BROOKLYN FASHION WEEK - A Brooklyn based & Virtual Show and Trade program, helping Independent Designers and in Fashion & Home, connect to Buyers, Boutiques, Shoppers, Bloggers & Press and Fans!
Learn to use Social Media and New technology to Design Online!
Sew Social an Online Design Workshop from Brooklyn Fashion Week, starts
during social Media Week NY, and runs through February.
The project hosted at www.28squared.com explores how Technology affect how we "do"
fashion... Showing & Selling, Sourcing, Design... even Teaching
and Training. It looks at the Global implications of access and the
challenges in new opportunity!
Brooklyn Fashion Week presents:-
You
can have one of these in your closet in a color of your choice, custom
made to your sizesimply by signing up for a VIP (Free) ticket and
responding if selected! During Feb 1-5). One per day!
Sew Social is a fun interactive primer into Fashion using Technology! During the month attendees move from research through product development, marketing, sales and distribution, using social media and tech tools! They are able to define and develop core concepts from which to build a prototype that not only fits design the directives, but serves consumers needs and sets them apart as a unique and vital product!
Simply put design the clothes you WANT to wear!Oh yeahWe’ll learn about technology too... We're all using social media to connect and market, how much can we use these tools to develop a fashion Line! Time/Date Launch Monday Feb 1st 10 am ONLINE at Social Media WeekNY which means You can attend from any corner of the globe!
We explore several tools and options that are open sources and or free
There are two segment, open assignments that attendees participate in during the day! As well as a live sessions Paid Attendees are designers and meet to discuss on a special network!
Our customers 'VIP" section is free we go to them for approval directives as to their needs, from time to time they vote!
During Social Media week they will have a chance tell us ( and the world) what they want in their clothing...
Why
As we prepared for 28squared and spoke to designers around the world It became evident that they lacked basic information about technology and advancement! we're fortunate in NY and now LA to have FashionCamp and a great Tech community designers have been using many of the techniques it's time to apply the technology!we needed to include designers from around the world and Online provided that opportunity!
Fashion design is not just about marketing! It takes work skill and knowledge! Hits and clicks are great but at the end of the day you need to sell and show a profit! There are several tools that can help a designers cut cost a from concept right through to delivery! Using all these and deciding what works is a challenge at the least!
Will we actually Create garments?
Yes:- that's the fun part we'll explore what open means in terms of creative license and the 'pros and cons'. since this is a group project the Group will decide the final boundaries of that license... in fact you'll get practical crash course on digital design as it relates to fashion1!
But I've never sewn...
not all designers sew! It helps to understand the elements of design, but we're borrowing heavily from the custom design tradition! Design is about creating to solve a pain or add pleasure. A designers needs to understand the problem (or task at hand) and create solutions! They then need to communicate that to a skilled technical team! We're doing an immediate wardrobe collection for Spring/Summer. you'll be surprised at what's possible!
Week1;- Research to prototypes:-Vote February 5th, 1pm-4pm
A Social Media Week Ny Special. Over five days, learn to pull the elements of a line together as we work on an open source collection! Share with others as we brainstorm, daily. Geared to introduce you to the design process! Join us at night as we discuss our ideas, contribute, vote and shape the collection! February 5th, 1pm - 4 pm present your contributions online and an audience of your peers will vote! Sew Social is the educational aspect of 28Squared.com, a project designed to give first-hand experience of social media tools. The final collection will be created and presented later in the month during Fashion Week, online and live at FashionCampNY. There is a $25 fee! All profits go toward Haitian Disaster Relief. Visit site for other disaster relief efforts!
This package closes January 29th, 2010:- All Profits To Haiti Relief Efforts
Whats the difference between Free and paid!
Want to talk style and your needs and to add your opinion to what is creted that is free! You'll even have a say as your opinion will be considered!
The paid program is about professional learning. and resources! We do not expect everyone to opt in and that is fine!
But those who do will get an opportunity to experience skillsets that even many skilled designers have not explored! But More so We raise money to benefit orur communities!
"It's just .... Sew Social"
So You Want to Design ?
Starting January 31st there is a $15 per week for the workshops!
OutLine
Week 1
What’s your Desire, Direction, Destination, Details Color, print, Silhouette, Fit & Finish, Communicate your design! Sketch, Drape and tell me a story! Join us at night as we discuss our ideas, contribute, vote and shape the collection! February 5th, Present your contributions and join us online as an audience of your peers will vote for the designs, 1pm - 4 pm! There is a $15 fee! All profits go toward Haitian Disaster Relief. Visit site for other disaster relief efforts! Registration Closes January 30th
Week 2
From Prototype to Product... subtle difference but an important one, what goes into taking an item onto the retail floor,
Week 3
Modern Businesses, modern solutions: as the sample as are produced, We'll look at changing online business models and a frank discussion on pros and cons. Where an d how to produce We'll even have a final "Fashion Showcase" of course, online, using social media tools.( BTW It's FashionWeek in NY)
Week 4
We've showed now it's time to sell:- At least in theory... we'll discuss Social media marketing, Social shopping, can an open business model work!
Location
ONLINE:- Attendees will be sent the access to our online workgroups!
About The Lead designer! Bonnie Sandy takes on the role of lead designer and brings to this 30 years in fashion, and a collection partern, and a team of resources1. 28 Squared is the latest phase in a project exploring technology in fashion since started in 2003!
About Sew Social is the educational aspect of 28Squared.com, a project designed to give first-hand experience of social media tools. Package includes online events! The project and collection will be discusses and presented at FashionCampNY. Registration is separate!
About Open Style- All submissions by participants will be available under a creative commons non commercial share alike license! Final collection read more
"Relief is just... "SEW SOCIAL"
Sewers and crafters we all have extra product or supplies that can be made into product! We're asking you to collect and turn the excess lines; from designers and crafters (or any local companies) into cash toward relief efforts! We are securing a space and will donate all profits to local charities!
Many are wondering what to do. We ask you to turn your excess products into
cash to access immediate aid. For some it is easier to donate or make
product (than cash)- so we are asking
designers to collect their excess product for a sale, Next month
(we won't interrupt your Fashion Week) all proceed to benefit Haitian Disaster
Relief efforts. If you would like to donate or volunteer to coordinate, please
use this contact form
We are looking for and arranging for a venue where these can be sold!
If you do not have excess. Turn your stash of Fabrics, and trims into
items that can be sold specifically for Haiti Relief! Artist Cafepress
has a relief program, Flickr has a photograhers Auction! Models we will
need volunteers!
Image:- If You are from Brooklyn the clothing inspired
by Flags of nations is an annual rite of passage. The Haitian population is a vital
part of that landscape and community! 10-1 Is a reference to Caribbean unity another important aspect of Brooklyn’s diverse
landscape!
The Recovery has only just begun... apart from the immediate need for
cash and supplies soon those who survive will need to rebuild! They will need
supplies, tools, and yes even fabric. We will repeat this later down in
year. As little as you think you have It is much more that the survivors in Haiti!
If you want to join us or have your own efforts
Life
goes on and we are continuing our plans but we have added a Relief program
to our February www.28squared.com Program, on starting and/or running a fashion Business using
technology! Starting duringSocial Media Week NY, It would run the full 28 days
of February. Details soon. Originally intended to be free we have added a cost
and all profits from our Social Media Week Event will be donated To Disaster
Relief Efforts! More details soon
Please post your disaster relief efforts at http://Mo.bfg2.com It will automatically appear on
the Brooklyn Fashion Week Site
A note on Disaster
ReliefEfforts!
Excuse the Delay over the next couple
days! Please accept my apologies for tardy
delivery of any information or if our scheduled calls are put on hold! The
disaster in Haiti has stuck close to home, I am from the Caribbean and
earthquakes of this magnitude have been a concern for some time. As I join
forces with those in my community, it has become even more apparent that the
issues of technology and how they support our community needs to be addressed!
Please Donate to Doctors without borders if you can!
Bridging the digital Divide:-Rebuilding Haiti will need all the help it can get I
understand the need to be diligent but there are local certified Haitian
Charitable projects. Not only are there cultural barriers but there are also
language barriers. Local Haitian organizations need help (many do not have
websites) preparing for the next phase! I will
gladly assist in making contact!
Local Efforts to Bridge the divide! our 28 squared project carded for Feb 1-28th is underway. The challenge now and during the year is
getting wi fi or internet access into these community centers, and
getting hardware into the hands, especially of organizations that service
the elderly and youth! Your "old Laptops" and extra phones can power communities! Please send me any info on
programs that refurbish and distribute these as well as any youth oriented
tech(especially mobile) programs!
while supporting Local Designers, Artist and Crafters!
Fashion, Technology, Food, Shopping FUN!!
We have used
fashion in the past to draw attention to technology and attract support
for community initiatives! We'd like to thank these design businesses!
We understand that
packing up and coming out to these locations is their investment in
our community and we'd like to thank them!
Fashion Technology Solutions
We will expand or Fashion design , technical and business programs
next year! We're also adding more of our live as well as "xtended"
events!
My original plan was to end the community education aspect of our exploratory project at the
close of 2009! However since FashioncampNy and subsequently with my
stepping up to lead the Black media Professionals meetup, I have found
my self inundated with request for assistance in adopting, adapting and
integrating "this web thing"
I am able to reach and communicate but I have also discovered that
somehow there is not much help that seems to reach or apply to the
needs of this core creative class with a growing need to find a way to
support themselves and their families! This event helps raise funds
towards these projects!
We thank you for your support and Please pass this on!
In
many cases the "Digital Divide" is not necessarily just about the lack
of access to technology, but a lack of understanding of it's potential
and a fear of the "unknown!" Education, workshops and outreach are all
part of "BRIDGING THE DIVIDE" Help me Bridge the Digital Divide- I00 Black Businesses Online By February 2010 Make a donation of Time, Expertise, Technology or Resources contact me or check our Amazon Gift List
