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Open Call: WWDMAGIC Launchpad Seeks Emerging Designers for February 2013

Open Call: WWDMAGIC Launchpad Seeks Emerging Designers for February 2013

WWDMAGIC, the semi-annual trade show held in Las Vegas is looking for emerging apparel and accessory designers for their February trade show. The Launchpad Showcase, specifically designed for new designers is co-presented by Fashion Business Incorporated and Global Purchasing Companies as a way to give talent exposure and access to the industry. Designers selected to participate will [...]

November 26, 2012 Melissa Hall CONTESTS/OPEN CALLS, TRADE SHOWS, WWDMAGIC 0

Made in America Stands Out at MAGIC Trade Show

Made in America Stands Out at MAGIC Trade Show

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 [...]

August 31, 2012 Melissa Hall NEWS/EVENTS, RESOURCES, TRADE SHOWS, WWDMAGIC 0

Check Out These 6 Emerging Designers Headed to MAGIC

Check Out These 6 Emerging Designers Headed to MAGIC

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 [...]

August 16, 2012 Melissa Hall ACCESSORIES, DESIGNERS, MENSWEAR, TRADE SHOWS, WOMENSWEAR, WWDMAGIC 1

Open Call: WWDMAGIC is Looking For Emerging Designers to Participate in Launch Pad

Open Call: WWDMAGIC is Looking For Emerging Designers to Participate in Launch Pad

For years, WWDMAGIC has been on the forefront of fashion by shaping trade show dynamics. With its vast amount of seminars, blogger connections, strategic partnerships and new resources and technologies introduced each season, the show offers a unique buying and learning experience. In August, droves of designers will head to Las Vegas to sell their [...]

May 2, 2012 Melissa Hall CONTESTS/OPEN CALLS, TRADE SHOWS, WWDMAGIC 0

WWDMAGIC Launch Pad Designer Astrid Brucker Tells us How To Prepare For a Trade Show

WWDMAGIC Launch Pad Designer Astrid Brucker Tells us How To Prepare For a Trade Show

Astrid Brucker was one of the lucky designers chosen to participate in Launch Pad, the emerging designer section at WWDMAGIC, developed in partnership with Fashion Business, Inc. earlier this year for her New York based line astridland. We had a chance to chat with Astrid about her experience and get her tips on how to [...]

March 19, 2012 Melissa Hall DESIGNERS, MADE IN NEW YORK, TRADE SHOWS, WOMENSWEAR, WWDMAGIC 0

WWDMAGIC roundup: 6 tips from Uri Minkoff

WWDMAGIC roundup: 6 tips from Uri Minkoff

This week, Uri Minkoff, co-founder and CEO of Rebecca Minkoff spoke to a packed room at WWDMAGIC and shared with us how he and Rebecca built their brand from the ground up to become the largest independently owned lifestyle brand today. Rebecca’s start was not only fueled by her talent, but a serendipitous chain of [...]

August 25, 2011 Melissa Hall ACCESSORIES, DESIGNERS, HANDBAGS, MARKETING/PR, RESOURCES, TRADE SHOWS, WWDMAGIC 0