Fashion Slow Lane!

Kanye West’s collaboration with Adidas Original at NYFW was awkward. I  love fashion but I was not feeling this designer look from NYFW.  I don't think body stockings look good on even top models.  This look reminds me of the nude pantyhose we used to wear to church under our dresses in the 1980's.   The granny stockings I wore came in a plastic egg at the grocery store.  I think they were called L'eggs.   Very similar concept except the granny stocking is a body stocking.  I wonder how you go pee?  Mr. West clearly has musical talent but I am not sure he should be a fashion designer.   Just because you have money and can buy your way onto TMZ does not mean you should be a fashion designer.   However, I have to give him credit for having the biggest names in the industry at his fashion show.   I would love to see 65 year old Anna W. in this outfit, but I have a feeling that is not going to happen. I look forward to his next ru...

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So You Want to Start Your Own Handbag Line?  7 Important Points To Consider Before Starting A Handbag Line. By Tara Sauvage www.tarasauvage.com  1.  Do you know how to draw?   Can you sketch your designs and do a tech pack?   If so, fantastic!   If not, how will you be able to translate your fabulous design ideas so a pattern maker can make a technical pattern for production?    To help bridge that gap you may want to consider hiring a handbag designer to help turn your design vision into a functional bag. 2.   Price Point Will Determine Materials.     It is important to figure out your retail price point before starting a collection, as this will determine the materials you can use.   Many new aspiring handbag designers want to make a luxury leather bag collection that retails for under $100.    They will go as far as writing this into their business plan before they do their homework...

I am now working with the highest end group of leather bag factories and tanneries in India.   There are millions of factories in India but I am currently connected with the top factories that do production for major French and European labels.    If you are looking to source leather goods in India, let me know.    I am headed to India in a few months to visit the factories in Chennai.  It should be an interesting journey and I can't wait to see the cows in the street.   Ciao, Tara Sauvage Designer roccodante@gmail.com

5   Important Things to Consider Before You Start A Fashion Brand By Tara Sauvage roccodante@gmail.com  www.tarasauvage.com 1.    Do you have a budget?   Before you start any type of business large or small you have to have some type of budget.   Whether its $1,000 or $10,000 you will need to have a budget to get started.    To hire a designer is going to cost money upfront and to make prototypes its going to cost money.     Your initial budget will determine how far you can go to get started in the industry before you look to outside funding. 2.     Who is your target market?    You need to define your core target market, who are you designing for, what type of stores does your ideal customer shop at, what is her basic demographics?   I suggest writing a few paragraphs defining your ideal customer.     Discuss where she lives, shops, what is her income level, family ...

I just created a mood board for our F/W 2015/16 collections.  I love the bright colors and strong shapes, heavy hardware and detailing.   Trend board by Sauvage Private Label LLC. Color Trend Board by Sauvage Private Label LLC 2014 Follow me on twitter @roccosauvage Follow us on pinterest @tarasauvage Check out our website at www.tarasauvage.com Cheers, Tara & Rocco

Tara Sauvage Sauvage Private Label Design & Consulting Tel:   310-994-9624 Email:   taras@sandiego.edu www.tarasauvage.com Tara Sauvage has over 15 years in the fashion and consumer goods industry. After a decade of designing handbags, belts and fashion accessories for corporate companies in Los Angeles and Seattle, Tara decided to launch her own private label design and consulting business, Sauvage Private Label LLC. Tara handles everything from the first sketch through the final production for handbags, belts and fashion accessories. Sauvage Private Label also offers startup business consulting for consumer goods and fashion brands that are just starting out. Tara works with a team of factories, graphic designers and raw material vendors to help her clients bring their ideas into a viable to consumer good.   She works with factories and suppliers worldwide including India, Korea, China, Italy and the United Sta...