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Let's talk about sustainability in design

Sep 21, 2021
2 min

Let's talk about sustainability in design

With everything going on in the world, as consumers we are starting to realise the importance of #shoppinglocal and starting to produce in the #USA. We no strangers to the negative impacts of industralisation, global warming and unsustainable industries. Global ecological awareness has started growing ever since. That's why at #clutchmade we source, develop and produce everything in the USA. We also support local vendors and other #americanmadebussinesses. The grassroots move

We do tech packs!

Apr 5, 2021
2 min

We do tech packs!

At Clutch Made, we offer a variety of services that will help you get started making accessories in the USA. An incredibly important service we offer, is tech packs. So what is a tech pack? You have a drawing on paper but how do you make it come to life? A professional tech pack will help you understand the product and how to get started producing your accessory. The tech pack includes an illustrated drawing with measurements and instructions that a manufacturer needs to turn

time to revisit an old prototype or design

Mar 15, 2021
2 min

time to revisit an old prototype or design

Since spring has officially sprung, and summer is well and truly on its way, there is no better time to revisit an old prototype or design. We often have clients come to us with something they either half finished and then had to move on from, or half developed and were unhappy with the results. Either way, now is the perfect time to revisit an old prototype or design. So how do you take an existing design and revamp it with the team at #clutchmadedotcom First we will start w

A Very covid christmas

Dec 1, 2020
2 min

A Very covid christmas

It's a very COVID holiday season this year. Social distancing, mask wearing and the changing economy has very much altered how we exist, make and shop in the USA. As any small business owner, you don't need to be reminded of the impacts COVID-19 has had on your business in the last twelve months. Whilst the worst may be over, there are still long-lasting industry changes and impacts that small businesses and designers have to be prepared for. For retail, it's all abour ecomme

WHO is MRS. American made?

Jul 27, 2020
4 min

WHO is MRS. American made?

If you've ever stumbled across Mrs American Made on Instagram, you may think of Ana Bogusky as a fashionable American woman and trendy style-blogger. On second glance you may also find she's an inspirnig #remakeambassador and #threadupambassador. But what you may not know is that her wardrobe is carefully crafted to reflect the values she lives out day to day. Mrs American Made herself became more aware of the environment around her and what she was consuming, which led to so

Learn the bag business

Jun 1, 2020
2 min

Learn the bag business

The bag business is one that our team at #clutchmadedotcom is all too familiar with. With over thirty years building brands and designing bags we understand what it takes to learn and be successful within the realm of American made designers. That's why last year we sat down and decided to develop our own online course. This course is the perfect step to help you learn the bag business inside out and develop your marketable accessories in the USA. So what does it mean to take

what is a tech pack?

May 24, 2020
2 min

what is a tech pack?

As we bring you our weekly blog during #isolation we wanted to run through some of our services that we are still offering in the #usa! It's the perfect time to get started making, especially as the importance of making locally grows daily. So we sat down with our team at #clutchmadedotcom to discuss all things tech packs and why they are so important to your design process. We offer our services with professional and experienced tech pack designers, just head to our site tod

Sustainability in design

May 3, 2020
2 min

Sustainability in design

With everything going on in the world, as consumers we are starting to realise the importance of #shoppinglocal and starting to produce in the #USA. We no strangers to the negative impacts of industralisation, global warming and unsustainable industries. Global ecological awareness has started growing ever since. That's why at #clutchmade we source, develop and produce everything in the USA. We also support local vendors and other #americanmadebussinesses. The grassroots move

Apr 26, 2020
2 min

Brand Vs. Product: What comes first?

Ahhh.... the great debate of building a marketable brand in the USA. Which comes first, the brand or the product? We thought it would be the perfect time to discuss our thoughts and share our over thirty years experience in manufacturing. Why? Because whilst we all #selfisolate and #socialdistance we can use this time as an opportunity to be productive, creative and bring our #sidehustle to life. So why now and why in the USA with Clutch Made? #itmatters to #makeintheusa. It'

2020 trends in making

Apr 13, 2020
2 min

2020 trends in making

Still in our isolation, we look forward to the future with hope and optimism. So the team at #clutchmadedotcom has searched high and low for all the latest design trends to give you some inspiration to get started making. You can schedule a free call with us today which will help you step towards the right direction. It is the perfect opportunity while we all may have extra time at home on our hands. After your free call, our design consults will offer an in depth exploration

get 20% off our design consult

Mar 29, 2020
2 min

get 20% off our design consult

Have you read our latest blog on our online course offered at #clutchmadedotcom? Upon completion of our online course you receive 20% off our design consult. So the team at #clutchmadedotcom is here this week to walk you through a design consult and why they are important to making accessories in the USA successfully. At Clutch Made we provide manufacturing services to help get you started developing and making your accessories in the USA. We start with a design consultation

social distancing designing

Mar 22, 2020
3 min

social distancing designing

While the world is in a state of uncertainty and a lot of us are practicing #socialdistancing the team at #clutchmadedotcom decided it would be the perfect time to talk you through our online course. Time at home can feel a little strange with no sense of direction, accountability or productivity. But it is also a time to reevaluate and assess our lives and our interests. It's the perfect time to start on the journey of design and to realise your potential with our online cou

Catch your sneeze with dust bags

Mar 9, 2020
1 min

Catch your sneeze with dust bags

Designer bags and shoes often come with a dustbag. What's the purpose of a dustbag and when and how should they be used? What happens if your bag or shoes no longer have the dustbag? Here are all the answers and how to create your own dustbag without sewing. Dustbags are intended to protect expensive handbags and shoes from color transfer, sun exposure, excess moisture, and dust. They can also be used to wipe down a bag or shoe. It is especially important to use a dustbag whe

How a call can get you making

Feb 24, 2020
2 min

How a call can get you making

For a lot of designers who come to Clutch Made to get their designs rolling, they tell us how hard that first step can be. That's why with years of experience making accessories, we understand what it's like to make that leap, so we offer free initial calls. What does this call do? At Clutch Made we provide manufacturing services to get you started developing and making accessories in the USA. The initial call is for us to understand you, your brand, your accessories and your

Leather Versus Vegan

Feb 17, 2020
2 min

Leather Versus Vegan

The faux leather industry has experienced a huge increase in trend and popularity in the last five years. With so many designers coming to us at #clutchmadedotcom to make in the USA we decided to write a blog on what it actually means to use leather versus vegan leathers. In terms of physical characteristics real leather will not be completely uniform as it is a naturally occuring material from animal skinds. Blemishes and imperfections are part of what make leather so appeal

Fashion week trends in making

Feb 3, 2020
1 min

Fashion week trends in making

Fashion week is all-important in the design world. As a factory that helps create marketable accessories, made in the USA, it's important to understand what's going on in the world of making. #clutchmadedotcom is the factory that lives in #NYC and we're here to look ahead at some of the #nyfw trends in making that you'll see hit the runways this week, and the shops next season. The first trend we see emerging in making is the use of bold and bright patterns and prints. Scaled

New Year, new trends

Jan 8, 2020
1 min

New Year, new trends

As the new year celebrations come to a close, the team at #clutchmadedotcom is excited to bring you a look forward to in 2020. With the latest trends in making, and the ahead of time technology we manufacture with, you can get your project rolling with us today. With over thirty years of design experience in the design world, the best crafters in NYC beyond, and a plethora of sourcing contacts in the industry, we are prepared to give you the best! A major trend we have been a

Did you know you can print on that handbag?!

Oct 30, 2019
2 min

Did you know you can print on that handbag?!

So you have your idea or product and you want to make it unique. You want to make it recognizable. You want to make it personal to your brand identity. How do you do it? At #clutchmadefactory we do so much more than just make your product. Our specialized list of services offers many ways to create your dream, marketable product and brand. As we are proud to be #Americanmade at #ClutchMade we use skilled artisans to make and add any details to your accessory in New York City

Product photography in the marketplace

Oct 13, 2019
1 min

Product photography in the marketplace

So you have your beautiful product and you have your brand that you are ready to bring to market. What next? Maybe you haven't really thought about how your bags are going to appear to customers. What is their first impression going to be? You can't just take a photo and slap it onto your website. B A G F R O M C L U T C H B A G S D O T C O M Your product photography is one of the most important elements of your business. You may have a beautiful and amazingly crafted ba

silhouEttes of fall

Aug 23, 2019
3 min

silhouEttes of fall

Are you a maker? A designer? A fashion addict? Someone with a hobby but not a full time side hustle? The team at #clutchmadedotcom works with you no matter what stage of the design process you are working on. In fact, we get all types of clients from those in the sketch phase to those who have already begun the development phase. With fall on its way, we decided there was no better time than now to highlight the shapes and silhouettes you'll be seeing and designing this seas