The FittDesign Podcast

On today's FittBite, I will be discussing a few reasons of why your fashion brand may be going downhill. There's always a way to fix it, but in order to tackle the problem you need to find the source and take it from there! Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design yo...

On today's FittBite, I will be discussing the steps in order to plan your next launch in business. Heed my words, this is a sportswear secret! Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates:  ...

On today's FittBite, I will be discussing what the six key points are in order to expand your business when it comes to the fashion industry.  Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates:  ...

On today's FittBite, I will be discussing the reasons why you should focus on the packaging. Remember, when a customer buys your product the first thing they touch is the packaging, and if they're not impressed from the very beginning, it could cause a fall for your business.  Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: http...

On today's FittBite, I will be discussing why packaging and trims are just as important as the final product. Presentation is everything, from start to finish.  Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech...

On today's FittBite, I will be discussing bringing your digital designs into a real life tangible product that you can hold in your hand.  Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates:   Fit...

On today's FittBite, I will be discussing the creative process necessary to go with any business in order to stand out uniquely in a vast market.  Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack template...

On today's FittBite, I will be discussing what SKU's are and thoroughly go through the details of how to set them up early on for your business, by explaining the sequence and sections of numbers on your unique code. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own...

On today’s episode, I’ll be discussing what sportswear brands can learn from Rolex, tackling different aspects of the business world and marketing strategies in order to boost your identity. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downlo...

On today's FittBite, I will go through what stocktaking is, and how to properly implement every step of it on your business, to make sure that you are aware of all your stocks and have the required information from the very start. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design...

On today's FittBite, I'll be running you guys through the biggest problems modern fashion designers and fashion entrepreneurs are facing when it comes to succeeding in the industry. In this quick FittBite, we'll evaluate what these problems are and provide actionable steps towards resolving them today.  Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and...

On today's Fittbite, we'll be answering some of your beginner fabric questions. This series is specially tailored towards those that are still getting their feet wet when it comes to the fashion industry and the textile space. I'll be covering the top questions that I've got in as a creative director and product designer. Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advi...

 On today's fittbite, we'll be taking another in depth look, as some questions that I get as a creative and fashion designer, working in the industry over the last 5 years, in terms of what beginners typically feel are the most pressing questions. These could be questions that you thought of but were embarrassed to ask.  Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how t...

We have an exciting fittbite today, especially for those of you who are new to the fashion and textile space. I’ll be giving you guys my definitive answers to the questions you’ve most likely felt embarrassed to ask because you may have thought they were too basic or obvious, I know the feeling and I was also in the same position you find yourself in today. First off all, when you’re learning, no...

On today’s episode I’ll take you guys through some personal tips on how I managed to turn my sportswear design hobby into a full time business, with a full client roster, over a dozen staff and recurring and stable revenue that is consistently growing month to month. I know a lot of you creatives are in the same boat, you have something that you are deeply passionate about and are contemplating ta...

 On today’s FittBite we’ll be looking at one of the oldest known luxury natural fibers: Silk. In this quick episode we’ll evaluate what Silk is, take a brief look at its history, observe the potential use case scenarios and lastly look at its key characteristics. By the end of this fittbite you should be able to walk away with a much better understanding of this ultra high end fiber and effectivel...

On todays fittbite I’ll be giving you guys my key tips as a professional sportswear and fashion designer on how to come up with and create unique designs for your collections. We’ll look at how to create designs that not only look unique and authentic but also those that align with your brands vision and aesthetic. Having unique designs is essential in our hyper competitive world where you need to...

On today’s Fittbite we’ll be looking at one of the finest and most luxurious animal fibers on the market. In this quick Fittbite we’ll evaluate what Cashmere is, take a brief look at its history, observe the potential use case scenarios and lastly look at its key characteristics. By the end of this FittBite you should be able to walk away with a much better understanding of this lesser known fabri...

On today’s fittbite we’ll be looking at my top tips as a fashion brand builder and sourcing specialist in terms of red flags to avoid when dealing with manufacturers from overseas. The manufacturing component can be one of the most nerve wracking components for most people when setting up a new fashion brand. There's a huge upfront investment and most times you have no guarantees that the pro...

On today’s FittBite we’ll be looking at one of the finest and most luxurious animal fibers on the market. In this quick fittbite we’ll evaluate what Cashmere is, take a brief look at its history, observe the potential use case scenarios and lastly look at its key characteristics. By the end of this fittbite you should be able to walk away with a much better understanding of this lesser known fabri...

Today’s fittbite is going to be a bit of a technical one. We’ll be comparing and contrasting two of the most common knits we see on the market: The Single Jersey and the Double Jersey Knit. Chances are you’ve directly experienced and noticed both of these knits in your day to day. On today’s episode you’ll learn how to visually identify each, understand their defining characteristics and outline t...

On today’s FittBite we’ll look at colors, specifically how to select the right color clothing for your skin tone. Color plays a crucial role in wardrobe selection and with so many different colors out there, understanding which ones work for you allows you to play to your natural strengths, helping you narrow down the selection of colors that are right for you as well as add that extra layer of so...

 On today’s FittBite we’ll be going through the top 5 hallmarks of a quality suit. A suit is an investment, so making the right decision can be crucial to making sure you’re spending your hard earned money in the right place.  Im a firm believer in spending a little more up front on the right thing is far more beneficial than skimping early on and paying the price over the long term. In this episo...

On today's fittbite, we'll be looking at two of the most common and widely used natural fibers out there: Cotton and Wool. Both of these fibers have totally different characteristics, so each of them is going to have a specific use case scenario. On today's fittbite, I'll be giving you guys a comparison of both, across a host of different categories.  We'll cover everythin...

On today's fittbite, I'll be running you guys through, my top must have essentials to get your menswear wardrobe up and running. I'll be going through these items based on my personal experience as a fashion designer working in the field for the past 5 years. These items have been selected specifically based on their timelessness,  their overall versatility and their stylistic appea...