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FASHION 101: HOW TO START A FASHION LINE IN TODAY'S MARKET

This workshop is geared towards helping the new fashion designer,Êproduction person as well as retailer who wants to start their own private label line. It is a practical, insightful, crash course on how business is really done. We will discuss the basics of the industry, market & selling periods, sourcing, production, selling the line and operations.

You don't have to be part of the trade and no special credentials required.

Topics include:
-Design Concept
-Line Development
-Cutting Projections
-Exposure
-Pre-production Planning
-Factory Selection
-Fabric and Trim Sourcing
-Sales Reporting
-Financials

You are welcome to bring ideas, sample materials, and draft documents to discuss during the workshop. "Fashion 101" is presented by renowned speaker, Mercedes Gonzalez of the Global Purchasing Companies. Every year she is invited to speak at MAGIC, and other industry tradeshows such as Intima America, Intermezzo, Industry 212, Dallas Mart, The International Fashion Fabric Exhibition, and many more. Gonzalez's retail expertise is concentrated in assisting small store boutiques increase profit and open doors.

SCHEDULE

Location City Start Date End Date
New York New York December 4, 2009 December 4, 2009
New York New York November 21, 2009 November 21, 2009
New York New York October 12, 2009 October 12, 2009
New York New York September 11, 2009 September 11, 2009
New York New York August 14, 2009 August 14, 2009
New York New York June 19, 2009 June 19, 2009
Atlanta Atlanta June 12, 2009 June 12, 2009
New York New York April 3, 2009 April 3, 2009
Miami Beach Miami Beach March 20, 2009 March 20, 2009
Miami Beach Miami Beach March 20, 2009 March 20, 2009
New York New York March 6, 2009 March 6, 2009
Webinar Online March 6, 2009 March 6, 2009
New York New York February 6, 2009 February 6, 2009
New York New York January 14, 2009 January 14, 2009

REGISTRATION

For information on how to register for FASHION 101: HOW TO START A FASHION LINE IN TODAY'S MARKET contact Global Purchasing Group, Inc .

DETAILS

Price
Moderate: Better: Bridge: Contemporary: Designer

Event Type
Seminar

Industry
Apparel

Markets
Mens: Womens: Childrens

DISCLAIMER

Information on this trade event relies on information provided by event producers and other public sources. Infomat can accept no responsibillty for the accuracy or completeness of such information or for loss or damage caused by any use thereof. All dates are subject to rapid change without notice and should be verified with respective event producers.

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