That’s Your Fashion Website? Really?

This weekend I was at the Palisades Mall in Rockland County, NY. It’s one of the largest malls in the US, so you’d think they get lots of

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Fashion Entreprenuers and The Bright Shiny Penny Syndrome

How are you feeling? Be careful – there’s a nasty bug going around. One of the biggest issues I see new clients suffering from is what I call

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My Secret Recipe for a Successful & Affordable Fashion Photo Shoot

It’s tempting. When trying to keep expenses down it is all too easy to skimp on photography. A cheap model, an inexpensive photographer, no hair and makeup person.

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How Consistently Should I Be Releasing New Products?

There’s nothing like good old reality to teach you important lessons. That’s why I like to write about things that come up with my clients. Lately two separate

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Why Branding Is So Crucial For A Fashion Brand

  We live in an era where branding is incredibly crucial to the success of your fashion brand.  It is no longer  just a business buzzword. It has become

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Why Sales Reps Don’t Want To Talk With You When You’re A New Fashion Brand

Being new is fun! It also sucks. You are trying to find your own unique way, but sometimes it feels like no one takes you seriously. Especially independent

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Macy’s to close another 100 stores; stock jumps

Macy’s to close another 100 stores; stock jumps By Sruthi Ramakrishnan,Reuters.  It is great news that Macys is finaly closing underperforming doors.  This works for Macys bottom line as

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5 Ways To Use PR To Build Your Fashion Brand

These days it is all about branding.  Branding, according to Entrepreneur Magazine, is a marketing strategy that involves creating a differentiated name and image — often using a

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Fashion Industry Profit Margins for Newbies – Don’t Get This Wrong!

  Fashion industry profit margins for newbies!     Since the question of how to figure out margins comes up a lot with my clients I thought I

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4 Direct To Consumer Business Models For Fashion Brands

  I love the direct to consumer model.  I suggest it to almost all my clients.  The control you have over your presentation is a great reason.  The

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