How to choose fabrics for a fashion collection | Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XST_IibjqNQ

Summary

### Summary
Justin from Cuba is here to help you choose fabrics for your collection. Key points include considering woven vs knitted fabrics, fabric weight, versatile fabrics, and color mix for customer choice. A combination of natural and synthetic fibers can be used, depending on the designer’s preference. It’s essential to practice and understand what works best for your style.

Highlights

• 👩‍🎨 Mix of woven and knitted fabrics in a collection
• 📏 Importance of fabric weight: lightweight for tops, heavyweight for bottoms and outerwear
• ⚖️ Choose versatile fabrics to avoid high sourcing costs and minimum order quantities (MOQs)
• 🎨 Consider color mix for customer choice, using a diverse color palette with different textures

Key Takeaways

• 🌱 Use natural fibers for environmentally friendly options, but be aware of their higher cost and sourcing difficulty
• 🏭 Utilize synthetic fibers for better properties like wicking or resistance, but consider their lower cost and environmental impact
• 💡 Some designers start by sourcing fabrics, while others begin with a concept and then search for the right fabric
• 🚀 Practice is key to understanding what works best for your style; don’t be afraid to experiment