachel Erickson
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
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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Rachel Erickson
- Dec 3, 2021
- 2 min
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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