fashion

Why IDPPPA is going to KO the Business of Fashion

August 31, 2010 00:34

Apparel manufacturers.  I am worried about the Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Act ("IDPPPA") and so should you.  Do you know that last week WWD predicted a 10-15% rise in the wholesale price of fashion products for spring 2011? Or home sales are down 27%...

Compass, Time or Energy

August 11, 2010 15:34

I know this week is crazy for most of you -- finishing samples, finishing back to school distribution and getting ready to head off to your next rounds of trade shows.  In fashion, you always try to pre-plan, but when making your plans, just know there will be some last minute emergency. ...

BREAKING NEWS: New Design Piracy Bill Introduced into Sentate

August 06, 2010 21:22

Well, we knew it was coming.  Today, Senator Charles Schumer introduced the Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act, or Senate Bill S. 3728 (IDPPPA). While it seems that NY academics, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and the American Apparel...

How Outstanding Customer Service Can Build Your Brand: A Lesson From Zappos

August 06, 2010 16:52

Guest post by: Cassidy Saitow*   Last night I was watching an interview with Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos.com.  He was talking about Zappos' customer service.  He shared a story: One night a bunch of Zappos execs wanted to order a late night pizza after a conference ended. ...

What Your Fashion Brand Can Learn from the VMA Nominees

August 04, 2010 16:20

Strong.  Bold.  Connected. Those are three adjectives MTV's 2010 VMA nominee's have in common. Lady Gaga received 13 Nominations -- the most ever by a single artist in one year; Emimen received 8; and Ke$ha received 3. Videos are ways for artist to express themselves...