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Cha Cha Hudson, MS, a rising star in the fashion industry known for her work on inclusive sizing and pattern-making, shares her fashion journey, from a childhood curiosity about sewing to pursuing a PhD at Iowa State University. She discusses the importance of inclusive sizing in fashion, particularly in the context of education and fast fashion.
ChaCha also discusses her work with "Threads Magazine," her dissertation on open educational resources for plus-size fashion, and her future aspirations, including rebranding her patterns and possibly opening a fashion lab focused on inclusivity.
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