Comments on: Unemployed But Keeping Busy As Usual

By: Yahzi Rose

Yahzi Rose — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:59:51 +0000

Zoe,
good luck to you, there are wonderful things ahead! Thanks for the local info. I too am looking forward to the St Vincent de Paul fundraiser, I can’t wait to see the garments folks come up with. I also suggest the FIN meetings in SF. As Kelly said the last meeting was very informative and the one before that with Jen Ryan from http://www.mooloolaba.com was great as well. I’m looking up The Evans Group now, thanks again.

By: Karen C.

Karen C. — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:37:58 +0000

Just checked out their website. Very interested in using them. Could you please ask her how we start the process of using them to produce samples and do small production runs. Thanks, Zoe.

By: verbalcroquis

verbalcroquis — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:29:37 +0000

PK: Thanks for the words of encouragement and good luck on your own jobhunt!

Kelly: The FBI/RC is the meet up group Karen invited me to. Thanks for the heads up, though!

Karen: Vertical in that they do everything from first samples, grading, cutting, sewing, etc.

By: Karen C.

Karen C. — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:06:49 +0000

First, thanks, Zoe for shout out (blush). I can’t wait to see what you design for the auction (hmmm, something similar to the Vivienne Westwood exhibit coming in April to the de Young?).

I can’t make it into the City next week, but would love to hear about pricing and turnaround re: the Evans Group. When you say vertical, do you mean all technical services?

Kelly: what do you look like and where do you sit at the meetings? I was there last Monday (older woman, blond hair, came in late from Sacramento). Hope to meet you at next month’s meeting or at the Branding meeting on the 29th at the SBA. I’m going to St. Vincent de Paul that day also to get my clothes for my project. My inspiration is the Quilts of Gee’s Bend presently at the de Young.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:26:45 +0000

I'm looking forward to your post about The Evans Group! Their client list is impressive, and at least from their website, it looks like they treat their employees well. I'm in SF, and am tempted to meet with them, too, but think a local factory is better suited for my needs now (SS07 is my first season). Another Bay Area group to connect with is the Fashion Business, Inc/Renaissance Center. They meet monthly (first met in August), and have guest speakers from the industry. The last guest speaker was the fabulous Kate Logan, owner of Ooma, a San Francisco boutique, talking about how she buys for her boutique--really great info. If there's interest, I'll post on it. Good luck in your search!

By: PK

PK — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:39:43 +0000

Hi, I’m a fashion blogger and also a fashion journalist for a website in Argentina. I’m writting because I’m also thinking about leaving my job, and it was incredible to read your posts just at the same time.
I really hope everything works out for you (and for me too) I’m sure you will find something soon, you’re very talented. Good Luck!!!