FASHION FIXES, SFFAMA Update 08032009

We are growing steadily but surely while honing our valuable resources for our members.

Our first official project is "The Economis of Art, Session 2". EoA2 is a networking event for local fashion insiders with a speaking panel and a fashion show. Date (most likely, end of Sept.09) and venue to be announced.

Get your fashion fixes on:

Visit 'The Fashion Cafe' to view the latest runways:
http://www.thefashioncafe.info/

SF Fashion Awards uploaded to 'Webshot':
http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/573873493qVVMTb


Are you in or are you out... some SF fashion musings at 'Fashion Smashion'
http://fashionsmashion.onsugar.com/

What's new in fashion? Tips? Check out:
http://theindiefashionshop.blogspot.com/


Fashion Jobs, anyone?
http://fashionbulletinboard.blogspot.com/

If you have not read my 'Smashing Darling' interview, you can read it here:
http://www.smashingdarling.com/blog/2009/07/28/industry-interview-owen-geronimo-sffama/

Join our Facebook group here:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12638088573


You are also invited to WERKSTATTE's Launch party on Aug. 6th, for more details - visit:
http://www.werkstatte.info/
and for art workshops....
http://artforumnetwork.blogspot.com/

Designers Call (mail your cd-roms) for SFFW, visit this link: http://www.sanfranciscofashionweek.org/get-involved.html
Sponsor contracts are also now available. I will be offering free link exchanges to SFFAMA mebers as part of marketing promotion for SFFW, more details to come.


To get involved or, shoot me an email to: owengeronimo@gmail.com . I'm also open to business proposals and co-op projects.

Smashing Darling Industry Interview and Great Resources..

I hope you enjoy this week's updates:

Owen Geronimo Interview with "Smashing Darling" (ShoutOut to Mo and Trish:) visit this link:
http://www.smashingdarling.com/blog/2009/07/28/industry-interview-owen-geronimo-sffama/

Fashion Industry Jobs
http://fashionbulletinboard.blogspot.com/

Fashion Tips and Articles
http://theindiefashionshop.blogspot.com/

Get your fashion grove on:
http://modagency.wordpress.com/

Don't forget to drop by on August 6th at WERKSTATTE's Launch Party:
http://www.werkstatte.info/

To register as a visual artist or if you know anyone, that's interested in showing their art, I have 5 retail art spaces to fill - go to 'Artist Registry': http://www.werkstatte.net/

I also would like to invite you to an art reception on August 8th at Barber Lounge in SF, I'm one of the artists showing - for time and address, please visit: http://www.owengeronimo.info/

SFFAMA's first official project is "EconArt&Design Series", more details to come.

Have a wonderful week.

SFFAMA Updates

To streamline SFFAMA projects I have in the works, I have added additional fields in the "Profile Information" section.

In doing so, you will need to update your profile information. Please go on top of the screen and click on "My Page" then on the middle column, go to your "Profile Information" and click on the "Edit" tab.
This will prompt you to redo your profile, update and answer the new additional questionnaires.

Join our "GROUPS" to get involved with our upcoming projects. Start discussions in each group categories.

Here is the group list to date.

- SFFAMA Mentorship Program
- NOH8 Campaign
- The Pajama Project
- The Economics of Art and Design
- San Francisco Fashion Week
- Media and Publications
- SFFAMA Committee
- Barter Swap Exchange
- Beauticians
- DIY Fashion
- Business Opportunities
- I Need Jeans
- Fashionistas
- Fashion Bloggers
- Interns
- Jewelry Designers
- Boutique Owners
- Indie Fashion Designers

Drop by and say hello. We have a "booth" at San Francisco Fashion Awards this Sunday at Hotel Phoenix.

You are also welcome to attend the launch party of "WERKSTATTE, First Thursdays, on Aug. 6th at Otis Lounge - for more details please visit: http://www.werkstatte.info/

Don't forget to invite your co-leagues to join us @ http://sffama.ning.com/

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

It's Official... EconArt2 Will Be Produced by SFFMA

The Economics of Art, Session 2 will be produced by SFFMA. If you attended the first ever EOA event that was held at ProjectOne Gallery... it was a huge success. I encourage you to get involved with session two.

I'm looking for the following as part of the panel of industry speakers.
- Fashion Designer with on line or retail store
- Photographer with past or current media background
- Event promoter with past successful events under their belt
- Visual Artist, thats makes a living as an artist
- Hair Salon Owner or Hairstylists with ongoing client list
- Buyer of a retail store
- Internet Marketing - that is your truly

If interested, please shoot me an email.

Regards -
Owen Geronimo