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

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The Fashion Translator
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Mar 10, 2026
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Summary

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 iterations If you’re building, scaling, or producing apparel — this episode offers a grounded look at how clarity becomes leverage. Guest: 👤 Laura Zwanziger 🔗 Instagram 🔗 LinkedIn Company: 🌐 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