Exploring Fashion Futures With Dr.HB

Most people think fashion is about runway shows and designers. The reality? Fashion and textiles are among the world's largest industries, employing millions of people across sourcing, manufacturing, sustainability, technology, merchandising, retail, and more. I'm Dr. Jung Ha-Brookshire (Dr. HB), Professor and the Department Chair of Textile and Apparel Management at the University of Missouri. I grew up in Daegu, Korea. It used to be a textile and apparel manufacturing city. I came to the United States with two suitcases and $3,000 30 years ago. After spending nine years working for fashion companies in New York City and more than 20 years in higher education, I've seen this industry from every angle. I sit down with professionals across the global fashion and textile industry to learn what they actually do, how they built their careers, and what advice they might have to their young selves. Real people. Real careers. Real industry insights. Whether you're a student exploring your future, a parent seeking career insights, or an industry professional curious about the people behind the products we use every day, you're in the right place. No gatekeeping. No fashion stereotypes. Just authentic conversations with people who make the industry work. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and learn what's really inside the industry Instagram:DrHBFashionFutures Facebook:DrHBFashionFutures

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  Episode #6

  She makes $50 million worth of intimate apparel that you all wear everyday from all over the world!

  Sep 3, 202647 minS1

  <p><b>Fashion is not just runway, celebrity, and glossy magazines. It is a global supply chain puzzle with 26-component bras, seven countries, million dollar calendars, and jobs most people never hear about. Hillary Oliveira, Director of Production at an intimates brand, reveals how the industry really works and why the people who keep it all moving are the glue holding fashion together. Dr. HB brings the educator's lens and real world industry experience to the conversation, showing why textile and apparel management opens doors far beyond what most students or parents imagine. Together, she and Hillary trace the path...

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  Episode #5

  Production and sourcing. How do fashion companies make a large quantity of clothing to scale up?

  Aug 27, 202622 minS1

  <p>Most fashion brands do not fail on design - they fail on sourcing. The simple shirt, dress, or fabric idea that looks easy on paper can collapse the moment you have to scale it into 500, 5,000, or 50,000 units. Dr. HB breaks down the hidden world behind every garment you wear and explains why production is far more than finding a factory. If you are a fashion student, emerging designer, brand founder, or anyone curious about how clothes actually get made, this episode gives you the real map of the industry.<br /><br />You'll discover why a final label like "made...

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  Episode #4

  4 things to learn and develop if you want to be an Account Executive.

  Aug 22, 202616 minS1

  <p>The fastest way to stand out as a fashion account executive is not just knowing the numbers - it is knowing what those numbers mean, what buyers want, and how to turn both into action. This recap breaks down the real skills behind Molly’s role at a global luxury fashion brand, and why Excel is only the starting point. You will hear why retail math matters more than people think, how to interpret sales and return trends, and why a sharp read on macro trends, consumer mood, and even tech culture can shape what sells next season. If yo...

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  Episode #3

  She sells $20 million worth of luxury men'swear and footwear to retail buyers!

  Aug 21, 202649 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Dr. HB sat down with Molly Ullom, a senior account executive at a global luxury brand, responsible for $20 million worth of men's wear and footwear to sell to major retailers in the U.S. <br /><br />Molly shares: <br /><br />Defining the Role of a Senior Account Executive: Molly explains that her role involves "wholesale sales," where she acts as a brand expert. She works with retail buyers from department stores and online retailers to curate a specific assortment of products that will best serve their unique customers.<br /><br />The Importance of Data and Analytics: The c...

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  Episode #2

  Retailers vs. Brands? How they work together?

  Aug 20, 202622 minS1

  <p>Retail jobs are only the surface. The real career opportunity is in the hidden system that decides what gets made, bought, and sold. If you want to work in fashion, retail, or merchandising, this episode breaks down the difference between buyers and account executives or brands and retailers in a way that finally makes the industry click. Dr. HB explains how the fashion supply chain actually works, from manufacturers and wholesalers to department stores and discount chains. She uses real examples like Nordstrom, TJ Maxx, Calvin Klein, H&M, Walmart, and Macy's to show how products move through the...

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