Represented by Paula Rosado PR. Flying Solo returned to New York Fashion Week, presenting their latest collections on Friday, September 7th at 3PM at Pier 59 Studios. This was their fourth season, with over 70 designers from across the globe, showcasing in a unique collaborative and high-energy format with a …
As the old-fashioned brick-and-mortar retail model continues to struggle and legendary stores like Barneys filed for bankruptcy last year, new retail models that combine membership and the sharing economy, like Flying Solo, where brands pay a flat membership fee and maintain all the profits from retail sales, have become more …
A few years ago, Elizabeth Solomeina, owner of fine jewelry brand Solomeina, decided she would stop wishing for a New York City retail partner that let independent designers connect directly with their consumers—she would create such a store herself. The designer joined forces (and pooled financial resources) with nearly three dozen …
For an independent designer operating in a world of mega-brands like Amazon, Zara, Nike and H&M, an old maxim may hold the key to survival: United we are stronger. At least that was the thinking Elizabeth Solomeina applied when she was struggling to find a way to show and sell …
This New York City-based storefront is run by 45 independent designers (and counting). Following a direct-to-consumer model instead of relying on wholesale accounts has become the norm among young, emerging brands. This type of business is primarily achieved online through e-commerce, but Flying Solo in New York City aims to connect with shoppers …