Intimate Apparel Journal Launches May Issue
May 2015 issue of the Intimate Apparel Journal, created to serve the unique intimates industry. The main focus of this issue is to provide information on the technical, supply chain and sustainability issues that affect the industry.
The May
2015 issue of IAJ includes the following articles:
Visiting The High School of Fashion
Industries by Camille Block
A report on HSFI, a
high school that many of us from the intimate apparel industry attended. It was
founded back in 1926 and is dedicated to teaching students the business of
fashion so that they are college and career ready.
Grading Molded Wire Bras by David Morris
After a
history of 35 years it could be expected that the grading process for molded
bras would be well understood but it has some alarming variations and
misunderstandings. We seek to explain these problems and discuss grading
options.
Creating A Working Drawing Using A
Photo by Emily Roberts
How to create a working
drawing out of a photo using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, a kind of approach
to take when we have to do counter sampling.
Botanical Dye - A Solution for Health and
Environment by Tommy Sueda
The lost art of dyeing
using botanical dyes and the efforts to revive them as an innovation in
sustainable practices. Extracts from flowers, fruits, etc. together with modern
dyeing technology can allow color fastness that was not seen before.
Interview: The Legendary Janet
Peters by Andrew Sia
An interview with the
kind-hearted and charming Janet Peters, an ex fit model and Vice President of
Vanity Fair and an ex consultant of Warshow Fabric Co. Corp. whose work was
recognized with many awards.