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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 14 MIN

Episode 21 – Laura Zwanziger • Fit For Everybody | Bridging the Gap Between Designers and Factories

from The Fashion Translator · host Claire-Lys Bastien Wald

What if most product errors weren’t design problems — but communication failures?🎙️ In this episode of The Fashion Translator, Claire Lys sits down with Laura Zwanziger, Founder of Fit For Everybody, to unpack why apparel development breaks down long before production — and how clearer systems can dramatically reduce waste, cost, and confusion.From tech packs and sizing inconsistencies to factory–designer misalignment, Laura shares how her background as a designer and supply-chain strategist led her to build a platform focused on precision, translation, and fewer sampling rounds.This conversation explores:• Why most sampling errors stem from miscommunication, not creativity• How small structural gaps create compounding waste• The hidden cost of Excel-based tech packs• What factories actually need from designers• How guardrails and clarity free up creative time• Why better systems outperform more iterationsIf you’re building, scaling, or producing apparel — this episode offers a grounded look at how clarity becomes leverage.Guest:👤 Laura Zwanziger🔗 Instagram🔗 LinkedInCompany:🌐 https://www.fitforeverybody.com🔗 Instagram🔗 LinkedIn✨ Connect with Claire Lys to explore how structured systems and AI can support long-term fashion growth, or to be featured on The Fashion Translator.🎥 Intro video by Rana Unity This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clairelysbastienwald.substack.com

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