tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32905550.post957976948572813560..comments2023-09-27T02:49:48.499-07:00Comments on manila fashion observer: Q&A Time! Breaking Into Fashion + What Bag to Buy?cd_mfohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11720208087294324480noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32905550.post-34943706908781480862009-06-28T19:23:59.900-07:002009-06-28T19:23:59.900-07:00Hi! Need help. I've always known that fashion ...Hi! Need help. I've always known that fashion is my passion and have gone on an entrepreneurial venture for 3 years now. I run a small boutique in the province and was quite successful in establishing a regular network of customers. However, a new mall was put up recently in our area and has driven everyone in their direction. The inevitable happened.. and small retail stores like mine tremendously suffered in terms of sales. I really don't know what to do. It breaks my heart to close shop because I really love my store and I don't want my staff to lose their jobs. =(<br /><br />To put up a fighting front, I attempted to apply for stall space lease space inside the mall and came up with a unique store concept should the mall allocate a lifestyle/ fashion avenue section for small retailers like me. I prepared and have submitted needed documents like LOI, store concept, lay-out perspective,etc. It has been more than a week now, and I still haven't heard from the lease officer yet. Would it be proper to give them a call? They told me that they they will be the one to contact me once they've found an available space.I don't want to seem like a pushy applicant, but the waiting really kills me. This is my last hope to resuscitate my business and I don't know what to do anymore...please help me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32905550.post-66131101618734464572009-03-26T16:24:00.000-07:002009-03-26T16:24:00.000-07:00I guess you should try reading magazines, blogs, a...I guess you should try reading magazines, blogs, and fashion books like local magazines, vogue, women's wear daily, elle, etc.. It will definitely help you a lot. In fashion, you should be updated on what is going on. Try enrolling at a fashion school. You'll surely learn a lot from your teachers who are industry professionals and also you peers. <BR/><BR/>I am currently studying fashion marketing at parsons and I am really enjoying it. My advice is just do not give up and follow your dreams!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32905550.post-23354321793962658022009-03-12T19:35:00.000-07:002009-03-12T19:35:00.000-07:00You're welcome Anon! Don't worry, it's normal to b...You're welcome Anon! Don't worry, it's normal to be afraid when you are about to take the leap! Just keep your goal in sight and become your dream!!! =)<BR/><BR/>You're welcome Ms Style! Goyard does not even allow their retailers like Barneys and Bergdorf to post their bags online, so your best bet really is the Goyard store or established retailers =)cd_mfohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11720208087294324480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32905550.post-19707061989674443272009-03-11T23:05:00.000-07:002009-03-11T23:05:00.000-07:00thanks for the info.thanks for the info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32905550.post-20485250862244533552009-03-11T04:15:00.000-07:002009-03-11T04:15:00.000-07:00oooppps! i hope i don't sound too negative and nak...oooppps! i hope i don't sound too negative and nakakainis. I will definitely enroll in a fashion school as soon as I figure out what I want to focus on. Again, thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32905550.post-37569449500127150312009-03-11T04:05:00.000-07:002009-03-11T04:05:00.000-07:00Wow! thank you again for all the pieces of advice!...Wow! thank you again for all the pieces of advice! I do read a lot of magazines and I believe that's what got me started w/ my interest in fashion :). In fact, my boss catches me surfing the net reading blogs and sites related to fashion all the time. I just feel that I shld work on my networking skills and get over my fears and insecurities. I did check FIP's site and while 7-9k seems reasonable for a short course, I just have a lot on my plate right now (financially speaking). Napaghahalatang purita ako! hahaha! BTW, your blog MFO is the first blog I go to when I'm online. I shld make mfo my homepage! . thanks again Tin and anon 3:54!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32905550.post-29574609860378065832009-03-10T18:08:00.000-07:002009-03-10T18:08:00.000-07:00There are no online sites selling Goyard. If you a...There are no online sites selling Goyard. If you are in Manila, the only place I can say sells guaranteed authentic Goyard bags is Accessory Lab in Rockwell and Tresorie in Jupiter St., Bel-air Makati! Check out http://thebaghag.blogspot.com for details on her stores!cd_mfohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11720208087294324480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32905550.post-28609814504816769462009-03-10T18:05:00.000-07:002009-03-10T18:05:00.000-07:00Just find time for it, there are weekend classes t...Just find time for it, there are weekend classes too! And I agree with Anon 3:54's advice above, schools in Manila are much more reasonably priced! Read a lot of magazines too, go online if you don't want to spend on magazines, you'll learn a lot! But for the most part, get over your fears, don't let it paralyze you and keep you from following your dream! You'll be surprised at how people are willing to help and share once you ask! =)cd_mfohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11720208087294324480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32905550.post-30701642771691867922009-03-10T03:54:00.000-07:002009-03-10T03:54:00.000-07:00If you really want a career in fashion I guess you...If you really want a career in fashion I guess you can start by reading different fashion magazines and familiarising yourself with the names of the major players in the industry, study the designers' collection and fashion terms. This will only cost you a little. And and.. fashion schools in Manila are reasonably priced though compared to the other art schools abroad like Parson's, FIDM, London College of Fashion. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32905550.post-71771863416323556492009-03-09T18:57:00.000-07:002009-03-09T18:57:00.000-07:00do you know any online site that sells goyard?do you know any online site that sells goyard?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32905550.post-62732712041266601572009-03-09T07:33:00.000-07:002009-03-09T07:33:00.000-07:00Thank you ever so much! I will definitely keep you...Thank you ever so much! I will definitely keep you posted. If it weren't for the cost and scarcity of time, I'll definitely take the plunge. See, I work full time in a call center. But you're so right. I should start asking around first. Thing is, I kinda get intimated by fashion folks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com