Meg’s Blog

http://www.nylovesbiz.com/NYS_Home_To_Business/Industry_Clusters/fashion_apparel.asp

“The heart of the fashion industry is unquestionably in New York. The world’s most recognizable brands originate from New York based headquarter offices and design studios. New York is also a major producer of apparel products having produced over $7.8 billion in manufactured products in 2001*. New York has unique access to competitive production facilities, specialized NYC niche manufacturers, innovative young designers and the world’s foremost retail market. Over 8,000 apparel & fashion companies employ over 98,000 people in New York State including:

New York is also home to many of the most respected foreign apparel firms’ US operations including:

New York State has the ideal workforce and operating environment that allows these companies to thrive here. New York State hosts corporate headquarters, both cut & sew and knitwear production facilities, design studios and sales & marketing operations.

This website is proof that there is a definite cluster for fashion and apparral in New York. New York is a hot bed for fashion and design. A lot of the hottest fashions originate from New York. They have a huge market for fashion and designs. Great for young new designers who want to get into the industry. Most people think of shopping when they think of New York, or at least me and many women I know. New York is known for their fashion forward apparel, it is a great city to go learn and work in the fashion industry since is booming there, as well great city to go shopping.

http://www.fashiontelevision.com/

Fashion Television originated in Toronto specializes fashion news around the world especially in our hometown in Canada. Jeanne Beker the face of Fashion Television goes around and forecast what is going on in the fashion world today. This website is another way to understand the fashion world. Events are previewed and other news relating to the industry is posted in that site. As well you can catch up on episodes of the T.V show capturing all the news on the fashion industry. It is a great way for people learn about the fashion and apparel industry. There are podcasts, subscriptions to newsletters, events, galleries and latest news to learn about the industry. Toronto has a booming fashion industry that supports this show, and allows people across Canada to be inspired by fashion in hopes to capture people to become great designers.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080328/entertainment/fashion_lauren_conrad

This article is about an actress from the reality show Lauren Conrad and her struggles getting into the fashion industry. It pretty much tells a story of even being on T.V and knowing people in the industry it is difficult to strive for her goal. She is currently taking an internship in Hollywood, in hopes that her collection will be a success. She constantly want to prove to herself and others as a fashion designer, but being a reality star actress she finds it difficult to get others to respect her and her work.

http://elleshow.ca/about_the_show.shtml

ELLE a well known fashion magazine will be having a fashion show in Toronto at the Exhibition Place. This is a great opportunity for fashionista’s to meet the designers, test the latest beauty products, attend seminars and demonstrations and of course shop. You have sponsors from Nine West, Pantene, Cover Girl, Olay, and many more. People who have the passion for fashion should really attend this fashion show. It is a way to start networking, getting to know people and knowing whats the mod of today. It showcases on April 24th to the 27th 2008. Check out the website out and get yourself tickets to show.
All proceeds is to help TFI (Toronto Fashion Incubator)

Presentation of the 2008 Fall/Winter Collections

From March 25 to 28, the most glamorous spring event in Montreal will unfold at the Bonsecours Market at the heart of Old Montreal. With the magnificent collections of participating designers and designer-manufacturers presented to journalists, fashion professionals and potential buyers within its walls, the Bonsecours Market becomes the platform for the dissemination of the newest fashion trends reflected in the 2008 Fall/Wintercollections.

http://www.fashiontelevision.com/infashion/events/events_101.aspx

http://www.fashionincubator.on.ca/

“With a passion for the fashion community, the TFI is a unique, vibrant organization dedicated to supporting and nurturing Canadian fashion designers. The first official “fashion incubator” in the world, the TFI was incorporated in 1987 and debuted in 1988 as the Toronto Centre for the Promotion of Fashion Design.

It all started in 1986, when the fashion industry was the second largest industrial employer in the City of Toronto. The Fashion Industry Liaison Committee (FILC), a volunteer industry organization supported by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development Division, proposed that a fashion incubator could stimulate business growth and ensure vitality in the industry, which would translate into job growth and new business development. A year (and a lot of hard work) later, the TFI was born and ready to inject excitement and energy into an already vibrant fashion community.

Start-up funding, in the form of a two-year grant, was provided by the Federal Innovations Program of Employment and Immigration Canada. In December 1989, the centre was granted official “incubator” status through an Order-in-Council of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. In February 1990, an operating grant and some administrative support was provided by TEDCO (The City of Toronto Economic Development Corporation) through its Business Incubation program. Since then, TEDCO has continued its generosity by providing the TFI with a yearly grant. Through corporate sponsorships, fundraising, workshops, consulting, membership fees, rental fees for studio space, equipment and facilities we are able to generate additional revenues.

For over two decades, our success in nurturing and developing innovative talent while encouraging small business growth has created an entrepreneurial culture that is envied around the globe. Cities like London, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Auckland and Dunedin have looked to Toronto’s Fashion Incubator as a model of innovation, excellence and leadership.”

http://www.fashionincubator.com/about/our_story/index.shtml

This website is vital to the fashion industry in Toronto. It s an innovative, non-profit, small business centre dedicated to supporting and nurturing new fashion entrepreneurs.
People who are interested and passionate about fashion should be aware and be “best friends” with this website. It is an awesome way to get help and get designers started on their journey to success.