So you've got your idea, hobby, side hustle or business. Now what? In the age of Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok, it's not enough to just expect your product to sell brick and mortar. Your social media presence and brand identity is almost just as important as the product or service you are selling. Behind every design decision you have made, there has been some kind of voice or argument for your process. Brand development is about addressing these decisions in a sto

So you've got your idea, hobby, side hustle or business. Maybe you even have your product, and you're ready to sell. You've looked at our other Clutch Made services, and you want to start your website or social media with us. But how do you present your product and your brand? What is the visual identity that people will recognise and stick with? In the age of Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok, it's not enough to just expect your product to sell brick and mortar. Your

In an article on the 36 ways to give and receive sustainably this holiday season, Vogue writes that the holidays are a time that can seriously wrench your sustainability plans. Even if you use a reusable coffee cup all year round, or haven't touched a plastic bag in years, the holidays can seem to be a never ending field of consumption and waste. The sheer number of gifts you may need to buy can make conscious shopping difficult. With 2020 shifting how people order food, shop

It's no secret when it comes to Amazon; we are either blissfully adding things to our carts, or acutely aware of the ethical issues that the company represents. From an Ethical Consumer stand point Amazon is one of the world's largest retailers, generating huge revenues, but also paying very little corporation tax by funnelling its money through a holding company. Besides some business ethics, there are other issues to consider such as climate change, environmental reporting,

So you've got your idea, hobby, side hustle or business. Now what? In the age of Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok, it's not enough to just expect your product to sell brick and mortar. Your social media presence and brand identity is almost just as important as the product or service you are selling. Behind every design decision you have made, there has been some kind of voice or argument for your process. Brand development is about addressing these decisions in a sto

Christine Kelly in the world of architecture is a renowned name. With over twenty years experience, and her own company, Christine looks forward to each new project and challenge that comes her way. From her firm Crafted Architecture, to her new design venture [Crafted Bags LLC], the team at #clutchmadefactory sat down with Christine to discuss the process of developing her product with Clutch Made in the USA. Keep reading below to find out more about architect turned designe

After seeing a lot of questions around our sourcing capabilities, the team at #clutchmadefactory decided to sit down and write a blog post on one of our favorite steps of the design process. With over thirty years of industry experience, and the best of contacts, alongside our prime location in the Garment District of NYC, we have incredible sourcing offerings from exotic leathers, to vegan and sustainable materials. Perhaps one of the most unique and exciting opportunities a

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

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

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

You’ve done mood boards, tech packs, sourced, sampled, and produced. Now what? What do you do once your product is finished? Here at #clutchmadefactory we don’t want to just get you from point A to B. We want to see you all the way through to Z. Which is why we have our specialized list of services to help you create not only your dream product, but your dream brand as well. Building a website and a social media presence is an uphill battle for any up and upcoming entrepreneu

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