Whew….so I feel like I have been around the world in 45 days. It started back in March with Montreal fashion week and ended in April with Peru Moda. One thing that is clear….there is an amazing amount of talent just waiting to be retailed!
Photo: Montreal
Photo: Miami
Photo: Peru
I know we have all been reading about the doom and gloom, people losing their homes, gas prices at $4 bucks but let me remind you that when times get tough people go SHOPPING!
The key is to have something worth buying.
You need to have fresh new goods in your stores! You need to keep clean inventories and buy items that will make people say “I’ve got to have that”.
Spring II and Fall I are going to be very item driven. Good news for you young designers, if you haven’t sold up your OTS (Open to Sell) try to be in a (tiny) in stock position for in season selling. You are going to see that after the elections sales will start to jump.
Here are a few of my favorite finds during my travels.
Second Yoga Jeans from Montreal
Maria Pryor found her at Miami Fashion Week. She is from Argentina
Meche Correa no website but what amazing handmade bags! Drop them an email for more information they are from Peru.