Events

Fashion for Profit Consulting is proud to announce business development to assist 9 Ukrainian designers enter the US market. 

FRIDAY March 15. WELCOME DINNER  3 Cinnamon Lane Rancho Palos Verdes
SATURDAY  March 16  Photo Shoot in Rancho Palos Verdes:
-10:00  3 Cinnamon Lane :Models Hair & Make up
-11:00-3:00 Models casting at the New Mart
-11:00  Designers call  and dress for neighborhood location
-1:00.   Move to Lighthouse on Palos Verdes Drive
-3:00.  Move to 210 Spindrift Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes Beach Club
SUNDAY.   March 17 HOLLYWOOD BABY!!!
– 9:30 Irish Breakfast at 6 Figtree Rancho Palos Verdes
-12;00 Leave for the Hollywood sign
-4:00 Transition to the Griffith Observatory
MONDAY.   March 18.
– 12;00 Lunch with Simona and Frances at Amante
– 1:00. Mentorship presentation with Simona Racek. Trade Specialist and Frances Harder: moderator
– 3:00-7:00 Models Casting New Mart
TUESDAY. March 19
-12:00-2:00  Public Relations presentation with Ashley Michaelsen
Retailing
WEDNESDAY March. 20
– 1:00 -2:00 TJ Walker presentation on Building a Brand / New Technologies for design
THURSDAY March 21
-1:00.  Frances Harder presentation on costing for Profit
Confirming looks to April Love / Videos with Svit  and all of the ARTHEARTS information requests
– 6:00 Doors open for ARTHEARTS Fashion show Day 1. 3rd Floor of the New Mart
FRIDAY.   March 22
-1:00. Possible presentation with multi brand representative, Pete Jacobsen
– 4:00. Prep for ARTHEARTS FASHION SHOW UFF
-6:00. Doors open for the UFF Show
– Late Night after party  at the MOXY in downtown LA

 

 

Frances Harder selected as Empowered Woman of the Year by IAOTP

 

The first session Sourcing 101 will be the Tuesday 13th Feb at 10am

The second session Sourcing 102 will be the Thursday 15th Feb at 10am

LOS ANGELES FABRIC SHOW – New Mart Building 3rd Floor

Tuesday 25th July at 3:30PM - 45 minute session,
Keys Factors for Successful Sourcing in Today's Marketplace - Tuesday 25th July at 3:30PM - 45 minute session, Repeats on Wednesday the 26th at 10AM Presented by: Frances Harder, www.Fashion for Profit.com Finding the right materials is the first step in the development of any new product. It's easier than ever for new brands, who are more nimble, to get started. Industry demands are making established brands reorganize and consider such things as sustainability and ethical production. Also important to consider is production timing - speed to market vs slow fashion.
Speakers:
Frances, Sara, Trish

SOURCING AT MAGIC – Los Vegas Convention

Domestic Sourcing “101”: Monday, August 7 - Time: 10:00am
This important informative workshop/seminar will address the important topic of; How & Where to find reliable compliant domestic sewing & cutting contractors. The panel of experts will explain the many resources available and the important steps necessary to ensure quality control and state regulations that govern domestic production. – 1 hour seminar
Speakers:
Frances Harder/Fashion for Profit , Panelist: Holli Gibson- Direct Source, Mike Farid- Nature USA

SOURCING AT MAGIC – Los Vegas Convention

Sourcing “102” Seminar - Tuesday, August 8 - Time: 4:30pm
As more and more production is produced off-shore it is critical to apparel manufacturers to identify sources that can represent them and provide reliable representation and trustworthy services. This important informative workshop/seminar will address this and other important topics such as: How to find reliable Agents and Monitors for off-shore production, quotes, duties, customs and shipping issues. This seminar will also address the pros and cons of going off-shore for production needs. - 1 hour seminar
Speakers:
Frances Harder/Fashion for Profit

DOMESTIC PRODUCTION

TUESDAY AUGUST 10, 12:30PM
Nearshoring, and on-demand manufacturing. With the focus on speed to market, on-demand and accountability this session will explore the relevance and advantages of producing domestically, or near shoring with free trade countries.
Frances Harder/Fashion for Profit, SEBASTIAN ECHAVARRIA, PROCOLOMBIA USA and Carlo Gholami, Couture the Clothing Company.
Speakers:
Frances