How "Technology is Changing Fashion" is creating a community of Techies coming together to meet like-minded Fashionista's and Designers to exchange ideas and best practices in the evolving Techno Fashion scene in NYC. Within this community we are promoting mentoring from the Design Community along with professional development within a general forum for the Software Engineers to share their experiences. And we plan to have fun doing it. Software engineers are encouraged to join this group to gai …

The purpose of this group is to extend a networking platform to fashion professionals located in New Jersey. However, you do not have to be from New Jersey to join this NETWORKING group. **All are welcomed to join (fashion lovers, Fashion Designers, Boutique Owners, Image Consultants, Fashion Stylists, Wardrobe Stylists, Personal Shoppers, Models, Hair and Makeup Artists, Photographers, etc.).** There are a ton of fashion professionals all over the world, but there are not enough within New Je …

-I am looking to bring designers, seamstress and tailors, models, make up artists, hairstylists, photographers, reporters and anyone who loves fashion. -we are looking to promote and encourage up start fashion designers. -http://fashionnotes.streakmusic.com

The Fashion Potential teaches Indie, Emerging Fashion Designers and students the insider tips and tricks they need to create a successful fashion brand. We teach you about the business side of fashion the right way! Through webinars, workshops, e-books, and our online fashion community, we provide the support, tools, and resources you need to save you the time, money, and headaches of launching your label on your own!

FASHION+TECHNY is FASHION TECH NETWORK's New York's Chapter... we're nationwide ::: Fashion+TechSV [Silicon Valley], Fashion+TechLA [Los Angeles/ Silicon Beach] & Fashion+TechSF [San Francisco]. FASHION + TECHNY is FASHION TECH NETWORK's east coast chapter. Fashion+TechNY’s mission is to provide an open dialogue that serves as a 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 a …

Whether you are a clothing, accessories or jewelry designer, patternmaker, manufacturer, merchandiser (to name a few) this Meetup is for you. This meetup is for people with a fashion design background and explores topics like manufacturing on the cheap, eco-friendly fashions, hi-tech fabrics, knitwear, accessories design, marketing and advertising, showing and selling your line on the runway, branding, technology and fashion, fashion trends etc. Business networking across all the strata of t …

The Emerging Designer Meetup Group is for fashion designers and industry professionals that want to connect, learn and develop a strong network of peers. The group was started as a way to bring online relationships from our blog, The Emerging Designer, a resource for up-and-coming fashion talent offline.

We are a group of fabulous, creative, entrepreneurial minded fashion, design, & art professionals that would like to make a business out of our creative talents.  Together we can build on our passion for fashion a create a strong network! The fact is, most creative people want to make a living out of what they love to do, but find it difficult as they haven't learned the basics of business to survive! This forum invites people who are entrepreneurial-minded driven individuals (boutique owners, …

This group is designed to bring together all those who love Fashion Photography. We will try to hold major fashion shoots every couple of months, with an emphasis on helping out new fashion designers! We welcome all creatives and would LOVE to also have models, makeup artists, hairstylists and retouches interested in building their portfolios. This will be a group effort to help each other! This is an exclusive, invitation only group to open to only those who truly contribute.

Fashion & Finance aims to bring together the top professionals in NYC's top two industries for Social Events, Charity Mixers, and Networking Opportunities. We have Financiers & Fashionistas from Marie Clare, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Ralph Lauren, Goldman Sachs, Morgan-Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse, Various Hedge Funds, Fashion Designers, and more attend our events

Looking for Fashion Designers, Models, Hair stylist, Make up artists, and Photographers. Any one interested in the photographic process of fashion.

This meetup will serve as a central location for independent & emerging designers in the NYC area to collaborate, ask questions, share resources and learn from industry experts in a range of topics- production, retail strategy, design development, press/social media, sustainability and more. ABOUT MANUFACTURE NEW YORK: Manufacture NY is a fashion incubator/factory hybrid dedicated to providing independent designers with the resources & skills to streamline their production process & transform lo …

This is a group for both fans and designers of independent fashion. I was thinking we could get together at least once a month and either do something low-key (drinks, dinner, etc.) or go on a shopping/fashion excursion. Some possible destinations include The Market NYC, Chelsea Market, the flea markets in Brooklyn, etc. Pretty much any place that sells or promotes emerging designers is fair game. We are open to suggestions as to activities and dates/times. Designers, this is also a group for yo …

Our Philosophy "Practice is the best of all instructors."-Publilius Syrus Draw From A Live Model Gain Access to New York Fashion Week. Past examples of NYFW coverage CLICK HERE. WYRT has your front row seats and backstage passes to illustrate the designer fashions at Nolcha Fashion Week. Get notified of fashion illustration exhibitions where you can show your work. Attend demonstrations by Dior Beauty Artist-in-Residence, Bil Donovan.

You've always wanted to be in fashion, right? But, maybe you think you're too old now...or too young. Or, perhaps you need some encouragement about how to get started as a designer. Or, maybe you need to brush up your creative or technical skills. Well, get ready! We've got a wealth of information to pass around to help you: PREPARE TO START YOUR OWN FASHION BUSINESS PREPARE TO SWITCH CAREERS IN FASHION PREPARE FOR FASHION COLLEGE PREPARE FOR FASHION HIGH SCHOOL ... PREPARE TO CHANGE …

The Xilver Factory is a collective of artists who can creatively work together, or independently bringing fashion industry closer together: - Hairstylists - Make-up Artists - Photographers - Fashion Stylists , - Male & Female Models -  Event Co-ordinators - Magazine Editors - Art Directors - Fashion Designers - Jewelry Designers - Model and Artist Agencies - Bloggers Events & Activities: - Photo shoots - Fashion Shows - Meet Ups

Jo7a Crew! Thank you for stopping by. The purpose of this group is to support the activities of the Independent Fashion Designers of JustOff7thAve. Models, photographers, bloggers, stylists, videographers, editors, PA's, writers, directors, actors, web designers, graphic artists and anyone else interested in participating in fashion shows, videos and events, development of promotional tools and are willing and able to participate in both the planning and execution are invited to join. This is no …

Swap or buy high end - brand name fashion items. Geared toward women in their 20s and 30s that have an eye for fashion. Sizes 12 and under welcome! *Note this is not for thrift or vintage clothing. The idea here is shopping out of your best friends closet of items that are fabulous, but that have already been seen in a few too many pictures. If you are a frequent shopper at TJ Max, Marshalls, Target, Forever21 or thrift stores this group is not for you. If you bring old ratty clothes or anythin …

Handbag Designer 101 is a Meetup group for aspiring and established handbag/accessories designers and fashion industry professionals. Our goal is to provide designers and industry professionals to connect, learn and leverage the talent and resources in New York City. Group meetups will bring to life Handbag Designer 101, the ultimate handbag resource that hosts the Independent Handbag Designer Awards each year.

FASHION MEETS TEch is a group focused on meeting the needs of professionals at the intersection of fashion, design, ecommerce and technology. Whether you are just starting out or are establishing yourself as a designer, developer, marketer, product manager or investor, we'll have ample events to facilitate networking and collaboration. Events will focus on networking events and creating/drawing insights from established professionals and companies through panels while also showcasing new startu …

I am co-producing a major ECO FASHION WEEK runway event during New York Fashion Week in September 2011. Slow Fashion is the couture end of the broader ECO FASHION and sustainability trends. We are working with major global sponsors, along with the CFDA, and want to begin building a network here in New York. We are interested in building a network of designers, stylists, sources, and workshops. This meet-up is to inform, exchange ideas, and offer advice on the opportunities in this important move …

This group is for those involved in fashion who want to take their talent to the business level. We will organize shows, open boutiques, and attend networking events that are designed to help up and coming artists turn their talent into money. Photographers, makeup artist, designers, models, stylist and marketers are particularly encouraged to join, or any others interested in this community on a general scale. We will host fashion shows, and other industry related and random events(Feel free to …

The mission of “THE NEW YORK FAME” is to provide a dynamic event that will feature high-end fashion lines while infusing musical performances from today’s hottest artists. The exhibition will canvas exceptional & innovative works of art that will highlight the creativity, viability and vitality of NY. "THE NEW YORK FAME" is a unique opportunity to reach an affluent, trendsetting and fashion-conscious market segment via a one-of-a-kind branding and marketing platform. The event will feature fine …

A NYC Fashion meet-up. Inspiring designers to grow their skills and passion in the ever changing world of fashion!

This is a group where successful New York fashion designers, models , stylists, graphic designers, musicians, and all kinds of creative people can meet and share information and connections , so we can all come closer to achieving our goals.

Bloggers Who Brunch On Fashion was established specifically as a great way to stay connected to fashion bloggers who want to meet up often to discuss their aspirations, experiences, and passion for their blogs. By staying connected in real life it can give other bloggers motivation or more inspiration to improve and/or maintain their blog. Its great to have a round table of views flying around in a great environment especially around a great brunch. Initial Requirements to Join Bloggers are t …

I was asked to put together a panel for a conference this winter covering legal topics in the fashion industry. But rather than just pick a topic, I thought I'd try to find out what fashion entreprenuers want to know. My thought is to put together 4 meetups, gather questions (via email and at the meetup) and then answer the questions at the meetup. On the upside, you get a lawyer giving out free information to your questions and, of course, there could be networking also.

(BPF) Black Professionals in Fashion: A networking arena for African Americans who either work and/or aspire to become a part of the Fashion industry. BPF offers members an opportunity to have their voices heard by contributing ideas/talent/knowledge of the business in order to make sure African Americans have a prominent place in Fashion.