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Smita Mathan left a comment for Sylvia Gonzales"Hi Sylvia, Welcome to FIN, I work in the fashion industry for the past 9 years and recently came from the UK after two years.At present i am associated with my friend's Design Consulting and Sourcing firm located in Bangalore, India.We source…"
Sandra Thorne left a comment for Sylvia Gonzales"wow that is impressive you have been the industry for 20 years! I graduated in 2000 & have worked in the contemporary world as well. You know what they say once u get in, u can never leave...lol But I am sure things have changed a lot since... I…"
Sylvia Gonzales left a comment for Czvp"got it....your looking for a Graphic Artist. Have you checked w/ SCAD- Savanah College of Art & Design. Good Luck!!"
Sylvia Gonzales left a comment for Czvp"Have you thought about buying shirts from American Apparel, since they are reasonably priced & they have alot of different styles.....then, just apply your logo as you like. :)"
Marlena Nicole commented on Sylvia Gonzales's blog post Captains of the Fashion Industry- Gurus in Denim"Its so amazing to hear a story of any designer with true passion. Designing is something i aspire to do some day and hearing other's stories gives me the reassurance that all of my hard work in school will pay off one day. That passion that…"
Sylvia Gonzales posted a blog postCaptains of the Fashion Industry- Gurus in Denim
Captains of the Fashion Industry- Gurus in DenimAdriano Goldschmied- Gap- Diesel- AG- GoldsignJerome Dahan- Founder of Citizens of HumanityLocation: Harris Hall- USC campus- Los Angeles Ca.Tonight was a treat for anyone in the denim industry. Adriano Goldschmied ' the Godfather of Denim' shared with us, his esteemed background, how he got started and what put him where he is today. He is such a humble man and quite honestly when i met him for the 1st time I was surprised that he was so quiet…See More
Fibre2fashion left a comment for Sylvia Gonzales"hiii......Hows u ???????????? Whats up...
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- Where do you live? Please list country or state, not your planet.
- CA
- Do you work in the fashion industry?
- I work in fashion
- About Me ...
- 20 years experience in the Fashion Industry. Instrumental in supporting the tremendous growth of 2 well known west coast manufacturers. Comprehensive knowledge in purchasing, management & organization. Solid experience implementing and managing Design / Production Calenders & Raw Material financial overviews. Adept in building & managing dept.structure, mentoring and empowering talent from within. Diplomatic, responsible, professional with proven success at establishing and maintaining profitable business relationships.
- Fashion Industry Experience
- Professional Background
Hudson Jeans 6/2008-11/2008
Director of Purchasing & Sourcing
Responsible for the Sourcing, Planning & Purchasing of all Samples & Production - Piece Goods & Trims
Developed Raw Material Reports providing financial overview- reviewed by CEO, CFO & Pres. of Sales.
Implemented structure such as: work charts, job descriptions, department procedures & IT raw material usage.
Attended wkly management meetings recapping prod. updates and financial exposure.
Negotiated & confirmed all RM & transportation costs for all incoming containers.
Worked with Creative Director sourcing new fabrics to align with merchandise & financial requirements.
Responsible for the due diligence supporting quality research- ensuring RM integrity is met.
Encouraged positive attitude resulting in executive acknowledgment and better job performance.
7 for all Mankind
Director of Purchasing & Sourcing 4/2005-5/2008
Planned, Purchased & Managed all fabric & trim buys for domestic & global production.( P/G 6-7 mill yards,$36-$42 mill. annually ).
Negotiated & reduced cost by 15%. On time shipping 100%.
Managed Design, RM calendar & RM financial overview for analysis to COO, Pres. of Sales & Creative Director.
Managed weekly Fabric Position Report and engaged in strategic planning for OTS inventory.
Led the sourcing of global & domestic fabrics to meet design vision & merchandising requirements.
Experience working w/ premium denim, non denim & knit piece goods, maintaining successful mill relationships globally, attended European textile trade shows biyearly.
Implemented structure & procedures within Piece Goods / Trim Dept., Managed & mentored team of 28.
Juicy Couture. Arleta, Cal.
Senior Piece Goods Manager 10/2002-4/2005
Developed, purchased & managed fabrics for domestic & overseas' production: 5.5 mill yds. $26 million/annual.
Negotiated production costs of raw material / transportations resulting in 18% savings and 100% on time.
Orchestrated open to sell inventory meetings strategizing fabric to 100% usage.
Worked w/ Dir. of Merch. sourcing new fabrics and planning R/M buys to meet calender deadlines. Monitored, maintained & recapped seasonal fabric developments for library & production usage.
Responsible for fielding/introducing new sources to Designers confirming Design Vision & RM integrity. Developed & maintained professional contacts in Piece Goods & Trim categories.
Created reports to better analyze data relating to current & historical buys.
Devised procedures & structure within piece goods depts, Hired, mentored & managed staff of 8.
- Favorite Fashion Designer or Fashion Brand
- John Paul Gaultier, DVF-current & vintage
- What is your favorite fashion website? (list the web address, NOT the fashion sites name. If you only list the name, the link to your favorite fashion site will not work...)
- http://coutorture.com
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- None of Your Business
- What is hot in fashion this year?
- bleached & ripped denim- loose or tight fitting....
Ray Bans!!!!! love my raybans!!
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Captains of the Fashion Industry- Gurus in Denim
Posted on April 28, 2009 at 3:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Captains of the Fashion Industry- Gurus in Denim
Adriano Goldschmied- Gap- Diesel- AG- Goldsign
Jerome Dahan- Founder of Citizens of Humanity
Location: Harris Hall- USC campus- Los Angeles Ca.
Tonight was a treat for anyone in the denim industry. Adriano Goldschmied ' the Godfather of Denim' shared with us, his esteemed background, how he got started and what put him where he is today. He is such a humble man and quite honestly when i met him for the 1st time I was… Continue
Adriano Goldschmied- Gap- Diesel- AG- Goldsign
Jerome Dahan- Founder of Citizens of Humanity
Location: Harris Hall- USC campus- Los Angeles Ca.
Tonight was a treat for anyone in the denim industry. Adriano Goldschmied ' the Godfather of Denim' shared with us, his esteemed background, how he got started and what put him where he is today. He is such a humble man and quite honestly when i met him for the 1st time I was… Continue
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 8:45pm on February 18, 2010,
Saudamini Madra-Walia said… - Dear Sylvia,
I have just relocated to Los Angeles, CA and am exploring career opportunities in the apparel industry here.
I have over four years experience in the fashion and apparel industry coupled with a Masters degree in Leather Apparel Design and Technology (LADT) from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), a premier fashion institute in India.
I have an experience of 3 years as a Buyer and a Merchandiser and have worked with eminent brands such as Esprit, Paul Smith, Whistles, Karen Millen, Jigsaw, Sag Harbour, Izod etc. I also represented my organization in the ‘Lineappelle’ leather fair in Bologna, Italy in order to ascertain new trends, gather product information and build contacts across the industry.
Thank you in advance for your time. Looking forward to hearing from you at the earliest.
Really appreciate your help.
Regards,
Saudamini Madra-Walia
saudameni@yahoo.com
(650) 450-7381
- At 1:43am on June 8, 2009, Smita Mathan said…
- Hi Sylvia, Welcome to FIN, I work in the fashion industry for the past 9 years and recently came from the UK after two years.At present i am associated with my friend's Design Consulting and Sourcing firm located in Bangalore, India.We source Knitted and Woven garments, home textile, fashion jewellery and also do tech packs for our clients.If you have any queries then feel free to contact me at smita.mathan@gmail.com.Our website is under construction and will be online in a week's time.Awaiting a reply and if you wish you can add to your friends list.
- At 5:22pm on May 2, 2009, Sandra Thorne said…
- wow that is impressive you have been the industry for 20 years! I graduated in 2000 & have worked in the contemporary world as well. You know what they say once u get in, u can never leave...lol But I am sure things have changed a lot since... I would love to meet for coffee one day & network
- At 3:41pm on May 2, 2009,
Czvp said… - im talking about graphics on a tshirt like this. im looking for someone who can create graphics like that to match my logo
http://shop.pacsun.com/Stress-V-Neck-Tee/index.pro?cm_sp=cross_cs1-_-guys_v-neck-_-Stress-V-Neck-Tee
- At 2:00am on April 28, 2009, Fibre2fashion said…
- hiii......Hows u ???????????? Whats up...
I would Like to invite u . to join My Professional Network on Ning ..please Join My Network ...
http://textile-industry.ning.com/
Click here...
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