Do you have ideas about how to use social media in the fashion world? Leave suggestions (or volunteer to speak) in the comments

How's a young designer to get their product to market? Learn about various e-commerce solutions that are suitable for the fashion world.

from fabrics made out of recycled bottles to new distribution models to giving clothes a new life as vintage--how can fashion be more eco-friendly?

Many fashion bloggers take great outfit photos - and they do it by themselves! Learn from the pros on how to take the best shots, showcase your style and become a style icon yourself.

Bring a garmet and lay down some paint! It would be great if we could get conductive ink and make this part of a soft-circuit project.

Do you have an idea for a light-up garment, maybe a hoodie with a glowing hood or a T-shirt with your name in lights? This will be a very basic intro to soft circuits. Participants will bring a garment and sew LEDs, a battery, and conductive thread into the garment so the LEDs light up! No technical or sewing experience is required and instructors will be on hand to discuss other topics in soft circuits and other wearable technologies.

Accurately dating vintage pieces is a valuable skill. Learn tips and tricks from the masters!

many designers present web solutions are equivalent to the stores cash register! Indie designers are particular on how there "store" offline is laid out! what are there needs to extend this online, what about usability, desired results and exactly how do we measure success! What's "normal" for online sales figures! What's really needed and desired!

What new strategies can young Fashion Designers apply to building relationships with Fashion Editors? It's become harder to gain media recognition in the popular publications from runway shows by young designers.

We are in early stage conversations with a national mall-based apparel retailer on a in-store consumer kiosk. We would love your honest feedback on our proto and business concept.

A basic primer on alterations, for people with little or no sewing experience! Hand techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.

A how-to and primer discussing the challenges of the unique inventory that is vintage, the standards in the online market and how to get started.

Fashion Week is full of exclusive parties. How do you get in?

As part of the Italian Hack Collection everyone is welcome to brainstorm and make their very own Emilio Pucci design. With an open source approach this workshop engages on the original source code of the brand and its re-use.

As we explore development trading online and via mobile,exactly how much of a business can be adapted and moved online? Cloud computing is a tech term relating to working in what Most refer to as "virtual" space ( as opposed to virtual worlds) Operating in the "cloud" means a business is essentially 'portable'. Can someone essentially "move' their fashion business into The "cloud"

Some stories from producing Brooklyn Fashion Festival, Sept 09.

It's the one question every designer or creative entrepreneur has asked. If you're selling but can't seem to get aheadl are you pricing correctly and what is your profit strategy!

real life stories. three indie designers