The idea of the Open Source Fashion Meetup group is to bring like minded people together to openly share ideas, contacts, and expertise with each other for the benefit of the entire meetup community, and our individual projects. The continuous emergence of new technologies and products are constantly changing how businesses are being conducted.  Whether you represent a fashion brand, e-commerce portal, boutique, or fashion media outlet - we all have our own area of expertise.  Keeping up wi …

A membership organization that brings together independent fashion designers and brands to create a mutually beneficial think tank. The goal is to provide an open creative environment where fashion designers, brands and other industry professionals can get together for roundtable discussions, sharing of experiences, brainstorming of ideas, collaborations and overall support. The focus will be and not limited to: business of fashion, marketing, social media, public relations, fashion design, reta …

A social meetup for fun "Fashion Minded Professionals", to gain additional exposure and network in the Luxury Goods, Beauty and Fashion Industry. For Boutique Owners, E-commerce, Clothing Designers and Wardrobe Stylist. A forum to learn and share insider tips for merchandising, visual design and trend forecasting in a relaxed, lounge setting. Your winning personality is a must.

As a stylist and image consultant, networking with others in the industry have been encounters few and far between. Because styling is mostly done independently, for that reason alone it is important to meet others doing the same things. The purpose of this group is to connect stylists whether professional or not, to collaborate and share ideas. Topics and information sharing will be just about anything: sharing business ideas, discuss forecasted trends, designer collections, runway shows, creat …

Get a head start on the practical aspects of getting your line off the ground from a professional who has seen the mistakes from every angle. Our group hosts intimate seminars that give you succinct, "real talk" business tips. If you're a burgeoning designer who wants to get a handle on how to present yourself to investors, buyers, and press, then this is the group for you.

  Hey creative folks, Join us to hear the stories of  some mind-blowing, awe- inspiring, jaw dropping, independent creative entrepreneurs.  Each month we will share the stories of some amazing people that have taken their creative talents and turned them into thriving lifestyle businesses. They are local. They are independent. They are creative.  And they are so cool to hang out with. Come meet them!  

You are about to enter the world of Garment Design through Computerized Patternmaking allowing you to create patterns which reflect your personal style, yet with ease through "click and drag" pattern editing. You can use Standard Sizing or Personal Measurements to build your patterns that suit & shape your fit. You can choose from numerous built in pattern shapes/silhouettes further customizing your design creating fashionable Sewing or Knitting Garments. This software allows you to develop your …

We've all heard it so many times before, but it's absolutely true! Sex sells. Advertisers and politicians, know this all to well, it is the unspoken, "why" we buy and how we vote. Branding is not new, it's an ancient concept. Yes, it's about your content, but planning is behind the scenes, but when you are front and center, it's your extraordinary ability to influence with your ideas and how you articulate this is paramount to your success. Informally, let's talk about and listen to speeches, an …

"If you believe it, others will! Hey, how the world responds to you is up to you! It is by your thoughts, actions & command!"  Pretty Hot Chick is a state of mind...a feeling, a thought, a look, a lifestyle. Our motivating message, sense of humor, intimate tone and enlightening conversations will excite, inspire, entertain and empower you to live pretty! So, we invite you to revel in your feminity and embrace the hotness that lies within. Now, let's celebrate who and what you are...a PRETTY HOT …