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 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Event Chair, Lynn Wyatt, international humanitarian, benefactress civic leader, fashion icon and good friend to and patron of some of the greatest creative couturiers of our time – Valentino, Karl Lagerfeld, Emanuel Ungaro, Bill Blass, Jean Paul Gaultier and many others – has an insightful and discerning grasp of haute couture as both art and investment. Invites you to attend 
Wednesday, 5 May, 2010 5:30 p.m. Due to consumers’ enduring need for individuality and uniqueness in a world of mega luxury brands, there is an increased market demand for clothing and accessories from emerging designers. How can Houston designers meet this demand when starting up a fashion business is tougher than ever? More than 95% of start-up fashion businesses fail, and not just because the designer didn’t hit the right creative notes. Often the lack of proper planning and funding lets even the most creative designers down. For those thinking about their own fashion businesses and how to take them forward, for investors interested in this industry, and for those charged with economic development and job creation – please join us for a panel discussion moderated by Katie Campion, Katie Campion Consulting and former Program Director, Council of Fashion Designers of America which will include some of Houston’s leading womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and accessory designers and Fashion Arts Professionals: Chloe Dao, Lot 8 Boutique Janet Gurwitch, Gurwitch Consulting Group LLC David Hamilton, Hamilton Shirts Alexandra Knight, Women’s Accessories Designer Elaine Turner, Founder/President, Elaine Turner Designs LLC Laurann Claridge, Claridge and King Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to: Wednesday, 5 May, 2010 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration and networking 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Panel and discussion 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reception with appetizing ideas, food and drink and networking $35 per person reception included ($25 see FGI Members or contact J. Gough) Credit card reservations online by Monday, 3 May, 2010. Walkups cash or check only. Preregister here. Downtown Houston, CenterPoint Energy Tower of Power Auditorium1111 Louisiana (use Milam at Dallas entrance) 77002Help save Houston’s environment. Ride METRO to the Main Street Station and walk west to
Louisiana and then one block south to Dallas On-street meter parking is FREE after 6 pm. Be sure to double check though and read the parking signs!!For a map of parking garages and lots, go to www.houstondowntown.com For more information contact George Marshall Worthington, 713.256.8965 Become a Fan on Facebook. Follow @Fashbiz on Twitter. |
