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It’s Time We Talked About High School Choir Dre...

  You’ve heard us talk about how professional performers in orchestras like mine are resorting to Mother-of-the-Bride dresses to meet dress code requirements, but let’s address another issue—why are so...

It’s Time We Talked About High School Choir Dre...

  You’ve heard us talk about how professional performers in orchestras like mine are resorting to Mother-of-the-Bride dresses to meet dress code requirements, but let’s address another issue—why are so...

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The Expensive Truth About Size Inclusivity

Why is it so tough to expand the size range of women's clothing? The short answer? It’s expensive. Making a size-inclusive line isn’t as simple as cranking out the same...

The Expensive Truth About Size Inclusivity

Why is it so tough to expand the size range of women's clothing? The short answer? It’s expensive. Making a size-inclusive line isn’t as simple as cranking out the same...

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Why Are Clothes So Expensive? Let’s Unpack It.

Some has to handle the purchase orders for self fabric, contrast fabric, a second contrast fabric, lining fabric, pocketing, interfacing, closures like buttons, buttons stays, snaps, zippers, buckles, and elastic...

Why Are Clothes So Expensive? Let’s Unpack It.

Some has to handle the purchase orders for self fabric, contrast fabric, a second contrast fabric, lining fabric, pocketing, interfacing, closures like buttons, buttons stays, snaps, zippers, buckles, and elastic...

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So, What is Blackstrad Concert Attire all about...

  In a nutshell, we want you to look amazing, feel unstoppable, and perform at your very best. Blackstrad merges modern, minimalist design to deliver concert attire that’s both responsible...

So, What is Blackstrad Concert Attire all about...

  In a nutshell, we want you to look amazing, feel unstoppable, and perform at your very best. Blackstrad merges modern, minimalist design to deliver concert attire that’s both responsible...

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Why I Started Blackstrad: A Labor of Love

For the past six months, I’ve been working on designing a line of black concert clothing that addresses these issues. The goal of the brand has been to create a modern yet...

Why I Started Blackstrad: A Labor of Love

For the past six months, I’ve been working on designing a line of black concert clothing that addresses these issues. The goal of the brand has been to create a modern yet...

Dressing for Success: Musician Edition

Dressing for Success: Musician Edition

Alright, let’s get one thing straight: your clothes aren’t just fabric you throw on to avoid getting arrested for public indecency. Nope, your wardrobe is a powerful tool that can...

Dressing for Success: Musician Edition

Alright, let’s get one thing straight: your clothes aren’t just fabric you throw on to avoid getting arrested for public indecency. Nope, your wardrobe is a powerful tool that can...