If you are starting a fashion brand it probably didn't take you long to figure out you will need a lot of money to do so. From tech packs to minimum order quantities that make you cringe, plus all the headaches of perfecting production you will need a lot of help. This is why many fashion entrepreneurs turn to crowdfunding to secure early sales in order to meet these demands without outside investment. As you may know, THR3EFOLD just went through our own crowdfunding campaign this summer and from it learned a TON about the benefits as well as hardships of crowdfunding and we'd like to pass that knowledge onto you. Here's 5 things you should know before crowdfunding for your fashion brand.

Well the holidays are here again and with as much as you have on your plate building a brand, you probably want your holiday shopping to be as easy and impact driven as possible. Fortunately, there's a great way for you to do both with Shop For Good Sunday.

We love a good fashion event. Mainly because the opportunity to connect in person with other fashion professionals interested in building a better industry for people and planet doesn't happen all the time. But also, because it's a great way to learn new possibilities for reaching these goals, and find great new brands to support who are employing people and accounting for the planet in the way they should. Here's what you can tap into in the month of November for ethical fashion events. 

Do you love fashion? We are absolutely obsessed with it. Why? Because fashion is an exquisite wearable art that inspires the masses. Because it has the ability to hold a mirror up to society and influence cultural norms. But mostly, because it employs more people worldwide than any other industry and therefore has the ability to stimulate economic growth in developing countries like no one else. Want to help this world change? We are looking for our next set of interns! Here's what you can expect:

There's a lot of interest in ethical and sustainable fashion these days, but far fewer jobs to fill the demand. This problem comes more into view when you consider that many companies are losing great, passionate employees because the company is unwilling to meet their need for a more meaningful impact in their career. If you find yourself in this place, we ​implore you not to jump ship just yet. Here's some ideas for transitioning your career to sustainable fashion. 

One of my favorite mantras is the African proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." I love the beautiful truth in this statement. When you first start learning about ethical fashion and sustainable fashion it's very easy to be overwhelmed. To get our industry to a place that is collectively championing for people and planet while turning a profit can feel impossible, but the beauty is it will take a village, an industry to be exact, and that's what slowly is happening. THR3EFOLD is no different, and I am so grateful for my team who helps strategize, consult, and push this goal forward. Meet my team.

Our Quarterly Cocktails is back for a special New York Fashion Week edition! Grab your ticket now and come network.

We are going west for the first time. Come visit us at SOURCING at Magic Sunday August 12th - Wednesday, August 15th. Plus, our Founder is leading a seminar, so save the date today! Details below.

Many of us have dreams. If you are reading this website you are likely actively pursuing them or on the brink of doing so. To build a dream you have to be scrappy, Lean Start Up style (must read), but if you aren't careful you begin to think you should do everything yourself, even if you aren't that good at the task, or don't have the time, and so you save money but your business suffers. Which begs the question, if you aren't willing to invest in yourself, why should anyone else? Here's 4 ways to leverage outsourcing to your advantage.