If you start your own brand...

[925]

and with not that much connection... how could you do that?

i'm facing this issue now and my plan is bring the products to the shops (i like) when i'm in nyc next month, do you guys think they will let me in or kick me out? or any suggestion?

[Cue]

you would be better to try an get an appointment with the owner/buyer.

maybe call and offer to take them out for a quick beer and let them have a look ...

[925]

i sure will email them first before i visit the shops, but i expect they won't reply coz thats very usual

[baskew]

save some money, and take your brand to pool or project.

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[nappywun]

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save some money, and take your brand to pool or project.

--- Original message by baskew on May 18, 2006 07:38 AM

ehhhh.. dunno about spending $$$ on the tradeshows right away. Many NY boutiques don't frequent the shows in my experience.

I would definately suggest calling to find out who the buyer is, sending a lookbook, then following up somehow. This will at least introduce you to them w/out the high cost. I don't know how long you'll be in NY but walking through some popular neighborhoods with a lookbook and samples in tow can definately make you trip woth it. Plan well.

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[Selegna]

GET PEOPLE ROCKING YOUR SHIT.

BUYERS DO THEIR HOMEWORK.

DONT BE DESPERATE.

GET SOME WEIGHT ON YOU LIKE THAT FAT BITCH DELLA REESE.

[Selegna]

OH YEA AND FUCK A TRADE SHOW!

ITS JUST AN EXPENSIVE COVER CHARGE TO A TRENDY WACK PARTY.

GET SOME WEIGHT ON YOU LIKE THAT FAT BITCH DELLA REESE.

[925]

i can't afford the trade show anyway...

[Mbrand]

From my past experience, there's no need to give a call before you visit a shop. You'll never get an appointment. Getting in stores w/ books + samples and asking to see a buyer is your best chance.

Most People won't kick you out. Having a look don't cost a thing.

[925]

it cost me alot for the hotel + flight ticket, but... i have to try it

thanks for all your responds

[darkanimal]

Don't forgot to flirt with the buyers, sales assoc.

[6MT]

hmm, if i were you, i'll try my best to set up meeting with buyers for the store you would like to be in and go from there, thats the one of the best bet, and thats how alot of people get started. good luck, and trade show at this point wouldn't be a good idea at all, since you haven't build up any PR yet, peopl dont know who you are....so i would stay away from that route...