Location: Washington D.C.
Description: Half of Team EK will be at the ISNA convention in D.C. Look out for Fatima, one of the designers, who will be showing the collection and taking pre-orders for the fall ‘09 collection. She will also be at the CAMP Annual Dinner Cruise on July 4th- on the Potomac River.
Start Date: 2009-07-03
End Date: 2009-07-05
Showroom New York
Hey EK Fans! We would like to introduce a very intetgral part in getting our brand to the forefront of women’s fashion, our showroom, Showroom New York. The showroom, directed by Samantha Bhatty, is responsible for getting a majority of garment sales for the brand; one major way in which the clothes actually get into the stores.
Showroom New York is the first of its kind in New York City, the concept of the showroom is to incubate andnurture young talent in a non profit spirit. Motivated by its mission to support apparel manufacturing in New York City; The Garment Industry Development Corporation (GIDC) launched Showroom New York in January of 2008. Showroom New York and the GIDC’s efforts are contributing to ensure the Garment District will be there for the Ana Sui, Elie Tahari, and Marc Jacobs of tomorrow. One of the main requirements for submission into the showroom is manufacturing in New York . Without local apparel manufacturing New York will cease to be one of the fashion capitals of the world.
GIDC’S Board is compiled of many industry professionals; including; Bud Konheim, CEO of Nicole Miller, Elie Tahari, and Thomas Murry, President and COO of Calvin Klein. Since its inception in 1984, GIDC has worked with local businesses, garment workers and up-and-coming designers via a myriad of programs. Through our Designer Development program, designers receive pro bono sourcing and production advice as well as marketing and distribution assistance for their businesses. During GIDC’s lifetime, it has assisted hundreds of apparel firms and designers such as Alice Roi, David Rodriguez, the Gap, and the Limited, and has trained thousands of New York workers in manufacturing.
Funded by a grant from the State of New York, this program provides support and services to independent New York designers that are in the early phases of creating and running their companies. Located in the heart of the Garment Center, Showroom New York creates a platform for up and coming designers to market their business. The showroom offers an experienced sales team, promotional support and sourcing for designers.
Peace be with you EK Fans!