For this episode of “Flea Bites” we traveled to the Fort Greene Brooklyn Flea on a hot, hot, hot Saturday afternoon to share some great finds with you readers. And look what we found-– a Brooklyn-based line of hand-printed silk-screen t-shirts, tote bags, brass jewelry, and other wares called Loyalty & Blood. Husband and wife duo and DIYers David Denosowicz and Maggie Doyle are the masterminds behind the brand, which was born in the couple’s studio in Williamsburg. To see what the hubby had to s
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Designers, now that your collection is done, the next step is to get your designs into the hands of the people who will wear your work and become loyal customers. Sounds awesome right? Well, as you may know, it’s not just that simple, so we’re here to share a great guide that will make that step a little easier. Nolcha’s Fashion Entrepreneur Report features daily how-to videos on running a fashion business from how to source sustainable fashion to how to use social m
While big name designers continue to show collections this week in Milan, there is another set of men’s fashion designers to watch out for come fall. The British Fashion Council announced this week the top London-based emerging designers sponsored by NEWGEN MEN. The recipients not only have the chance to show their Spring 2011 collection at London Fashion Week in September, each designer also receives £5,000 – £10,000 to cover show costs al
Friends, bloggers, and combinations thereof gathered at the EVA New York boutique on Bowery as New York City-based designer May Kosaka presented her Georgia O’Keefe-inspired MOTHE Fall/Winter 2010 collection last night. If you listen closely, amid the din of chatty fashion followers sipping free Champagne, the designer shares with us the thought behind her current season, her favorite piece from the line, and offers advice to emerging designers. Readers, click play and enjoy.
Designers; the countless hours of sketching, sewing, and restless nights, are only the beginning of the long road ahead. In order to survive in the ruthless fashion industry, your next, and perhaps
most difficult, challenge is getting your name out there. Not fun, right? But no worries. Though they may not have taught you how to tame the publicity beast in design school, we came across this
ever-so-helpful article from the Fashion Incubator offering advice on how to
Readers, we’d like to introduce you to our introduce you to our latestvideo segment, Flea Bites, where we take you into the many flea markets around New York City and the independent designers, sellers, and tastemakers who keep them running. This week, we took a trip to the Brooklyn Flea and found designer and print-maker Christina Avecedo of no lost witches selling her unique line of tees and a few treasures from her mom’s closet. To find out more about this designer turned vintage seller, cli
Following his brilliant success, outstanding emerging designer Nikolo Bertok will be showcasing his luxurious collection at the ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk show during London Fashion Week September 2010 .
Bertok is one of the most successful emerging fashion designers of today. Born in Bratislava, he grew up enjoying an education in the arts and became fascinated with fashion design in his early years after being inspired by his mother. At just 16 Bertok was already a serious fashion designer and within
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What: PINS AND NEEDLES
When: FRIDAY MAY 7, 2010
Where: 3141 LOCUST, MIDTOWN, ST. LOUIS
Tickets: $20
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PINS AND NEEDLES FASHION SHOW COMBINES ROCK N ROLL AND FASHION
St. Louis, MO (Thursday, April 4th, 2010) Rock Uniform PR and Lucky You Productions present Pins an
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