New York City

Last week I attended one of those exciting opportunities that always seem to take place in New York City.  In this case it was a talk by Alexis Maybank, co-founder of Gilt Groupe in an intimate setting that fostered more of a discussion-friendly environment  than say a keynote situation. Ms. Maybank discussed a little about [...]

When Jennifer Aesque began thinking about her own fashion company, she knew that she wanted to create a brand that could impact and influence people’s lives. She also wanted to leverage the expertise that she and her husband, and now partner, built together over the years as a web developer and accountant working in the [...]

Fordham Law, based in New York City,  offers a service that you should all know about.  It’s called the Fashion Law Institute, the world’s first fashion law center providing legal services for fashion designers. The institute also offers training for future fashion lawyers, and assistance on fashion related legal issues. Started with support and advice [...]

Have you heard about the latest Open Source Fashion Discussion Series?  Always a pleasure to attend and never a disappointment when it comes to learning, discovering, and networking, this month’s event hosts featured speaker is Vivian Weng, Director of Fashion for Fab.com and founder of FashionStake, which was recently purchased by Fab.com If you haven’t heard heard of Fab.com, you [...]

We hope that you were able to attend or watch some of the Social Media Week New York  sessions that went on earlier this month. Besides New York Fashion Week, it’s another one of our favorite weeks because it’s an opportunity for communities to come together in the name of social media. There’s also great [...]

All American menswear fashion label, Feltraiger has hit the urban streets with a bang, showing that many men find dressing to impress is easy. Founder and creative director, Daniel Feldman created this Brooklyn, New York based brand and has been part of the online industry for a little over a year. Obtaining the right education [...]

Owner and head designer, Tara St James of clothing label Study, works hard to mesh sustainable designs and ethical clothing. St James is a strong believer in making fashion without making waste. She grew up in Montreal, Canada but moved to the Big Apple in 2004 where her high-concept brand would ultimately be produced in [...]

Sorry for the late notice folks, but for those of you in the New York area, this Tuesday January 10th, FIT is hosting City Source, a local supplier showcase featuring over 50 local suppliers, including: reps from pattern and sample shops pleaters embroidery shops accessory manufacturers printers digital printers And more! According to FIT, ” [...]

Misha Nicole makes a walk down Bowery in the East Village a bit more refreshing. The concept store that opened this spring is a mix between an art gallery, boutique and event space for everything from trunk shows and book readings to philanthropic events. Step in and you’ll be intrigued. The ambiance is global and [...]

The fashion industry is changing. And it’s a good thing. Lately, more and more designers are thinking about how to make their brand sustainable; both in business and in environmental and social impact. But it’s not always easy, right? Running a sustainable business requires know-how. It requires an education. Recently we heard about Guilded, a [...]

It’s time for another BreakThrough DESIGNER feature!  We are so excited to introduce you to Misile, a gorgeous womenswear label based in Brooklyn, New York.  The line is chic, sophisticated, edgy, and Made in the U.S.A! StUF: What is your design background? M: My studies in college were a focus on art and design but [...]

Are you a designer working with organic and sustainable fibers?  You may want to check out this Free Seminar in NYC and San Francisco.  Besides learning all kinds of things, it sounds like some great networking. {Thanks Fashion Center NY for passing it along!} The International Working Group on Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS IWG) invites [...]