$50 Workshop Enrollment.

So often, new designers release their collections late in the season because they don't allow enough time for each stage in the production process.  By the time their collection is released, many retail buyers are "all bought up", so they miss a key opportunity to grow their sales accounts.   Retail buyers often buy early on, so don't miss your opportunity to sell to buyers who purchase at the opening of each season. 

• Learn when you should release your seasonal collections to allow for a maximum buying window.
  
• Based on when you should release each collection, create a yearly production calendar so you will always be on time with your sales and marketing materials, sample collections, photoshoots, fabric ordering, etc. 
  
• Learn how to make your sales team happy by delivering everything they need on time, if not early!
  
  

When you leave this workshop, you will have a yearly schedule outlined so that you can plan for on time production and collection releases each season!

This is a one day workshop taking place Tuesday, June 5th.  Workshop participation fee is $50 and each class is limited to just 10 designers or brand representatives to ensure maximum individual feedback and attention can be given.  Workshops take place at the Altitude Showroom, 680 8th St. #240, San Francisco, CA 94103.  Please call Karri at 415-690-STYL with any questions.

Click here to enroll in all 4 Co.lection Workshops!

$200 Package Value

Upon enrollment, we'll contact you directly to confirm your chosen dates for each workshop

We've had a lot of requests to sign up for all four Spring workshops, so we are now offering a value-added individual consultation when you sign up for the entire series – $200 value. 

You'll Learn:

• How to Prepare and What to Expect for Trade Shows (May 15, 6-8pm)
  
• How to Show the Best Sample Collection (May 22, 6-8pm)
  
• How to Show the Best Linesheet and Lookbook Class (May 29, 6-8pm)
  
• How to Allow for a Maximum Buying Window (June 5, 6-8pm)
• AND
  
• a 45 min one-on-one brand consultation with Karri Ann Frerichs to ask ALL of your sales questions when contacting retail buyers!  This is an open-forum consultation and we'll address your most pressing questions and concerns when it comes to approaching buyers and showing the strongest collection. 
  

The complete package is just $200 (that's only $25 per hour and a FREE individual consultation with a seasoned national showroom sales rep who works with buyers every single day!)  Sign up through PayPal below.

$200 Package Value

Upon enrollment, we'll contact you directly to confirm your chosen dates for each workshop

Verrieres & Sako's Fall 2012 collection features stand out jackets and gorgeous cocktail dresses that retail starting at $145.  Mouse over each image for style name and retail price.  Each piece is available in a variety of color and fabrication options as well as houndstooth print.  Signature details include peplum jackets, dresses and tops and folding / pleated details.  The collection is designed and made in Oakland, CA.

Call 415-690-STYL to request to see the collection or contact your local sales rep directly.

Heather, bay area sales rep for Altitude Showroom, loves the Reveal vegan leather criss-cross bag. Paired here with her neutrals: classic go to jeans and black top. Gorgeous detailing, environmentally conscious, original for any individual, but neutral enough for all outfits. Large enough to carry all of your naughty purse items, because don't we all need 10 shades of lipstick in our purse? This bag is not for the timid. Retails at $180

Bag Styling Options: Wrap a pretty scarf or fabric around one arm of the bag for a pop of color, or tie a bow for a feminine look.

Sheer influence, by Verrieres and Sako. Featured in Votive Magazine is the black pee-a-boo-see-through long sexy trench coat worn by model Noelle Lynne. Perfect for hot weather like Miami. This go to piece can be thrown over anything, for that sophisticated but sexy, but also not so hot because it's 100 degrees– fashion statement. This is totally a sheer Matrix jacket. Yum, and it's 100% Silk! Retails at $320.

Watch the making of the Kajan Padraig Photoshoot Video and call us at 415-690-STYL to request to see the collection!

Call 415-690-STYL to request to see Kajan Padraig or contact your local sales rep. Kajan Padraig is committed to designing and producing American made (in San Francisco), comfortable, eco-conscious clothing that makes a fashion statement. Go glam or be casual and feel good about it all day long!  Scroll over each image for description and retail pricing.

Go for bright this season with pops of neon colors or full on sunshine like Kajan Padraig's limon skirt! (Retails at $235) Throw away your depressing blacks and greys and liven up your wardrobe with shades of limon, seafoam green, cherry red, teal, and sophisticated navy. Pair with crisp classic white for the perfect go-to look. All you need for Spring 2012 inspiration is this photo shoot featured in Tantalum Magazine.

Akemi Okamoto is a San Francisco-based fashion designer and all pieces are manufactured in San Francisco.  The Fall 2012 Collection features sheer silk tops and blouses, color blocked dresses and cape jackets.  Retail price points range from $130-$350.  Please contact your local sales rep or call 415-690-STYL to request to see samples or to schedule an in-store or showroom appointment.

Cameo is designed and made in Los Angeles.  Retail pricepoints range from $40-$150.  Contact your local sales rep or call us at 415-690-STYL to schedule your in-store or showroom appointment. 

We're very excited about Akemi Okamoto's Fall 2012 Collection, which continues with variations on her sheer silk tops and adds lovely cape jackets and color-blocked dresses.  The collection also includes several pant and skirt options.  The lookbook will arrive shortly!  Please contact your local sales rep to schedule your in-store or market appointment or call 415-690-STYL. 

Kajan Padraig showcases their Fall 2012 Collection to a packed house of over 250 people at San Francisco's Supper Club.  The collection elaborates on their signature "slashed" design elements and incorporates gorgeous fall/winter fabrications such as a cashmere-like bamboo fleece and heavy jerseys.

  Photographer:

Debra McClure

www.debramcclure.com

Models:

Laura Jean

Agnes Liong

Maya Harshbarger

Top Photo: This gorgeous free-flowing silk top from Akemi Okamoto has a tye dye print. A must have for the summer days. Light-weight and sheer, moves with the wind and follows the colorful Summer trend.

Left: Pair both Kajan Padraig items into a full outfit, with this sheer silk chiffon long sleeve top and a poppy satin skirt in a warm chocolate color. Ever so perfect for that romantic date or a stroll on a nice day in the city.

Middle: Beautifully crafted, this long length sheer pastel white wrap, by Kajan Padraig, makes your legs look long like a daddy long leg spider. Lovely.

Right: Is that denim? No, it's a fully lined cotton mock denim dress by Akemi Okamoto. Twirl and spin, it has that old school femininity that everyone wants and needs for Summer 2012. Lovely, and ladylike.

Written By: Raina Avansino

We are very excited to represent the Cameo Clothing line for Fall 2012 and will receive styles the first week in March.  Cameo is designed and made in Los Angeles, and retail price points range from $50-$180.  All photos below are from SS12 and are available for immediate order!  Just mouse over each image for the name and retail price.  Please contact us or call 415-690-STYL to book your appointment and receive linesheets for the Fall Collection!

Styles from Spring 2012 shown below are available for Immediate orders!

Fall 2012 Coming Soon!

This denim-look pleated dress is one of my favorite pieces from Akemi Okamoto. It's light weight and makes me feel like I'm heading to a picnic. This dress can be worn with Chanel flats or a pop of color with peep toe pumps in cherry red. No need for knickers, the length of the dress falls just slightly above the knee. The dress is 100% Cotton and fully lined with a sheer white. Also comes in black and a multitude of other styles. This particular dress has a tie in the front and a deep V neck for the decolletage girls. The perfect must have for Spring and Summer 2012. Denim Pleated Dress $286

For the organic and silk lover, this colorful dress is 100% Organic, and 100% Silk. Amazing for warm weather and can also second as a coverup on the beach. The blend of nature-like colors flowing on a smooth silk can make anyone glow. This can go from the daytime to night. Pair with a cute skinny belt. Silk Chiffon Dress by Althea Harper $395

The LBD by Verrieres and Sako is versatile as a black dress can be. Stretch-fit and has a tie in the front for added sex appeal. V cut in the back and a modern but Audrey Hepburn feel. Appropriate for all attire needs and wants. Not too short but not too long, wear with anything your dreams desire. LBD $253

Combine prints with Kajan Padraig's 100% Silk halter top with rope tie and contrasted stripe skirt. The Barcadi party colors in the silk satin top are fun and also elegant. The skirt is easy to slip on and molds to the body. Cute, sexy, fun and bold. This outfit is a piece of art. Halter top $52, Contrast Skirt $74.

This unique style of this two toned dress is a juicy eggplant and jet black color. It forms to my body but not too tightly. 95% Modal, 5% Spandex.The straps can be worn as pictured or played around with. Kajan Padraig Two-Toned Dress $102

Throw on this Houndstooth jacket over anything. I love that it is comfortable like a sweatshirt but classy and fashionable. Can be paired with all black for a striking look, or with colors like this stretch jersey dress. It doesn't look like it, but I can run miles in this outfit without the dress rising, or feeling like the garments are too tight. Sleeves are full length but can be rolled up with ease. The best part, this jacket also comes in black for the sleek New York gals. Verrieres and Sako Houndstooth Jacket $242, Kajan Padraig Cowl Back Dress $99

Written By: Raina Avansino

ALTHEA HARPER F/W 12 Collection from Althea Harper on Vimeo.

Watch the Althea Harper Fall 2012 video and see the collection photo shoot here. 

Buyers, if you are in New York on Feb 18th, 2012 for fashion week and market, please RSVP to attend the Althea Harper Fall 2012 Collection Presentation at 511 West 25th Street, Gallery 505 from 5p-8p. 

We're very excited about all the new jackets available from Verrieres and Sako Fall 2012 Collection!  Linesheets and pricing will be available shortly.  Please email or call Karri at 415-912-7331 to request wholesale information, linesheets and to schedule an in-store or showroom appointment.

Shop Twig and Willow in Long Beach, CA for REVEAL bamboo watches, handsfree bamboo earbuds and wooden iPhone cases now.  Also, coming in March, shop for REVEAL's vegan leather handbags!

Fashion Entrepreneurs!

Have you ever thought about opening a fashion showroom, working with up and coming fashion designers, or think you'd eventually like to be a retail buyer or own your own store? If you are outgoing, love to go see stores, and get excited about next season's collections, then we want to talk to you!

We're looking for fashion entrepreneurs who are ready to make a name for themselves and hit the ground running selling exciting emerging brands with the backing of a national showroom.

We already know buyers across the nation who are interested in our brands, but we can't be everywhere at once – which is why we need you!  We're looking for local, outgoing, fashion-minded sales reps to go see buyers, open new accounts, and develop relationships with great retailers.  If you live in a major US city, like Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, Boston, Miami, Portland, Seattle and others, then we have IMMEDIATE contacts for you to meet.

What you get:

• The www.AltitudeShowroom.com website tailored to your area with your contact information
• Sample collections from each of our brands to show buyers
• Seasonal marketing materials including linesheets and lookbooks
• Personalized business cards
• Complete support and partnership in sales outreach with updated leads and contacts in your area

What you earn / perks of the job:

• 50% of generated sales commission in your market
• Increasing sales commission with increasing sales
• Personal shopping with each of our brands at wholesale price
• Opportunities to travel nationally
• Valued input and the opportunity to grow with an innovative, tech-savvy company in the fashion industry.

Please email us your resume and why you are interested in the position and we look forward to speaking with you!

Althea Harper's Fall/Winter 2012 Collection continues to offer originally designed prints, organic printed silk, and dresses/separates with incredible stretch and construction to fit gorgeously on a range of body types.  The linesheet will be available shortly.  Please email or call Karri at 415-912-7331 to request to see samples or to schedule your showroom or market appointment. 

Anne Michelle, Beverly Hills, now carries REVEAL day-to-evening wallets that are also perfect as an evening clutch!  Available in black.

Anne Michelle

181 S. Beverly Dr.

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

310-275-4066

and

Anne Michelle – Agoura Hills

5897 Kanan Road.

Agoura Hills, CA 91301

818-889-8992