
Fashion Business Inc is still excepting applications for the Designer Launch Pad we told you about a few weeks ago. But, there are just a few spots left, so don’t miss this opportunity! Submit your line sheets for consideration in their fashion show on October 16th, the first Friday of L.A. Market Week.
I attended their last fashion show in June ‘09 for Ximena Valero (another LDB favorite) with 200 other attendees and it was a huge success.! Ximena’s show was even featured on the cover of Apparel News. This would be an excellent opportunity to show off your talent to [...]
Recently, LDB invited Ken Wengrod of FTC to talk with us about financing in the fashion industry. Just days after we published our interview with him, a press release was issued acknowledging the possibility of CIT (the main factor behind the fashion industry) approaching bankruptcy. This not only affects designers needing financing, but it also could have severe ramifications for boutiques and even photographers, stylists and consumers.
Ken followed the news by contributing to this article, originally published in Apparel News. So before you throw in the towel on your fashion aspirations, read this. Here Ken discusses the possible positive side [...]

I was just informed about a great contest sponsored by Fashion Business Inc. I know that many of you have collections that deserve a spot. So here are all the details! And GOOD LUCK!
Enter to win YOUR spot on the Runway at:
The FBI Designer Launch Pad Fashion Show
October 16, 2009 (1st Friday of L.A. Market Week)
You provide the clothes and FBI will provide the rest: runway, models, hair and makeup, DJ and cocktails. The timing couldn’t be better and will give you maximum exposure to buyers. The last show they had was in mid-June. I was there with 200 other [...]