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Emerging Designer Spotlight: Jacob Birge Vision

Melissa Hall — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:26:14 +0000

Clothing for the discerning, ultramodern woman with an intelligent, chic sensibility. That’s the vision of Jacob Birge, a UK-based emerging designer label that is grounded in technology through his use of materials and construction. His journey has allowed him to create a multi-disciplined brand that also includes sound design, visual installation and short films. As a chemistry major, he focused [...]

Emerging Designer of the Week: Väska

Melissa Hall — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:33:43 +0000

Timeless, minimal and inspired by origami, Ann-Sofi Storbacka’s Valo bag for her label Väska is not like most handbags. She created it as part of her final project in Accessory Design at the Escola Superior de Disseny Felicidad Duce in Barcelona and didn’t use any stitching. She tells us “I like the idea of using a single piece of leather [...]

How to Identify Your Brand’s Seasonal Sweet Spot

Melissa Hall — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:08:23 +0000

There are certain times of the year when your fashion business will thrive. This is your seasonal sweet spot. For swimwear it’s in the summer, knitwear in the winter and if you design items that fit into a particular moment in popular culture such as evening clutches, then awards season is just one period of the [...]

New Meetup: Fashion Law Basics with Professor Susan Scafidi of the Fashion Law Institute

Melissa Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:29:40 +0000

Do you have legal questions like how can I protect my intellectual property? Maybe you’re wondering what type of business structure to set up or even what contracts you should have on hand. These are just some of the topics that will be discussed at The Emerging Designer Meetup with Professor Susan Scafidi of the Fashion Law Institute on June [...]

Week in Review: Fall Knit Trend, New Google+ Makeover, 6 Social Media Myths and Spark Your Creativity

Melissa Hall — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:11:17 +0000

1. The more your post of Facebook, the better? Here are 6 social media myths that may surprise you and also make you feel better about your efforts. (via Inc.) 2. This week, Google+ got a major makeover with over 40 new features that you can use to optimize your business. (via Entrepreneur) 3. The latest [...]

9 Fashion and Design Events this Week in New York

Melissa Hall — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:57:58 +0000

Ready for sunny skies and a beautiful weekend in New York? Here are 9 fashion and design related events you should attend for inspiration, local goods and of course, some fantastic eats. 1. Visit Swords-Smith, the new Williamsburg boutique featuring local talent and support Titania Inglis, an Ecco Domani award recipient with an evening of drinks and fashion this Friday. 2. Kick [...]

Open Call: Singer22 Seeks Emerging Designer Labels for New Designer Day Showcase

Melissa Hall — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:56:00 +0000

Singer22, the global online and brick-and-mortar fashion retailer with a solid edit of brands including J.Brand, Rag & Bone and Elizabeth & James has announced their open call for both US-based and international emerging designer labels. They are looking for the new and the next in the following categories: women’s apparel, accessories, shoes and jewelry. Here’s [...]

Emerging Designer of the Week: Stendhal

Melissa Hall — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:39:27 +0000

Lindley Gray’s Ihrin necklace is not only special to her, but a popular piece in her Brooklyn-based emerging designer label Stendhal. Made with recycled glass beads that she sourced over two years ago in Bali and balanced with etched brass metal components, it’s her way of ”embracing texture and imperfections in natural components.” With craftsmanship being a [...]

12 Things to Consider When Developing Your Sales Pitch to Buyers

Melissa Hall — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:31:14 +0000

As a designer, you of course, will design. However, a large portion of your time spent will be marketing and selling your products. Sales may seem daunting at first, but it is something you have to do and with more time and practice, you will become good at it. Plus, who else can sell your [...]

Open Call: UncommonGoods iPhone Design Challenge

Melissa Hall — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:36:24 +0000

UncommonGoods, the Brooklyn-based online retailer with some of the most clever products has announced their iPhone Design Challenge. They are asking artists, designers and those that want to show off their creativity to submit a 2D digital capture of their work. This includes acrylics, photography, collages, colored pencils, pastels, watercolors, etc… Designs should tell a story and [...]