Posts Tagged ‘interview’
If the Clothes Fit: Child Fit Models
Michelle Mokalla is always on the lookout for new talent, but the kind of talent she finds is different from what you might expect. As the Director of Fit Modeling for Marla Dell Talent in San Francisco, Michelle often helps children's clothing designers find children that will help them test the products they create. This post provides an outside-in look into the world of child fit modeling. Read the rest of this entry »
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Happy Panda Baby Clothes for Bigger Babies
So, what do you do if your baby is larger than average? According to Pamela Kramer, founder of Happy Panda, you will typically be on a quest to find the right clothing fit. This is especially the case when the ages on standard size charts do not match up with your baby's age. Kramer was kind enough to shed some light on how her brand's sizes work, and on what parents of larger babies can do to find clothes that fit. Read the rest of this entry »
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RealKidz’ Above Average Clothing for Girls
RealKidz founder, Merrill Guerra, first found she was not alone in her frustration at not being able to find clothing that fit her daughter just right - and then set out to do something about it. Guerra's company developed a new type of sizing to address the clothing needs of girls that fall somewhere in between regular and plus sizes. Learn more about the Above Average sizing that bucks clothing industry standards to offer a better fit. Read the rest of this entry »
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Launch Your Line of Kids Clothing
Tired of never finding clothing that fits your child, or other children like them? Launch Your Line, which itself launched at the end of March, gives you the resources and connections you need to take your angst and basic design ideas and put them to good use. Read the rest of this entry »
Soft: Inclusive Clothing Designs for Children with Sensory Sensitivity
If you have a child with sensory sensitivity, or know of someone who does, Soft - a new brand of clothing designed with these children in mind - is worth learning about. In this post, we highlight some of Soft's design philosophy and techniques, as well as ask Jessica Elsas, designer at and founder of Soft, for additional insight into their products' size and fit. Read the rest of this entry »
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Children’s Clothing Fit Models
If you do a search on the term "fit model", you'll soon discover that statistics and fashion have a lot in common. Learn how clothing designers use fit models to develop children's clothing sizes. Read the rest of this entry »
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