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Fit Checklist
Technical Designers in the apparel industry spend years learning how to properly fit garments to their ideal body type. We are constantly...
Rachel Erickson
Apr 17, 20232 min read
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Reducing Number of Proto Rounds
Nothing will kill your apparel brand’s launch timeline like too many rounds of fittings. As Developers and Project Managers in the...
Rachel Erickson
Apr 3, 20233 min read
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Evergreen Apparel Product Lines
Back in January, Unmarked Street held a Live Demo on the SKU Rationalization process, and the engagement from our attendees was amazing....
Rachel Erickson
Feb 20, 20233 min read
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Stitches per Inch
In one of my most recent mentorship calls, someone asked me how to fix an issue with a garment they were reviewing that had puckering and...
Rachel Erickson
Feb 13, 20232 min read
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Niching Down for Large Companies
When I started my business in 2021, one of the first, biggest pieces of advice that I was given was to start niching down on my business....
Rachel Erickson
Feb 7, 20232 min read
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Spring Timelines
Have you ever wondered why you start seeing shorts, tank tops and bathing suits in your favorite clothing stores in the middle of the...
Rachel Erickson
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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Taking on New Clients at Unmarked Street
Currently, the cycling apparel industry is experiencing a large shortage of talent. Brands across the industry are looking for people who...
Rachel Erickson
Jan 21, 20233 min read
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SKU Rationalization
I’ve been spending a lot of time over the last several months talking about a process called SKU Rationalization. And the number one...
Rachel Erickson
Jan 16, 20233 min read
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Putting Your Customer First
The biggest and most successful brands in the apparel industry right now are figuring out how to do things a little bit differently. For...
Rachel Erickson
Jan 8, 20233 min read
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2023 Word of the Year: VISIBILITY
In June of 2022, I branched off within my coaching company to do an intensive focus group on becoming confident on camera. Before this...
Rachel Erickson
Jan 1, 20233 min read
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Factory Holiday Schedules
This time of year is a wonderful time for a little rest, relaxation and a reset before the new year begins. No matter what holiday you...
Rachel Erickson
Dec 19, 20222 min read
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Golden Samples vs. TOP Samples
A Top of Production (TOP) Sample is typically the very first garment that comes off of the Production Line at your factory. Oftentimes,...
Rachel Erickson
Dec 12, 20222 min read
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Start Planning for 2023
December is a crucial month to work on what’s coming up in the new year ahead. It is the perfect time to fill out a new planner or revise...
Rachel Erickson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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VIP Day with Cycling Client
In the Summer of 2022, I held an amazing example of a VIP day with a new client. A VIP day is a full day with me, in person, to go...
Rachel Erickson
Nov 27, 20223 min read
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Grade Rule Standards
One of the biggest perks you receive when you purchase an Alvanon Mannequin is access to their wide variety of body data and information....
Rachel Erickson
Nov 14, 20223 min read
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Driving a Stick-Shift
Nine years ago, my husband taught me how to drive a manual transmission car. We were shifting (no pun intended!) our lifestyle a lot at...
Rachel Erickson
Oct 31, 20223 min read
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Excess Inventory Woes
Has anyone else recognized all of the clearances going on in the Apparel industry right now? “New Winter Outlet Restock Sale!” The “We...
Rachel Erickson
Oct 24, 20224 min read
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Why are Sizes Different from Brand to Brand?
One of the most asked questions I hear throughout the apparel industry is: “Why are garment sizes different from brand to brand?” I’m...
Rachel Erickson
Oct 17, 20223 min read
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We are back!
Just a week ago, I celebrated the first Anniversary of Unmarked Street being in business. It was a great time of reflection for me, as I...
Rachel Erickson
Oct 10, 20222 min read
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Working with a High Ticket Contractor
Have you ever decided to work with a contractor for a home renovation project, and went with the lowest bidder to save a little money?...
Rachel Erickson
Apr 19, 20222 min read
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