Mandy Coon Channels Organic Sculpture and the Human Skeleton

The Cut covered Mandy Coon's A/W 2010 line and it is just the aesthetic I love.

10 Investors Who Take Chances on Smaller Fashion Labels

If you didn't see this on Fashionista today here you go...tips to get your financing on!

Ten Investors Who Take Chances on Smaller Fashion Labels

re: yet another social networking site

I just wanted to expand on my findings regarding an earlier post I made on April 7, 2010 in which I gave my content little chance in gaining the interest of my readers. After signing up for Sense of Fashion and really exploring the site I realized some sweet differences that set it apart from all the other fashion networking sites. Not only does it allow designers, stylists, shop owners and fashion lovers to showcase their own designs, styles, products for sale, and fashions they love...the founders of Sense of Fashion has really created a friendly environment for all of this to take place! Go check it out!

flesh. at chillin' productions

My first lingerie line - flesh. - is going to be presented at Chillin' Productions, a San Francisco Bay Area event celebrating creative talents of all kinds. Event details are below:

When: Saturday May 1, 2010
8pm-2:00am
Where: Mezzanine (444 Jessie Street, CA 94103)
(www.mezzaninesf.com)
Cost: $10 at the door
Must be 21 + ID

For more information go to:
www.chillinproductions.com

I'll be posting some pics of my lingerie line in the following weeks so stay tuned!

good to know!

NY fashion - The Cut disclosed info about a new site, Fashion Stake to launch this Fall that will enable young designers to receive funding from their fans! This is so awesome, it reminds of the site Kickstarter except the greater cause is to help fashion designers to continue creating their art. With Kickstarter I always feel as if I have to propose a project that will benefit society in some great way when sometimes, in fashion, there isn't always a grand reason for its creation. Thus the bulk of what modern dress is -- decoration for its own sake. I'm excited to see how this concept will transpire!

good to know!

Remember to save your pennies! One of my biggest fears is, one day, being ready to put my collection into production and not have the funds to do so. Although I get the occasional words of encouragement, that money should not keep you from designing, I can't help but worry. Not only is production costly, I imagine marketing can be as well. Trade shows, which I have mixed feelings about, would fall under this expense. Here's an interesting article I read on Fashionista.com about the Oak buyers.

Any experienced fashion designers out there who have an opinion on this?

Oak’s Buyers Talk Trade Shows and Trends at Capsule’s Latest Salon

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