Inspiration: I am a
Miami based designer so our collections have the Miami flair, I always try to
use bold colors and fun prints, combined with comfortable textures. I think
every woman wants to feel beautiful and sexy so our collections project that
dual feeling.
My
inspirations can come from different places; travels, an exciting performer, art
work, textiles or a great book
Collection: I like to
work with easy care materials for the modern woman, including silk jerseys, and
materials with natural fibers such as silks and cotton. Rather than working
exclusively in only one type of fabric or color palettes, I prefer to use the
appropriate material and color to make the garment evoke the aesthetic I am
seeking.
Manufacturing: We produce
everything in Miami. The Julian Chang label states: “Proudly Made in the USA”.
This construct enables me to accomplish two objectives; giving back to my
country of choice, while at the same time providing employment opportunities for
others in the community, in working conditions and at wages that will also
enable them to have fulfilling lives for themselves and their
families.
Company
Overview: 16 full time
employees, 6 independent contractors, 4 showrooms across the country, and 600
boutiques throughout the world selling to end users.
We ship over
3,000 units a month, all proudly made in the USA. The first full year the
collection was produced was 2010, from a small store-front with two employees.
Today our design and manufacturing facility encompasses in excess of 4,000
square feet. Currently, the company produces four different collections
annually; resort/spring, summer, autumn, winter/holiday. Each collection is
comprised of between 25 and 30 different "looks".
Learn about the Julian Chang Fall 2014 fashion collection.
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