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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING


PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING for some of the most successfully branded label companies in the world.

With over 35 years of experience in marketing, product development, and technology innovation, I have been instrumental in the growth and development of numerous major labels such as Votre Nom, Levi Strauss, Gloria Vanderbilt, Jones of New York, Nygard Industries, Lois, InWear, Bluedot International, Leather International, David Dart, Laundry, Shelli Segal, Kookai, Enzym, Blue Addict, Hype,

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Being one of the world’s most well known brands, Marks & Spencer is an undeniable force online and retail, in areas ranging from fashion to food.

With thousands of new products coming out every year, photographing all of them quickly becomes a time consuming and costly affair.

“We’re able to produce more photography for the same budget, achieving about four times more shots per day, so we’re happy!”

Jane Hayman, Head of Marketing, Design & Production

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT for some of the most successfully branded label companies in the world.

With over 35 years of experience in marketing, product development, and , I have been instrumental in the growth and development of numerous major labels such as Votre Nom, Levi Strauss, Gloria Vanderbilt, Jones of New York, Nygard Industries, Lois, InWear, Bluedot International, Leather International, David Dart, Laundry, Shelli Segal, Kookai, Enzym, Blue Addict, Hype, B-Zen and Sue Wong.

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Sorry for all the tasteless puns—it couldn’t be helped. In any case, such is the sad news coming out of Zurich—Nicolas Hayek founder of the Swatch company which, under his leadership grew into an international fad and durable brand, has died of heart failure at the age of 82. Said his company in a
release, “With deep sadness and regret we inform you that Nicolas G. Hayek unexpectedly passed away today due to heart failure during work at his beloved Swatch Group.” The fact that Hayek died “during

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Nicole Giordano is a textiles and accessories designer who writes the intersection of fashion, technology, and social media, offering her experience and expertise to you.


Sustainable Fashion | Image via Flikr/Abigail Doan


You’re starting a new line and, sensitive soul that you are, you’re considering going sustainable. Well good, I love hearing that. But is “green fashion” is a valid business maneuver or just a fleeting marketing angle? Do customers and retailers really buy into sustainability yet

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ABOUT NEPALESE DE COLLECTION

Nepalese de collection-manufacturer and exporter of silver jewelry, Nepalese Handicrafts like tibetan design, silver ornaments and jewelery. It is situated in the heart of cultural cities of Nepal, Lalitpur Zone. Nepalese de Collection is a renounced enterprises for quality Nepali handicrafts and silver jewelry. Our products are finest in quality and unique in design. email:nepdecollection@gmail.com

u can log on also http://www.nepdecollections.com for more details

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State inspectors in Zhejiang, China claimed to have found widespread health risks and fraud from brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Trussardi, Hugo Boss, Paul & Shark alongside Hermes and Versace. In a test where they took a random sample of 85 batches of clothing,60% of them failed Chinese quality standards. Inspectors found poorcolor fastness, high levels of acid, high levels of formaldehyde.Chinese health reports saythat these can cause skin rashes, eye irritations, allergies,respiratory problems a

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Blogging for my online store

It will be almost a year since I've opened my online store: Know Boutique. I started a blog while I first opened the store. Is it just me or keeping up with blogging can be so difficult. Any suggestions on topics I should discuss? Here is my blog link: www.knowboutique.wordpress.com. If you could write a fun comment that would be awesome on my blog link. Comments are like Christmas they are sooo fun to read.
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The Post Office

While Standing in line at the Post Office shipping out orders, I noticed a line out the door and misbehaved customers. Know Boutique would like to remind all of you in our Holiday Spirit to give thanks to the people who deliver our mail and packages. Without these hard workers Know Boutique would not be in business. Just a small thought from the Know Boutique team!

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Last week, in discussing how to project financial profitability, we briefly touched on finding sales representation to help sell product lines to boutiques, now it’s time to go further explore that subject. Finding a show room or representation can be daunting, but it’s not an impossible task.Los Angeles & New YorkIn Los Angeles, to find a sales rep or showroom, start by identifying the brands you’d like to share a showroom space with. Once you’ve established who those brands are, look them up i
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Tickle Me Tuesday: Cosabella

Tickle Me Tuesdays has become my favorite topic to write about. I feel it’s fitting to put it under “Retail Therapy” as well. I know there are hundreds of blogs about fashion, style and clothing – Tuesdays are my contribution. This Tuesday is dedicated to one of the most amazing bras I’ve ever purchased.As a petite, yet naturally busty girl, I have one heck of time finding bras that actually fit. Just because something is my size doesn’t mean it’s going to flatter me or support me. And as 30 app
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Beer cooling bowl

Ufo - beer cooling bowlCompetition entry for It's Aperitivo time competition organized by designboom in collaboration with Peroni Nastro azzurro and Alessi .Beer cooling bowl in shape of flying saucer.Eccentric design ideas by Peter Jakubik.
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Plastic lighting case with technical lamp designed by Peter Jakubik.

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Laziness of an online store

So as some of you know I have an online store: www.shopknowboutique.comWhy does it feel like a mission to post new product up with description I have been lagging for two weeks? Is it easier are more motivating to have an online store or brick and board store? Know Boutique is having a really lazy day or week or maybe it was memorial weekend and I'm still feeling like I'm on vacation.Signing out!Jen
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Laziness of an online store

So as some of you know I have an online store: www.shopknowboutique.comWhy does it feel like a mission to post new product up with description I have been lagging for two weeks? Is it easier are more motivating to have an online store or brick and board store? Know Boutique is having a really lazy day or week or maybe it was memorial weekend and I'm still feeling like I'm on vacation.Signing out!Jen
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Consumer buying in America

How much are people wiling to spend on fashion? About 6 years ago an average college student was willing to spend 80 dollars on a shirt from A&F clothing or similar lines as them. Dam they must have been making a pretty good margin, but now that $80 shirt a college student use to buy they want 5 for $80. I wonder what shopping in America will be like once our economy bounces back. Do you think the consumer is going to become more picky on pricing or do you think we are going to go back to normal
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