You've always wanted to be in fashion, right? But, maybe you think you're too old now...or too young. Or, perhaps you need some encouragement about how to get started as a designer. Or, maybe you need to brush up your creative or technical skills. Well, get ready! We've got a wealth of information to pass around to help you: PREPARE TO START YOUR OWN FASHION BUSINESS PREPARE TO SWITCH CAREERS IN FASHION PREPARE FOR FASHION COLLEGE PREPARE FOR FASHION HIGH SCHOOL ... PREPARE TO CHANGE …

Handbag Designer 101 is a Meetup group for aspiring and established handbag/accessories designers and fashion industry professionals. Our goal is to provide designers and industry professionals to connect, learn and leverage the talent and resources in New York City. Group meetups will bring to life Handbag Designer 101, the ultimate handbag resource that hosts the Independent Handbag Designer Awards each year.

DANCES OF VICE is the art of nightlife once again revived. The creation of Shien Lee, Dances of Vice began in New York in 2007 as a venue showcasing an exotic melange of art, performance and music influenced by that special time in history, the 1920s and 30s. Since then, it has blossomed to include Victorian and Rococo themed events with a New Romantic flair, attracting a sordidly splendid menagerie of elegant dandies, aesthetes, dreamers and ne'er-do-wells who gather in shared enthusiasm for th …

NYC Fashion Bloggers Meetup Group was started because there was a need for this group. New York City is the Fashion Capital of America and needs fashionable and witty bloggers to represent it. There is a need for bloggers to network, socialize and get to know one another and Meetup is a great place to get started. This group is for all the fashion bloggers of New York City (all boroughs). If you are a fashion/lifestyle blogger based in NYC this meetup group is for you! We are planning tons of m …

(BPF) Black Professionals in Fashion: A networking arena for African Americans who either work and/or aspire to become a part of the Fashion industry. BPF offers members an opportunity to have their voices heard by contributing ideas/talent/knowledge of the business in order to make sure African Americans have a prominent place in Fashion.

As a stylist and image consultant, networking with others in the industry have been encounters few and far between. Because styling is mostly done independently, for that reason alone it is important to meet others doing the same things. The purpose of this group is to connect stylists whether professional or not, to collaborate and share ideas. Topics and information sharing will be just about anything: sharing business ideas, discuss forecasted trends, designer collections, runway shows, creat …

Fashion & Finance aims to bring together the top professionals in NYC's top two industries for Social Events, Charity Mixers, and Networking Opportunities. We have Financiers & Fashionistas from Marie Clare, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Ralph Lauren, Goldman Sachs, Morgan-Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse, Various Hedge Funds, Fashion Designers, and more attend our events

We are a group of fabulous, creative, entrepreneurial minded fashion, design, & art professionals that would like to make a business out of our creative talents.  Together we can build on our passion for fashion a create a strong network! The fact is, most creative people want to make a living out of what they love to do, but find it difficult as they haven't learned the basics of business to survive! This forum invites people who are entrepreneurial-minded driven individuals (boutique owners, …

Model Lounge is a networking group for those in the fashion and model industry - Including experts and professionals within the field of visual and performing arts. Our goal is to provide a forum where we can meet, share ideas and learn from one another. Join Model Lounge to connect with people that shares your passion and can serve a purpose for your advantage

FASHION + TECHNY is FASHION+TECHSF's east coast chapter. Fashion+TechNY’s mission is to provide an open dialogue that serves as a forum on how to develop innovative solutions to become better business entrepreneurs. This workshop was developed as a platform to discuss the business of fashion and arts through the utilization of current business models and technologies. As a thriving epicenter of independent talents, ‘FASHION+TECHNY” features local entrepreneurs, fashion designers, students, blogg …

Bloggers Who Brunch On Fashion was established specifically as a great way to stay connected to fashion bloggers who want to meet up often to discuss their aspirations, experiences, and passion for their blogs. By staying connected in real life it can give other bloggers motivation or more inspiration to improve and/or maintain their blog. Its great to have a round table of views flying around in a great environment especially around a great brunch. Initial Requirements to Join Bloggers are t …

SWW Photo Workshops (established in RI in 2009) provides an educational and practical, low cost venue for aspiring photographers, young or old, to learn basic techniques of approach and application of ideas in a variety of locations and learning situations. It is perfect for photographers that have experience, and knowledge of their Digital SLRs, who want to broaden their base of knowledge with a variety of workshops that include An Introduction to Photography, Alternative Lighting, The Intimate …

You are about to enter the world of Garment Design through Computerized Patternmaking allowing you to create patterns which reflect your personal style, yet with ease through "click and drag" pattern editing. You can use Standard Sizing or Personal Measurements to build your patterns that suit & shape your fit. You can choose from numerous built in pattern shapes/silhouettes further customizing your design creating fashionable Sewing or Knitting Garments. This software allows you to develop your …

This group is for all the fashion savvy ladies who love a good deal. This meetup is about getting our shop and drink on! We will meet for special fashion and beauty events, fashion & trunk shows, private shopping parties and more. If you love a good deal and looking fabulous, and of course, cocktails; then this is the group for you! Let's get together and forge new and long lasting friendships. It is a great way to go out, meet new people and socialize.

The Fashion Potential teaches Indie, Emerging Fashion Designers and students the insider tips and tricks they need to create a successful fashion brand. We teach you about the business side of fashion the right way! Through webinars, workshops, e-books, and our online fashion community, we provide the support, tools, and resources you need to save you the time, money, and headaches of launching your label on your own!

Welcome Alumni and graduating seniors of Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Alumni and seniors need to stay connected not only by online sites but also by coming together on a regular basis to chat, laugh, connect, and the most important of all, network. Members will make new friends, catch-up with old friends and network with industry professionals.

I was asked to put together a panel for a conference this winter covering legal topics in the fashion industry. But rather than just pick a topic, I thought I'd try to find out what fashion entreprenuers want to know. My thought is to put together 4 meetups, gather questions (via email and at the meetup) and then answer the questions at the meetup. On the upside, you get a lawyer giving out free information to your questions and, of course, there could be networking also.

The Emerging Designer Meetup Group is for fashion designers and industry professionals that want to connect, learn and develop a strong network of peers. The group was started as a way to bring online relationships from our blog, The Emerging Designer, a resource for up-and-coming fashion talent offline.

The Xilver Factory is a collective of artists who can creatively work together, or independently bringing fashion industry closer together: - Hairstylists - Make-up Artists - Photographers - Fashion Stylists , - Male & Female Models -  Event Co-ordinators - Magazine Editors - Art Directors - Fashion Designers - Jewelry Designers - Model and Artist Agencies - Bloggers Events & Activities: - Photo shoots - Fashion Shows - Meet Ups

This is a group of Fashionistas  who live fabulous and frugal lives in NYC..All things Fashion, Fab, and Frugal... EAT at fine restaurants without breaking the bank. Those of you that love to brunch on the weekends or enjoy a classy dinner with fine wine in NYC will also enjoy this group. SIP at popular lounge spots or local bars for afterwork fashion networking. SHOP for hidden treasures at sample sales, semi-annual sales, thrift stores, flea markets, clearance racks at major department stores …

This group is to empower women to embrace their gifts and reflect them from the inside out. Join us to build self-confidence, develop friendships, learn and have a good time through a variety of social and interactive events! You will learn from the experts about personal style, trends, health & wellness. I created this group because I am an advocate of true self-expression. "Your clothes do not make who you are, they make who you choose to be _ JD". This is the Hoboken & Jersey city version of …

Fashion designers, entrepreneurs, and investors. This group is focused on helping you build the skills you need to get your fashion business to the next level. We host classes on the business of fashion, buying/selling, sourcing, editorial coverage, and more. We bring together the next big designers, buyers, and investors in NYC.

This meetup will serve as a central location for independent & emerging designers in the NYC area to collaborate, ask questions, share resources and learn from industry experts in a range of topics- production, retail strategy, design development, press/social media, sustainability and more. ABOUT MANUFACTURE NEW YORK: Manufacture NY is a fashion incubator/factory hybrid dedicated to providing independent designers with the resources & skills to streamline their production process & transform lo …

FASHION MEETS TEch is a group focused on meeting the needs of professionals at the intersection of fashion, design, ecommerce and technology. Whether you are just starting out or are establishing yourself as a designer, developer, marketer, product manager or investor, we'll have ample events to facilitate networking and collaboration. Events will focus on networking events and creating/drawing insights from established professionals and companies through panels while also showcasing new startu …

Fashion Standard is a group for the modern lady and the people who love them! WHAT'S THE MODERN LADY, YOU ASK? The "lady" of the 21st century embodies independence, style and culture. This group is dedicated to helping ladies and gentlemen develop both socially and professionally. Our meetups will include Fashion Business Networking Events, Industry Seminars, Panel Discussions, Parties, After Work Events/Social Mixers, Movie Nights, Spa Days, Seasonal Events, Fashion and Lifestyle Workshops, Exh …

This group is for anyone who appreciates Mid Century Modern ("Mid Mod") art, design, style, and culture. We will attend museum and gallery exhibits, tour modernist architecture and homes, and maybe even schedule some swank and stylish 1960's themed cocktail parties. The time frame for this group will be broad: from the origins of modernism in the early 20th century (Bauhaus etc.), to Danish Modern, through the 60's Mad Men pinnacle to the early 70's dystopian themes. NYC is littered with speakea …

As an independent fashion designer, you're a creative and an entrepreneur. Let's come together to collectively advance our work! There are a lot of opportunities in the city that become a lot more accessible when shared across a couple people. We can discuss renting spaces for pop-up shops / shows, group trunk shows... or getting a booth at Capsule, MAGIC, or PROJECT. We'll tap various areas of discussion that don't get taught enough in design school - business and monetization. Let's share our …

How "Technology is Changing Fashion" is creating a community of Techies coming together to meet like-minded Fashionista's and Designers to exchange ideas and best practices in the evolving Techno Fashion scene in NYC. Within this community we are promoting mentoring from the Design Community along with professional development within a general forum for the Software Engineers to share their experiences. And we plan to have fun doing it. Software engineers are encouraged to join this group to gai …