NYCEDC is launching the NYC Fashion Production Fund that will provide needed capital to designers manufacturing their own clothing lines, and is currently seeking a financial institution to operate the fund.
The NYC Fashion Production Fund will provide loans for the production of goods by emerging fashion designers who need to fulfill a purchase order from a retailer but can’t obtain conventional financing. The fund will only be available to New York City-based fashion designers and will require the designers to use local New York City factories to make their products. The total fund size is anticipated to be $5 million, seeded with $1 million from NYCEDC and the remaining $4 million to be identified by the selected operator.
NYCEDC President Seth Pinsky said:“Access to capital is often one of the biggest hurdles to the success of startup companies both in New York City and across the country. Through the NYC Fashion Production Fund we are seeking to help lower this significant barrier, thereby furthering the chances that the City’s emerging fashion designers will successfully launch new product lines and develop the major fashion labels of tomorrow.”
Read more in The Wall Street Journal, and download the RFP via our website. Find out more about NYCEDC’s initiatives to support the fashion industry in NYC.
So “shit girls say” has gotten a bit out of hand but holy crap I’ve said like ALL OF THIS. Mortifying. Most notably “is anyone else going to Basel?” and “let’s go to Miami” most recently.
Give your Tumblr a new look for the new year! Win a consultation with a design team, a custom built Tumblr theme (valued at $1,000), and 5 reblogs of your content from ALDO RISE. Click here to enter to win!
Winners will be selected on the quality of their Tumblr content, volume of notes and followers, and personality of their Tumblr. Contest closes on January 15th, so don’t sit on it!
Five people win. So you should do that. Big pimping
Give your Tumblr a new look for the new year! Win a consultation with a design team, a custom built Tumblr theme (valued at $1,000), and 5 reblogs of your content from ALDO RISE. Click here to enter to win!
Winners will be selected on the quality of their Tumblr content, volume of notes and followers, and personality of their Tumblr. Contest closes on January 15th, so don’t sit on it!
This is pretty nifty! New year, new Tumblr theme!
Sunday Brunch
There is nothing we love more than a big sweater when the weather turns cool and the perfect opportunity to show off a cozy turtleneck is Sunday brunch. The right sweater, from boat neck to cowl, brings a pulled together shine to any outfit.
Yeah it is that kind of morning
Work The Suit
Many women have purchased their first suit from Ann Taylor— whether it’s the college grad going on her first job interview, the established executive preparing for a big presentation or the manager meeting her boss for lunch to discuss her promotion.
Our suits are a great investment piece that never goes out of style. They are expertly constructed for maximum comfort and feature unique hidden details that make each and every suit special. We encourage all our clients to get to know the little details that make an Ann Taylor suit a great value.
Interested in learning more about their versatility? Paired together or functioning as separates, the beauty of a suit is all about being able to create a different outfit every day. We explore suit styling in our 7 Days, 7 Ways series here on our blog all week. And don’t forget, we are offering $100 off your suit purchase!
Yeah. Ann thinks that much about our jackets.
FASHION BEFORE THE FALL
Directed by Casey Neistat - Shot at The Standard New York
For Phil I am reblogging this with a tag COUTORTURE
This is what Fashion’s Night Out in New York City boils down to:
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Where to Score Free Food & Free Booze
So, if your interests in those two things are so intense that you are willing to wade through thousands of sweaty people in the pouring rain, I say go for it!
(source: Fashionista.com)
And then come hang out with me at Ann Taylor!
The Aixa Bootie
Our Aixa bootie, named for one of our chic art directors, has huntsman-inspired detailing like hook-and-eye fastenings and studs.
Buying the hell out of these
