The Flourish Approach is a business model that is changing the status quo when it comes to sourcing and production in the knitwear industry. The concept, founded by Sarah Dixon and Danielle Sponder, is based on creating fashion products in ways that are good for society and the environment by completely re-imagining the way the traditional supply chain operates.
The Flourish Approach sources materials and components from textile designers located around the world, and then assembles the components in one central location. The model brings together the unique skillsets and talents of local producers -- for example, the decorative lace in Catalonia and folk knitting in the Andes -- to create modular components that are interchangeable. These components are then assembled and customized into different products and styles, which allows multiple stages of production to be combined and thus minimizes costs, describes PSFK. Watch the video here to learn more about this innovative fashion business model.
Modular Fashion Design
The Flourish Approach Rethinks the Classic Supply Chain System
Trend Themes
1. Modular Fashion Design - The Flourish Approach reimagines the traditional supply chain by sourcing modular components from textile designers to assemble and customize into different products and styles.
2. Localized Production - The Flourish Approach brings together the unique skillsets and talents of local producers to create modular components, fostering creativity and reducing costs.
3. Sustainable Fashion - The Flourish Approach is committed to sourcing materials and components in ways that are good for society and the environment, revolutionizing the knitwear industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - The modular approach of The Flourish Approach disrupts the traditional fashion supply chain, opening up opportunities for innovative production methods and collaborations with local designers.
2. Textile Manufacturing - The sourcing of materials and components from textile designers globally and the emphasis on customization and modularity presents disruptive innovation opportunities for textile manufacturers to adapt their operations to a more sustainable and agile approach.
3. Sustainability - The Flourish Approach's commitment to sustainability in the supply chain offers significant disruptive innovation opportunities for the sustainability industry, enabling more ethical and eco-friendly practices.