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How to Find the Best Clothing Manufacturer for Your Business
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How to Find the Best Clothing Manufacturer for Your Business

If you plan to start a clothing brand or have already made the first steps, you will benefit from knowing how to find the best clothing manufacturer for your business. Heck, even if you’re an established fashion/sportswear company, you may learn a thing or two here.

The 3 Parts Of Your Fashion Business That Should Be Outsourced
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The 3 Parts Of Your Fashion Business That Should Be Outsourced

Starting a fashion brand can be challenging, but outsourcing can make it easier. As a new fashion entrepreneur, you may have to handle many tasks, from designing to marketing. Outsourcing some of these tasks can help you focus on your main goals.

The Art of Mixing and Matching: Creating Versatile Looks with Men's Suits in Education
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The Art of Mixing and Matching: Creating Versatile Looks with Men's Suits in Education

In education, where professionalism meets practicality, mixing and matching men's suits is worth mastering. This article delves into the versatile world of men's suits in the education sector, offering practical tips to create varied looks that are both professional and stylish...

Best Strategies for Networking in the Fashion Business Education Community
Fashion design education

Best Strategies for Networking in the Fashion Business Education Community

Networking in the fashion business education community is a critical strategy for anyone looking to enter or advance in this vibrant industry. This 800-word article provides valuable insights into the best strategies for effectively networking in fashion business education...

How to Launch a Successful Fashion Business Education Program: A Step-by-Step Guide
Fashion design education

How to Launch a Successful Fashion Business Education Program: A Step-by-Step Guide

Launching a successful Fashion Business Education Program can be transformative for educators and aspiring fashion entrepreneurs. This guide outlines the crucial steps in creating a program that not only imparts essential knowledge but also aligns with the dynamic needs of the fashion industry...

How to Develop Your Fashion Brand on a Tight Budget
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How to Develop Your Fashion Brand on a Tight Budget

Any type of startup business can be expensive to get off the ground. Yet there are tons of people out there who were able to build something masterful and amazing with next to nothing to get started. Understanding the tricks of the industry is the best way to learn how you can get started even when you don’t have a lot of money to get things going.

Maximizing Margins: Effective Pricing Strategies for T-Shirt Retail Business
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Maximizing Margins: Effective Pricing Strategies for T-Shirt Retail Business

Finding the right balance between pricing strategies for t-shirts, setting a competitive retail price, covering t-shirt costs, and maintaining a healthy profit margin is no easy feat. However, you can thrive in the market and establish a strong online presence with the right pricing strategies. Learn t-shirt pricing tips to maximize your margins and build a successful t-shirt business.

5 Effective Data Storage Options for Your Fashion Business
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5 Effective Data Storage Options for Your Fashion Business

In today's digital landscape, data lies at the heart of every successful fashion business. From design concepts to customer profiles, having the right data storage solution is pivotal. With a plethora of options available, choosing the most effective storage solution tailored to your fashion business's needs can make a significant impact on your operations.

The Future of Fashion Business Education: Trends and Forecasts
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The Future of Fashion Business Education: Trends and Forecasts

Since the advancement of technology and learning remotely, the future of fashion business education has undergone some vital changes. The students have received more control as the focus has shifted to creativity and already existing skills.

How To Grow Your Fashion Business
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How To Grow Your Fashion Business

Over the years, fashion has positively impacted the business industry. Globally the fashion industry undergoes development to match the business demand of the consumers. The increase in fashion business forces suppliers and owners to look for feasible, high-quality, and quick markets that can cater to the materials needed in their companies.

Fashion Business: How To Write A Fashion Business Plan 
How to plan your business

Fashion Business: How To Write A Fashion Business Plan 

What do fashion moguls on Fifth Avenue have in common with fledgling designers in basements? They all had a business strategy before they began making garments and recruiting software developers. 

Eight Things Every Fashion Boutique Owner Should Know
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Eight Things Every Fashion Boutique Owner Should Know

Owning a fashion boutique may seem like one of the best jobs in the world, but truth be told, it’s much more difficult than it seems. It’s not all about picking beautiful clothes and displaying them in your store.

How to Start Online Fashion Business
Fashion Guide

How to Start Online Fashion Business

If you are fond of fashion and think about launching your business, why not turn your passion into a successful startup and do what you love?

How to make your own hang tag designs
Fashion Guide

How to make your own hang tag designs

Perhaps you have a market stall or small shop selling your own range of clothing or perhaps handbags. You might be a small independent shoe designer or you sell specialised outdoor wear online. If you are doing any of these then you will probably want to have your own hang tags.

How to Balance Finances When Starting a Fashion Business
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How to Balance Finances When Starting a Fashion Business

Working in fashion is a dream for many people but starting your own fashion business can be a daunting prospect. Juggling the financial demands of a business can be one of the most difficult parts, but there are simple steps you can take to help ensure your business gets off to a good start. Here are some simple tips to help balance the finances when starting a fashion business.

How Floristry Became a Fashion Business
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How Floristry Became a Fashion Business

Clichéd as it may sound, but flowers never go out of fashion. As history stands witness to the use of flowers in fashion designing through the ages, it is remarkable that something could stand the test of time, transcend so many thousands of years, and still be fashionable today! Indeed, an undeclared, silent bond lies between the two entwined worlds of floristry and fashion.

Tips For Making Your Fashion Business More Sustainable In 2020
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Tips For Making Your Fashion Business More Sustainable In 2020

Are you looking for some ways that you can make your fashion business more sustainable in 2020? Find out some of our top tips here in this article.

4 Tips To Get Your Fashion Business Off The Ground
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4 Tips To Get Your Fashion Business Off The Ground

Have you dreamed of setting up your own fashion company, but balked at the costs and difficulties involved? While setting up your business is never a walk in a park, there are a number of ways you can avoid the biggest pitfalls that people often fall into, and thereby save crucial money and time. Here we take a look at 4 important ways you can boost your business model without having to spend a fortune.

Fashion World Tokyo -  a wide range of elements, from fashion sourcing to brands exhibits since its first launch
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Fashion World Tokyo - a wide range of elements, from fashion sourcing to brands exhibits since its first launch

FASHION WORLD TOKYO and FASHION WORLD TOKYO-FACTORY- were held in a lively atmosphere from Oct. 22 – 24, 2018 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. The event attracted 976* exhibitors from 39 countries/regions, 19,952* trade visitors and 8,548 conference attendees in 3 days.

Writing for the web
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Writing for the web

Web writing is different than writing for print. Web readers come from many different countries and they want information quickly. They also interact with the information and they do not read every word or necessarily scroll to the end of the article.

EMI Option Schemes: What Are They & How Do They Work?
How to plan your business

EMI Option Schemes: What Are They & How Do They Work?

Any qualified company can set up an EMI scheme (Enterprise Management Incentive), allowing it to keep the same income tax or NIC charge, by granting shares to their employees. As a company, there is also a possibility to offer discounted shares to employees. These schemes allow companies to keep and reward their employees for their good work in participating in the company’s growth.

Thinking about an accountant for your fashion business? Here are the top reasons to consider it
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Thinking about an accountant for your fashion business? Here are the top reasons to consider it

You’d be hard pressed to find a business that doesn’t need an accountant simply because where there’s money involved there’s always need of someone that knows how to handle it. That’s where the accountant comes in and even in the fashion business, an accountant can be very useful.

Manufacturing Modes - Job Shop, Process and Discrete
Made-to-order Men's Suits

Manufacturing Modes - Job Shop, Process and Discrete

What is your company's manufacturing mode is an important question, when choosing ERP software. Now let's find out what is Job Shop, Process and Discrete mode and how they differ...

Fundamental fashion law issues for American Apparel Startups
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Fundamental fashion law issues for American Apparel Startups

If you are planning to begin an apparel startup, you should have in mind that there is a set of fundamental fashion law issues, which you must consider...

International management consultancy Simon-Kucher & Partners is now also represented in Hamburg and Stockholm
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International management consultancy Simon-Kucher & Partners is now also represented in Hamburg and Stockholm

Simon-Kucher & Partners is a global consulting firm specializing in TopLine Power®, which encompasses strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales. Their clients are leading companies from a broad range of industries including fashion.

Pitti Uomo 90 - Another record-breaking edition
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Pitti Uomo 90 - Another record-breaking edition

The last edition of fashion platform Pitti Uomo has just finished (in Friday, June 17). The atmosphere among the stands was filled with energy, collections abounded in creativity and they had all been put together with a keen eye on the market.

Ermenegildo Zegna - the story of success
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Ermenegildo Zegna - the story of success

Ermenegildo Zegna is one of the biggest global producers of fine fabrics (2.3 million metres per year) and the largest menswear brand (600,000 sleeve units suits) in the world, producing suits for its own label as well as for world famous brands like Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Dunhill and Tom Ford.

Staying on-trend with a new style of Supply chain
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Staying on-trend with a new style of Supply chain

In clothing retail, the battle of the supply chains is underway. In response to consumer trends, products can now reach the high street in record time and at bargain prices, all thanks to supply chains custom designed to support a high-volume, more flexible model.

Network With Fashion Professionals and Learn From Experts
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Network With Fashion Professionals and Learn From Experts

We've teamed up with Creative Industry Hub to offer you a 10% discount on tickets for their upcoming 'Strictly Go Networking For Fashion Professionals' event, which is taking place on the 31st May at Sway Bar in Holborn.

Adjusting prices in the fashion industry
How to plan your business

Adjusting prices in the fashion industry

This year, to maintain profitability and a competitive positioning, many vendors will be forced to make extensive adjustments to their pricing and product range strategies. Numerous opinion leaders have already shared a similar view in various media.

How to make a Breakthrough in Fashion
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How to make a Breakthrough in Fashion

Have a long term marketing strategy that needs to communicate a message to the clients. You have to answer the questions:
*What can I do to help the society?
* Who is the customer and what do they expect?
* What the customer wants?
* Where can I engage with the customer?

National Tailoring Academy
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National Tailoring Academy

The National Tailoring Academy is based in Dublin, Ireland, and its work is dedicated to 'the heritage of tailoring, the future of tailoring skills and tailoring education' in the country. It's located in a three-floored newly renovated building in the heart of Dublin City and runs both corporate courses and private lessons, including...

The Dutch impose the new formula in fashion - made-to-measure suits from quality wool fabrics
Fashion fairs

The Dutch impose the new formula in fashion - made-to-measure suits from quality wool fabrics

MEN'S FASHION CLUSTER participated in MODEFABRIEK Amsterdam January 2016 edition (January 24-25). Amsterdam enforces the fashion standarts of custom suits.There you can see the latest collections of fabrics with over 1,500 designs of CERRUTI, E. THOMAS, and VITALE BARBERIS CANONICO and over 300 high-quality Italian linings.

Premium shirt maker Eton with a new owner
World fashion

Premium shirt maker Eton with a new owner

Earlier this month it was announced that Litorina IV LP ('Litorina') sells their ownership of 53% in Eton to another private equity firm - EQT VII ('EQT'). Eton has doubled its turnover since Litorina became the majority shareholder in 2011. The divestment is a strategic step in the shirt maker's global expansion.

Modefabriek Amsterdam - 24 and 25 January 2016
Fashion fairs

Modefabriek Amsterdam - 24 and 25 January 2016

Modefabriek is the leading innovative and distinctive B2B trades how for fashion in the Benelux region. It is a fashion fair with over 19,000 professional visitors from the Netherlands, Europe and overseas and showcases more than 600 brands/labels. It takes place from January 24 & 25, 2016, at Westergas-area and brings over 25,000 fashion professionals and interested parties from varying industries together.

How to create a men's suit business in Europe & USA
How to plan your business

How to create a men's suit business in Europe & USA

RICHMART offers additional business for more than 1 000 people working and studying in the USA and West Europe. Become Richmart's partner - agent, distributor or promoter of men's suits or create your own business - a made-to-mesure atelier for men's suits (franchising system).

How to create a made-to-measure suit business
How to plan your business

How to create a made-to-measure suit business

Learn how you can easily become men's suit agents, distributors and promoters or how you can create your own men's fashion business - start a made-to-measure atelier (franchise).

Sustainability agenda drives attendance at ITMA 2015
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Sustainability agenda drives attendance at ITMA 2015

The global textile and garment manufacturing industry converged at ITMA 2015 in Milan to source innovative solutions to enhance their business sustainability. Their commitment to sustainability is evident from the strong industry turnout. At the end of eight days, the 17th edition of the world's most established textile and garment technology exhibition attracted visitorship of almost 123,000 from 147 economies.

Men's Fashion Cluster opens a showroom in the World Fashion Centre Amsterdam
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Men's Fashion Cluster opens a showroom in the World Fashion Centre Amsterdam

MFC invites all fashion designers from Europe, interested in MTM and MTO, to present their latest collections in the Cluster's new showroom. * Up to 10 garments from one designer (FREE participation) - onlymen's suits, jackets and blazers, teen and children's jackets.

Première Vision Paris presents Autumn-Winter 2016/2017 and Spring-Summer 2017 fashion trends
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Première Vision Paris presents Autumn-Winter 2016/2017 and Spring-Summer 2017 fashion trends

In September, the global event for fashion professionals presents the fashion information and seasonal directions of its 6 shows in 16 forums, over more than 5,000m2 of dedicated areas. These showcase the exhibitors' most creative and innovative products, selected by the Première Vision fashion team.

Richmart Vintage at the international conference TOCICO 2015
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Richmart Vintage at the international conference TOCICO 2015

From September 6th to 9th 2015 Goldratt Marketing Group organizes the international conference TOCICO at The Westin Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa. The conference is an opportunity to hear and interact with recognised international TOC authors, experts, and practitioners show-casing their latest discoveries and experiences.

MRKET New York July 2015
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MRKET New York July 2015

The director of Men's Fashion Cluster Dean Manev participated at the exhibition and presented the cluster and one of its member companies - Richmart, manufacturer of men's made-to-measure and made-to-order suits.

10 Years European Fashion Award FASH
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10 Years European Fashion Award FASH

'We launched the European Fashion Award FASH competition in 2005, and expanded it to a global level in 2011 thanks to its popularity. In 2008, the foundation's charitable work was honored by the German government and business initiative 'Germany - Land of Ideas'.

European Fashion Forum 2015 - International Conference, fashion show and party
Sewing industry

European Fashion Forum 2015 - International Conference, fashion show and party

The forum brought together experts from the academic, business and design communities in the fashion industry. Fourteen Winners of Golden Needle by the Academy of Fashion, fashion design students from four Bulgarian universities and Bulgarian designers, who have presented their work on world fashion stages, took part in the fashion show. The accent of the event was the presentation of contemporary clothing with references to Bulgarian folklore.

European Fashion Forum 2015
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European Fashion Forum 2015

MEN'S FASHION CLUSTER would like to invite you to an international press conference with the subject: Development of the fashion industry in Europe. MTO (Made To Order) & MTM (Made To Measure) - The new fashion formula. The press conference will take place on June 17th, 2015 from 6 pm with the participation of fashion specialists and consultants from more than 20 countries.

Three important steps every fashion entrepreneur should consider before starting a business
Sewing industry

Three important steps every fashion entrepreneur should consider before starting a business

The fashion industry is one of the most competitive ones, bringing challenges to hundreds of start-ups every day. Fashion brands & organisations are everywhere today. Do you have what it takes to become a real voice in the industry?

I am constantly creating... - Interview with jewelry designer Martin Katz
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I am constantly creating... - Interview with jewelry designer Martin Katz

Martin Katz is renowned for his exquisite taste and an unparalleled eye for transforming stones into artistic creations. He founded his eponymous company in 1988. The company, Martin Katz, Ltd quickly gained international prominence with a clientele that includes Forbes 400 business leaders, US Ambassadors and other individuals of affluence with a collector's spirit.

New York Designer Francis Hendy: 'Always get a suit tailored for your specific measurements'
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New York Designer Francis Hendy: 'Always get a suit tailored for your specific measurements'

Innovative, creative geniuses, visionary are some of the words used to describe designer Francis Hendy. His designs have been called exquisite, modern, and sexy, with widespread appeal. Color, cut and innovation are his signature design style and philosophy.

How to become a retail buyer
How to sell

How to become a retail buyer

A retail buyer is a person, who selects the items which will be stocked in a store, based on forecasts about what will be popular among the customers. Buyers not only select clothing, but are also involved in the ordering and delivering of garments.

Made-To-Order and Made-to-Measure - the new fashion formula in men's suit market
Made-to-order Men's Suits

Made-To-Order and Made-to-Measure - the new fashion formula in men's suit market

The Made To Order system will help fashion industry to get out of the crisis and will restore many work positions in European factories.

London Textile Fair 2015
Fashion fairs

London Textile Fair 2015

On 14th and 15th January 2015, from 9am to 6pm, The London Textile Fair will showcase pre - collection Autumn-Winter 2015/2016 and Spring-Summer 2016 highlights.

Japan: Made-to-measure and Made-to-order men's suits
Made-to-order Men's Suits

Japan: Made-to-measure and Made-to-order men's suits

Young Japanese tailors are meticulous in their work and attentive to customers' needs, so they're well-placed to win the hearts of their clientele.

Holland & Sherry - The Finest Cloths used by Prestigious Tailors and Luxury Brands
Sustainable fabrics

Holland & Sherry - The Finest Cloths used by Prestigious Tailors and Luxury Brands

Today the brand is constantly engaged in research for ever finer and more luxurious fibres and fabric qualities - sourcing the finest natural fibres, ranging from super 200's with cashmere to pure worsted Vicuña.

LCF Fashion Matters Gala raises money to launch new careers
Fashion design education

LCF Fashion Matters Gala raises money to launch new careers

Fashion Matters, London College of Fashion's annual gala event which raises money for scholarships and bursaries has this year smashed its target, raising in excess of £85,000.

Earth, Wind & Fire: the new technical fabrics collection of Vitale Barberis Canonico
Menswear Trends

Earth, Wind & Fire: the new technical fabrics collection of Vitale Barberis Canonico

Earth, Wind & Fire is the new line of technical fabrics presented exclusively by Vitale Barberis Canonico, one of the oldest woollen mills in the world, at the 19th MILANO UNICA (9-10-11 September 2014).

Fashion trends Fall/Winter 2015-2016 in textile and accessories at Milano Unica
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Fashion trends Fall/Winter 2015-2016 in textile and accessories at Milano Unica

The Italian Textiles Trade Show is showcasing the Fall/Winter 2015-2016 textile collections and accessories with the participation of 410 exhibitors, of which 74 from other European countries.

Davide Rotondi: We are very close to all fashion brands, small and big
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Davide Rotondi: We are very close to all fashion brands, small and big

We asked Davide Rotondi - the Representative of Rotondi Group SRL - to tell us more about their products in order to help young fashion designers and brands to learn more about the garment pressing.

Seth Schafer: The formula for success is simple - work very hard
Interviews

Seth Schafer: The formula for success is simple - work very hard

Today, we are going to present you Seth Schafer - part of Christopher Schafer Clothier (Baltimore, MD, USA).

Dean Manev: We support fashion designers to develop their men’s suits brand
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Dean Manev: We support fashion designers to develop their men’s suits brand

Dean Manev is the Trade Director of the Men’s Fashion Cluster, organizer of the Men’s Style project. The project offers support to fashion designers for developing their men’s suits brand. The cluster works in collaboration with one of the biggest factories for production of men’s suits in Europe - Richmart.

NEWGEN MEN 2014
Fashion fairs

NEWGEN MEN 2014

NEWGEN MEN is a menswear fashion event where designers can promote their talent and increase the success of their business commercially by building relationships with key press and buyers.

Thomas Mahon: Young people are very interested in custom made clothing
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Thomas Mahon: Young people are very interested in custom made clothing

Today, we are going to present you Thomas Mahon - head cutter and director of bespoke atelier English Cut, established in January 1995.

Sebastiano Montella: Give them exactly what the customers are asking for - perfectly fitting hand-made suits
Interviews

Sebastiano Montella: Give them exactly what the customers are asking for - perfectly fitting hand-made suits

Today, we are going to present you master Italian tailor Sebastiano Montella and his tailoring studio Montella Custom Tailor, which offers custom hand made suits and clothing for both ladies and gentlemen, as well as expert alterations.

Our closets are windows into our internal selves - an interview with Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner about our inside out connection with clothing
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Our closets are windows into our internal selves - an interview with Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner about our inside out connection with clothing

Today we are going to present you Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner (Dr. B) - a psychologist who analyzes dress behaviors + trends. She runs her wardrobe consulting business, InsideOut, and specializes in the treatment of mood, anxiety, substance and eating disorders. She works with popular media outlets, including radio, print, and television, offering information to improve wellness.

Interview with Jelena Jankovic - young fashion designer from Bulgaria
Interviews

Interview with Jelena Jankovic - young fashion designer from Bulgaria

Jelena Jankovic graduated bachelor's degree of Fashion design this year at the National Academy of Art.
During the graduation fashion show she presented her collection 'Spirits Of The Past'. It is inspired and created under the influence of ancient techniques such as knitting, dyeing, wood processing

Interview with Irina Milanova - young fashion designer from Bulgaria
Interviews

Interview with Irina Milanova - young fashion designer from Bulgaria

In 2014 Irina Milanova finishes her bachelor degree in Fashion at the National Academy of Art.
During the graduation fashion show she presented her collection 'In touch with Nature'.

Try to get beyond the visual - An interview about the psychology of fashion with Dr. Karen Pine, Psychologist & Professor of Fashion
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Try to get beyond the visual - An interview about the psychology of fashion with Dr. Karen Pine, Psychologist & Professor of Fashion

Today we are going to present you Dr. Karen Pine - a renowned psychologist from the University of Hertfordshire and a Professor in the Fashion Department of Istanbul Bilgi University. She speaks, writes about and researches topics designed to help people live better, happier and more fulfilling lives.

The new formula for success in the fashion industry
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The new formula for success in the fashion industry

On the 17th of June, the manufacturer of menswear "Richmart" gave a press conference for their successful performance at the World Conference in Washington, organized by the consulting firm "Goldratt" from 8th to 11th June. The press conference was devoted to the prospects of the Bulgarian fashion industry's leading trends in men's fashion business and a short fashion show of men's suits.

Fashion and Fashion Management at Varna Free University
Sewing industry

Fashion and Fashion Management at Varna Free University

The specialty Fashion and Fashion Management is aimed at training future highly-qualified specialists in the following sub-specialties: Clothing and Clothing Accessory Design, Clothing Production, Fashion Advertising, Fashion Business Marketing and Management. All graduates can start a career as a clothing and clothing accessory designer, sewing industry constructor and technologist, stylist, fashion consultant, advertising expert, tutor, and marketing specialist in the fashion business, also possessing high qualification in the field of management. We present to you some models, made by students in the specialty Fashion and Fashion Management.

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