The Business of Fashion 2008

Description

Please join the Apparel Industry Board, Inc. (AIBI) for their seminars this summer.

They will be bringing you in-depth discussions on how to produce and market a successful line from A → Z.
Seminars will be held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm – 8 pm

1. Nuts and Bolts starting a business the right way
July 30th
Understanding accounting and credit

July 31st
Banking and other legal issues
AIBI/Richard Driehaus Purchase Order Loan Program

2. Making it Happen getting your collection together
August 6th
Buying and using fabric
Working with your contractor

August 7th
Pattern making and fitting your garment

3. Let’s Sell it preparing for the sale
August 13th
How to design profitably
Presenting your line to a retailer

August 14th
Avenues of selling: sales reps, fashion shows, tradeshows, advertising, public relations and the internet

4. Lessons Learned
August 20th
Discussion with designers and champagne reception
-Bridal
-Career Wear
-Children’s wear
-Contemporary Dresses
-Handbags
-Jewelry

The entire series cost is $250.00 for members of the AIBI and $300.00 for non members.
Grouping 1,2 and 3 are each $75.00 for members and $100.00 for non members.
Lessons Learned is $50.00 for members and $65.00 for non members.

For additional information please call (312) 836-1041. Click here to print out the application.