Bonsoir Bella News!

Fashion student Brandi just went live with her Bonsoirbella.com website! There's a ton of pictures now up from the fashion show she did in September under the Events page.

http://www.bonsoirbella.com

Stuff's gonna be on sale online next year - and she's going to have Men's items as well (board shorts and tees)

Brandi has a fashion show in San Diego next week as well as one in February. She's also doing a few big events in March. Stay tuned...

Selling to Big Retailers - Bootcamp

BOOTCAMP: Want to Sell to Big Retailers?

December 18, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Dec. 16th, 5 p.m.)

ONLINE CLASS

This class provides a comprehensive operational view of EDI and all the elements necessary to successfully do business with large retailers while minimizing errors and charge-backs. Labels, barcodes, UPC codes, Routing, carton labeling, ASNs, and all the other major components necessary for the successful functioning of the EDI process including the various transaction sets are covered and explained. Class graduates will have the necessary tools and a thorough overview understanding of how to plan for and maintain a successful EDI implementation with retail trading partners. More info about the class can be found here:http://edibootcamp.blogspot.com/. or here: http://www.apparelnews.net/news/retailing/092410-Navigating-the-Challenges-of-EDI
COST:

FBI MEMBERS: $180

Non - Member: $225 call: 213. 892. 1669 for more info!

Register Here! or e-mail the instructor

edibootcamp@gmail.com

Focus Show Opportunity - January 18-20,2011

Focus Trade Show
FBI co-op Booth

Tuesday-Thursday
January 18-20, 2011
10 am- 6pm

Located at The Penthouse, 13th Floor
9th and Main, Downtown LA Fashion District

FBI and FOCUS Trade Show collaboration is offering an
Exhibitor Promotional FBI Booth deal for only
$250. (pre-paid)

For consideration please submit electronic line sheets
and website information.
All materials must be submitted by January 6, 2011

Focus Trade Show Page

For further information, please contact Fashion Business Inc.
213.892.1669 or livia@fashionbizinc.org

Design Options Introduces the Color Library

DON'T LET YOUR COLOR CHOICES "SPIN" OUT OF CONTROL!

Design Options introduces, "THE COLOR LIBRARY"

Special Consultation Package with Creative Director, Fran Sude

Opening January 2011

Click Here for a closer look

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

1. APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR CONSULTATION

a. REVIEW PRODUCT LINE- UP TO 3 GROUPS

b. TALK ABOUT VISION AND SEASON TO BE SHIPPED

c. REVIEW FABRICATION/TRIMS ALREADY SELECTED

2. REVIEW COLOR LIBRARY AND SELECT COLORS THAT WILL WORK FOR THE COLLECTION/SEASON/FABRICATION

3. THE CONSULTATION INCLUDES 10 SKEINS

FBI MEMBER'S- $295.00

NON MEMBERS- $395.00

EXTRA SKEINS- $10.00 ea

Additional Time- $100.00 per ½ hour

For more information, please contact us at DONow@design-options.com or call us at 877.361.2656

Trina Turk - Friends and Family Discount

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Advanced Computer Illustration
using Photoshop Wednesday, December 10th, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In this block of instruction we will export a 'layer managed' basic flat in Illustrator and then export it for finish painting in Photoshop. We will create a basic stripe pattern in Photoshop for our fill, and then use a variety of techniques to create a photo-realistic illusion of a finished garment.
Class starts at 10 am promptly with a half hour lunch break from 1pm till 1:30pmWe conclude the training at approximately 4pm.
Step by step workbooks with screen captures of each step are provided to facilitate an understanding of the principles. CD-ROM with start files, finished versions of each exercise and supporting files also provided. Additional info can be found at: http://www.illustratorforfashionpros.com
Any questions can be directed to chris@fashionbizinc.org

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2010Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Chris Schiotis
Cost: $75.00 Members $95.00 Non-Members
Register: CLICK HERE

ALL SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS MUST BE PREPAID

Vecchiarelli Bros Grand Opening

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IM KING Sale - Food, Fashion and Skatepark

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IM KING is having a holiday warehouse sale that's coming up on December 18th and 19th. They are going to have a skate park set up for everyone who wants to chill and just hang out on both days. The Dogzilla food truck will be making an appearance on Saturday as well and will be serving from 12pm to 3pm or until they run out of food .

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday Dec. 18th & 19th

TIME: 10am to 5pm

WHERE: 1579 Sunland Ln. Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Project Ethos Fashion Internships

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Project Ethos would like to notify you that they are currently hiring motivated college students for our 2011 internship programs. They do offer school credit and an opportunity to gain wealth of experience and knowledge working alongside L.A. and San Diego’s top trendsetters.

Their internship programs stand alone in allowing interns to experience true hands-on industry related work in the fields of Fashion PR and Marketing, Art Curating, Music Production and overall Special Event Production.

After 5 years of successful events in L.A., Project Ethos will return to produce even larger and more elaborate events in 2011 and is rapidly building its team. They are expanding greatly and there is room to grow in the company – internships can and will turn in to paid positions if the desire and work ethic is there! Please express which area you are interested in and send a resume in the body of your email to jobs@projectethos.com by December 1st. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Domonique Montano
Professional Relations
Project ETHOS
Fashion.Music.Art.
9107 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 450
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
P. 818.943.5428
Web: http://www.projectethos.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ProjectEthos

Millinery Classwork

The Millinery class created some FANTASTIC hats this year.... amazing! Click on the picture to see the picture bigger.

Instructor Malia Hill's gift guide in OC Gazette!

Check Out Malia and Leslie's Gift guide in the December issue of the OC Gazette below:

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For more great aricles visit www.theocgazette.com or pick up a copy!

Fashion NOW event - High School students

Dear High School students in Orange County,

We are preparing an awesome day for you - one with workshops, competition, apparel industry speakers, food, and a runway show! The event will be called:

Fashion NOW!

Fashion Industry Workshops and Runway Competition

March 11th

12pm to 7:30pm

Includes lunch and appetizer dinner
Contests, Workshops, Guest speakers, and Fashion Show!

Cost $2.00 (Tickets are $12.00, $10.00 deposit refunded at door)

Buy HERE

We have some indivisual contests for you to check out to prepare for the March 11th

INDIVIDUAL CONTESTS: All entries must be received by February 18th.

Each Entry will have a form on the back including:

- Name
- Teacher
- School
- Grade
- Address
- Email
- Phone
- Category (if sewing project) Was it made from a pattern or original design?

A). Fashion Illustration Categories: Fashion designs may be illustrated by hand or on the computer, but must be original work. Student may submit to one or all of the design categories. The illustrations must be on 11X14 bristol board paper and be matted or framed.

- Evening /Fantasy
- Sportswear
- Children or Junior
- Career Wear
- Accessory
- Coordinated outfit with Owner and Dog (for presentation at Doggie Fashion Show in April)

B). Actual Garments: Garments can be original design or made from a pattern (student must note on form submitted with garment). Student must wear garment (or have a friend to wear it) at event for judging. Garment must be worn, make it down a runway, and have proper coverage or undergarments (stockings, slips, etc). Garment must be submitted into one of the below categories: Due by February 18th.

- Recycled Garment - garment constructed from recycled material, textile and non-textile items. - Evening/Fantasy/Experimental Design
- Sportswear Design

C). Merchandising Category: Due by February 18th.

- Trend Board - students may create a board no smaller than 8 1/2x11" that showcases a trend. They may use magazine pictures, photos, fabric swatches, and online pictures.
- Wardrobe Board - students may create a board no smaller than 8 1/2x11" that showcases a "look" for an occasion.

D). Culinary Contests: All students may participate.

- Recipe Contest - Students will bring their dish to the March 11th event to share and be judged.
- Table Topper Contest - Students create a center piece for the dinner tables with a famous designer as the theme. Due by February 18th.
- Work will be on display at the event on March 11th.

Christmas with Laga Handbags

A Note from Laga Handbags:

Hello there!
Can you believe it? The holidays are almost upon us! And as you contemplate your gift giving list, it is time for us to open our showroom for our valued faithful supporters and friends once again!
As we have done for the past three years, we will be providing a wonderful atmosphere in which to shop! A roaring fireplace, wonderful Christmas music, and refreshments including some homemade goodies to enjoy!

We hope that you will join us again this year:

Saturday and Sunday, December 4th and 5th
from 10am to 5pm
at 92 Tangerine, Irvine, CA

What you can look forward to

Every year at the holidays, we try to make our boutique fun and enjoyable for all. So here are some of the things you can look forward to… we will have:
1. … a “grab bag” that will be filled with discounts from 20% to 50% off. At checkout, you will pull a ticket that will tell you what you will receive!
2. … a section of “gently used” Laga bags that will be sold at a discount!
3. … a rack of irregular items that will be sold at a discount!
4. … Laga jewelry that is only sold at our Holiday Boutique every year!
And there’s more:
1. For every friend you bring who makes a purchase, you will receive a free gift! If you bring two, you will receive two! No limit, so please be sure to bring all your friends!
2. … and the piece-de-resistance:
Something brand new
For the first time, and only at our Holiday Boutique this year, we will be introducing:
Laga Couture
This line of handbags is brand new to Laga and we are very excited to introduce them to you! They feature the same beautiful embroidery you’ve come to love… but you’ll have to come and see for yourself what makes this line so special!
Sold in very limited quantities so you do not want to miss this opportunity!
Here are the details again for this year’s Laga Holiday Boutique:
Saturday and Sunday, December 4th and 5th
10:00am to 5:00pm
92 Tangerine, Irvine, CA 92618

Flats with Illustrator Workshop

Intermediate Flats Using
Adobe Illustrator
Saturday, December 4th, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

10am-11am: Review the basic blouse flat
11am-1pm: Revising the blouse flat
1pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-2:30pm: Additional revisions to the blouse flat
2:30pm-3:30pm: Placing buttons on a path - compound strokes
3:30pm-4pm: Integrating Microsoft Excel - exporting to a line sheet
4pm-4:30pm: Strategizing more complex flats

Other topics discussed include:
· Importing color palettes
· Extending Illustrator's functionality
· Additional resources
· and more...
Step by step workbooks with screen captures of each step are provided to facilitate an understanding of the principles. CD-ROM with start files, finished versions of each exercise and supporting files also provided.

Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Chris Schiotis
Cost: $75.00 Members $95.00 Non-Members
Register: CLICK HERE

ALL SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS MUST BE PREPAID

For more information, visit http://www.illustratorforfashionpros.com or contact chris@fashionbizinc.org

WEBINAR: How to Prepare A Marketing Plan

Online- WEBINAR: How to Prepare A
Marketing Plan
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (PST)

In this first webinar in the "Marketing Your Fashion Product" series you will learn the purpose of a marketing plan, the lingo, components, and most importantly how to develop marketing objectives, strategies, tactics, and an action plan that are appropriate for your business. A marketing plan template will be provided.

About the instructor: Julie Busch has evolved a 20+ year career in marketing, business development, and marketing research into a new company called Product Rehab, which helps products and services meet their potential. Prior to starting Product Rehab, Julie was Vice President of Marketing for Ipsos, a $1.5 billion leading global marketing research firm. Throughout her career, she has worked on behalf of leading global brands including Jeep, Harley-Davidson, Intel, HP, Levi Strauss & Co., BMC Software, Adobe Systems, and Wells Fargo on product development, marketing,market sizing, and customer research programs. Julie owns and operates The Buhl Company Inc., a men's casual sportswear company that incorporates organic cotton into its shirts and hoodies. Julie has an MBA in International Business from The George Washington University and a BA in Advertising from the University of Massachusetts.

Upcoming Webinars:
Webinar #2: How to Create Brand Loyalty and Buzz Through Social Media (Jan. 11)
Webinar #3: How to Make the Most of a Trade Show (Feb. 8)
Webinar #4: How to Work the Media & Write a Press Release (Mar. 8)

Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (PST)
Presented by: Julie Busch
Cost: $15.00 Members $25.00 Non-Members
Register: CLICK HERE

ALL SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS MUST BE PREPAID

For more information, visit www.fashionbizinc.org or contact livia@fashionbizinc.org

Accounting for the Apparel Industry using Quickbooks

Accounting for the Apparel Industry
using QuickBooks

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This is a 3 session workshop.

Learn how to use QuickBooks to keep track of information that is run in your apparel company.
The following will be covered: Customer Management, Orders, Invoices, Manufacturing, Invoices, and Purchasing.
Workbook will be provided.

Date: Thursday, December 9, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Instructor: Shahin Kohan from AIMS www.aimstsi.com
Cost: $120.00 Members $150.00 Non-Members
Register: CLICK HERE

ALL SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS MUST BE PREPAID

For more information, visit www.fashionbizinc.org
or email livia@fashionbizinc.org

Tonight! The 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, 10/9c on CBS

Will you be watching the Vioctoria's Secret Fashion Show tonight? Katy Perry and Akon will be the musical guests. On tonight at 10pm on CBS.

Randi Lavik's pillow on Conan O'Brien

Former student Randi Lavik had her pillows shown on the Conan O'Brien show on 11/29. Randi learned how to sew at Saddleback College and she sent this to the instructors.

Conan bumper with the COCO pillow she sewed for him!
Conan show, TBS 11/29/10 Broadcast

Textile and Sewing Student work

Here are some photos from Lisa Elston's sewing classes and FASH 31 Textiles. In Textiles, her students created fabric that has been block printed.

Nice work students!

Vecchiarelli Bros New Location

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It's that time of year again!! On December 11th, Vecchiarelli Bros Inc. is having our annual Christmas Sale and this year it is even more special because it is also our Grand ReOpening! Attached is a copy of the flyer with all of the event information and some of the great deals we are offering. Call us with any questions at (213) 749-5944.

Our New Location:
1203 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
*On the corner of Olive & 12th*

We hope to see you there!!!

Vecchiarelli Bros Inc.

Retail Buying at Fashion Business Inc

Retail Buying
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Michael Cohen, owner of one of the top selling multiple line showrooms in the New Mart Building, LA will discuss his strategies and his recommendations to adjust to the changing retail buying habits.

Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2010Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Instructor: Michael Cohen
Cost: $15.00 Members $25.00 Non-Members
Register:CLICK HERE

ALL SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS MUST BE PREPAID

For more information, visit www.fashionbizinc.org
or email livia@fashionbizinc.org

Hurley Warehouse Sale this week!

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Get some Christmas shopping done at Hurley's Warehouse sale this week in Santa Ana. Last year there was a ton of goods. You won't want to miss it this year!

Sale at ASW

ASW Sale

Tutu Construction Class gets press in Lariat

Tutu making class brings complex art to campus

"Beginning in the spring 2011 semester, Saddleback College will add a class dedicated to the creation of classical and romantic style tutus. The course will be part of the fashion program, led by instructor Donna Dickens.

The class will be a first for the campus since the course wasn't taught in the south Orange County community colleges. According to Dickens, San Diego State University used to have a tutu-making program for the theater department, but that was last taught 12 years ago.

"The tutu-making class is a great way for students to create and design as well as helping them get their foot into the fashion or theater business," said Dickens.

Dickens' been creating tutus for the past 30 years, originally started out making costumes for her children. She attended Orange Coast College's fashion program and tranferred to Cal State Long Beach's theater program, receiving a degree in costume design.

The origins of the classical and romantic tutu were derived from the 1800s when ballet was introduced in Paris and Russia from Italy. The classical tutu was originally ankle length while the romantic tutu was the shorter and flatter-looking piece.

As time passed, the names for the tutus reversed, so today, the romantic tutu is the ankle length version while the classical is the tutu that looks similar to an inverted plate. "

For the rest of the article go to:

http://www.lariatnews.com/life/tutu-making-class-brings-complex-art-to-campus-1.2414453

GOLDEN CUTTING & SEWING SUPPLIES

GOLDEN CUTTING & SEWING SUPPLIES

http://www.goldstartool.com/

Special deals from Golden Cutting & Sewing Supplies
sewing supplies

ALL YOU NEED FOR HOME SEWING MACHINES, SHUTTLE HOOK, BOBBIN CASE BOBBINS call for pricing

Sewing supplies: PLASTIC BONBBINS, ROTATING HOOK, SEWING MACHINE OIL,
CALL FOR PRICING
Location 921 EAST 8TH STREET LOS ANGELES, California 900218008684419

2518 metal bobbins only $.10 each box of 100 for $10.00only sold by box of 100

Sign up for the Professional Tutu Construction Class in the Spring!

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Sela Sample Sale

Sela apparel up to 75% off!!! Everything must go December 5th!!! Get started on your holiday shopping!!!

Address:

3407 S. El Camino Real #A

San Clemente, CA 92672

BB Dakota's Sample Sale

Friday, November 19th, from 12PM to 6PM

Saturday, November 20th, from 10AM to 4PM

Sunday November 21st, from 10AM to 4PM
BB Dakota SAMPLE SALE!

1638 POMONA AVENUE, COSTA MESA, CA, 92627.

The Art of Hiring: Staffing 101 Workshop

WORKSHOP:

The Art of Hiring: Staffing 101

Thursday, Nov. 18, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Every company has a personality and philosophy on how to do business; both are established by the owner.
Personnel choices are a key ingredient in the success, or failure of the company. Constant employee turnover costs money to look for personnel, training, and disruption to the normal flow of business. We are in an emotional industry with creative personnel working long hours under pressure, time lines, dependence on other staff members and outside vendors to get things done.Therefore, in order to staff a company there needs to be structure in the process. Are you a good chooser of talent?This class will provide guidelines to use in developing a process consistent with the needs of the company.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 18

Time: 5p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Instructor: Richard Stern
Cost: $30.00 Members $45.00 Non Members
Register: CLICK HERE

ALL SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS MUST BE PREPAID

For more information, visit our website http://www.fashionbizinc.org/ or contact livia@fashionbizinc.org.

Stop Staring Sample Sale

Stop Staring is having a Sample Sale! To enlarge for details, click on the image above.

Creating Tech Packs

November 13, 10AM-2:30PM (lunch break from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m.)

CREATING TECH PACKS

How does a garment goes through production?

What is the information instructure in a basic tech pack?

*Learn commands & functions in Excel 2007 to create a tech pack (TP)

*Learn two EZ grade rule formulas to populare measurements

*Decide the layout & format of your tech pack template

*Understand the construction page and get great sewing

*Learn how to insert pictures and photos into the tech packs

*Take your tech pack with you Workbook & support files with sketches included.

Learn the importance of the tech pack document to make your samples and production look good!

Instuctor: Michele DeLozier is currently employed as a Technical Designer for a Junior Retailer. She makes tech packs for swimwear, fashion tops, outer wear, woven shirts and dresses. She has 30 years of experience in the Apparel Industry and has enjoyed work as Designer, in both maufacturing and retail environment.

Email the instructor for any questions regarding the content of the class: mydelozier@hotmail.com

Click here to register!

For more information, please visit our website

http://www.fashionbizinc.org/ or e-mail livia@fashionbizinc.org.

Location:Fashion Business Inc.

The Cal-Mart 110 E. 9th Street, C -786

Los Angeles, CA 90079

213.892.1669

Tutu Construction Class offered this Spring

Raven, a Saddleback fashion student, drew this picture of a ballerina in a Tutu.
Saddleback is offering a FASH 289 Special Topics class this Spring called "Classical and Romantic Tutu Design and Construction" on Wednesdays from 10:30am to 2:20pm. It will be taught by Donna Dickens. Sign up now on www.saddleback.edu/cs click on "Fashion" to view the schedule.

Cach Cach Fall Warehouse Sale

Cach Cach Fall Warehouse Sale is this coming Friday Nov. 12th and next Friday Nov. 19th from 10am to 3pm. Check out all the cute kids and baby clothing!

1513 E St. Gertrude

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Family Night November 16th

Family Night to Provide Prospective Students and Their Parents Information About Opportunities at Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA – Prospective Saddleback College students and their families are invited to attend Family Night on Tuesday, November 16th, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Student Services Center room 212, where they can learn about academic programs and student services available at the college. Faculty, staff, and administrators will present information on college programs and offerings, including transfer opportunities, campus life and activities, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and information on the college’s Career Technical Education programs.
Dr. Tod A. Burnett, President of Saddleback College, stated, “Family Night is a great time for our future students and their parents to see what Saddleback College has to offer, from our outstanding degree and certificate programs to our wonderful offerings in arts and athletics. I look forward to meeting our prospective students and their families and encourage them to take advantage of this great opportunity.”
Family Night offers potential Saddleback College students and their families a chance to learn about the college’s campus life, degree and certificate programs, transfer opportunities, and financial aid options to help pay for college.
Speaking at the event will be Saddleback College President Burnett, Associated Student Government President Melissa Fenerci, Transfer Center Coordinator Miki Mikolajczak, Career Technical Education Counselor Penny Skaff, and Financial Aid Specialist Javier Williams, whose presentation will focus on financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
No advance reservations are required.
Free parking will be available in lots 5, 5A, and 13. For more information on Family Night, please call the Saddleback College Outreach Office at 949-582-4218. A campus map can be found at www.saddleback.edu/maps.
Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south Orange County community. Having served more than 500,000 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers more than 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals. For more information, please visit www.saddleback.edu.

Retail Math Class at FBI

November 9,
12:00 -2:30pm

An Overview of Retail Math

Understanding the "mark up" principles that are applied as a retailer and as a manufacturer is critical to the profitability of both. This seminar will explain the best options to implement retail maths to realize profitability.

Click here to register!

Seminar presented by Henry Cherner, President of

Henry Cherner is President of AIMS and has been in the apparel industry for over 35 years and serves on the Advisory Boards at Cal Poly Pomona, California Design College, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Saddleback College, Textile Association of Los Angeles and Founding Board Member of Fashion Business Inc. He also is an instructor and teaches "Fashion Merchandising Math" at Los Angeles Trade Tech College in the Spring Semesters since 1997.

For more information, please visit our website www.fashionbizinc.org or e-mail livia@fashionbizinc.org.

Location:
Fashion Business Inc.
@ Cal-Mart
110 E. 9th Street, C -786
Los Angeles, CA 90079
213.892.1669