/ READ ARTICLE. THANKS to Lorraine Sanders and Laura Compton.
SAN FRANCISCO FASHION AND MERCHANTS ALLIANCE, INC. is a California non-profit corporation, the leading institution in the San Francisco Bay Area’s fashion industry. SFFAMA, Inc. is a social development network that champions various sustainable projects in support of the thriving local fashion industry in the San Francisco Bay Area.
By utilizing the latest technology in social media marketing and hosting innovative industry-related events,SFFAMA, Inc. promotes creative synergy and productive business opportunities for our members.
/ For more information about media relations or sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Owen Geronimo at contact@sffamainc.org.
About ‘FASHION MASH-UP’. Our mission is to provide an open dialogue forum on how to develop innovative solutions to become better business entrepreneurs. This workshop was developed as a platform to discuss the business of fashion and arts through the utilization of current business models and technologies. As a thriving epicenter of independent talents, ‘FASHION MASH-UP” features local entrepreneurs, fashion designers, bloggers, retailers and techies in an effort to brainstorm and share new business solutions and to create an exchange network amongst peers in San Francisco’s fashion and art community. Presented By: San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance.
About ‘FASHION MASH-UP’. Our mission is to provide an open dialogue forum on how to develop innovative solutions to become better business entrepreneurs. This workshop was developed as a platform to discuss the business of fashion and arts through the utilization of current business models and technologies. As a thriving epicenter of independent talents, ‘FASHION MASH-UP” features local entrepreneurs, fashion designers, bloggers, retailers and techies in an effort to brainstorm and share new business solutions and to create an exchange network amongst peers in San Francisco’s fashion and art community. Presented By: San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance.
B2B (Business To Business) approach is an alternative to B2C (Business To Consumer) in the local fashion industry. Business-To-Business (B2b) is a transaction that occurs between two companies, as opposed to a transaction involving a consumer.
/ WHERE: Pigment Cosmetics, One Market Street, Studio # 2, San Francisco, CA
This installment of Fashion Mash-Up will examine what type of B2B businesses can help the local fashion industry. To also examine why B2B (Business To Business) approach is an alternative to B2C (Business To Consumer) in the local fashion industry. Speakers include: Joanna Weidenmiller, partner of 360 Fashion Network and CEO of Page One company, David Zilberman, CEO ofiRazzle, and Jake Gasaway, business partner of Stitch Labs. Brad Carrick, CEO of Solz Shoes, will be moderating this workshop. This event is sponsored by San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance and Pigment Cosmetics.
The evening will start at 6pm with the Stitch Labs presentation by Jake Gasaway followed by Brad Carrick who will follow to present the Solz Shoes crowd-funding campaign. Panel discussions and networking will round out the workshop.
Our mission is to provide an open dialogue/ forum on how to develop innovative solutions to become better business entrepreneurs. This workshop was developed as a platform to discuss the business of fashion and arts through the utilization of current business models and technologies. As a thriving epicenter of independent talents, FASHION MASH-UP features local entrepreneurs, fashion designers, bloggers, retailers and techies in an effort to brainstorm and share new business solutions and to create an exchange network amongst peers in San Francisco’s fashion and art community.
SAN FRANCISCO FASHION AND MERCHANTS ALLIANCE, INC. is a California non-profit corporation, the leading institution in the San Francisco Bay Area’s fashion industry. SFFAMA, Inc. is a social development network that champions various sustainable projects in support of the thriving local fashion industry in the San Francisco Bay Area.
By utilizing the latest technology in social media marketing and hosting innovative industry-related events,SFFAMA, Inc. promotes creative synergy and productive business opportunities for our members.
[ Video & Photography Concept By: DEL GERONIMO. Models: Caitlyn R., Chad & Brandon, Design: Chan.nel Karama LTD, Jewelry: MsBellezza ]
SAN FRANCISCO (June 21, 2011) - San Francisco Fashion and Merchants Alliances, Inc. (SFFAMA) and Wix.com are pleased to announce San Francisco Fashion Week 2011 August 8-14, 2011. San Francisco Fashion Week ™ 2011 will highlight the convergence of fashion and technology unique to the San Francisco fashion industry while showcasing emerging designers and student collections. Events include week-long technology and fashion workshops to be held at various locations, including the Apple Store in downtown San Francisco, Pigment Cosmetics and weekend runway shows August 12-14, 2011 to be held at Wix.com outdoor tent in the Mission.
In utilizing social media and fashion-focused event production, San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance, Inc. is the leading organization acting as a catalyst for fashion and technology locally.With the burgeoning indie fashion scene, SFFAMA is leading the San Francisco fashion industry toward reinventing itself as the next fashion capital and signifies this year’s theme of “A New Beginning.” San Francisco Fashion Week ™ 2011 is produced by SFFAMA Inc., a California non-profit corporation focused on business and technology education for fashion and creative industries.
SOLZ shoe company launches crowd-funding pre-order campaign.
San Francisco, CA. 2011 - SOLZshoes (www.solzshoes.com) is proud to announce the prelaunch of their brand new roll-able casual shoe line. SOLZ are fashionable flats on the go that come in a convenient zip up capsule bag. The shoes are ultra-light and flexible – they can be folded or rolled and are designed to move naturally with your feet as you walk. They are all also machine washable.
From the same team that successfully launched The Walk Street Movement and Walksoftz “Roll-up ballet flats in the clutch” earlier this year, SOLZ shoes will initially be available in three distinct styles and more will be available soon. They are all based on a proprietary, patentpending versatile design emphasizing flexibility and comfort. SOLZ, Inc. is a local SF-based lifestyle company and has chosen to raise the funding necessary to order their shoes using SF based “crowd-funding” site IndieGoGo. Users can pre-order shoes for $33 per pair, a significant savings from the $59.99 expected normal retail price. They also offer opportunities to join their team as an “Affiliate Founding Partner” and order shoes by the dozen for resale. They even offer the chance to help design a custom shoe yourself. The offer is open only for the next 33 days.
Brad Carrick, founder of SOLZ and The Walk Street Movement, explained, “I love the idea of utilizing local technology to bring people together and make a creative idea possible. By crowd funding, we are able to offer our shoes at steep discounts and give people a chance to be part of the story of this company. We are very excited about our new shoes and looking forward to bringing them to market by the end of summer.”
SOLZshoes is a San Francisco- based producer of footwear and accessories. The parent company of The Walk Street Movement, The Sneak In Artist and SOLZ beach shoes, SOLZ was founded in 2010 to provide ultra-comfortable lightweight, stylish and flexible roll-able and fold-able shoes for a variety of lifestyle needs. Life should be fun, light and comfortable – and so should your shoes. “Lighten up, let your SOLZ shine.” Brad Carrick (Co-Founder, CEO)
Brad Carrick is a California corporate attorney and entrepreneur. After working as a product manager at a fast-moving Silicon Valley software start-up in the dot-com era, he left to attend Harvard Law School. Upon graduation in 2005, he spent three years practicing law at the prominent international law firm Latham & Watkins in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. His entrepreneurial spirit led him back to pursue an MBA at IE in Madrid, Spain, graduating in December, 2010. He brings over 10 years combined legal and business experience, with much of it international. A self-proclaimed “Celebrator,” his passion for fashion and lifestyle design is the seed that sprouted SOLZ.
For more information about SOLZ, please visit walkstreetmovement.com, solzshoes.com or contact Brad Carrick at brad@solzshoes.com or 415-986-7131. ###
[ FIDM & AoA in the house! Diane O, Robyn Moss, Aya Yoruha, Siqi Lu, Jennifer Ly, Baharak Ghajar, Jake Gasaway, Nina Costello, Tracy Wong, Jonathan Niemuth, Leslie Lum & Gerry Kelly ]
Portfolio Night is a platform created for fashion and art industry professionals including: models, photographers, stylists, fashion designers, bloggers, media professionals and graphic artists. It is a networking event where attendees share their portfolio with others in a show-and-tell format.
Each presenter is given about 10 minutes to present their portfolio. Constructive criticism is given by the audience. It is a workshop environment where attendees are encouraged to brainstorm and share new ideas including career advises. Learn on a grassroots level and connect with guests who have the same goals and passion about their work in the arts and fashion industry. Brought to you by: San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO FASHION AND MERCHANTS ALLIANCE, INC. is a California non-profit corporation, the leading institution in the San Francisco Bay Area’s fashion industry. SFFAMA, Inc.is a social development network that champions in various sustainable projects in support of the thriving local fashion industry in the San Francisco Bay Area.
SFFAMA, Inc. possesses the in depth understanding of the ever changing and unique San Francisco Bay Area fashion industry landscape. In utilizing the latest technology in social media marketing and hosting innovative industry related events we are highly adaptable and very progressive in our thinking .
Mission. In utilizing social media marketing, SFFAMA, Inc. was created to provide an ongoing open dialog between the local merchants and fashion entrepreneurs to form a cohesive alliance in promoting creative synergy and productive business opportunities.
/ For more information about media relations or sponsorship opportunities, please contact: SFFAMA-at- contact@sffamainc.org.
This year’s “PRÊT-À-PORTER SF” 2011, with mass market in mind, was an amalgamation of global fashion, technology and sophistication.Designers hailed from Ireland, The Middle East, South Africa, Thailand, China, Russia and the United States, which was a genuine representation of today’s global fashion.Sustainable fashion and technology were also an apparent theme, with Carol Wang’s presentation of bamboo fabrics, Sonas Denim’s literal take on recycling of denims and the stylish integration of advanced materials and design with personal media technology by Alphyn Industries. Anya Tatarenko, Kajan Padraigand LHC Couture with WorkPlayDate and Sasha Maksutenko jewelries, brought clean sophistication to the runway with beautifully fitted and elegant women’s ready to wear. Frankees Samad debuted her design with her personal modernizations of Islamic dress.
SFFAMA’s founder, Owen Geronimo, feels that San Francisco is now ready for a worldwide audience. “PRÊT-À-PORTER SF” 2011 is one of the many successful fashion events along, with Project San Francisco, The Beauty Expo, Fashion Feud, Fashion Mash-Up Workshops and San Francisco Fashion Week ™, that SFFAMA has brought to fruition, which are all labors of love with strong community support.One of SFFAMA’s main goals is to establish San Francisco as a global fashion destination and as a catalyst of fashion and technology convergence. SFFAMA strongly believes in social good “to utilize fashion-to apply-to make impact” in our ongoing philanthropic efforts and mentorship program with our ‘Fashion4Good’ project.
[ FIDM & AoA in the house! Diane O, Robyn Moss, Aya Yoruha, Siqi Lu, Jennifer Ly, Baharak Ghajar, Jake Gasaway, Nina Costello, Tracy Wong, Jonathan Niemuth, Leslie Lum & Gerry Kelly ]
Portfolio Night is a platform created for fashion and art industry professionals including: models, photographers, stylists, fashion designers, bloggers, media professionals and graphic artists. It is a networking event where attendees share their portfolio with others in a show-and-tell format.
Each presenter is given about 10 minutes to present their portfolio. Constructive criticism is given by the audience. It is a workshop environment where attendees are encouraged to brainstorm and share new ideas including career advises. Learn on a grassroots level and connect with guests who have the same goals and passion about their work in the arts and fashion industry. Brought to you by: San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO FASHION AND MERCHANTS ALLIANCE, INC. is a California non-profit corporation, the leading institution in the San Francisco Bay Area’s fashion industry. SFFAMA, Inc.is a social development network that champions in various sustainable projects in support of the thriving local fashion industry in the San Francisco Bay Area.
SFFAMA, Inc. possesses the in depth understanding of the ever changing and unique San Francisco Bay Area fashion industry landscape. In utilizing the latest technology in social media marketing and hosting innovative industry related events we are highly adaptable and very progressive in our thinking .
Mission. In utilizing social media marketing, SFFAMA, Inc. was created to provide an ongoing open dialog between the local merchants and fashion entrepreneurs to form a cohesive alliance in promoting creative synergy and productive business opportunities.
/ For more information about media relations or sponsorship opportunities, please contact: SFFAMA-at- contact@sffamainc.org.
What is B2B? Business-To-Business (B2b) is a transaction that occurs between two companies, as opposed to a transaction involving a consumer. MISSION: To examine what type of B2B businesses can help the local fashion industry. To also examine why B2B (Business To Business) approach is an alternative to B2C (Business To Consumer) in the local fashion industry. Featuring: Joanna Riley Weidenmiller/ The Page One Company, David Zilberman/ iRazzle and Jake Gasaway/ Stitch Labs. BOOK/ RSVP here.
This year’s “PRÊT-À-PORTER SF” 2011, with mass market in mind, was an amalgamation of global fashion, technology and sophistication.Designers hailed from Ireland, The Middle East, South Africa, Thailand, China, Russia and the United States, which was a genuine representation of today’s global fashion.Sustainable fashion and technology were also an apparent theme, with Carol Wang’s presentation of bamboo fabrics, Sonas Denim’s literal take on recycling of denims and the stylish integration of advanced materials and design with personal media technology by Alphyn Industries. Anya Tatarenko, Kajan Padraigand LHC Couture with WorkPlayDate and Sasha Maksutenko jewelries, brought clean sophistication to the runway with beautifully fitted and elegant women’s ready to wear. Frankees Samad debuted her design with her personal modernizations of Islamic dress.
SFFAMA’s founder, Owen Geronimo, feels that San Francisco is now ready for a worldwide audience. “PRÊT-À-PORTER SF” 2011 is one of the many successful fashion events along, with Project San Francisco, The Beauty Expo, Fashion Feud, Fashion Mash-Up Workshops and San Francisco Fashion Week ™, that SFFAMA has brought to fruition, which are all labors of love with strong community support.One of SFFAMA’s main goals is to establish San Francisco as a global fashion destination and as a catalyst of fashion and technology convergence. SFFAMA strongly believes in social good “to utilize fashion-to apply-to make impact” in our ongoing philanthropic efforts and mentorship program with our ‘Fashion4Good’ project.
Alphyn Industries is to bringing you tomorrow’s technologies today. We merge these technologies with the best materials, craftsmanship and product design in order to make your day a little easier and safer while still looking and feeling great. We feature novel materials, like Silver/ Cotton antimicrobial fabrics (also known for its EMF radiation shielding qualities), and our polymer film device pockets offer a unique service that you won’t find in any other product on the market. Our products are made in San Francisco and can be purchased through our online store at alphynind.com
