Baltimore Fashion Weeks Seeks Volunteers

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide
BALTIMORE FASHION WEEK is looking for some good volunteers.  Volunteers of Baltimore Fashion Week will work with one of the Executive Producers of this event.

Interested candidates must be able to:
  • Work independently with little to no additional direction
  • Able to follow directions
  • Able to manage under pressure
  • Arrive to the tent on time
  • Able to read and write English
Positions include, but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Designer Assistant – assist designers with organizing the collection
  • Dresser – assist models in getting dressed
  • Runway Assistant – responsible for making sure models are dressed properly before going on the runway
  • Production Associate – works closely with Executive Producer for backstage
  • Guest Greeter – meets guests as they arrive and answers any questions regarding the tent
  • Guest Seater – takes guests to assigned seats
  • Guest Associate – responsible for checking guests in as they arrive
Interested candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
All interested individuals must send a cover letter and resume to:
production@baltimoresfashionweek.com
Learn more about Baltimore Fashion Week.
Learn more about other Fashion Weeks.

 

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Lyst Discover Fashion

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Fashion discovery website Lyst.com introduces features to increase sharing and discovery success rates for users, including widgets, comments, and Verified Accounts. The initiatives are part of the website’s goal to make online shopping easier and more engaging.

“These new features are part of Lyst’s mission to improve the way people share and discover fashion online,” said Lyst CEO Chris Morton. “We’re excited by the early impact they are already having on sales and growth.”

Lyst is a social curation website that lets people share and discover fashion. Founded in 2010 by Chris Morton, Devin Hunt, and Sebastjan Trepca, it is backed by a range of all-star investors including Accel Partners (Facebook, Groupon), as well as the those behind Oscar de La Renta, Smythson and Tory Burch.

If you are interested, you can also discover fashion at the Fashion Industry Network.  Well, at this time you can’t really shop, but you can discover the fashion industry.

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Surf Lifestyle Brand Goes Football

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide
Quiksilver NFL Board Shorts 2011

Image Source: Quiksilver

Quiksilver has the license to sell NFL board shorts.  This is a fine example of a lifestyle fashion brand going the extra yard.  Rather then site back waiting for the wave, Quiksilver jumped on in and grabbed a sports license from the NFL.

The question is, “Is mixing surf and football a smart move?”

Will this have a positive effect on the lifestyle fashion brand that has been developed in the surf and water sports arena.  Well, I think that Quiksilver is strong enough to make this a success.  What do you think?  Should the surf lifestyle and football lifestyle collide?

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Loop 18 Fashion at Fashion Bug

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Leading women’s specialty retailer, Fashion Bug, announces the July 2011 launch of its new fast-fashion apparel label, Loop 18. The proprietary label will feature figure-conscious fits with on-trend styles and silhouettes for junior sizes 9-27. Targeted towards a younger, more fashion-forward demographic, Loop 18 will be available exclusively at most Fashion Bug stores across the country, as well as online at Loop18.com.

Fast fashion junior apparel label Loop 18 is an exciting new brand with a bold fashion vibe.

By the end of July 2011, the plan is that Loop 18 will expand its presence from 121 to 439 Fashion Bug stores nationwide. Fashion Bug stores carrying the label will feature dedicated “store within store” Loop 18 boutiques.

Fashion Bug is owned and operated by Charming Shoppes, Inc.

If you are interested, you can use the following links to learn more about fashion boutiques and clothing stores that sell clothing for women.

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Circles of Business Connections For Fashion +1

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

By now you most likely have heard of the new Circles program which is part of the +1 project from Google.  If you have not yet learned of the site, you may find the following to be of help.

Google + project – links to Google.
Circles – links to Google.
Grow Circles  (my site)
Join My Circle (my site)
Stream – links to Google
Hangouts – links to Google

This new program from Google appears to be a good one.  We are looking forward to learning more about the new Circles, Streams, +1’s, Hangouts, and more.

Please check out my new site which is called Join My Circles.

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Find Fashion on Tumblr Part 2

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

If you read my last fashion blog post, you will know that we started a discussion in regard to the benefits of using Tumblr to learn about fashion.  I started a short directory of resources on Tumblr to help us more easily find feeds about fashion industry issues.  The list became too long so I had decided to split the post into two parts.  In the future, if I find more helpful sources of information, I guess I can create another post at that time.  Anyway, for now, this is a two part series only.

Here are a few more resources for your review:

Fashion Trend Forecasting

Fashion Week

Stylists

Textile Designers

Textile Industry

Wholesale Fashion

Women’s Fashion

Women’s Shoes

Women’s Underwear

Fashion Photographers

Again, if I find more beneficial resources in the future, I will try to post about it hear on the Fashion Industry Network WordPress blog.

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Fashion on Tumblr 2011

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Really not sure if you have heard about Tumblr, but it is a rather interesting website.  More important then it’s actual features, it is possible to learn about fashion on the site.  Personally, I find WordPress even more effective for learning about fashion, but using other sites from time to time also can’t hurt.

If you are interested, here are are few fashion relevant streams on tumblr.

Fashion Network

Apparel Search

Bridal Fashion

Clothing Stores

Fashion Industry

Fashion Boutiques

Fashion Designers

Fashion Directory

Just in case above is not enough to keep you occupied, below you will find a few more suggestions.  Below you can find blogs about fashion events, jobs, fashion week, stylists and more.

Fashion Events

Fashion Jobs (if you are actually looking for a job in fashion, try the fashion jobs section on Apparel Search).

Fashion News

Fashion Schools

OK, I am realizing that their are many fashion resources available for review.  Almost too many for a single blog post.  Therefore, I am deciding to make this post a two part series.  I will provide you with more resources in my next blog.  Please keep an eye open for the next part of this Fashion on Tumblr series.

 

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New York Fashion Incubator Launched

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

This week the New York Fashion Incubator has been launched.  The goal of this website is to help promote and educate fashion companies, fashion brands, fashion designers, and fashion students that are live, work or temporarily reside in New York.  The fashion incubator services are not yet officially open for use.  However, the site does offer many educational resources at the current time.

You can learn more about the New York Fashion Incubator at http://www.NewYorkFashionIncubator.com

Learn more about the New York fashion industry from this great new fashion company incubator.  If you have a business relevant to apparel, jewelry, fashion accessories, etc. and you work in New York, you may want to check out the new site.

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San Francisco Fashion Incubator

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

San Francisco’s first fashion incubator was introduced today with the goal of reclaiming the City’s legacy as a leader in the fashion apparel industry. Called the Fashion Incubator San Francisco at Macy’s Union Square (FISF), the group’s mission is to turn creative fashion apparel designers into successful San Francisco entrepreneurs.

FISF is a non-profit business development organization that will nurture and mentor the City’s fashion design talent and provide them the tools and resources needed to establish and grow businesses of their own. Each year FISF will provide six Designers in Residence with premier workshop space in Macy’s offices at Union Square where they can create new lines and showcase their collections to merchants, ranging from local boutiques to national retailers. FISF also will offer business operations training from experts in the San Francisco fashion and economic development communities. The first class of designers is expected to move into the FISF workshop in March 2012 for their yearlong training.  

For more information on FISF and to learn how to get involved, visit www.fashionincubatorsf.org.

Learn more about San Francisco fashion on the Apparel Search clothing industry directory.

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PFAFF Sewing Machine Rebate

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

http://click.emails.pfaff.com/?qs=d2414fb5666f221b0850d481fe08679f5a518ce1a78ef97403b2e1b30375bca9

Are you a fashion designer in need of a new sewing machine?  If yes, maybe this information will be of help to you. Here is info about the special deal at PFAFF.  Note: this may be limited time only.

Learn more at PFAFF.

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HAILEE STEINFELD WEARS PHILOSOPHY DI ALBERTA FERRETTI 2011

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Hailee Steifeld Wears Philosophy Di Alberta FerrettiOK, I am a bit late with this post.  However, better late then never.  Hailee Steinfeld attended the “Cars 2” Premiere wearing a Spring 2011 multi print cocktail dress by Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti.

By the way, not at the same event, but Bianca Balti also wears Alberta Ferretti.

Image source: WireImage

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PFAFF creative sensation

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide
PFAFF Creative Sensation

One of world's leading sewing machine brands.

When one of the world’s leading sewing machine brands launches an all-new machine called the PFAFF® creative sensation™, what can you expect?

Exciting and distinctive design? Of course. Revolutionary and exclusive technology? Without question.  More creative possibilities than ever before? Most definitely.

The PFAFF® creative sensation™ sewing and embroidery machine is all that – and more.

Click here for a sneak preview, but be prepared – if there’s anything you should expect from the PFAFF® creative sensation™, it’s the unexpected.

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House of Kas Anniversary Fashion Show 2011

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Event Name: House of Kas Anniversary Fashion Show

Event Dates: July 16th 2011

Event Location: 153 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745

This event celebrates the anniversary of Celebrity Fashion Designer, Kenneth”KAS” Flanagan’s flagship boutique the House of KAS.

This event will be the summer’s premier fashion show in the Nation’s Capital, attracting nearly 5,000 people to one of the area’s most-prestigious tourist destination. The show will unveil the new line by Kenneth “KAS” Flanagan. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the American Cancer Society.

The event will begin at 7 p.m in the center of the National Harbor at the National Plaza near The Awakening statute, with a 60-foot runway as its center.

Website
http://www.kasanniversary.com/

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Handbag Design 2011 : Fashion and Textile Museum

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Handbag Design (Introduction)

Monday 15th – Friday 19th August 2011, 10am – 4pm

Show us a woman who doesn’t like handbags and we will, er… eat our handbag!

This one week course provides the opportunity to learn about the handbag design process – from sketching out your ideas, to choosing materials, to designing a range of bags and finally producing your own handbag block.

This is an excellent opportunity to use your ideas and skills under the tutoring of Ann Saunders, who has extensive experience in the fashion industry.   As design co-ordinator for Laura Ashley she specialised in accessories and was also responsible for styling, arranging shoots, staging fashion shows and the mail order catalogue.   Ann is also a visiting lecturer at the London College of Fashion and runs her own accessories company.

Cost: £195

Spaces are limited therefore advance booking is recommended. Call 020 7407 8664 or click here to book online

This course is presented by the Fashion and Textile Museum.

Learn more about the Fashion and Textile Museum on Apparel Search.

You can also learn more about handbags at the Handbag Designer Directory website.

Learn more about the Fashion and Textile Museum.

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Shoe Design Course 2011

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Shoe Design (Introduction)

Monday 22nd – Friday 26th August, 10am – 4pm

We all love shoes – but where do all those fabulous styles come from?

This introductory course takes you through the fascinating history of footwear from the bejewelled pumps of Elizabeth I to the bejewelled pumps of Jimmy Choo.

You will look at how shoes are made and learn how to design and illustrate your own ideas. The course ends with a practical design exercise following the stages taken by professional designers to produce a range of shoes. This will include illustrations and 3D mock-ups. Lead by Chris Hill who has been designing shoes for over twenty years, some of her students are now household names – Jimmy Choo, Emma Hope and Patrick Cox.

Cost: £195

Spaces are limited therefore advance booking is recommended. Call 020 7407 8664 or click here to book online

In addition to the Fashion and Textile Museum, you may want to also visit the shoe network to learn more about shoe design.

Thank you for reading this shoe blog post.

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Warnaco and Brand Marketing India Joint Venture

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

The Warnaco Group, Inc. yesterday announced it has entered into a new joint venture with Brand Marketing India (BMI), its current distribution partner in India, to market and distribute Calvin Klein Underwear, Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Jeans Accessories and ck Calvin Klein branded apparel and accessories in India. Warnaco will own 51 percent of the joint venture. In connection with the joint venture, certain of Warnaco’s license agreements with Calvin Klein, Inc. were amended to add India to Warnaco’s licensed territories for Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Jeans Accessories, as well as for ck Calvin Klein branded apparel and accessories.

Learn more about Warnaco and Brand Marketing India Joint Venture on Apparel Search.

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Gotham House Red Carpet Showroom

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Here is some more information about an upcoming product placement project called Gotham House Red Carpet Showroom.  Throughout September and October, the “Gotham House Red Carpet Showroom” will serve as an invitation only, high-end space, designated for the A-list to come, celebrate, and prepare for the show, to shop, and get pampered. The Gotham House plans to be the one stop shop for celebrities, stylists, prop masters, trendsetters and members of the press – filled with displays and samples, it will have the feel of a high end department store, facilitating only loan outs and gifting of products. This is not a gifting suite type event, but a lifestyles-fashion driven program to assist attendees in becoming camera ready, and for stylists, costume designers, hair and make-up teams, prop masters and members of the press to find great items to use in their daily projects.

Learn more about the Gotham House Red Carpet Showroom.

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New Fashion Glossaries : Underwear and Bras

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Apparel Search has two new additions to the Apparel Glossary.  The glossary now has a bra section and an underwear section.  You can view these new fashion glossaries from the links below:

If you wish to learn more about underwear and bras, you are welcome to check out the new sections.  You will learn about Brazilian Briefs, demi bras, and much more.

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Linen Yarn and Linen Fabric : China Textile Supplier – China Linen Textile Industry

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

China Linen Textile Industry, Ltd. is principally engaged in the production and sale of linen yarn and various types of linen fabric. The Company is also involved in consultation and R&D related to linen technology and linen products. The Company carries on all of its business activities through its subsidiary, Heilongjiang Lanxi Sunrise Linen Textile Industry Co., Ltd. (“Lanxi Sunrise”), established in June 2002 and located in Lanxi County, the “Homeland of Flax in China,” near Harbin City in China. Lanxi Sunrise has one yarn-spinning factory, one bleaching factory and two fabric weaving factories in its 35,120 square meters of building area with a staff of 1,400 and 430 sets of world-class, advanced production machinery. Annual production capacity totals approximately 2,220 tons with 50 different types of yarn and 10 million meters of fabric with 110 types. Approximately 50 percent of its products are exported to more than 10 countries.

Learn more about China Textile Suppliers from the new China Clothing Factories website in the textile section.

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Sourcing at MAGIC August 2011

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

At SOURCING at MAGIC in August, meet representatives from more than 700 contract and original design manufacturers, design and textile resources, fabric mills and component suppliers from across the globe. Learn about session topics for your business needs, including building a private-label brand and retail technology innovations.

Learn more about MAGIC trade shows.

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