Continuing from yesterday, I believe the second psychological factor that prevents people from opening their own sewing factory is based on an inappropriate emotional response mostly because manufacturing has an image problem. It makes me very very sad. Most people think factories are terrible places, that you only work in one if you have no other options, presumably because factory workers aren’t very bright.…
Every Friday, the California Apparel News newsletter contains ungated links to free content. Last Friday’s edition had numerous articles about the recent MAGIC and satellite shows in Las Vegas. The one element that is increasingly common -practically a clamor now- based on interviews with attendees and exhibitors alike is that immediates are selling best.…
What a week! I think I’m caught up on most of my email so if you are awaiting a response, do resend. I hope to catch up with posting entries next week and really appreciate your patience. Until then, here is the list of entries published on this site over the past five years.…
Sometimes being a blogger isn’t a lot of fun. You have to be upbeat, funny, useful or what have you regardless of how you’re feeling or what’s going on in your life. I usually fake the minor things -a tax audit- well and don’t mention it.…
I’m out of the office today but will be checking in sporadically. Kindred are gearing up for Indian Market in Santa Fe; our sister city’s number one tourist event of the year. Gal pal Sal, Mr. Fashion-Incubator and I will be going tomorrow so I hope to have photos and stories to share with you next week.…
