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Call notes

Posted on January 10, 2013 by jane

Fashion Brain Training Call notes

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Developing a Fashion Product – You Can’t Cut Corners

Posted on November 21, 2012 by jane

This is a guest post from Boaz David A story about making the perfect shirt. About 3 years ago I was working with a brand that was looking to develop the perfect fitting button down blouse for the career woman who could …

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Some inspiration for today

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jane

Great advice from Tolstoy and always good to keep in mind. What do you think?

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How I got an appointment with a head buyer of Neiman Marcus

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jane

Today’s video gives you the details about how I scored an appointment with Neiman Marcus with only ONE postcard. I’m doing this topic again because I hear SO many designers tell me they are nervous, apprehensive, unsure, even scared-as-hell, to …

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Announcement: Jane + Chicago Fashion Incubator

Posted on June 12, 2012 by jane

I’m thrilled to announce my new collaboration with the Chicago Fashion Incubator at Macy’s on State Street. I have been chosen to be the Director of Education for the Incubator, starting right away. I’ll still be doing my consulting work …

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How to Handle Criticism – tips for entrepreneurs

Posted on May 3, 2012 by jane

“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain – and most fools do.” -Dale Carnegie You’re angry. You’re hurt. You’re embarrassed, even humiliated. Someone has done you wrong – by criticizing you in a hurtful way. There’s a difference between someone …

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How Kristen did it: Approaching a retailer with your jewelry line

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jane

Have you heard of Kristen Amato? Kristen is a Chicago jewelry designer who has definitely “made it”, and by that I mean: Vogue, Us Weekly, People, and Lucky have featured her designs Celebrity clients like Rachel Ray and Eva Longoria …

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Passion is Overrated – Fashion Designers Listen Up

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jane

I know I’m going to get some heat for this, but here goes. Passion is Overrated Everybody starting out in business has enormous passion. It’s so exciting to start a new project – all the creative ideas are flowing. Everything …

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Year-End Marketing Review – What’s Working For Me

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jane

I’m in the middle of reviewing my marketing for 2011 and I thought I’d be completely honest with you.  The way I figure it, I LOVE insider information – to be a fly on the wall – and I’m guessing you …

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The Virtues of Barbie For a Fashion Designer

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jane Hamill

Shopping for my nieces yesterday made me think a lot about Barbie. Like a lot of people, I have a “special” relationship with Barbie. Sort of conflicted. I even wrote an essay about our top heavy friend for NPR. It’s …

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