Comments on: How to get publicity http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_get_publicity/ How to start a clothing line or run the one you have, better. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:21:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Maria Curcic http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_get_publicity/comment-page-1/#comment-13643 Maria Curcic Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:50:59 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/08/how_to_get_publicity/#comment-13643 I agree with you on many levels, I am a milliner and have been at it for 15 years, I suggest hitting up smaller boutiques that specialize in unique items,something more to your style. I would also suggest not giving up,but keep doing what you do, maybe collaborate with others for something fresh! People will come to you when the time is right :O Maria :) I agree with you on many levels, I am a milliner and have been at it for 15 years, I suggest hitting up smaller boutiques that specialize in unique items,something more to your style.
I would also suggest not giving up,but keep doing what you do, maybe collaborate with others for something fresh! People will come to you when the time is right :O
Maria :)

]]> By: Sandra http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_get_publicity/comment-page-1/#comment-4097 Sandra Wed, 10 Jan 2007 04:07:14 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/08/how_to_get_publicity/#comment-4097 When you are not Chanel or Marc Jacobs, you have to think small. I agree with the local boutiques, or small boutiques. Sell on consignment if you have to. Please don't over look fashion bloggers. Some of these bloggers know people. My web store was mentioned in Italian Glamour because I registered my blog on an Italian blog network. Since you are an artisan, I highly recommend theSwitchboards.com Tons of crafty business women talking about business! Good Luck! When you are not Chanel or Marc Jacobs, you have to think small. I agree with the local boutiques, or small boutiques. Sell on consignment if you have to.
Please don’t over look fashion bloggers. Some of these bloggers know people. My web store was mentioned in Italian Glamour because I registered my blog on an Italian blog network.

Since you are an artisan, I highly recommend theSwitchboards.com Tons of crafty business women talking about business!
Good Luck!

]]> By: John Trosko http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_get_publicity/comment-page-1/#comment-4096 John Trosko Sun, 15 Oct 2006 06:17:39 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/08/how_to_get_publicity/#comment-4096 There may be only 500 publications (let's say)... but there are probably 2000 journalists. That's a lot of people to contact. Pick a few, or ask friends who they know, you'll be surprised at who lives around the corner. Once you have someone, spend time developing a relationship with them. Stay in touch. Over time (and I mean a lot of time) you will probably get something. I did this indirectly and have been keeping in touch with a photographer/writer. Two years later, this person was promoted to an Editor. They just asked for my press kit the other day. It just takes time, or luck-- and of course talent. There may be only 500 publications (let’s say)… but there are probably 2000 journalists. That’s a lot of people to contact. Pick a few, or ask friends who they know, you’ll be surprised at who lives around the corner. Once you have someone, spend time developing a relationship with them. Stay in touch. Over time (and I mean a lot of time) you will probably get something. I did this indirectly and have been keeping in touch with a photographer/writer. Two years later, this person was promoted to an Editor. They just asked for my press kit the other day.

It just takes time, or luck– and of course talent.

]]> By: sahara http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_get_publicity/comment-page-1/#comment-4095 sahara Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:15:09 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/08/how_to_get_publicity/#comment-4095 Thank you Kathleen. As one who is a freelance editor at a MAJOR publication, you've hit it on the nose. One thing though. I suggest handweavers, jewelry makers, i.e. "artisans" should try to get into a boutique here. It is a small world. As shopaholics, we are always looking for a standout piece, and shops do help. Also, buy the magazine, and find out who writes what. If they are not an editor, and you fall into their taste level, email them. No, seriously. I've seen this work for a girl NO ONE heard of, and she makes one-of-kind-pieces, no less; but her things are in Maxfield (L.A.). The editors saw her picture and said you must be kidding, but the writer was important. And magazines DO need new stories. We were Chanel-ing everyone to death. Guess what? She's in. In this celebrity worshipping, wealth worshipping, society, status may have dealt creativity a blow, but not a death one. Thank you Kathleen. As one who is a freelance editor at a MAJOR publication, you’ve hit it on the nose.

One thing though. I suggest handweavers, jewelry makers, i.e. “artisans” should try to get into a boutique here. It is a small world. As shopaholics, we are always looking for a standout piece, and shops do help. Also, buy the magazine, and find out who writes what. If they are not an editor, and you fall into their taste level, email them. No, seriously.

I’ve seen this work for a girl NO ONE heard of, and she makes one-of-kind-pieces, no less; but her things are in Maxfield (L.A.). The editors saw her picture and said you must be kidding, but the writer was important. And magazines DO need new stories. We were Chanel-ing everyone to death. Guess what? She’s in.

In this celebrity worshipping, wealth worshipping, society, status may have dealt creativity a blow, but not a death one.

]]> By: diana foskey http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_get_publicity/comment-page-1/#comment-4094 diana foskey Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:12:28 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/08/how_to_get_publicity/#comment-4094 please contact me at my emial gackt3000mm@yahoo.com if anyone can help this new upcoming designer sincerely, diana foskey please contact me at my emial gackt3000mm@yahoo.com if anyone can help this new upcoming designer

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]]> By: diana foskey http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_get_publicity/comment-page-1/#comment-4093 diana foskey Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:07:36 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/08/how_to_get_publicity/#comment-4093 My name is diana foskey, and my friend Linda whose attending IADT for Fashion Design and has graduated with her associates and going for her bachelor wants just tips on how to start a fashion magazine ,I know she would like to work with a fashion magazine company or anything in the fashion industry working under a designer or for a company to get started as soon as possible. She also wouldn't mind having her clothes shown in a magazine Such as an article on her to promote herself as a new designer in the fashion industry. If there's anyway you could have an article on her or even place her under any kind of internship or job position that would be aprecciated.Meeting with her would be fine. I could give her your email and address and have her email you back herself. But once again thank you for listening, I'll have her get in contact with you soon. My name is diana foskey,
and my friend Linda whose attending IADT for Fashion Design and has graduated with her associates and going for her bachelor wants just tips on how to start a fashion magazine ,I know she would like to work with a fashion magazine company or anything in the fashion industry working under a designer or for a company to get started as soon as possible. She also wouldn’t mind having her clothes shown in a magazine Such as an article on her to promote herself as a new designer in the fashion industry. If there’s anyway you could have an article on her or even place her under any kind of internship or job position that would be aprecciated.Meeting with her would be fine. I could give her your email and address and have her email you back herself.
But once again thank you for listening, I’ll have her get in contact with you soon.

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_get_publicity/comment-page-1/#comment-4092 Kathleen Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:52:09 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/08/how_to_get_publicity/#comment-4092 <i>I was very interested in becoming a member of this site and was disappointed to find out it is closed.</i> How do you figure it's "closed"? What does that mean? Other than registering in the forum, there's nothing to become a member of. The only thing you can subscribe to, is to have the posts delivered by email and both of those things are open. I was very interested in becoming a member of this site and was disappointed to find out it is closed.

How do you figure it’s “closed”? What does that mean? Other than registering in the forum, there’s nothing to become a member of. The only thing you can subscribe to, is to have the posts delivered by email and both of those things are open.

]]> By: Jeannie Boyle http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_get_publicity/comment-page-1/#comment-4091 Jeannie Boyle Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:39:12 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/08/how_to_get_publicity/#comment-4091 Hello, I came across your site and I have spent hours just reading and reading and soaking in all the information on this site. It really is a great site. I produce musical fashion shows for fundraising events. I have been in business for 10 years. I have represented many boutiques who featured thier clothing in my show. My clients loved to come back and shop after the show and I would sell on the spot or take orders. The biggest problem was not being able to fill orders because boutiques could only re-order certain items. So lately I have been trying to find a way to get a calaloge company because they seem to carry the garment much longer then a boutique. I also have thought I would like to order wholesale myself and start my own on line store so my clients could go home after the show and order from the my website. If anyone out there has any advice or knows of anyone who would be interested in featuring thier designs in my show, I would love to hear from you. I was very interested in becoming a member of this site and was disappointed to find out it is closed. Thank you for all the information that was provided on this site, it was very helpful. Sincerely, Jeannie Boyle Journey Productions www.journeyfashionshows.com Hello,

I came across your site and I have spent hours just reading and reading and soaking in all the information on this site. It really is a great site. I produce musical fashion shows for fundraising events. I have been in business for 10 years. I have represented many boutiques who featured thier clothing in my show. My clients loved to come back and shop after the show and I would sell on the spot or take orders. The biggest problem was not being able to fill orders because boutiques could only re-order certain items. So lately I have been trying to find a way to get a calaloge company because they seem to carry the garment much longer then a boutique. I also have thought I would like to order wholesale myself and start my own on line store so my clients could go home after the show and order from the my website. If anyone out there has any advice or knows of anyone who would be interested in featuring thier designs in my show, I would love to hear from you. I was very interested in becoming a member of this site and was disappointed to find out it is closed.

Thank you for all the information that was provided on this site, it was very helpful.

Sincerely,
Jeannie Boyle
Journey Productions
http://www.journeyfashionshows.com

]]> By: Fashion-Incubator http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_get_publicity/comment-page-1/#comment-4099 Fashion-Incubator Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:35:45 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/08/how_to_get_publicity/#comment-4099 <strong>How to get publicity pt.2</strong> In response to How to get publicity, I received one comment from a PR person that is worth an entry itself. This was submitted by Holly Russel of Pilot Publicity because -as she says- that in reading the comments, visitors... How to get publicity pt.2

In response to How to get publicity, I received one comment from a PR person that is worth an entry itself. This was submitted by Holly Russel of Pilot Publicity because -as she says- that in reading the comments, visitors…

]]> By: Mike C http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_get_publicity/comment-page-1/#comment-4090 Mike C Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:36:02 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/08/how_to_get_publicity/#comment-4090 <strong>Make sure that if someone out there happens to be looking for whatever it is that you sell that they can find you on the web. </strong> The more "niche" your product, the easier this is - but its something every designer looking for publicity should think about. Editors, stylists and producers use the web to find garments for their shoots. If they are looking for your type of piece, they will call you - but only if they can find you. We get calls all the time from mags needing clothing for a segment. NBC recently called and asked for a couple of outfits (which they, *faint* paid for). One of them is going to be worn on "Passions" (a daytime show) next month, and with a little luck, will be featured on the "stars wardrobe" page so that people who liked it on the star can find out who made it. (I'm told the scene is going to be "steamy." Maybe I should start advertising under "steamy yoga clothes" on Google :) ). Make sure that if someone out there happens to be looking for whatever it is that you sell that they can find you on the web.

The more “niche” your product, the easier this is – but its something every designer looking for publicity should think about.

Editors, stylists and producers use the web to find garments for their shoots. If they are looking for your type of piece, they will call you – but only if they can find you.

We get calls all the time from mags needing clothing for a segment. NBC recently called and asked for a couple of outfits (which they, *faint* paid for). One of them is going to be worn on “Passions” (a daytime show) next month, and with a little luck, will be featured on the “stars wardrobe” page so that people who liked it on the star can find out who made it. (I’m told the scene is going to be “steamy.” Maybe I should start advertising under “steamy yoga clothes” on Google :) ).

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