027: Part Two with Jeanne Allen | San Francisco Fashion Incubator Now in it's 3rd Year
Release Date: 08/03/2014
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info_outlineIn Part two, Jeanne Allen, Executive Director of the Fashion Incubator San Francisco, talks about the new chapter in her life and the birth of the incubator which houses 6 emerging designers each year. Now going on it's 3rd successful year here in San Francisco, CA.
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In this episode you will learn:
- In Part 2 with Jeanne Allen, she discusses the birth of the fashion incubator in San Francisco.
- Fashion Incubator of San Francisco is a 5013c non - profit business supported by Macy's and the City of SF Mayors office.
- 6 Designers in Residence each year.
- Goal is to create jobs and growth in the fashion sector!
-The process- open call in October and designers start in March.
- Located in Macy's Men's building, recycled office.
- The program consists of 25 master classes covering all business aspects of fashion.
- The board consists of an amazing roster of people.
- Mentors and experts like John Casado, Roger Case, Linda Ellerd and Jake Wall.
- Oct 9th Union Square Event.
- They conduct pop up shops, NYC trip to Macy's headquarters, Designer showroom visits, participate in the Junior League Annual Fashion Show.
- $400 month rent per designer not including cost of creating collection.
- Resources such as SBA and Renissance Entrepreneur Center.
Enjoy!
Jill