Happy New York Fashion Week!!!! New York Fashion Week Spring 2008 began on September 5th and ends on Sept. 12th, 2007. It is by far one of our favourite events to attend. From the exquisite shows to seeing our media colleagues, favourite photographers, checking out new sponsors, the numerous parties,celebrities and exceptional fashionistas that show …
Should I Create a New Business, Buy an Existing One or Buy a Franchise?
Last time in our “How to Start Your Own Fashion Business Series,”we talked about the idea of being an entrepreneur and starting your own fashion business. I also gave you an assignment. Specifically, you were to: 1) determine if and why you wanted a fashion business; 2) determine what kind of fashion business you wanted; …
Capetown Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007-08
On August 8th-11th, 2007, Capetown Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007-08 debuted in a very unique way. The event was, for the first time, produced in conjunction with Cape Town Fashion Council and had the support of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape and the City of Cape Town. This is a BIG deal on South …
Win 1 Free Ticket to RUNWAY AFRICA, 2007!
It pays to be a Ladybrille reader! One lucky reader will win one free ticket to Clarissa Abban’s RUNWAY AFRICA. The event will be held on September 15th, 2007 at the French Embassy in Washington, DC at 8:00pm and features five international Africhic designers. To enter contest you must do all of the following: E-mail: …
Runway Africa’s Clarissa Abban Interview
Clarissa Abban is young, driven, very passionate about Africa and is one of the many very Ladybrille women redefining the image of Africans in the West. Her barely one year old production company, Inspiration Africa, will on September 15th, 2007, in Washington D.C., launch its first major production, RUNWAY AFRICA–a show focused on highlighting Africa’s …
Want Financial Freedom? Start your Own Fashion Business.
I my book, there are two categories of people when it comes to business ownership. Those who “just do it,” to quote Nike commercials and those who say, “someday I will.” Owning your own business does bring you closer to financial freedom. Whether you are thinking of wanting to start an online business or work …