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Nov29	The Key to Success When Selling to Department Stores Maria Palma November 29, 2007 Know More: Fashion Advice, Fashion Business 2.0, Fashion Advice If you're a fashion designer interested in selling to U.S. department stores, you may find this piece by Lauren Crowe to be of interest. Recently Crowe attended a talk given by Mary Gehlher where she learns some tips for making sure your collection is a success in department stores. As a designer, I don't have any experience in this area, however, I would agree that meeting in-person with the sales team and buyers is key. I would recommend talking to the buyer to see if you could do a trunk show where you come in to talk with customers and help the salespeople become more familiar with your brand and its products. When I worked at Nordstrom, the jewelry department always had trunk shows and it was nice to be able to meet designers in person. Posted at 8:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov29	Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream Open NYC Flagship Store Maria Palma November 29, 2007 In the streetwear fashion circles, Billionaire Boys Club is a brand that is setting trends in 2007. Music mogul Pharrell Williams appears to be following in the footsteps of another music sensation, Russell Simmons. Simmons started the fashion brand Phat... Continue Reading Posted at 6:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Customer Service in the Fashion Industry: Call For Submissions Maria Palma November 29, 2007 Is customer service important in the fashion industry? Do you continue to shop with fashion companies that give you poor service? These are questions I ask you, dear fashionistas. Have any thoughts to share about this? I invite you to... Continue Reading Posted at 5:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Organic Luxury Fashion Maria Palma November 29, 2007 Ever since I wrote up the post about luxury and accessibility, my radar has opened up to luxury fashion. I just stumbled upon this article at Bloomberg which gives us a glimpse into the organic luxury market. One key takeaway... Continue Reading Posted at 3:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov28	Lydia Hearst and Puma Collaborate For New "Mass Market" Bag Maria Palma November 28, 2007 Model Lydia Hearst and Puma have collaborated once again with new handbags that Hearst has designed for the mass market. Unlike her previous handbag design which was a limited edition, these latest creations are more accessible at a budget-friendly price... Continue Reading Posted at 6:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Paris Hilton: The Love/Hate Relationship Maria Palma November 28, 2007 Bring up the name "Paris Hilton" and immediately the claws come out. I watched the Ellen Show today where Paris came on to promote her new clothing line and fragrance. It's interesting to me that someone who could be so... Continue Reading Posted at 5:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	An Interview With Dawn Del Russo of Bella Dawn Boutique Maria Palma November 28, 2007 As a firm believer of "Follow Your Dreams", I find inspiration in other people who have pursued their dreams and are doing things that they love. I recently interviewed Dawn Del Russo, a fashion stylist and owner of Bella Dawn... Continue Reading Posted at 4:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Donatella Versace: The Face of the IHT Supreme Luxury Conference Maria Palma November 28, 2007 As I gather information about the IHT Supreme Luxury conference going on in Moscow, a face stands out among all the commentary. That face is Donatella Versace. Perhaps some may say that the brand Versace is the epitome of luxury... Continue Reading Posted at 1:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov27	2007 British Fashion Awards: Stella McCartney Makes Her Mark Maria Palma November 27, 2007 Some very big names in fashion made their marks in the fashion history books at the 2007 British Fashion Awards. I got the scoop from Guardian Unlimited that Stella McCartney walked away with the high honor of designer of the... Continue Reading Posted at 11:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Chanel Spring 2008: Reinventing Denim Maria Palma November 27, 2007 If there's one fashion designer who never fails to captivate and enchant us with his innovative style, it's Karl Lagerfeld. He's also probably the only designer that I know who knows how to creatively reinvent denim and make it... Continue Reading Posted at 9:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gap Goes Red Maria Palma November 27, 2007 Today Gap (NYSE: GPS) announced a quarterly dividend of $.08 per share which may be a good sign for a company that has been going through some tough times this past year. Nevertheless, I'm happy to see that the... Continue Reading Posted at 7:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Breaking Into Fashion and Personal Branding Maria Palma November 27, 2007 Claire of The Fashion Bomb recently attended the "Breaking Into Fashion" forum which was hosted by the talented designer, Malcolm Harris. Claire shares with us some very useful tips if you want to get started in the fashion industry. For... Continue Reading Posted at 2:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jennifer Aniston for Harper's Bazaar: It's All in the Eyes Maria Palma November 27, 2007 Harper's Bazaar celebrated its 140th anniversary issue with Jennifer Aniston on the cover. My first thought was, "Wow, she looks good. Ok, maybe she could pass as a magazine model." I agree that she is glowing. Is it the eyes? ... Continue Reading Posted at 12:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov26	LifeofFashion.com: A Blog For Fashion Finds and How To's Maria Palma November 26, 2007 There are many, many blogs that cover fashion, however, I really like fashion blogs that not only help us find all that great fashion (believe me, there are plenty of those!), but also teach us how to wear the latest... Continue Reading Posted at 9:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	SEO and Blogging Tips for Fashion Bloggers Maria Palma November 26, 2007 Are you a fashion blogger looking for more web traffic? Coutorture hosted their first seminar on BlogTalkRadio yesterday which you can listen to at the BlogTalkRadio website. The topic was SEO (Search Engine Optimization) which is something any blogger or... Continue Reading Posted at 1:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov25	Would LVMH Have Sued If It Wasn't Britney Spears? Maria Palma November 25, 2007 Most fashion brands would be happy to have a celebrity endorse their logo or products. After all, it is free publicity. However, LVMH wasn't too keen on the use of their Louis Vuitton logo in a Britney Spears video [hat... Continue Reading Posted at 7:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion History Lesson: Lanvin Maria Palma November 25, 2007 In my fashion book, the name Lanvin may be a new addition, but this brand has been around for decades. I enjoyed reading this article by Linda Grant, Lanvin: a hidden allure which offers us a history lesson about Jeanne... Continue Reading Posted at 5:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Designers: Think About Your Client Maria Palma November 25, 2007 This weekend while everyone was out during the shopping craze, I was able to catch a replay of episode 2 of Project Runway in which the designers were given the challenge to create an outfit for Sarah Jessica Parker's BITTEN... Continue Reading Posted at 1:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov23	Target Virtual Runway Show: "It's Overwhelming" Maria Palma November 23, 2007 A few weeks ago I talked about how Target was going to stage a virtual runway show at the Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Well, Eric Wilson of The New York Times was there to witness the show... Continue Reading Posted at 1:22 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov21	Black Friday and the Psychology of Shopping Maria Palma November 21, 2007 As Black Friday looms ahead for those of you who work in the retail industry, I think back to last year when I waited 3 hours (not 1, not 2, but 3!) in a line to get into Puma. Never,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov19	PromGirl.net Shares Prom Dress Trends for 2008 Maria Palma November 19, 2007 One niche in the fashion industry that I haven't really given much thought to is prom dresses. I'm trying to take my mind back (way, way back) to when I attended my prom. I was pretty excited to just get... Continue Reading Posted at 11:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Coutorture Salon: Luxury and Accessibility Maria Palma November 19, 2007 The Definition of Luxury According to the dictionary, luxury is defined as: 1. Something inessential but conducive to pleasure and comfort. 2. Something expensive or hard to obtain. 3. Sumptuous living or surroundings: lives in luxury. Ever since... Continue Reading Posted at 2:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov16	The Logo Is Not Who You Are Maria Palma November 16, 2007 Browsing through Self Magazine tonight I came across an ad for Hyundai. It says: The logo is there to tell you what the car is, not who you are. Truth is, logos don't really do much of anything. They don't... Continue Reading Posted at 10:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bling and Spice: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2007 Maria Palma November 16, 2007 It seems as if every year the Victoria's Secret fashion show gets glitzier. This year the company partnered up with Swarovski to entertain us (Yes, "entertain" is the right word because surely you don't think we could actually wear those... Continue Reading Posted at 8:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Upcoming Fashion Trade Show Events Maria Palma November 16, 2007 Here are some upcoming fashion trade show events that are of interest:What: "Thread" San Diego Where: Aerospace Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, 92101When: Sunday December 2nd, 2007 : 11am-6pm___________________________________________________What: Start Your Own Boutique and Ecommerce... Continue Reading Posted at 3:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Luxury Handbags: Crème de la Crème Maria Palma November 16, 2007 When you think about luxury handbags, what's the first brand that comes to mind? I instantly think about Hermes... However, Coach is the brand that many people recognize and are familiar with. Sarah over at Style It shares a study... Continue Reading Posted at 12:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov14	Fashion and Blogging = Apples and Oranges Maria Palma November 14, 2007 Is the fashion industry meant to keep the masses at bay and how does it relate to blogging? Here are some interesting thoughts about fashion and blogging over at the Papierblog. It's difficult really to compare the blog industry to... Continue Reading Posted at 12:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	More Asian Fashion Influence Maria Palma November 14, 2007 We're starting to see a huge Asian influence in the fashion industry. When I say "Asia", I not only mean Eastern Asia, but South Asia as well. This article says that Japan must tailor its fashion strategy in order to... Continue Reading Posted at 10:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov12	Project Runway Enters 4th Season Maria Palma November 12, 2007 Project Runway lovers are getting ready for another round of cat fights, fashion entertainment, and perhaps the unveiling of the next big fashion designer. The show is in its fourth season and Alan Gratz of Gratz Industries shares thoughts about... Continue Reading Posted at 1:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov11	Fun Times in the Life of a Fashion Blogger Maria Palma November 11, 2007 Well, I did make it to BlogWorld Expo after all, which explains my lack of posts. Yes, you're probably wondering how I could have gone to BlogWorld and not blogged while I was there, but I was there for human... Continue Reading Posted at 11:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 6	Inspiring Company: Limited Brands Maria Palma November 6, 2007 For the founder of Limited Brands (LTD), life has been anything but limited. Leslie Wexner, a self-made billionaire in the fashion industry, got his start back in 1963 when he started a sportswear store with a $5,000 loan from an... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 5	Fashion Designers: How to Get the Creative Juices Flowing Maria Palma November 5, 2007 Recently I spent some time in the library to get out of the house and be in a different environment. Creative writing was lacking and I needed a change of scenery from the norm. Something about being in a library... Continue Reading Posted at 2:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 2	Mixed Feelings: Chloe Spring 2008 Maria Palma November 2, 2007 When Phoebe Philo decided to leave Chloe last year, I was a bit bummed, but as they say, change is good for the soul. Perhaps it was due time for Chloe to try something fresh and new... Paulo Melim Andersson... Continue Reading Posted at 7:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 1	How To Be Successful in the Fashion Industry Maria Palma November 1, 2007 Do you want to become a fashion designer? Do you have what it takes to be one? Do you actually know the work that's involved? Yes, it's a glamorous business - you get to attend these fancy events, check out... Continue Reading Posted at 5:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

« October 2007 | Main | December 2007 »

Nov29	The Key to Success When Selling to Department Stores Maria Palma November 29, 2007 Know More: Fashion Advice, Fashion Business 2.0, Fashion Advice If you're a fashion designer interested in selling to U.S. department stores, you may find this piece by Lauren Crowe to be of interest. Recently Crowe attended a talk given by Mary Gehlher where she learns some tips for making sure your collection is a success in department stores. As a designer, I don't have any experience in this area, however, I would agree that meeting in-person with the sales team and buyers is key. I would recommend talking to the buyer to see if you could do a trunk show where you come in to talk with customers and help the salespeople become more familiar with your brand and its products. When I worked at Nordstrom, the jewelry department always had trunk shows and it was nice to be able to meet designers in person. Posted at 8:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov29	Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream Open NYC Flagship Store Maria Palma November 29, 2007 In the streetwear fashion circles, Billionaire Boys Club is a brand that is setting trends in 2007. Music mogul Pharrell Williams appears to be following in the footsteps of another music sensation, Russell Simmons. Simmons started the fashion brand Phat... Continue Reading Posted at 6:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Customer Service in the Fashion Industry: Call For Submissions Maria Palma November 29, 2007 Is customer service important in the fashion industry? Do you continue to shop with fashion companies that give you poor service? These are questions I ask you, dear fashionistas. Have any thoughts to share about this? I invite you to... Continue Reading Posted at 5:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Organic Luxury Fashion Maria Palma November 29, 2007 Ever since I wrote up the post about luxury and accessibility, my radar has opened up to luxury fashion. I just stumbled upon this article at Bloomberg which gives us a glimpse into the organic luxury market. One key takeaway... Continue Reading Posted at 3:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov28	Lydia Hearst and Puma Collaborate For New "Mass Market" Bag Maria Palma November 28, 2007 Model Lydia Hearst and Puma have collaborated once again with new handbags that Hearst has designed for the mass market. Unlike her previous handbag design which was a limited edition, these latest creations are more accessible at a budget-friendly price... Continue Reading Posted at 6:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Paris Hilton: The Love/Hate Relationship Maria Palma November 28, 2007 Bring up the name "Paris Hilton" and immediately the claws come out. I watched the Ellen Show today where Paris came on to promote her new clothing line and fragrance. It's interesting to me that someone who could be so... Continue Reading Posted at 5:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	An Interview With Dawn Del Russo of Bella Dawn Boutique Maria Palma November 28, 2007 As a firm believer of "Follow Your Dreams", I find inspiration in other people who have pursued their dreams and are doing things that they love. I recently interviewed Dawn Del Russo, a fashion stylist and owner of Bella Dawn... Continue Reading Posted at 4:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Donatella Versace: The Face of the IHT Supreme Luxury Conference Maria Palma November 28, 2007 As I gather information about the IHT Supreme Luxury conference going on in Moscow, a face stands out among all the commentary. That face is Donatella Versace. Perhaps some may say that the brand Versace is the epitome of luxury... Continue Reading Posted at 1:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov27	2007 British Fashion Awards: Stella McCartney Makes Her Mark Maria Palma November 27, 2007 Some very big names in fashion made their marks in the fashion history books at the 2007 British Fashion Awards. I got the scoop from Guardian Unlimited that Stella McCartney walked away with the high honor of designer of the... Continue Reading Posted at 11:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Chanel Spring 2008: Reinventing Denim Maria Palma November 27, 2007 If there's one fashion designer who never fails to captivate and enchant us with his innovative style, it's Karl Lagerfeld. He's also probably the only designer that I know who knows how to creatively reinvent denim and make it... Continue Reading Posted at 9:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gap Goes Red Maria Palma November 27, 2007 Today Gap (NYSE: GPS) announced a quarterly dividend of $.08 per share which may be a good sign for a company that has been going through some tough times this past year. Nevertheless, I'm happy to see that the... Continue Reading Posted at 7:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Breaking Into Fashion and Personal Branding Maria Palma November 27, 2007 Claire of The Fashion Bomb recently attended the "Breaking Into Fashion" forum which was hosted by the talented designer, Malcolm Harris. Claire shares with us some very useful tips if you want to get started in the fashion industry. For... Continue Reading Posted at 2:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jennifer Aniston for Harper's Bazaar: It's All in the Eyes Maria Palma November 27, 2007 Harper's Bazaar celebrated its 140th anniversary issue with Jennifer Aniston on the cover. My first thought was, "Wow, she looks good. Ok, maybe she could pass as a magazine model." I agree that she is glowing. Is it the eyes? ... Continue Reading Posted at 12:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov26	LifeofFashion.com: A Blog For Fashion Finds and How To's Maria Palma November 26, 2007 There are many, many blogs that cover fashion, however, I really like fashion blogs that not only help us find all that great fashion (believe me, there are plenty of those!), but also teach us how to wear the latest... Continue Reading Posted at 9:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	SEO and Blogging Tips for Fashion Bloggers Maria Palma November 26, 2007 Are you a fashion blogger looking for more web traffic? Coutorture hosted their first seminar on BlogTalkRadio yesterday which you can listen to at the BlogTalkRadio website. The topic was SEO (Search Engine Optimization) which is something any blogger or... Continue Reading Posted at 1:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov25	Would LVMH Have Sued If It Wasn't Britney Spears? Maria Palma November 25, 2007 Most fashion brands would be happy to have a celebrity endorse their logo or products. After all, it is free publicity. However, LVMH wasn't too keen on the use of their Louis Vuitton logo in a Britney Spears video [hat... Continue Reading Posted at 7:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion History Lesson: Lanvin Maria Palma November 25, 2007 In my fashion book, the name Lanvin may be a new addition, but this brand has been around for decades. I enjoyed reading this article by Linda Grant, Lanvin: a hidden allure which offers us a history lesson about Jeanne... Continue Reading Posted at 5:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Designers: Think About Your Client Maria Palma November 25, 2007 This weekend while everyone was out during the shopping craze, I was able to catch a replay of episode 2 of Project Runway in which the designers were given the challenge to create an outfit for Sarah Jessica Parker's BITTEN... Continue Reading Posted at 1:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov23	Target Virtual Runway Show: "It's Overwhelming" Maria Palma November 23, 2007 A few weeks ago I talked about how Target was going to stage a virtual runway show at the Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Well, Eric Wilson of The New York Times was there to witness the show... Continue Reading Posted at 1:22 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov21	Black Friday and the Psychology of Shopping Maria Palma November 21, 2007 As Black Friday looms ahead for those of you who work in the retail industry, I think back to last year when I waited 3 hours (not 1, not 2, but 3!) in a line to get into Puma. Never,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov19	PromGirl.net Shares Prom Dress Trends for 2008 Maria Palma November 19, 2007 One niche in the fashion industry that I haven't really given much thought to is prom dresses. I'm trying to take my mind back (way, way back) to when I attended my prom. I was pretty excited to just get... Continue Reading Posted at 11:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Coutorture Salon: Luxury and Accessibility Maria Palma November 19, 2007 The Definition of Luxury According to the dictionary, luxury is defined as: 1. Something inessential but conducive to pleasure and comfort. 2. Something expensive or hard to obtain. 3. Sumptuous living or surroundings: lives in luxury. Ever since... Continue Reading Posted at 2:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov16	The Logo Is Not Who You Are Maria Palma November 16, 2007 Browsing through Self Magazine tonight I came across an ad for Hyundai. It says: The logo is there to tell you what the car is, not who you are. Truth is, logos don't really do much of anything. They don't... Continue Reading Posted at 10:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bling and Spice: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2007 Maria Palma November 16, 2007 It seems as if every year the Victoria's Secret fashion show gets glitzier. This year the company partnered up with Swarovski to entertain us (Yes, "entertain" is the right word because surely you don't think we could actually wear those... Continue Reading Posted at 8:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Upcoming Fashion Trade Show Events Maria Palma November 16, 2007 Here are some upcoming fashion trade show events that are of interest:What: "Thread" San Diego Where: Aerospace Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, 92101When: Sunday December 2nd, 2007 : 11am-6pm___________________________________________________What: Start Your Own Boutique and Ecommerce... Continue Reading Posted at 3:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Luxury Handbags: Crème de la Crème Maria Palma November 16, 2007 When you think about luxury handbags, what's the first brand that comes to mind? I instantly think about Hermes... However, Coach is the brand that many people recognize and are familiar with. Sarah over at Style It shares a study... Continue Reading Posted at 12:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov14	Fashion and Blogging = Apples and Oranges Maria Palma November 14, 2007 Is the fashion industry meant to keep the masses at bay and how does it relate to blogging? Here are some interesting thoughts about fashion and blogging over at the Papierblog. It's difficult really to compare the blog industry to... Continue Reading Posted at 12:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	More Asian Fashion Influence Maria Palma November 14, 2007 We're starting to see a huge Asian influence in the fashion industry. When I say "Asia", I not only mean Eastern Asia, but South Asia as well. This article says that Japan must tailor its fashion strategy in order to... Continue Reading Posted at 10:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov12	Project Runway Enters 4th Season Maria Palma November 12, 2007 Project Runway lovers are getting ready for another round of cat fights, fashion entertainment, and perhaps the unveiling of the next big fashion designer. The show is in its fourth season and Alan Gratz of Gratz Industries shares thoughts about... Continue Reading Posted at 1:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov11	Fun Times in the Life of a Fashion Blogger Maria Palma November 11, 2007 Well, I did make it to BlogWorld Expo after all, which explains my lack of posts. Yes, you're probably wondering how I could have gone to BlogWorld and not blogged while I was there, but I was there for human... Continue Reading Posted at 11:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 6	Inspiring Company: Limited Brands Maria Palma November 6, 2007 For the founder of Limited Brands (LTD), life has been anything but limited. Leslie Wexner, a self-made billionaire in the fashion industry, got his start back in 1963 when he started a sportswear store with a $5,000 loan from an... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 5	Fashion Designers: How to Get the Creative Juices Flowing Maria Palma November 5, 2007 Recently I spent some time in the library to get out of the house and be in a different environment. Creative writing was lacking and I needed a change of scenery from the norm. Something about being in a library... Continue Reading Posted at 2:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 2	Mixed Feelings: Chloe Spring 2008 Maria Palma November 2, 2007 When Phoebe Philo decided to leave Chloe last year, I was a bit bummed, but as they say, change is good for the soul. Perhaps it was due time for Chloe to try something fresh and new... Paulo Melim Andersson... Continue Reading Posted at 7:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 1	How To Be Successful in the Fashion Industry Maria Palma November 1, 2007 Do you want to become a fashion designer? Do you have what it takes to be one? Do you actually know the work that's involved? Yes, it's a glamorous business - you get to attend these fancy events, check out... Continue Reading Posted at 5:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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