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.


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
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