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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Flying Solo welcomed over 600 guests at their fifth New York Fashion Week show on Saturday, February 9th at Pier 59 Studios. With the theme of “Transformation,” Flying Solo redefined …
