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Here are some upcoming apparel events from the Fashion Industry Events page below:

• CurveNY
• Fame Trade Show
• Designers and Agents
• Accessorie Circuit
• Boutique Lingerie Show
• Lingerie Americas
• Fashion Market North California
• Urban Trend Show
• Retail Shopping Cart
• The New York Shoe Exposition

Please visit the Apparel Industry Events page for more events in the month of August or to post your events.

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A design and production intern is needed for a small accessories design company in midtown Manhattan.

What you will learn:

• You will learn how to design accessories both by hand and on Illustrator
• Source fabrics and trims

This is a very creative internship, and you will design on many levels, from avant-garde one-of-a-kind items for press to very commercial items for sales. You will learn how to design and make straw and felt hats, cut and sew, and hand knit hats, and belts. It is better and more comprehensive than taking a course in hat design! You will be shopping for trims and fabrics a lot and running around the garment district so you definitely get a workout as well.

Intern Responsibilities:

• brainstorming in design meetings along with the design team
• illustration/sketching out ideas
• buying trims and fabrics
• sourcing raw materials
• creative research of different ideas/time periods/trends
• designing accessories on Illustrator and by hand
• helping in the creation of samples

This is an open internship position for Showroom Seven International based out of Manhattan, New York. Showroom Sales is a leading fashion sales and PR agency who is seeking sales interns who can work at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities include supporting the sales team in tasks including but not limited to:

• assisting in appointments with buyers and local trade shows
• mass mailings and telephone outreach to buyers
• updating & maintaining databases and spreadsheets
• merchandising collections
• researching target clients
• If possible, use Photoshop or Illustrator skills to update line sheets and look books
• elementary administrative duties such as copy, fax and file.
• at times assist graphics, press or design departments.

If this internship position is of some interest to you forward your resume and availability to cara @ showroomseven.com

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Grant from Simply Complicated formerly known as 32 Clothing set down with Dobizo Network to discuss his clothing line and why a relaunch was necessary to carry out his dream.

1. How much capital did you start your company with?

I would like to say first that the line that me and my partner currently
own is our second try at this business because we were completely
unprepared and didn’t really know what we were doing, which is why the
first attempt failed miserably. For our first line known as “32
Clothing” we started with $350 which was enough to print 1 shirt, this
was a mistake in itself because this cost only covered the price of 100
white shirts with a one-color (black) design and no tags;on top of all
that the shirt itself was terrible quality. With our newest venture
known as “Simply Complicated” we are starting with about $1200, this is
enough to pay for roughly 300 shirts across 3 designs plus tags and a
few promo items. I would suggest saving for a little bit and shopping
around for the best printers in your area and make sure to get tons of
quotes before you jump into anything head first. Also if you have your
line and you aren’t exactly “legal” yet meaning you don’t have your tax
i.d.’s and all that, I would suggest that you use printers out of state
to avoid paying tax, you will just have to pay shipping instead.
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2. What will your company bring to the Dobizo Network?

Many people often confuse factoring for purchase order financing and vice versa. The two are alike in the fact they both provide relief when cash is tight, but different in how they solve cash flow problems.

We have discussed both in our daily definition category, but many still have questions about the process and how they work. You can see the daily definition of purchase order financing here and factoring here.

In short a Factor is a company that will take over your invoices that you’re waiting to be paid from and you cannot wait the 45-90 days or however long payment terms were negotiated for during the placement of the order. A factor in return gives you a percentage of the money owed by a customer once you’ve delivered the goods usually around 80%-90% and they keep 10% as a reserve until they’re paid by your client and deduct a fee once they receive payment. Rates vary anywhere from 1.5% and up of the total balance and is taken from the reserve. Percentages and acceptance depends on how much of a credit risk your clients are and how long you’ve been operating, size of the transaction and other risks are applied when making the decision.

Exciting, hands-on opportunity for several positions, to join a small emerging production
company, to help promote the 2009 preview collection from a young WOMEN’S Brazilian
swim, surf, and intimates designer label, for the US & Europe during summer 08.

You will be responsible for promoting the full collection launch for spring / summer 09, as well as other sponsors & client brands.

No previous experience is required, but you must have strong communication and computer skills plus the
ability to perform under pressure is required. Ideal opportunity for bright, outgoing & enthusiastic candidates, to gain hands on experience.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

• PA: (personal assistant) to the Creative Director. Some of your duties would include: Assist in researching retail locations around the Honolulu area, as well as Southern California, NYC, and Miami Beach. Assist in coordinating promotional events. Travel with & assist the Creative Director during trips within the US, with a possible trip to Europe. Assist in scouting locations for photo shoots. Assist in coordinating model castings & test shoots.

I know many of you’ve noticed that we’re making a few changes around Dobizo and shifting it more towards a business/social network for apparel industry professionals and up and coming fashion industry businesses…basically more than a blog.

One of the main reasons is because not all of us are in the beginning stages of starting a clothing line and labeling the site “How to start a clothing line from scratch” left that impression amongst many newcomers and wannabe sponsors that have visited our site and that is far from the truth just check some of the conversations going on in the apparel forums overseas manufacturing, apparel business management software, Selling to Retailers.

We also replaced the headline with “Where The Apparel Industry Connects” to show the direction we’re going with Dobizo Network. Eventually I would like for it to almost resemble an online tradeshow where we have professionals from all facets of the fashion industry including models, buyers, agents, importers, trade shows, designers, colleges and more. Dobizo in a year or so will be the most trafficked or the most referred place to go when you want to enter the apparel industry…bar none

1. What is your position at Legacy Sourcing?

I’m currently the Director Operations at Legacy Sourcing. I oversee all departments including product development, manufacturing control / merchandising, quality control, compliance and logistics. End of this month, however, I will be designated to VP Sales and Marketing, thus changing my responsibilities to be less focused on production and more on marketing.

2. Any formal education in the apparel industry?

No. I only hold a masters degree in marketing. All my education in the apparel industry has been work related.

3. What is your background and experience in the fashion industry prior to joining Legacy Sourcing?

I started my career in the apparel industry working part-time with MFW Group (a well established sourcing agency). I worked there as a lab assistant and my responsibilities included lab testing in-coming sample fabric / garments for light fastness, shrinkage, crocking and color matching. After MFW I joined Legacy Sourcing and have been working at Legacy ever since.

4. Where do you see yourself in five years within the fashion industry?

We wrote about JellyFiz a year ago and now they’re launching in BETA to invited members. If you don’t remember what Jelly Fiz is let me give you a quick rundown.

JellyFiz essentially lets designers create their own store online free, marketing and promotion tools free, and the online community shoppers decide which of your garments get manufactured. Were not talking about t-shirts and hats, but full collections so far I’ve seen hoodies, v-necks, dresses, tunics, eco-cotton, bamboo t-shirts and striped tees. It is a network that consist of fans, shoppers, and designers that with enough members could prove to be a good business model and ease of entrance for a designer looking to display his designs or get more labor heavy garments produced without the sourcing and other headache that comes along with producing a garment.

Of course it is not totally free, but users who include the name ‘Dobizo’ in their Bio will receive 10% off published price list for producing goods for the first three months.

This was an event I was recently invited to, but didn’t get to attend. It was hosted by Rashid Brown and Kingdom Fortunes Development Group, LLC in regards to their 1st anniversary.

The Blackout Fashion Show

This is a review submitted by a user that chose to stay anonymous.

When entering the Blackout fashion show, I immediately questioned was the event going to be a success and within minutes I received my answer. The beginning of the blackout fashion show reminded me of exactly that, a black out. I felt as if someone had really cut off the electricity. With only two designers showcasing a collection of five pieces each. I am forced to say that this event should’ve just been called “Blackout”. With a turnout of only 45 attendees, including ten of the models I wasn’t too thrilled.

1. What obstacles have you faced with starting your clothing line so far?

Not having enough information readily available.

2. How do you plan on making your clothing company a success?

I expect to keep working at it, keep advertising, keep producing new designs, and keep improving quality and customer service.

How many people are behind (JusNata Spanglish Designs, LLC)?

I am owner. I have a third-party company that prints the shirts for me. I have another company that handles the website but I do all the updating on it. I do all my own bookkeeping, advertising, processing of orders, customer service and shipping.

Why did you decide to start a clothing line?

I started JusNata because I did not see that it was readily available in the current market. I did find many shirts with Mexican, Puerto Rican or Cuban phrases, but not much else for the entire Spanish-speaking countries or anything that combined both English and Spanish as most Latinos do here in the U.S.

Versace is looking for highly organized, energetic, self-starting individuals to be a part of the Versace events planning/marketing intern team. Must have prior experience, as well as a desire to learn. Interns will have first hand experience in coordinating and assisting in the production of events and marketing. Must be available atleast 2-3 days a week from 9am-6pm. This internship is not paid, however school credit is available upon request. Please send cover letters and resumes ASAP.

Need I say more its Versace. If you’re interested in this internship position send a resume and cover letter to Prshowroom@versaceus.com

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VPL is looking for a design or production intern for their Fall 2008 collection. VPL is a high fashion womens collection.

The majority of this internship is administrative work alongside the designer and production coordinator. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend fittings and assist with various aspects of clothing design, merchandising, and production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist designers and technical team on developing our collection
• Developing fabric and trim boards
• Research and source on trims/buttons, etc
• Maintaining fabric/trim libraries
• Hand flat sketching is a must
• Photo shop/Illustrator skills are preferred but not required
• Spec Garments
• Prepare cutter’s musts and cutting tickets
• Must be organized and able to multi-task

If this sounds like a good opportunity please send cover letter and resume to jobs@vplnyc.com

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