Threaded Truths

Verwant Solutions
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Threaded Truths is a bold, real-talk podcast unraveling the behind-the-scenes stories, struggles, and triumphs of the fashion industry — especially for South African startups and creatives. From misunderstood materials to misunderstood markets, we stitch together insights from seasoned experts, fresh voices, and global trends to help you build better, smarter, and more conscious fashion businesses. If you’ve ever wondered what fashion school didn’t teach you, this is your space. Subscribe, share, and stitch your voice into the conversation. New episodes drop every month.

Episodes

  1. 08/06/2025

    Real Talk: Product Development under the microspope (Phase 3)

    This is the 3rd phase of product development within a retail format. We follow from the range approval process and start diving deeper into how the actual product gets executed. In this episode, we will focus on the various steps of getting the design concept into a finished product in what we call the "pre-production" phase. This is where the rubber hits the road and the collaboration between design, buying anf the manufacturer occurs. Created with the assistance of Ai voiceovers.

    14 min

  2. 07/18/2025

    Real Talk: Prodcut Development under the microscope (Phase2)

    Welcome to the 2nd phase of product development within a retail format. In the first phase there was a focus on the process before approval stage. In this episode, we divert our attention to the phase after approval. where the rubber hits the road, so to speak. This is where the grind happens to start the execution process.

    13 min

  3. 07/03/2025

    Real Talk: Product Development under the microscope (Phase 1)

    We start on what is the first installment of four episodes, putting product development under the microscope and unpacking the process step by step. We break down the product development process into 4 different phases: 1. Pre-review, 2. Post-review, 3. Pre-production, 4. Post Production. In this episode, we talk about Phase 1 which is all around planning and strategising around what range and product you want to put forward for the season.

    20 min

  4. 06/13/2025

    Real Talk: Managing your inventory effectively

    In this episode, we dive into one of the most crucial — yet often underestimated — pillars of retail success: inventory management. At first glance, it might seem as simple as making sure you have enough stock on hand. But as your retail business grows, so does the complexity — from forecasting demand across multiple channels to balancing stock levels without tying up too much cash. We break down what it really takes to get the right product, in the right place, at the right time — without overstocking or losing sales due to poor planning. Whether you're running a single store or scaling a multi-channel operation, this episode will help you think more strategically about your stock and give you some practical ways to tighten up your inventory game. Tune in for real insights, retail truths, and tips that actually work.

    21 min

  5. 05/30/2025

    Real Talk: Introducing a fashion product effectively in the market

    In this episode, with the assistance of Ai voiceover, we discuss how to effectively launch a fashion product into the market. it is not just creating a design and producing the product. There are so many variables to consider, from brand positioning to quality processes and everything inbetween. This episode is a nice overarching view from concept to customer and is for any entrepreneur whom is considering putting their product into market.

    11 min

  6. 05/30/2025

    Real Talk: What goes into engineering a garment

    We have done some work on tertiary education curriculums revolving around the product lifecycle. to convert this data into something that is digetible to you, the passionate fashion entrepreneur, we have made use of some Ai voiceover tools to bring our content to life. In this episode we explore what goes into the engineering of a garment. We dive into each step and its considerations to hopefully convert your creative juices into a step by step guide for bringing your design concept to life.

    11 min
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About

Threaded Truths is a bold, real-talk podcast unraveling the behind-the-scenes stories, struggles, and triumphs of the fashion industry — especially for South African startups and creatives. From misunderstood materials to misunderstood markets, we stitch together insights from seasoned experts, fresh voices, and global trends to help you build better, smarter, and more conscious fashion businesses. If you’ve ever wondered what fashion school didn’t teach you, this is your space. Subscribe, share, and stitch your voice into the conversation. New episodes drop every month.

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  • Creator
    Verwant Solutions
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Verwant Solutions
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