This inaugural episode sets the foundation of Clothing Coulture and the podcast mission to provide an expert resource to those in the fashion industry. In this introduction, we learn about our hosts, Emily Lane, CSO of Stars Design Group, and Bret Schnitker, President/ CEO of Stars Design Group.

Bret, an expert having been in the apparel industry for 30 years, shares his personal story. From being the head of design for a multi-billion dollar retail organization to traveling around the world learning from people first-hand about the technical side of apparel production to the birth of Stars Design Group, a global fashion design, and production house, Bret shares valuable insights for anyone interested in exploring the dynamics that shape trends in the industry.