Do You Need a Fractional Designer
Do You Need a Fractional Designer

Most apparel brands struggle when they’re short-staffed — either overspending on senior hires or losing time fixing junior mistakes. A fractional technical design director offers a smarter solution: senior-level expertise without the full-time overhead.

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Start-up Brands vs Established Brands
Start-up Brands vs Established Brands

Fashion start-up brands and established brands have a very different set of needs. 17+ years in corporate combined with a passion for helping start-ups has put Black Unicorn in a very unique position to help.

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How Industry Trends are driving up cost and MOQs
How Industry Trends are driving up cost and MOQs

The global fashion industry is constantly evolving, and as business owners, staying ahead of the curve often means adapting to changes beyond our control. At Black Unicorn Merchandising, we pride ourselves on transparency, which is why we’re sharing the factors influencing our recent decision to increase our minimum order quantities (MOQs) to 200 pieces per color starting March 1, 2025.

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Fashion Fails: Common Pitfalls for New Clothing Lines
Fashion Fails: Common Pitfalls for New Clothing Lines

"An insightful guide for budding fashion entrepreneurs, this blog highlights the key challenges of launching a clothing line and offers practical advice on overcoming them. It underscores the importance of combining creativity with business acumen, understanding market dynamics, effective management, and learning from mistakes. A must-read for anyone looking to turn their fashion dreams into reality!"

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