Monthly Archives: August 2012

A patriotic zeitgeist was in bloom during MAGIC last week. The Made in the U.S.A seminar kicked off the trade show and panelists gave the audience on overview on why onshore manufacturing is making a comeback and how major brands have made local a part of their DNA. The State of Sourcing  Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los [...]

[portfolio_slideshow] With some of the best shopping nestled in the most fantastical hotels, there’s a reason why it’s called Sin City. From Christian Louboutin, Prada, Fendi, Alexander McQueen and list of several other coveted luxury brands, here’s a taste of some of the shoes and accessories in Las Vegas during MAGIC. Emerging Designer or have a [...]

Co-Founder and designer Dr. Michele Summers created a line of shoes to help women stay on their feet with ease. 34 Minutes, the name of her label and the average time it takes for a woman’s foot in a high heel to start hurting incorporates her expertise as a podiatrist into what she calls a [...]

It goes without saying that the retail industry is changing. It has become increasingly harder to reach customers in a space that’s saturated with noise.  As part of MAGIC’s Seminar Series, Nicole Guarascio, Trend Director at Stylesight presented ways retailers are engaging customers through the use of technology, branded content and subscription models as a way to bridge the [...]

As your pinning away, make sure you are being strategic to not only create engaging boards, but to also attract customers. Here are a few ways to make a profit using Pinterest  (via Open Forum) 9 West Launches Channel 9. See how they are engaging fans and showing off their shoe knowledge. So, is there [...]

  For those that have a undeniably strong bond with their type or just want to wear a piece of visual harmony on their neck, the helvetica necklace by Plastique should be the accessory of choice.  Made from black acrylic and put on a silver-plated chain, it’s a subtle way to show your design mantra. [...]

Emerging handbag designer Louise O’Leary already has a signature with a story. A good one too. A Dublin native, always being close to nature, she developed a connection with animals. Living in the country, her neighbor offered her a set of antlers for the home and when her husband said no, she decided to put them [...]

  1. Want the skinny on networking from one of the most successful entrepreneurs? Read Richard Branson’s tips on how to get out there and build your brand. (via Entrepreneur) 2. Here are the top 5 PR tips for emerging designers from the Musmanno Group, a public relations agency that recently gave a lecture to the [...]

emerging designer  In a few days, Las Vegas will transform into the ultimate fashion destination for buyers, press and the industry to view spring/summer 2013 collections from over 1,500 up-and-coming and established brands at MAGIC, the semi-annual trade show that houses 7 divisions of product categories.   We caught up with 6 emerging designers to tell [...]

New York-based emerging designer Yilin Chen describes her handbag line Yiliy as a renaissance of functional beauty. Her Le Petite Cinq à Sept handbag is a compact classic carryall that can be worn on the shoulder or as a clutch. This modern silhouette, versatile enough for multiple occasions comes in a rich olive, grey or taro distressed heritage leather [...]

Sumanta, Founder of Uurmi If you like food and fashion, then you’ll love the Hester Street Fair, a market filled with artisanal products and local emerging designers every Saturday in the Lower East Side and Thursday at the Eventi Open Air Plaza for Hester Nights. This weekend, I walked the fair and took away a couple of [...]

  1. Need some inspiration ladies? Here are 44 female founders that every entrepreneur should know. (via Mashable) 2. Learn more about Anna Piaggi, the iconic Italian fashion editor known for her eccentric style and fashion knowledge. (via the New York Times) 3. myLuckymag.com is the latest venture from the shopping magazine that will launch [...]

Wearable, effortless and intricate. That’s what emerging designer Monica Wesley uses to describe her brand Uye Surana, a New York-based line that is a combination of her parent’s last names. With an artistic edge, she fuses her experience from her studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and design sensibilities from Parsons to [...]

The ID Pop Shop New York City is back at the Chelsea Market from August 13-19. The pop-up shop, focusing on emerging designers and independent labels in fashion, home art decor and accessories has a roster of 25 brands showcasing their latest inventory. You’ll find jewelry from Kimberlin Brown, Barbara Wilkinson and Cynthia Rybakoff along with [...]

 As part of Kmart’s Fashion Series, I was lucky enough to get asked to curate a look from the runway that readers could replicate by using items from their various fashion labels. Whether you have a similar piece or items that compliment a look, leveraging the runway can be an easy and effective way for [...]

If you’re a Southern California-based emerging designer, then check out this open call from the Los Angeles Fashion Council, the organization that’s on a mission to elevate designers through exposure, education and support for talent in their city. Their Tee-Off contest asks designers to submit their best LA-inspired designs by August 30, via their Facebook app. The [...]

London-based designer Algis Abromaitis creates beautiful handmade accessories as part of his Jolita label. His Brussels necklace, a multi-color braided bib that fuses hand-painted stones and yarns is a surefire way to get some concentrated neck appeal. Using obri et orbi as his motto, meaning “to the city and to the world,” Jolita offers his vivid, [...]

Max and Parisa Fowles are all about fusion. Their emerging label, MAXFOWLES is a combination of their names. Max, a global traveler, taking his influences from architecture and Parisa, an international style setter came together to create the line by merging their worldly influences and sophisticated aesthetic. At its core, their debut collection introduces fresh looks [...]

  1. LinkedIn is so much more than connecting. Here are 5 things that you can do with the resource in addition to building your online profile. (via Mashable) 2. Fluorescent colors and bright oranges. That’s what Bill Cunningham saw on the streets in New York. Watch this video to see what’s trending. (via the New York [...]

If you’re looking to source fabrics and trims for your fashion business, then be sure to head to DG Expo in New York on August 6 and 7. This free tradeshow is made for emerging designers and small businesses with a focus on apparel, accessories and home furnishings. These vendors know that designers are looking to [...]

Welcome to August! This is our first fashion calendar. It shows a few key events and exhibitions along with tips and inspiration. Feel free to download it and be sure to check out our calendar page for additional listings. Emerging designer or have a resource to share? Please feel free to contact me at hello@theemergingdesigner.com. You may also like: [...]