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Rabu, 31 Desember 2008

[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Whitney Thompson now called 'influential'

Whitney Thompson now called 'influential'

http://www.jacksonville.com/community/shorelines/2008-12-24/whitney_thompson_now_called_influential

ATLANTIC BEACH - A city resident who's achieved supermodel fame has had another accolade heaped upon her this year.

Whitney Thompson has been selected as part of Microsoft Network's Lifestyle list of most influential woman in 2008. The 21-year-old Thompson was named in the list in an MSN Lifestyle report this month.

The latest honor for Thompson comes in a good year for the daughter of Atlantic Beach Assistant City Manager David Thompson. Whitney won the television reality show America's Next Top Model in its 10th season.

The 5-foot-10-inch Whitney Thompson is in New York, where she has signed two major modeling contracts with Cover Girl and Fashion Bug among others and she did so in the "plus-size" category, which is why MSN named her among the influential women's list. Others on the list include Michelle Obama, wife of President-elect Barack Obama, and U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y.

The MSN report on Thompson said she "could very well set the standard that the champagne-and-cigarettes-starved chic look is out and a healthy hourglass figure glow is in."

David Thompson said Friday he was beaming with pride at the honor for his daughter.

"Certainly, if you look at the other people on the list, it's quite a spectacular list. For her to even be on that same list with those people, it's quite an honor. Whitney is doing something that she loves doing. She represents herself and represents women well."

It's a relief that media and other women are willing to recognize Whitney for her unique contribution to modeling and establishing a positive image for young women, David Thompson said.

"She's showing people that you can have curves and you can be intelligent. You can be so much more than a stick figure in the fashion world. She's in an industry that's full of emaciated women and she's trying to make changes," he said.

In addition to her modeling work, Whitney is the national spokeswoman for Autism Awareness. David Thompson said his daughter is more than just a superficial face and it's an image that should be emulated by young women.

"I think one of the problems we have is that young women [and] this image that they think they have to live up to," said David Thompson. "They starve themselves to death. ... Bulimia and anorexia are tremendous problems today because they're trying to meet this image that tells girls, 'You're supposed to look like this.'

"To be proud of the fact that she's pretty would be pretty shallow. I'm proud of the fact that she's stayed who she is. She's not given into the Hollywood lifestyle and the drugs. Whitney remains who she is and she's very well-grounded and intelligent," David Thompson said.

While being named one of the most influential women in the past year is a huge honor for Whitney, David Thompson said his family keeps his daughter's work in perspective.

"She's not influencing countries or changing public policy. ... Her influence is primarily in that fashion industry. That's where she makes a difference," he said.

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Kamis, 25 Desember 2008

[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Evans model Crystal Renn's glamour tips for fuller-figure girls

Evans model Crystal Renn's glamour tips for fuller-figure girls

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2008/12/23/evans-model-crystal-renn-s-glamour-tips-for-fuller-figure-girls-86908-20990911/

CRYSTAL Renn had a glamorous career as a globe-trotting model before deciding she'd had enough of the Size Zero lifestyle.

The American beauty began modelling as a teenager but after being encouraged to lose a third of her weight to win more work, she became concerned about her health.

Now 22, she's put on 70lbs and is a Size 16 - the UK average - and still looks stunning. With her glossy dark hair, clear skin and gorgeous curves, Crystal has everything a pin-up needs.

Despite being bigger than the standard model size, she's continued to be in demand from top designers and graced the pages of the world's leading style magazines.

Crystal, from Miami, has appeared in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar and worked with Jean-Paul Gaultier and Dolce & Gabbana.

Her campaign for the plus-size retailer Evans has brought her even more fans. As the face and body of the high street chain, she's helped to revitalise the brand which has carried more fashionable, trend-led designs over the last few years.

She says her greatest triumph is having a positive body image and revealed what her top tips for looking great are.

"To dress for your body type, accentuate your good points," she said. "I love to emphasise my curves by wearing a belt around my waist.

"Don't be scared of being a curvy girl. I also think you should dress to express yourself and have fun with your clothes.

"Don't try and follow trends too rigidly. Try to find your own style and have the confidence to carry it off."

Here she gives more advice on how women with a fuller figure can look fabulous for parties and offers some refreshing advice to anyone who is panicking about festive flab...

THE MOST FLATTERING STYLES
If you want to hide your arms, wear three-quarter length sleeves. If you like your legs, a higher hem-line will showcase that. If you do want to hide something, A-line works.

MY FAVOURITE PARTY OUTFIT
I like my bell-shaped shirt from Ivan Grundahl that never fails to make me feel and look good. Dramatic jewellery is a must and I love my metal Prada headband.

WHAT SHOULD CURVY GIRLS AVOID?
Everybody is different and what I might wear, someone else wouldn't. It's all about confidence and knowing your positives and playing them up.

WHAT'S BEST, COLOUR OR BLACK?
Black is always flattering but colour in the right places can look good. I like mostly black because it is a go-anywhere, do-anything colour.

TROUSERS, DRESSES OR SKIRTS?
I wear all of these but I believe dresses over tights to be the most flattering.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN OUTFIT?
What catches my eye would be an interesting shape. A gorgeous fabric would make me pick it up and the fit would make me buy it.

WHO DO YOU SHOP WITH?
I love to shop alone because I like to spend a lot of time searching for the right pieces. Although having lunch with a friend is good for a laugh. It makes it easy for me when I am travelling to stay in my room on rainy days and shop on www.evans.co.uk

WHAT SHOULD A CURVY GIRL WEAR THIS PARTY SEASON?
Some of the flowy, free-spirited cuts will be flattering, also because I like tights, I'm excited about the textures coming out. Bold accessories and bell shapes are some of my favourites. I can't leave the house without my Evans leather jacket.

IS ACCESSORIZING IMPORTANT?
It's the most important thing. A so-so outfit can become a great outfit with the right accessories.

WHAT ABOUT SHOES?
I love interesting shoes. A combat boot with something feminine can change the dimension of your outfit, or amazing heels with jeans can make you ready for evening.

WHAT LINGERIE DO YOU RECOMMEND?
I like to wear underwear that makes it look like I'm not wearing any.

ANY ADVICE FOR WOMEN WORRIED ABOUT SQUEEZING INTO THEIR PARTY OUTFIT?
Don't panic, Christmas comes once a year so eat up.

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Kamis, 18 Desember 2008

[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] 4 Ways to Take Charge of Your Career!

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Market Research Report: Plus-Size Apparel Retail Market

Plus Size Teens and Women in the United States 2008

For more information and how to purchase a copy go to:
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reportinfo.asp?report_id=679553

After several years of steady growth, the plus size market started to slow down in 2007, along with the broader apparel industry, and is anticipated to finish 2008 with a small decline. While the overall plus size market faces considerable challenges, it still represents a growth opportunity for innovative retailers and manufacturers that can devise creative solutions to plus size shoppers' problems.

This report offers discussion of the following topics:

- The fragmented retail landscape of the plus size market

- How leading plus size competitors crowd to middle-age sensibilities and mid-tier pricing, leaving considerable room for growth among plus size teens and higher-income women

- How obesity rates among teens and women may now be showing signs of leveling off

- Research that suggests being overweight may be gaining in acceptability

- Demographic shifts that may impact the plus size market

- Profiles of leading plus size competitors

- Mintel's exclusive consumer research, which explores and quantifies women's and teens' dissatisfaction and frustration with the state of plus size offerings

- How retailers in different channels can leverage their inherent strengths to unlock the unrealized potential of the plus size market

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Scope and Themes
Definition
Consumer data sources
Abbreviations
Terms
Executive Summary
Market size
Under-served market has proven a growth opportunity for some
Continued growth faces challenges on several fronts
Many competitors, but lack of critical mass makes shopping difficult
Key competitors crowd the middle market…and middle age
Plus size apparel has at least some presence in all major retail channels
Overweight and obesity rates have risen sharply over the years, but may be starting to level off
Obesity on the rise among teen girls
Being overweight may be gaining in acceptability
Fitful progress on fit
Limited advertising and promotion
Nearly half of women aged 18+ purchase size 14+ clothing
Market Size and Forecast
Key points
Under-served market has proven a growth opportunity for some
Continued growth faces challenges on several fronts

Figure 1: U.S. sales and forecast of plus size clothing, at current prices, 2003-13
Figure 2: U.S. sales and forecast of plus size clothing, at inflation-adjusted prices, 2003-13
Competitive Context
Many competitors, but lack of critical mass makes shopping difficult
Anything but clothes
Key competitors crowd the middle market…
…and middle age
Retail Channels
Key points
Mass merchants
Department stores
Kohl's and JCPenney
Macy's
Specialty retailers
Online sales
Market Drivers
Overweight and obesity rates have risen sharply over the years…
Figure 3: Prevalence of overweight or obesity among American women, by age, 1976-80, 1998-94, and 1999-2002
Figure 4: Prevalence of obesity among American women, by age, 1976-80, 1998-94, and 1999-2002
…but may be leveling off, at least for women
Obesity on the rise among teen girls
Figure 5: Prevalence of overweight among American girls, by age, 1976-80, 1998-94, and 1999-2002
Overweight and obesity moving closer to becoming an accepted norm
Spending on clothing also increases with age
Figure 6: Average annual expenditures on apparel and services, by age, 2006
Subtle shifts in population composition may alter the focus of the market
Figure 7: Population, by age, 2003-13
Leading Companies
Overview
Charming Shoppes
Figure 8: Charming Shoppes' three leading retailers, by demographic target and merchandise details
Redcats USA
Urban Brands
Hot Topic, Inc.
Hanesbrands Inc.
Brand Qualities
Few distinctive brands…
…with a couple of notable exceptions
Torrid gives plus size teens a style all their own
Ashley Stewart
Innovation and Innovators
Fitful progress on fit
Igigi myShape
Charming Shoppes Right Fit
Fitlogic from Fit Technologies
Advertising and Promotion
Overview
Torrid
Ashley Stewart
Macy's
Lane Bryant
Figure 9: Lane Bryant catalog TV ad, 2008
Usage
Nearly half of women aged 18+ purchase size 14+ clothing
Figure 10: Plus size clothing purchased in the past 12 months, by age, September 2008
Figure 11: Plus size clothing purchased in the past 12 months, by household income, September 2008
Figure 12: Plus size clothing purchased in the past 12 months, by region, September 2008
Retail Landscape
Wal-Mart leads all other outlets for size 14+ clothing
Younger shoppers shop more places
Figure 13: Sources of plus size clothing purchased in the past 12 months, by age, September 2008
Higher-income shoppers visit more stores…including Wal-Mart
Figure 14: Sources of plus size clothing purchased in the past 12 months, by household income, September 2008
Attitudes Towards Plus Size Shopping
Attitudes towards plus size clothing: frustration with fit and style
Figure 15: Attitudes towards plus size clothing, agree, age, September 2008
Figure 16: Attitudes towards plus size clothing, agree, by household income, September 2008
No consensus on whether offerings and selection are really improving
Figure 17: Perceptions of change in plus size apparel, by age, September 2008
Ways to Improve
Plenty of room for improvement in the plus size shopping experience
Figure 18: Typical plus size shopping experience, by age, September 2008
Ways to improve plus size shopping
Figure 19: Thoughts on improving shopping for plus size clothing, by age, September 2008
Perception that retail stores are discontinuing plus size offerings
Figure 20: Awareness of discontinued plus size sections/lines, by age, September 2008
Plus size underwear shopping presents similar challenges, but may be a bit easier
Figure 21: Attitudes toward plus size underwear, by age, September 2008
Teens
Plus size teens shop at the same stores as adults
Figure 22: Plus size clothing purchased in the past 12 months—teens, by age, September 2008
Teen attitudes toward plus size clothing
Figure 23: Attitudes towards plus size clothing—teens, agree, by age, September 2008
Teens express some optimism about improved selection
Figure 24: Perceptions of plus size clothing selection—teens, by age, September 2008
Teen plus size shopping experiences
Figure 25: Attitudes towards shopping for plus size clothing—teens, by age, September 2008
Ways to improve on plus size shopping
Figure 26: Thoughts on improving shopping for plus size clothing—teens, by age, September 2008
Figure 27: Awareness of discontinued plus size sections/lines—teens, by age, September 2008
Shopping for underwear a bit easier for teens
Figure 28: Attitudes toward plus size underwear—teens, by age, September 2008
Race and Hispanic Origin
More than half of black women purchase size 14+ clothing
Figure 29: Plus size clothing purchased in the past 12 months, by race/Hispanic origin, September 2008
Wal-Mart leads across ethnicities
Figure 30: Sources of plus size clothing purchased in the past 12 months, by race/Hispanic origin, September 2008
Frustration with plus size fit, style and shopping is universal
Figure 31: Attitudes towards plus size clothing, agree, by race/Hispanic origin, September 2008
Figure 32: Attitudes towards plus size clothing shopping, agree, by race/Hispanic origin, September 2008
Ways to improve plus size shopping
Figure 33: Thoughts on improving shopping for plus size clothing, by race/Hispanic origin, September 2008
Appendix: Other Useful Consumer Tables
Figure 46: Plus size clothing purchased in the past 12 months, by region, September 2008
Figure 47: Attitudes towards shopping for plus size clothing, by household income, September 2008
Figure 48: Attitudes toward plus size underwear, by household income, September 2008
Appendix: Trade Associations

COMPANIES MENTIONED:
-Lane Bryant
-Torrid
-Wal-Mart Stores (USA)
-Igigi.com
-Old Navy
-Kohl's Corporation
-L.L. Bean Inc
-Ulla Popken
-J C Penney Company, Inc
-abercrombie
-Greenfield Online
-Spanx Inc [Spanx by Sara Blakeley]
-Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation
-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
-Amazon.com Inc
-American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
-American Apparel Producers Network
-Gap Inc
-Hanesbrands Inc.
-National Retail Federation (NRF)
-PPR
-American Eagle Outfitters Inc
-Apparel Search Company
-Calvin Klein, Inc.
-Forth & Towne
-International Council of Shopping Centres
-Liz Claiborne Inc
-Talbots
-Yves Saint Laurent
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Selasa, 16 Desember 2008

[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Plus Size Teen Pageant Seeks Aggressive Coordinators (Nationwide)

Plus Teen USA, a weekend pageant and conference to be held in the DFW
Metroplex in August, 2009, is seeking Pageant Coordinators throughout
the United States to utilize a variety of marketing strategies to
recruit, motivate and manage contestants for our upcoming pageant. If
you are passionate about transforming the lives of our youth, go to
www.plusteenusa.com for more information about Plus Teen USA, then send
us your current resume, including names and telephone numbers of three
(3) references who are familiar with your work ethics, professionalism,
and integrity in consideration for a consulting position.

Our email address is: plusteenusa@yahoo.com. FLEXIBLE HOURS, GENEROUS
COMPENSATION BASED ON RESULTS.

Serious Inquiries Only

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Plus Size Latina Teens Wanted for Short Film (Los Angeles)

GORDITA is a short film about TATIANA, a young, plus size El
Salvadorian woman who has lost her confidence, but reclaims it
through the help of a cassette tape she recorded as a lively teenager
in 1994.

Currently we are looking to cast a PLUS SIZE TEEN (12-16 YRS OLD) to
play the younger version of our lead actress. Acting experience
preferred, but not necessary. Please send a photo and contact
information to gorditamovie@gmail.com

Half El Salavdorian Writer-Director, DEBBY WOLFE's first feature
screenplay FREAKO, was a finalist in the 2008 American Zoetrope
Screenplay Competition and is currently a finalist for the 2009
Sundance Screenwriter's Lab. The feature is based on her 35mm thesis
short, CAT'S BAD HAIR DAY, which played over 30 film festivals
including Tribeca, and won student awards at the Hamptons
International Film Festival and the Palm Beach International Film
Festival. Debby also wrote and directed the HD short film PATTERNS
starring Emmy Award winning actor, David Lago. PATTERNS was accepted
into the LA Shorts Fest and Chicago Reel Shorts Fest.

Compensation: 100/day
Reply to: gorditamovie @ gmail.com

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] CASTING FOR TLC CRIME SHOW (NYC)

TLC is producing a new crime show that deals with a series of re-
enactments. We are looking for all types of males and females, but
are specifically looking for the following people to fit the main
characters:

Female, mid 30's, Blond hair, full figured or curvy
Female, late 50's, Brunette
2 boys ages 12 and 14
1 girl, who can play a 6 year old

There are no lines, but the actors must be able to convey emotion
with their facial expressions. (Subject matter is EXTREMELY
sensitive). The shoot is taking play on Sunday December 21st in
Connecticut.

Job does not pay but it goes toward credit and will be airing on the
TLC network.

No Professional acting experience is required.

PLEASE REPLY TO ADDRESS LISTED IN ORIGINAL POST AT:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/tlg/960080726.html

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Casting Plus-Size Lingerie Model (NYC)

I am a small startup company seeking a plus size Lingerie model with a
bustline of 38DDD or 40F model only. Please provide pictures with your
response.
Thanks.

Location: NYC
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Contact: jdebois6 @ optonline.net

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] National Morning Show. . . Fashion Segment. (NYC)

a national morning show is looking for women to be part of a fashion
segment on how to look thinner!

we are looking for women who want to slimmer in clothes by using simple
tricks of the trade!

If you want to look slimmer using insider clothing tips and are
available on friday, december 19. . email morningshowannie@gmail.com
please include a daytime phone number and photo.

Please include what you would like to look thinner in clothes for
examples legs, arms, waist, etc!

New York area applicants only.

Reply to: morningshowannie @ gmail.com

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Designing woman, Beth Ditto

Designing woman, Beth Ditto

http://www.afterellen.com/blog/jamiemurnane/designing-woman-beth-ditto?&comment=686940

A lot of people seem shocked by the bright orange hair Beth Ditto sported last week, but I am not the least bit surprised. The Gossip frontwoman has worn some pretty wild things, or nothing at all (like in her NME magazine cover last year). A self-proclaimed "fat, feminist lesbian," Ditto has broken fashion stereotypes and become an accidental hero for the full-figured simply by being her outrageous self.

Ditto landed a $400,000 deal earlier this year to design a line of clothes in the 14-32 size range for Evans, the plus-size retail giant. The announcement came after Ditto turned down an offer from Topshop, due to their limited sizes.

Apparently, everyone wants a piece of Ditto's brazen style, which ignores the fashion industry's ridiculous "rules" that bigger women shouldn't wear bright colors, patterns or basically anything interesting or fun.

Let's take a look at some of the signature looks Beth has donned over the past couple of years:

To see pictures and continuation of story go to:
http://www.afterellen.com/blog/jamiemurnane/designing-woman-beth-ditto

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Merchandise Manager - Swim, Intimates & Sleep (Dodgeville, WI)

Sr. Merchandise Manager - Women's Swim, Intimates & Sleep

Lands' End is a leading direct merchant of traditionally styled,
classic casual wear and products for the home. We are currently
searching for a Sr. Merchandise Manager for our Women's Division to
oversee swim, intimates and sleep. This position is located at our
corporate headquarters in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

As a Sr. Merchandise Manager, you will be responsible for driving the
Women's category through the product development process. Specific
responsibilities include financial planning, bottom line profit and
loss, development of new product, and evaluation of existing styles.
This person will work closely with Design, Creative, Quality and
Inventory on a variety of things, including: the product content of
each catalog, quality, fit of styles and customer fulfillment.

Qualifications
Successful candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and
abilities:

- 7-10 years buying or merchandising experience either in catalog,
specialty or department store environment
- 7-10 years product development experience in apparel
- Must be a team player with the ability to effectively interact with
different communication styles
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills required
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manager projects from
concept to completion within time constraints
- Excellent analytical, decision making and problem solving skills
- Must be organized and self motivated
- Must have experience in working with and traveling to foreign
countries as well as domestic travel
- Must have strong negotiation skills and have had experience
sourcing globally

Sears is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Apply on-line at:
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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] District Sales Manager - Dress Barn (Myrte Beach, SC)

Do you inspire others to excel? Are you a natural born leader? Do
you thrive on building relationships? If you answered an
enthusiastic "YES!" to these questions then read on to learn about an
outstanding opportunity with one of America's fastest growing and
most financially stable specialty retailers, dressbarn.

District Sales Manager

Myrtle Beach, SC Area

In this dynamic position you will motivate both Store Management and
Sales Associates to exceed expectations in sales generation, store
operations, and merchandising. You'll be responsible for recruiting
talented individuals to our team, developing their skills and helping
them grow.

At dressbarn, not only will you find the support you need to do your
job, you'll have the tools you'll need to succeed at your fingertips
including great products, outstanding training and incentive programs
and a supportive Regional Manager.

Position Requirements:

- Proven track record of highly successful multi-store management
in a fast paced environment (with at least 2-3 years in specialty
retail apparel)

- Demonstrated ability to exceed goals

- Excellent communication and time management skills

- Ability to increase business through building relationships in
the community and organization

If you are dedicated to recruiting, developing and continuously
motivating a customer service sales team, please fax resumes to (770)
345-0843 or e-mail resumes to: RSM.10 @ dressbarn.com .

At dressbarn, we encourage a healthy balance of work and life along
with generous merchandise discounts, terrific reward and incentive
programs, competitive compensation packages and comprehensive
benefits including 401K with Company match -- plus seasonal bonus
opportunities for District Sales Managers!

EOE
www.dressbarn.com

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Senior Art Director - Women's Catalog (Dodgeville, WI)

Lands' End, a leading international brand of classically inspired
clothing
and home products, is currently looking for a Senior Art Director -
Women's. Lands' End is a multi-channel retailer offering products
through specialty catalogs, the Internet, and in Sears stores. With
over 40 years of experience, Lands' End is world renowned for
superior customer service and is recognized as an innovator in the
industry. Landsend.com is one of the world's largest apparel Web
sites and has repeatedly gained national recognition as a leader in
the e-commerce world.

As a Senior Art Director, you will collaborate with the Creative team
to interpret and articulate the Lands' End point of view through
unified creative presentations
for our various catalogs. This position is on the Women's art team
and supports the integrated Women's campaigns. This includes
developing and producing selling concepts and layout presentations.
You will be responsible for selling the Lands' End product by
designing layouts that emphasizes the products' benefits. In this
role you will have a background in graphic design and photo art
direction. You will also be responsible for visually supporting
Internet campaigns.

Qualifications
-Strong experience in catalog, internet and specialty retail
-Enthusiastic about the Lands' End product
-Art Direction, photo direction and graphic design experience
-Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement ideas
-Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
-Knowledge of In-Design graphics program
-Experience in brainstorming and developing concepts
-Knowledge of color correction
-Ability to manage multiple projects
-Collaborates well with writers and merchant partners
-Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
-Bachelor of Arts Degree, Associate/Technical Degree or equivalent
-10-15 years experience

Sears is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Apply on-line at:
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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Technical Designer (Dodgeville, WI)

Technical Designer
Lands' End, a leading international brand of classically inspired
clothing and home products, is currently looking for a Technical
Designer. Lands' End is a multi-channel retailer offering products
through specialty catalogs, the Internet, and in Sears stores. With
over 40 years of experience, Lands' End is world renowned for
superior customer service and is recognized as an innovator in the
industry. Landsend.com is the world's largest apparel Web site (in
business volume) and has repeatedly gained national recognition as a
leader in the e-commerce world.

As a Technical Designer, you will lead the technical product
development of Lands' End. The key to your success will be your
ability to maintain consistency of Lands' End quality standards
through fit and pattern analysis. In addition, you would be
responsible for the development of appropriate construction methods
and maintaining accurate written product and measurement
specifications.

Qualifications
Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Apparel,
Construction or Textiles or equivalent experience and 3-5+ years of
proven technical product development experience with demonstrated
ability in the following areas:

? Strong fit and pattern-making skills.
? Demonstrated knowledge of product construction and components.
? Thorough understanding of product engineering and manufacturing
processes.
? Demonstrated leadership ability.
? Excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
? Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and be self-directed.
? Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
? Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.

Located just 45 minutes from Madison, WI, Lands' End provides a
relaxed environment that provides opportunity for growth. You'll
enjoy our balanced and competitive benefit package including our
80,000 sq. ft. world-class fitness center and onsite health clinic.

Sears is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Apply on-line at:
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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] E-Commerce Merchandising Coordinator (Bensalem, PA)

Location: PA - BENSALEM

The E-Commerce Merchandise Coordinator is responsible for the setup
and maintenance of all products available for sale on the Fashion Bug
website. He/she will analyze sales and inventory and strategizes
business opportunities.
Additionally, he/she:

Acts as liaison to the merchants for merchandise information,
questions or changes and communicates any merchandise status changes
to internal Fashion Bug partners.
Partners with planning to communicate styles needing allocation, to
project delivery dates, and to monitor incoming receipts, and follows-
up on all allocation of styles featured in marketing.
Ensures the correct representation of all promotional pricing on
site.
Works with e-commerce marketing and the merchants to plan and execute
FB promotions promotions on the website.
Develops and maintains calendars for publishing FB promotions on-
site.
Manages the merchandise available in the Sale section of the
site.
Manages the Product Push Calendar that drives production of all
product-page elements and landing page elements
Traffics product copy and copy revisions between the copy writer and
the merchants. Handles the associated questions and changes.
Builds and maintains Collection pages on the site; these pages drive
merchandise assortments as well as the presentation of sale
merchandise.
In collaboration with planning, analyzes sales and inventory
and strategizes business opportunities.

Requirements

2+ years experience as an assistant buyer, planner, or allocator in
retail.
BS or BA in Fashion or Business related filed
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Works well under pressure and adheres to deadlines.
Strong Excel skills.
Good communication and partnership skills.

Apply on-line at:
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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Plus Fashion Retail Management (Nashville, TN)

Location: TN - Nashville, TN

Description
Lane Bryant is one of the most recognized names in the retail apparel
industry, and our emphasis on fashion and service makes us an
industry and style leader.

Responsibilities:

LANE BRYANT is seeking a highly experienced Store Management Leaders
for the COOL SPRINGS GALLERIA. These positions are responsible for
ensuring an exceptional customer experience, and creating an exciting
fashion brand that will keep your customer coming back for more

Lane Bryant Store Management Leaders are accountable for managing all
day-to-day operations of an individual Lane Bryant store to achieve
targeted productivity, sales and profitability. The Store Management
Leaders also ensures world class customer service, store image,
merchandise presentation, team development, asset protection, and
cost control in attainment of Company objectives. Team development
and motivation of the team are critical aspects of this position.
Requirements
Qualified Candidates for the Store Management Leader position will
possess the following:

Strong Leadership Skills
Recruiting Skills
Merchandising skills
2-5 years of Retail Apparel Store Management experience
Successful track record in driving sales with the commitment to
creating a warm, inviting environment for the customer by
understanding the importance of customer service
Coaching and development of staff
Strong Business Acumen and the ability to communicate with business
partners at all levels
College degree or equivalent work experience is a plus
Ability to identify business opportunities and develop solutions

BENEFITS for Full Time only:

Health Care and Vision benefits
401(k) and Pension benefits
Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Paid Vacations
Competitive salary plus monthly bonus potential.
Very generous employee store discount

Apply on-line at:
http://www.jobpath.com/CSH/Results.aspx?csh=CSH_CHARMINGINC&jt=JN037

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] HGTV Design Star 4 Casting Call

The competition will be fierce as HGTV begins its quest for the next
great Design Star. Drama, suspense, excitement and controversy are sure
to follow when aspiring designers try to impress an expert judging
panel and home viewers with their sparkling personalities and design
expertise. During the series, the designers will compete in deliciously
clever challenges that push them to the limit and surprise viewers with
design events they never imagined. It's anyone's guess which designer
will walk away with the coveted prize: his or her own show on HGTV!

Design Star 4 Casting Call

Think you have what it takes to host your own design show? Upload your
audition video for the chance to join the cast of the next HGTV Design
Star.

GO TO:
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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Sales of XL men's clothes jump

Sales of XL men's clothes jump
Sales of plus-sized men's clothing have increased by 40 per cent over the last five years, according to new figures.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/3697791/Sales-of-XL-mens-clothes-jump.html

The growth compares to an increase of just 11 per cent across the menswear market as a whole, retail analyst Mintel said.

It coincides with spiralling levels of obesity in this country, with scientists now predicting that around a third of men are expected to be obese by 2013, up from a quarter in 2008. In total, 90 per cent of adults are expected to be overweight or obese by 2050.

The market for men's clothes sized XL or larger is now worth £1.7 billion, up from £1.2 billion in 2003.

Although the market for women's clothing sized 18 and above is currently worth twice that at £3.8 billion, it has only grown by 26 per cent over five years.

Katrin Magnussen, senior fashion analyst at Mintel, said: "Larger sized menswear is a real area of growth here in the UK. Obviously some men simply prefer wearing baggy clothes, but for a vast majority these ranges are their only option.

"These clothes have undoubtedly become more popular as a result of the rapidly rising levels of obesity among Britain's men. And an ageing population has also played its part as most people will find their waistbands expanding as they get older."

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Kamis, 11 Desember 2008

[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Aaron Marcus' ASK AARON Column

Hi. Here is the December acting and commercial modeling advice column I promised to send.

From Richey, CT:

I have an agent, however, I feel as if I am not getting as many auditions as I should. I was wondering if you can offer some advice.

Dear Richey:

There are many reasons why you might not be getting calls from your agent. The first thing I would suggest is that you call your agent and arrange a time to talk with him/her. Say that you have gotten very few calls, and ask if there is anything you can do to get more work happening. Maybe your agent is out of photos (assuming your agent does not use jpg's exclusively). Maybe your shots are not selling you well and you need new head shots and or comp cards. Maybe there just is not much work for your category right now, or perhaps you are being submitted, but the clients are not requesting you. The most important thing is not to immediately blame your agent. Instead, communicate with your agent in an honest and trusting way. It will be extremely helpful to you in the short and long term.

I want to let you know that I will be offering my The Best Way to Get Work as an Actor and a Commercial Model boot camp throughout the U.S. and in Australia in January, February and March. You can get the details at www.howtomodel.com

Take care.

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Director - Retail Planning: J Jill (Quincy, MA)

J. Jill (a subsidiary of The Talbots, Inc.) is a leading retailer of
high-quality apparel, accessories, shoes and gifts. Decidedly casual
and unique, the J. Jill catalog, website and stores are designed to
appeal to the senses through a creative mix of nature-based fibers
and textures combined with artistic details. The J. Jill target
audience consists of affluent women 35-55, with an uncontrived sense
of style. She is current, not trendy and is partial to an eclectic,
unstudied look. Individuality is the key to both her look and the J.
Jill philosophy.

Requirements:

Job Description

The Sr. Director of Inventory Management oversees the Merchandise
Planning, Store Planning and Allocation functions for the J. Jill
Retail stores. This position provides leadership and direction to the
teams to ensure all financial goals are met or exceeded along with
being in line with the company?s merchandise strategies. This role is
responsible for the overall merchandise plans along with monitoring
store level inventories thru the proper flow inventory into the
stores. The position oversees a multi functional team of 15 members.
The Sr. Director is responsible for the development of a high
performance, customer centric team. This position reports directly to
the Vice President of Inventory Management. The position partners
with Merchandising and Direct Inventory Control team to ensure that
in stock, inventory productivity and assortment productivity business
goals are met.

Responsibilities

? Oversees all merchandise planning, store planning and allocation
functions to achieve financial goals for the company.
? Partners with key cross function business partners in the strategic
development of the financial plans at a company, department, and
style level.
? Works with the senior leadership team on opportunities for
improving inventory asset utilization to drive sales and margin
? Represents planning and allocation during executive level strategy
and merchandise review sessions
? Supports business strategy by overseeing the overall financial plan
? Reviews and analyzes business and category performance.
? Participates in weekly and monthly in season business management
meetings, presenting analysis, calling out issues and action items
? Monitors and participates in the monthly and seasonal hindsighting
process
? Monitors inventory performance and directs appropriate mid-course
corrections to achieve forecasts
? Monitors the selection of appropriate allocation and replenishment
strategies
? Monitors and troubleshoots inventory levels at distribution center
and store level
? Maintains productive working relationships with stores, districts,
regions along with the Distribution Center team
? Represents business priorities with support organizations
(Logistics, Finance, Merchandising)
? Develops team through coaching, mentoring, performance management,
talent management and succession planning
? Identifies associate training and development needs
? Participates in associate selection, interviews and placement
Skills
Education
? Bachelor's degree required.

Skills/Experiences Required:
? 7+ years related experience, with a focus on store, store planning,
allocation and merchandise planning, along with advanced supply chain
experience
? Strong analytical and financial skills
? Proven track record meeting or exceeding financial plans
? Detail oriented with strong managerial, planning, organization and
project management skills
? Willingness to challenge status quo to improve efficiency and
effectiveness
? Ability to develop and maintain strong cross functional
relationships
? Ability to facilitate group discussion for maximum idea generation
and problem solving
? Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and projects
? Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to interact
with various management levels
? Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
? Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and current trends
? Understands competitor strengths and weaknesses
? Solid understanding of merchandising, store operations, supply
chain and marketing principles and their integration with the
planning and allocation activities
? Demonstrated ability to lead and develop associates
? Ability to develop best practices in performance management
? Ability to provide career coaching to team members
? Strong working knowledge of inventory, financial, merchandising and
operating systems.

Apply Online

http://www.careers-talbots.com/Talbots/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?
__JobID=3264

Additional Information
Position Type: Full Time, Employee
Ref Code: 08Jill340

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Plus Fashion Retail Management (Phoenix, AZ)

Full Time Assistant Manager - Metro Center

So you have style and an entrepreneurial spirit. Work where you can
really put both to use!

TORRID is the hottest, sassiest, coolest retailer of plus size
fashions and we are looking for people with 1-2 years of specialty
retail management experience that know fashion and follow the hottest
trends. We want people who can give the best shopping experience for
all of our customers and inspire employees to do the same!

Here's the scoop…

For our Customers we:
· Ensure the entire team utilizes selling skills to
personalize the shopping experience

· Create an environment that inspires repeat customers

· Create floor coverage schedules that ensure there is
always someone available to help our customers.

For our Store Team we:

· Recruit, Hire and Retain effective employees

· Coach and train employees to achieve maximum results

· Provide clear and direct vision

· Identify and focus on development for growth with in the
company

For Hot Topic Inc. we:

· Ensures the store achieves all sales/comp plans

· Educates employees on LP policies and manage store
shrinkage

· Create effective schedules and manage payroll daily

· Come up with creative ideas to drive sales through
merchandising and visual displays

· Ensure all floor moves are completed in a timely manner

· Supervise the daily operations of the store

Job Requirements:

Women's fashion and trends knowledge
Can do attitude and a team player
Track record of employee development
Flexible and adaptive to environment, changes, challenges, job duties
and work schedules
Proven record of sales performance, preferably with an "one on one"
sales environment
Demonstrated excellent leadership, time management and customer
service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capable of stand and walk around during scheduled hours
Capable of packing and unpacking shipments, arrange and move store
fixtures and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds
Comfortable with using store equipment including cash registers,
sensors, cutters, scissors, hand truck, etc.
Minimum 1-2 years of specialty/apparel Store Manager experience from
sales-driven environments
Minimum of high school graduate or GED equivalent.
Minimum 18 years of age

So if fashion is your passion and you've always wanted to share it
with others, we'd love to hear from you!

ADDITIONAL INFO: Employee Discount, Monthly Bonus,
Medical/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase
Program, Scholarship Program, and more!
EOE

Req. Code : MV-5022-3
Division/Department : Torrid
Travel Required : None
Skills : Sales Management -> Performance Management, Retail
Operations, Merchandising, Customer Service

ADDITIONAL INFO: Employee Discount, Annual Bonus,
Medical/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase
Program, Scholarship Program, Concert Reimbursement, Upward Mobility,
and a 9/80 Work Schedule.

*If you're interested in the position, please forward a Word-
formatted version of your resume. We won't be able to reply
individually to each resume submission. If you haven't heard from us
within two weeks, we'll keep your info on file for future openings.
Thanks for your interest in Hot Topic!

NO PHONE CALLS OR AGENCIES PLEASE.

EOE

Apply on-line to: jobs @ torrid.com

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Photographer - Fashion (Milwaukee, WI)

Are you a creative person who is able to vision your final product?
Bon Ton's Fashion Photographer is responsible for shooting Fashion
photography for all print-based media; plays a large role in
directing talent, assistants and freelancers that can result in
bringing projects in on budget.

DIFFERENT...

At Bon-Ton, we understand that everyone is different. We each have
different interests. Different skills. Different dreams. Different
ideas. Bon-Ton provides a culture in which those differences are
maximized and turned into creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit
which drive success.

...BUT JUST RIGHT.

We're one of the few, true regional department stores large enough
to provide you with all the training and resources needed to thrive
but also small enough to be flexible and responsive to your ideas and
the needs of our customers. Many would say, we're not too big, not
too small, but just right.

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. operates over 280 department stores
including furniture galleries in 23 states in the Northeast, Midwest
and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store,
Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, and Younkers
nameplates and, under the Parisian nameplate, three stores in the
Detroit, Michigan area.

Key responsibilities:

* Photographs on-figure fashion merchandise for print advertising
following creative concepts and standards that promote the
corporations merchandise objectives and branding strategies.

* Works with Art Directors to interpret layouts for photographic
style and content.

* Composes product and/or works with talent to interpret concepts
with correct propping, lighting, exposure, tonal values (digital
capture) and style.

* Directs actions of on-set talent and freelance personnel.

* Uses various computer software and techniques to capture digital
images.

* Supervises select studio personnel and equipment.

* Directs actions of photos assistants and stylists.

* Participates in pre-production planning.

* Meets with Art Directors and team to discuss layouts, review
concepts and to collaborate the creative direction for upcoming
projects.

* Reviews, edits and tests images.

* Edits images to be sent to Art Directors for proper subject matter,
style and consistency.

Requirements include:

* Associate Degree; or 3-5 years Fashion Photography training

* Must have Retail on-figure fashion photography experience.

* Must be proficient in small, medium and large format photography.

* Digital photography skills are essential; must be able to work in a
MAC environment.

* Must be able to work with various types of lighting.

* Computer skills should include Photoshop, InDesign, Quark and
various digital capture applications.

* Must be able to travel 5-10 or more weeks out of the year.

* Excellent communication skills are necessary.

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. offers a competitive benefit package
including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k,
and a generous associate discount.

To apply please submit a resume and an electronic portfolio.

Company:
The Bon-Ton

Location:
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Job Category:
Creative/Design

Status:
Full Time, Employee

Apply on-line at:
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=77531463

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Plus Fashion Retail Management (Charleston, WV)

Location: WV - Charleston, West Virginia

Lane Bryant is one of the most recognized names in the retail apparel
industry, and our emphasis on fashion and service makes us an
industry and style leader.

Responsibilities:

LANE BRYANT is seeking a highly experienced Store Management Leaders
for the CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA metro area. These positions are
responsible for ensuring an exceptional customer experience, and
creating an exciting fashion brand that will keep your customer
coming back for more

BENEFITS for Full Time only:

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Assistant Buyer - Plus Apparel (Bensalem, PA)

Location: PA - BENSALEM

The Charming Shoppes Catherine's division is seeking an Assistant
Buyer to work in their Career Sportswear division headquartered in
Bensalem, PA.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Support to the Buyer in all phases of implementation and execution of
corporate sourcing.
Working with Product Development, Planning, Allocations, Merchandise
Operations and Technical Design teams.
Preparing purchase orders.
Monitoring program changes and prepares changes for system input via
data entry.
Communicating with vendors regarding shipments.
Assisting with fittings.
Running and analyzing reports in MicroStrategy.
Performing various other duties as assigned

Requirements

1-2 years of retail experience.
Understanding of Arthur and Open-to-Buy as well as
merchandising reports.
Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to
effectively relate information to all levels of management in various
departments.
Excellent organizational skills and a proven willingness to
accept and perform numerous and various work assignments.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and
complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook..
Some travel may be required.
Ability to meet tight deadlines is an integral part of the
position.

Apply on-line at:
http://www.jobpath.com/CSH/Details.aspx?
did=J3G6B0788L8PHXGV9TM&csh=CSH_CHARMINGINC

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Plus Fashion Retail Management (Nashville, TN)

Location: TN - Nashville, TN
Company: Lane Bryant

Lane Bryant is one of the most recognized names in the retail apparel
industry, and our emphasis on fashion and service makes us an
industry and style leader.

Responsibilities:

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Seeking Plus-Size Spokesmodel (Atlanta, GA)

Seeking Asian Caucasian and Hispanic PLUS Size Spokes models!!!!!
We are looking for beautiful exotic-looking Spokes models with Curve
Appeal to be the next faces of our brand, as well as for our new
reality show that we will begin filming in early 2009. You will need
to be comfortable in addressing the public and will have to have lots
of personality. Dependability is a must! Please only apply if you are
serious. Casting will be held Wednesday December 3rd (the location
will be disclosed if you are selected)
This is a great opportunity to get lots of exposure:
• Models will make appearances at social events
• Fashion shows
• Print work
• Including many more fabulous opportunities

We have a wonderful team of Spokes models who work great
together. ..so we would like to add loyal trustworthy girls to the
team…
To be considered go to http://toylevents.org/talent_registration to
fill out talent registration form.
Also, submit the requested information below to talent@toylevents.org
1) 1 head shot along with two body shots
2) Resume /or stats
3) Contact info
*important, confirm in your email that you have filled out
registration form.
Good Luck!
Visit:
http://www.curveappealexpo.com/
http://www.igotcurveappeal.com/
http://www.myspace.com/gotcurveappeal

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Plus-Size Acting Workshop (Atlanta, GA)

NO EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED!!! Just motivation and determination to
follow your dreams. Atlanta Get Ready As Zellyo Productions Inc.
Presents..…..

Plus, I Can Act".....One Day Intense Actors workshop on Sunday
December 14th 2008

Get inspired by working with Acting Coach, Jamie Brown

This One Day Intense Actors Workshop will leave you powered with
knowledge, direction, and confidence.

Acting Coach and Entertainment advisor from Hollywood California
Jamie Brown has employed by some of the biggest names modeling, T.V.
and films. He has over 30 yrs of professional experience in the
entertainment business. He has relocated from Hollywood to Atlanta .
www.jmorganbrown.com

Please RSVP ASAP!!!
The location is :
The Mattress Factory Lofts
300 MLK BLVD NE
Atlanta Ga.
Date: Dec 14th
Time is 11am-4pm snacks provided

www.jmorganbrown.com

Questions please email castingsbyzellyo@ gmail.com

www.myspace/zellyoproductions.com

Classes included:
Improve, Audition Techniques
On Camera Work, Monologues, Commercial Auditions and more.

Location: Downtown Atlanta

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Casting Plus Runway Model (Atlanta, GA)

I need a plus size model for an upcoming fashion show. If you are
between the size of a 18 - 22 and if you are interested please respond
directly by providing pictures and bio. We are looking to fill this
spot quickly because the show is coming up.

Please contact us at 404.921.9719. No e-mails please

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Compensation: TBD

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] national morning show looking for real women for fashion show! (nyc)

a national morning show is looking for real women to be part of a
segment this friday, december 12. we are looking for women who have a
favorite body part like their legs but never know how to flaunt them.

if you're interested in participating email
morningshowannie@gmail.com . . .
include a daytime contact number and photo. . and let us what your
favorite body is, ie chest, legs, hips, etc!

Location: nyc
Reply to: morningshowannie @ gmail.com

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Nat'l Morning Show.... MAKEOVER SEGMENT!!! (NYC)

A National Morning Talk Show is doing a makeover segment!

Is your mom newly divorced and you think she needs a makeover to boost
her self esteem?

Do you know someone who has overcome a tragedy and is in need of a
makeover?

Do you have a family member who does for everyone else but never
themselves and deserves a makeover?

If so, call us asap 212.301.5318

Local to the NYC area only, please.

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Casting Plus Bridal Models Sizes 14-18W (Dallas, TX)

Casting Call for Fashion Show Models – Females & Males

Audition: Friday, Dec. 12th
Time: 7pm – 10pm

Location:
Weisfeld Center
1508 Cadiz
Dallas, TX 75201

We are auditioning models for the Fashion Show we will be having at
the Dallas Convention Center for the Texas Bridal Show, January 3rd &
4th, 2009. We are looking for both men and women to be in the fashion
show.

Female Models: adult models need to be at least 20 years of age and a
minimum height of 5' 7". Sizes: 4 - 8 and plus size 14W - 18W.
Male models: adult models need to be at least 20 years of age and a
minimum height of 5'10". Sizes: 32-34.

Female models will be modeling Bridal gowns on the days of the event.
Male models will be modeling tuxes on the days of the event.

Payment options will be discussed to those chosen for the show.
Please bring a headshot and a body shot with your stats and contact
information to the audition. You must be available to work for both
days - January 3rd & 4th. Be prepared to perform a practice walk so
we can see how you present yourself.

For those interested in auditioning, please reply back to:
Erin@texasbridalshow.com with your Name, email, phone #, and a time
you would be available for the audition. Please also include your
headshot, bodyshot, and resume. We will schedule you as close to the
time you are available. We will notify models that are picked for the
show by email and phone.

We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions,
please contact Erin at Erin@texasbridalshow.com or at 469-766-4246.

Erin Crawford Dunklin
Exhibitor Promotions Coordinator/Recruiting Team
Texas Bridal Show
Direct: (469) 766-4246
Office: (214) 663-7779
Fax: (214) 279-0090
Erin @ texasbridalshow.com
www.texasbridalshow.com

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Seeking Mature 2X Model, Age 50+ (Redondo Beach, CA)

Clothing Company has almost completed it's artwork for advertising,
however, we are still looking for one or two additional Plus Size
Models age 50 or older.

At this time we are looking only for plus size, size 2X, women who are
50 to 60 years of age. The clothing line consists of long dresses,
tops, and skirts for spring and summer. We have already found and
completed our work for those that are younger than 50. Thank you in
advance for your interest.

Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $100 per hour

Reply to: daazu777 @ yahoo.com

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Seeking Plus Models (Los Angeles, CA)

We are in need of plus size girls/women between the ages of 16-24 to do
some local modeling opportunities. The particular event that we are
booking for is mannequin modeling at various apparel stores in the
Moreno Valley mall. Future events in other areas are also in the works.
This would be a non-paying job but great exposure and great for your
resume.

Please call Jennika to set up an interview. 714-703-0700 Also, please
feel free to email pictures to jennika@ ocjcstudios.com
Thank you!

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Casting Plus-Size Teen Swimwear Models (Los Angeles, CA)

Graphic Media Solutions has recently aquired print and magazine clients
requiring specific model types. We are currently searching for plus
size, and full-figured females 12-19 for swimwear print work in
nationally recognized print.

Please reply to the included email and attach suitable pictures
(smimwear or bikini if you have). No experience necessary.

Compensation: $750.00 per day

Reply to: modeltalent @ ymail.com

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Outsize clothing an expanding market

Outsize clothing an expanding market

http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=102777

Clothing that is specially made for petite, plus-sized and tall customers is one of the most dynamic segments of today's apparel market, according to a new report from just-style. As such, it offers significant profit potential to manufacturers and marketers who can tailor their products to fit this outsize niche.

The outsize apparel market, which focuses on clothing for petite, plus-sized and tall customers, is rapidly growing in scale and sophistication.

The United States Department of Commerce calculates outsize apparel sales grew from less than 5% of total market share in 1980 to nearly 20% in 2008.

And according to just-style's 'Global market review of outsize clothing - forecasts to 2014 (2009 edition),' by 2014 the market for plus-sizes in the US is expected to reach US$73.3bn and will represent 28.8% of all US apparel sales.

This growth is being fuelled by several factors, the report says.

People are increasingly mobile on a global scale, creating a more diverse demographic to which retailers must customise their offers.

And changes in dietary and work habits significantly affect the proportions of petite, plus-size, and tall individuals in a country's population.

Globalisation also means companies are having to market their products to an increasingly global - and differently-shaped - audience in order to gain market share.

Collaborative growth
Growth in the outsize sector is also being driven by retailers and manufacturers working together to increase perceived value and customer satisfaction.

By combining body scan data, sophisticated customer and sales feedback techniques, and leading-edge manufacturing systems, they are able to create clothes that fit and enhance customers like never before.

Furthermore, these techniques have even brought back the era of personalised clothing in the guise of mass customisation.

Three main markets
The three main markets for outsize apparel are quite diverse, and all come under closer scrutiny in the report for their profit potential as well as the insight they offer as early indicators of market changes.

The shrinking percentage of women in the petite demographic cancelled out growing demand in units of petite apparel in markets worldwide from 2006 to 2008, a trend that is expected to continue. But revenues are likely to rise in the future alongside rising unit prices, higher quality and fit.

In contrast, the plus-sized apparel market is growing at a healthy clip, influenced by the growing indices of daily calorie intake and lower calorie consumption in most of the world. Further gains throughout the world are expected to 2014.

Tall customers represent a small but fast-growing segment of the total apparel market, increasing from around 5% in 2005 to approximately 7% worldwide in 2008 - a 40% increase in three years.

The tall market is the most under-represented of the outsized segments, and there are opportunities to profit from this global market gap.

The report describes these markets and their projected growth in detail, as well as trends in the clothing industry by region and company.

Market projections
Plus-size customers currently tend to buy fewer clothes, making them a currently underdeveloped apparel market.

The US plus-sized market, for example, is expected to reach US$73.3bn by 2014, and will represent 28.8% of all US apparel sales.

In western Europe, the outsize market is fuelling apparel market growth.

More than 40% of Western European women are obese, with an upward trend observed in Eastern Europe as well. Hence, the potential of the plus-size market to 2014 is considered to be high.

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Jumat, 05 Desember 2008

[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Performers Special Alert

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Plus-sized models hard to find in Melbourne, Australia

Plus-sized models hard to find in Melbourne

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Kathleen Cuthbertson

ARE you tall, gorgeous, well-proportioned and on the top side of size 12?

A second career in modelling could be waiting for you.

Melbourne has a shortage of plus-size models, according to specialist modelling agencies and the fashion companies who use them.

This is despite the fact one of Australia's most successful plus-size models, Abby Valdes, who is signed to Ford Models in New York, is a Melbourne girl.

Maria Muratore, general manager of Dream Diva said while there were lots of size-12 models around she considered a plus-size model to be a size 16.

"I've got the best one and she's on contract," Ms Muratore said. "I don't know whether they don't have confidence in Melbourne . . . I don't think there's less talent."

Ts 14 Plus marketing manager Melanie Schwarz said her label required models that would fit their sample clothing properly and had experience in front of the camera.

She said the label also couldn't keep using the same models.

"It's a difficult task, and that's not to say we don't appreciate the models we have, but we always want to keep our brand looking fresh," she said.

"It can be quite a challenge to get those planets aligned."

Chelsea Bonner, of Sydney based plus-size model agency Bella, said Melbourne fashion companies often flew models down from Sydney because they couldn't find the talent they required at home.

She said she was hoping to rectify the problem by holding an open casting call in St Kilda tomorrow.

"We really need to have a way to encourage Melbourne girls to get in contact with us," she said.

She said many of her models went on to forge good careers in the business.

"A lot of my girls end up working in New York or Germany, and end up making big dollars."

Darrianne Donnelly, of fellow plus-size agency BGM Models, said that while there were beautiful girls in Melbourne, finding girls to fit the model criteria was difficult.

Ms Bonner said plus-size models on her books needed to have a body mass index that was in the "healthy" range, a bust-hip-waist ratio that was in proportion, and be at least 172cm tall.

Bella's open casting is being held from 1pm-5pm tomorrow at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, St Kilda.

They are focusing on women aged 20-30.

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Kamis, 04 Desember 2008

[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Fashion Experts to Students: Stay Focused, Take Risks

Fashion Experts to Students: Stay Focused, Take Risks

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New York – For students of fashion wondering what it takes in the current economic climate to survive, whether they're considering a career as a designer or in retail, the consensus amongst a handful of the fashion industry's competitive players at a fashion roundtable event hosted by the YMA Scholarship Fund and sponsored by DOW XLA on Tuesday, Dec. 2, is that it requires focus, creativity and communication with the customer. In other words, nothing has changed from a marketing perspective, but the financial variable means that brand building could happen more slowly.

Moderating the discussion the direction of fashion in the changing economy was Tim Gunn, chief creative office of Liz Claiborne, Inc., host of "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style" and well-known for his role on "Project Runway," who posed questions to panelists that included designer Zac Posen; Les Steiger, senior vice president of men's at Macy's Central; Alex Gonzalez, principal and creative director of AR New York; Mary Alice Stephenson, style expert and contributing fashion editor at Harper's Bazaar; Mindy Grossman, chief executive officer of HSN, Inc. and Josh Button, model and menswear fashion consultant.

Each panelist offered a mostly upbeat take on current shaky climate, viewing it instead as an opportunity for companies to re-focus the essentials of their brands.

"Define and redefine your look," said Posen, whose mentor, the late Hal Ruttenstein, had also advised him. "Create your own look, and know who you are and know who the customer is." But, he added, "There's no formula."

"Communicate your truth to a wide audience," said Alex Gonzalez, who founded his own advertising agency ,"but don't speak to the lowest common denominator to survive. Hold to the truth."

Mindy Grossman of HSN, Inc., said that brands that can tell a story and connect on a deeper level with their customers will survive.

"We offer great stories and great storytelling, and we understand what our customer is thinking and feeling," she said of her popular shopping channel. "There's never any bad news on HSN," she joked. "If you're tired of watching CNN, watch HSN!"

Also, she added, the products you sell have to be unique or special, something that "you can't get anywhere else, but is accessible."

Les Steiger, who said that at Macy's they add 20 new brands each year to their stable, said that it's harder to launch a full collection initially, so "find a niche, whether it's shoes or it's t-shirts," he said.

Mary Alice Stephenson pointed to the internet as a tool enabling brands to have more of an emotional connect with their audiences - now, even luxury brands selling $100,000 diamonds have original content on the Web.

"Fashion has to be inspirational," she said. "Luxury brands have to communicate what buying their product makes you feel on the inside and how good it makes you feel."

Still, the rules for luxury brands have changed, the panelists agreed, but that doesn't mean designers or companies shouldn't take risks.

"Everyone I know is cutting back in some way," said Steiger. "We're competing for that discretionary dollar. But in fashion, we need continued innovation."

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Sr. Product Developer - Bridge/Knits & Sweaters (Seattle, WA)

Job Title: Sr. Product Developer - Bridge/Knits & Sweaters
Division: Nordstrom Product Group
Category: Product Design and Development
Number: 586033
Date Posted: Oct 10, 2008
Location: Seattle, Washington

Nordstrom is one of the nation's leading fashion retailers, offering
a wide variety of quality apparel, shoes and accessories for men,
women and children at stores across the country. We remain committed
to the simple idea on which our company was founded: offer each
customer the best possible service, quality, value and selection. We
are dedicated to building our business, one customer at a time, by
listening and working hard to provide them with the best possible
shopping experience in our store.

We are currently looking for a positive/energetic individual to join
our Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) team! The Senior Product Developer
is responsible for accurately interpreting and translating the
Designers intent to a set of product specifications and ultimately
into an NPG quality sample garment. The Senior Product Developer
works closely with Design, Brand and Sourcing to develop products
that are reproducible, meet Brand fit and construction standards and
meet wholesale/retail goals. Work in conjunction with Brand Team,
Sourcing and QA to ensure compliance to NPG standards. Collaborate
with Brand, Pattern Engineering and Factory to establish and set
blocks and any new body silhouettes. Work with minimum supervision.
Support NPG initiatives. The following aspects of duties within the
Bridge Department are listed below:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design sensibility and aptitude to interpret Designer vision; new
trends and or shapes using draping and patternmaking abilities;
making or requesting mockups; and or in conjunction with internal
Pattern Engineering and or thru Factory request

Interpret Designer sketch and basic information to an accurate and
reproducible spec package

Develop accurate product specifications within calendar deadlines

Evaluate samples and communicate changes to internal and external
partners

Coordinate with Pattern Engineering on block or pattern development
or mock-ups

Understanding of the brand, customer, principles, philosophies and
values upon which the brand is built

Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and be self directed

Participate in review of suppliers´ performance, for development,
quality, execution and lead-time, twice annually

Participate in cross-functional teams regarding process and systems

Lead Technical design team discussions of brand process, procedures,
and special projects

Travel may be required

Train and mentor other members of the Technical Design Team

Responsible for Assistant Technical Designer performance and reviews
REQUIRED SKILLS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong partnering, credibility and collaboration with Designers, with
clear and concise communication

Interpret Designer vision, new trends and or shapes using draping and
patternmaking abilities; making or requesting mockups; and or in
conjunction with internal Pattern Engineering and or through Factory
request

Ability to create and develop new "fabric" knit downs, suggest
options for different stitches using different gauges, # of ends

Interpret Designer sketch and basic information into an accurate and
reproducible spec package, using applicable software

Maintain consistency of brand standards through fit and pattern
analysis & development of appropriate construction methods

Ability to assist, train and mentor Fit/Patterning Resolutions

Problem solving abilities - Coach and lead internal team and
Manufactures on talks through trends, new construction methods and
techniques, new fabrications and how to execute appropriately for the
Brand and price point

Anticipate problems and address issues in a timely manner with TD
manager

Work independently; regularly thinks outside the given parameters to
see if there is a better, more effective way

Ability to focus on the critical few; not the exceptions

Ability to develop and Maintain Consistent Size and Fit Standards

Ability to develop and maintain Consistent Quality and Construction
standards

Ability to achieve Due Dates Established by Brand Calendar

Able to make decisions and take action even when things are not black
and white

Degree in Pattern Making, Clothing & Textiles or related field

Minimum 5 years experience in apparel with a Sweater focus

1-2 years Supervisory experience

Experience in pattern making and draping required

Factory exposure preferred

Excellent computer skills: Excel, Word and Outlook, Web PDM, Adobe
Illustrator and Photoshop, Digital Camera and editing software and
FlexPLM
The above information on this definition has been designed to
indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees
within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned
to this job. No Visa Sponsorship available for this position.

Nordstrom offers a fun working environment with excellent benefits,
including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching contribution,
and an employee discount at all Nordstrom stores. This is a great
opportunity to put your skills to work for a great career with
Nordstrom.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse
environment.

Apply on-line at:
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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Product Manager - Plus Apparel (Columbus, OH)

Company: Lane Bryant
Location: OH - COLUMBUS

Description
Basic Responsibilities:
Develop and execute product in line with the initial fashion
concept and merchandise strategy.
Specific Responsibilities:
Researches and identifies fabric/ wash, yarn and trim trends,
specifically projecting key items and silhouettes by season.
Partners with the buyer and the production manager to insure the
development of fashion forward and salable product that enhances the
brand and achieves profit objectives.
Far east and domestic travel.
Financially accountable for the sales and market integration.
Interprets the fashion forecast for the businesses in the context
of the merchandise line plan and customer learning, through buying
samples to represent ideas or with original design or fashion tear.
Meets time requirements for each phase in the development of each
item.
Adhere to Sourcing goals.
Develops product and initiates the PDM process, completing all
product development portions.
Owns the hand-off of PDM package to technical designer and
production manager and outlines the needs of the garment.
Edits the line in conjunction with buyers.
Collects and maintains retail samples for use at line presentation
and all concept overviews.
Creates style boards/line sheets for area of responsibility,
showing silhouette and color, fabric, print or pattern options.
Provides the buyers and production manager with clear, concise,
timely communication.
Participates in fit approval process for the aesthetic point of
view with technical designer and production manager and does strike-
off and trim approvals.
Executes the development of key items from concept to reality for the
brand image and customer profile.
Requirements
Experience:
Working knowledge of Web PDM required.
Proven leadership skills of attracting and developing talent.
A degree emphasizing design.
A successful track record demonstrating a passion for fashion and
customers.
PC literate.
5-8 years of experience in product development or design positions
for women's sportswear companies recognized as fast fashion industry
leaders.

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Area Sales Manager - Fashion Bug (Chicago, IL)

Company: Fashion Bug

An Area/City Sales Manager will provide support and guidance in
sales; staffing, merchandising, communication, operations and
profitability of the stores in her/his assigned 3-4 stores. Select
Area/City Sales Managers will also be responsible for overall
operations of their home store location.

Goals Achievement:

· Demonstrate leadership abilities in driving sales
productivity within area/city.

· Monitor and evaluate individual store performance in the
following areas: sales volume, hourly production, units per
transaction (UPTs), charge accounts, loss prevention, CPS capture
rate, customer service and any others designated by Corporate Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs).

· Where needed, with store management, develop, implement and
monitor action plans to ensure the achievement of stores' assigned
performance goals.

Sales Management/Customer Service/Selling Skills:

· Ensure that all associates in area/city are certified in
all Company selling skills programs, Company standards for
appearance, performance and knowledge.

· Monitor use of all customer service tools.

Human Resources/Management Skills:

· Effectively recruit, hire, train, and supervise Store Sales
Managers, while maintaining an indirect responsibility for associates
and other management personnel within area/city.

· Ensure assigned managers schedule staff to meet payroll and
productivity goals and store traffic needs.

· Demonstrate professionalism when dealing with customer or
associate problems/complaints.

· Maintain an acceptable turnover rate within area/city.

· Provide coaching and feedback to assigned Managers on a
regular basis.

· Accurately assesses the performance of Store Sales Managers
in district and effectively complete performance appraisals and other
Human Resources documentation in a timely and efficient manner.

· Ensure that associate personnel records on each assigned
Store Sales Manager and ensure that store associate's personnel
records are being kept correctly and accurately.

· Handle disciplinary situations, including termination, as
necessary and within Company guidelines.

· Effectively manage own time and that of associates,
ensuring a smooth work flow.

Loss Prevention:

· Supervise all policies and procedures regarding loss
prevention, security, zone defense and ensure they are followed in
area/city.

· Maintain acceptable inventory shortage.

· Understand and properly handle worker's compensation and
public liability situations/reports.

· Ensure bank deposits are made by store management, as
directed.

· Ensure safety of associates by identifying dangerous
situations, correcting and reporting them.

Merchandise Management/Visual Merchandising:

· Ensure that all stores maintain merchandise presentation
according to Visual Merchandising standards and current floor sets.

· Understand and communicate Planning and Distribution and
customer merchandise needs recognize when the stores' merchandise
assortment meets, or fails to meet those needs.

· Maintain an awareness of inventory content in all assigned
stores.

· Balance merchandise within area/city or out of district
based on direction from District Sales Manager or Regional Sales
Director. Move merchandise if necessary.

· Recommend changes to store profiles when appropriate.
Submit proposed revisions to District Sales Manager or Regional Sales
Director.

Store Operations:

· Visit stores within each area of supervision; conduct
quarterly shrink audits and store visit reviews to monitor consistent
achievement of brand standards and business results.

· Complete all required or requested paperwork accurately,
legibly and on a timely basis.

· Communicate the status of local competition and local
business conditions as required. Keep District Sales Manager
informed of any significant changes.

· Ensure that payroll is maintained within approved budgets
for area/city stores.

· Monitor all other expenses for which managers are
responsible within budgetary guidelines.

Training:

· Ensure all management staff has successfully completed the
Store Management Training Program, the Management Skills Training
Programs and Associate Training Programs.

· Work closely with Training Managers to ensure new Store
Managers are appropriately trained.

· Communicate changes in store policies and procedures to
managers within district and ensure that changes are implemented
correctly. Personally follow all policies and procedures and sets a
positive example for staff.

· Ensure that Training audit of each store in area/city is
done once per season or as directed and prior to a manager leaving
the Company. Communicate results and give appropriate feedback and
coaching.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· High school diploma or equivalent. College preferred but
not required.

· Six to seven years retail experience, with a minimum of
four years of management experience.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong problem solving skills and the ability to make sound
decisions.

· Must present a professional appearance and personal grooming.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to reach, push, pull, stand, squat for up to 4
hours or longer as necessary.

· Ability to use common tools.

· Able to operate computerized register system.

· Ability to operate a car and obtain vehicle insurance.

· Able to lift as much as 50 pounds.

· Able to climb an 8-foot ladder.

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Casting Plus-Size Female Singers (Los Angeles, CA)

We are casting PLUS SIZE female singers between the ages of 18 and
26. No professional singing experience required. Must be able to sing
on camera at the casting call. All vocal ranges wanted. All styles
and ethnicities welcomed. If you have dreams of being in a recording
group and singing onstage, this is your chance to make that dream
come true! If your ready to make a positive change in your life this
is the chance you've been waiting for!

**Casting will be held between Dec 6th and 9th in the Los Angeles
area**

**For more detailed information and casting location
Please email Sheri at BeautifulCasting@yahoo.com with the following
information about yourself.
* Name
* Contact information
* Where your from
* Age
* Weight
* Height
* Tell us a little about yourself.
* Vocally who do you sound most like.
* Include at least one picture
* If you have a Myspace, You Tube, Website link.
Anything you think will help us choose you.

This is for a Reality Show Pilot that is set to be picked up by a
major production company and placed on a major network. If your
chosen for the pilot you will have a head start on the national
casting call.

Spaces are limited. We are trying to make room for everyone, so
please respond ASAP
We look forward to hear from you!

Thank you!

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Casting All Looks - Film Extras (Los Angeles, CA)

Top studios casting for film extras.
Showtime, WB, NBC, Comedy Central, etc. Positions available in
documentaries, film, and television.
Pay range is $100-$500 per day. No experience necessary.

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Booker Agent for Model Agency (Los Angeles, CA)

We are hiring a Booking agent for a top high fashion modeling agency in
LA.
We book both male and female models in print and TV Commercial work.
MUST have 2+ years of exp. and the clientele that comes with that exp.

We offer very competitive Salary + Commission based on exp to the right
candidate.
Please email resume to: info @ hollywoodmodelmanagement.com
with:Booking Agent in the subject line.

Location: hollywood
Compensation: Salary + Commission

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Gordita Film Casting Lead Actress

We are looking for the role Tatiana -- 25-40 years old.

GORDITA is the story of TATIANA, a young, plus size El Salvadorian
woman who has lost her confidence, but reclaims it through the help of
a cassette tape she recorded as a boisterous, booty-dancing teenager in
1994.

We are willing to pay for the trip out to LA if you are the right
actor. Experience will help in the decision making process, but is not
necessary.

Our contact info is: gorditamovie@ gmail.com
310-920-4100

We are filming in Los Angeles DEC 13TH-14TH and 16TH.
Please respond asap as we are casting this week!!

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Selasa, 02 Desember 2008

[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] 2008 LA'MIOW LINGERIE FASHION SHOW

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Date: Dec 19th 2008
Time: 8:00pm to 1:00am
Location: Royal Palace
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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] New body image code for media outlets - Australia

New body image code for media outlets

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,26278,24677281-5007195,00.html

By Malcolm Farr

A NATIONAL "body image" code will require media outlets to portray women of all shapes and sizes.
And magazines would have to tell readers if photos of women have been digitally altered to make them fit a particular physical type.

Glamorising extremely underweight models and celebrities would also be opposed under the Federal Government code.

Yesterday Youth Minister Kate Ellis announced the conduct protocols to help fight what she called "the devastating effects of eating disorders and body image issues".

The code would also put a 16-year age limit on models used in adult fashion shows, magazine shoots and TV programs.

It would be voluntary, but most media groups were expected to sign on after deliberations of a national advisory group of industry representatives and health advisers finished next year.

"The advisory group will consider matters such as the disclosure of altered and enhanced images, the representation of a diversity of body shapes, fair placement or diet, exercise and cosmetic surgery advertising," Ms Ellis said.

It would also be aimed at "avoiding the glamorisation of severely underweight models or celebrities".

Ms Ellis criticised her older male parliamentary colleagues for not giving Australia's body image issue the attention it deserved.

"As a rule, Parliaments reflect the upbringing and world outlook of its members," she said. "With the make-up of our Parliaments, should we then be surprised that issues important to youth have been under-represented?"

Ms Ellis said issues such as equal pay, childcare and work-and-family balance once were considered extreme issues but are now mainstream.

She said that in the same way body image problems had been a "silent epidemic" which had to be acknowledged. Young women lost self-esteem and confidence, felt ashamed of their bodies and some descended into dangerous eating disorders.

"The consequences of poor body image affect real people in powerful ways, leaving families, mates, schools and our community to feel the pain and pick up the pieces," Ms Ellis said.

Yesterday a parliamentary committee considered another aspect of care for young Australian bodies - advertising of junk food.

At issue is a bid by the Greens to legislate to limit advertising for fastfoods on TV, while the industry wants self-regulation.

The Australian Beverages Council told the committee in Canberra "there is no proof there is a cause and effect" between ads and obesity in the young.

The food industry wants to introduce a voluntary code banning commercials for unhealthy snacks which are directed at children aged under 12 during children's programs.

However, the Australian Psychological Society said children under eight couldn't distinguish between advertisments and programs.

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] This trend has legs: Bold tights, leggings make great accessories

This trend has legs: Bold tights, leggings make great accessories

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BY JOSEFINA LOZA

Strip off those trousers and shorten your hemlines. Legs are in fashion.

But they're not totally exposed. Omaha women are emphasizing their sexy calves with stirrup tights and legwarmers, bold-colored nylons, patterned leggings and knee-highs this season.

And they're not just wearing them out to the clubs. You can see the latest looks at work, school and church.

Opaque tights in rainbow colors have been prevalent on high-fashion runways from Chanel to Chloé. Cosmo Girl's October issue featured models in hot-pink mini skirts and knee-high stockings.

Wal-Mart has jazzed up its legwear collection. Leopard, argyle and houndstooth prints sell for $5 at local stores. At Omaha malls, Charlotte Russe, Wet Seal and DSW windows display lace stirrup leggings and knit legwarmers.

Local boutiques, such as Runway and the Garment District, stock a lot of nylon. And Target's racks feature 40 styles of stripes and bright colors.

The more you play up your legs, the better.

Omahan Angela Poor stacks brightly colored tights with neutral outfits. She'll wear her chocolate brown suit with aqua-colored legwear. The blue color pops from underneath her crop pants.

"Instead of using earrings, I use tights," said Poor, 35. "It's a great accessory."

Tights are relatively inexpensive and can transform your image immediately. You also can experiment — some favor lace or houndstooth prints.

Others layer knee socks, thigh-high nylons or legwarmers over tights, said Kara Birkenstock, spokeswoman for DSW. Leggings look nice when they're paired with dresses and pencil skirts.

"It's a versatile look," she said.

The sudden attention to women's legs has much to do with the super high heels, tall boots, dresses and pencil skirts women are wearing today, said

Sally Kay, chief executive officer of the Hosiery Association, a trade group based in North Carolina.

"We've got legs that are better than ever," she said.

Sales of tights and other funky legwear are booming.

Annual U.S. hosiery sales have grown from 3 billion to 3.2 billion since this time last year, Kay said, citing statistics from the NPD Group, a New York-based marketing and analysis company. Hosiery jumped in two areas: tights and knee-highs. Tights increased from 168 million to 255 million and knee-highs went from 265 million to 306 million.

Who's buying them? Mostly young girls and plus-size women.

"Younger consumers are very fashion-conscious," Kay said. "They truly do have a great relationship with their legwear."

Teens and twenty-somethings emulate what they see in magazines, music videos, blogs and popular television shows. White tights are a must for the teen drama queens in "Gossip Girls" and cutie-pie actress Ashley Tisdale frequently wears them.

Five years ago, plus-size shoppers couldn't find much variety in hosiery. Now they're able to choose from different colors, patterns and textures to blend with their outfits, Kay said.

Omahan Colette Murray owns more than 20 different pairs of legwear.

Some have chunky stripes. Some go just above the knee and others are funky printed tights.

Hairstylist Murray, 23, notes what celebrities like Rihanna and Sarah Jessica Parker wear and replicates it.

"Several of my customers like to come in to see what I have on," she said.

Kelli Smith of the Garment District, 16909 Lakeside Hills Plaza, said that when you consider colors, patterns and textures, women now have nearly limitless options to pair tights with outfits.

She suggested, for example, wearing a burnt orange-colored knit dress with ivory tights and tall brown boots.

The Garment District sells opaque tights in scarlet, charcoal and chocolate colors for $20 to $35.

Women should invest in a premium brand of tights, Smith said.

"They're more durable, thicker, shape to your leg and don't get runs or holes as easily," she said.

Poor, however, will stick with less-expensive options.

"You're getting the same thing, the same quality and its much cheaper," she said. "With a trend that will be gone in two weeks, I'm not going to invest in a pair of $40 Donna Karan stockings."
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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Charming Shoppes Closing Another 100 Stores

Charming Shoppes Closing Another 100 Stores

http://www.costar.com/News/Article.aspx?id=E1834599FE1012E2395FF8C53B8D99EA

Women's Plus Size Clothing Retailer Renegotiating Leases, Too

The country's largest retailer of plus-size women's apparel, Charming Shoppes, Inc (Nasdaq: CHRS) recently hired A.T. Kearney as its consultant in matters relating to restructuring and cost reduction. The retailer announced plans to close as many as 100 stores during fiscal year 2010, which begins February 2009. This is on top of the 150 stores the company announced it would close earlier this year -- those are scheduled to be complete by January 31, 2009. In addition, Charming Shoppes said it has been successful so far this year in "achieving significant occupancy cost reductions through renegotiations of leases with its landlords" and said it intends to continue renegotiating leases.

The company did not provide a breakdown of stores closing among its brands regarding this latest round. The 150 closures it announced earlier this year involved the closing of 100 Fashion Bug stores. Fashion Bug stores are typically located in Class B community shopping centers and average 8,800 square feet. Petite Sophisticate stores average 2,700 square feet, Catherine's Plus stores average 4,200 square feet and Lane Bryant stores average 5,900 square feet.

This story appears in CoStar's Retail News Roundup: Nov. 30 to Dec. 6, 2008, a weekly column covering retail store expansions, closings, bankruptcies, acquisitions/mergers/sales, new retail developments, personnel changes, sustainability, and more.

This week in the Retail Roundup, CoStar reports on expansions or new concepts at Yogen Fruz, Melting Pot, and Brixx Wood Fired Pizza; new retail developments in TN, CA and NY; acquisition, merger, loan or sale activity at Sun Capital, Borders, and GGP; closings, cutbacks or bankruptcies at Charming Shoppes and Lenox; personnel announcements at Hanley Investment Group and Lee & Associates; and more.

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Designer Casual Woven Bottoms & Denim (NYC)

Company: New York & Company
Location: New York

New York & Company is a leading specialty retailer of fashion-
oriented women's apparel and accessories. As one of the fastest
growing retail companies in America, we operate over 580 retail
stores across the United States. The ideals that guide the success of
our brand consist of four essential qualities: Trendy, Affordable,
Comfortable and Sexy; these are the touchstones and reference points
branded into our vision, and are what we deliver best.

Primary role is to work within the line plan to design merchandise
that is consistent with the brand strategy and which coordinates with
the presentation of other designers within a merchandise category or
theme.

• Assist in the development of the complete concept for the season
and adapt it appropriately to the individual merchandise areas to
which he or she is assigned
• Partner with production, fabric development, and sourcing to design
merchandise that fits within the costing parameters and target
customer profile of the brand strategy
• Develop customer intimacy by spending time in New York & Company
stores
• Review the line plan with the merchants and agree on overall
direction and content of the line for a season
• Create designs based on merchants line plan and incorporate
feedback for finalization
• Present line to merchants in sample form at Presentation and Buy
Meeting

• 3-5 years experience

• Excellent design and sketching skills; Strong fashion and creative
senses
• Proven track record in a design position in a comparable retail or
manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with washes; demonstrated ability to develop a
complete, comprehensive line to drive the casual wovens business.
• Computer literacy
• Strong presentation skills and an ability to work well within a
team-based environment
• Strong English language skills, both written and verbal

EDUCATION:
Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Design

If interested, please apply online at
http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=589996-3-553

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Manager, Photo Studio (Los Angeles, CA)

Company: Kellwood Company
Location: Los Angeles, CA

This position's main responsibility is to provide creative expertise
and guidance in managing the photo shoot projects from concept to
completion, ensuring that projects are kept within allotted time
frames and budgets. This position will work with Director – Internet
Development to provide necessary images for the brand specific sites
and programs to reflect the individuality of each Kellwood brand
website. These duties include but are not limited to the following:

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Partner and work with Brands to ensure creative
expectations are clear and end result is to produce high quality
lifestyle and product images for all Kellwood brands.

· Work with the brands to prepare the product samples for
photo shoots.

· Create and maintain relationships with contract
photographers, stylists and models to hire and schedule the best
talent as needed.

· Place holds and confirm freelance talent; photographers,
stylists, and models.

· Execute project planning and management to meet the photo
demands of the websites.

· Reconcile invoices to services at completion of photo
shoots.

· Monitor budget and work within department budgetary
constraints.

· Keeps pace with emerging online trends to increase
effectiveness of digital media internet.

· Gain deep understanding of each individual brand essence,
key objectives and overall strategies to develop key brand-specific
websites.

· Facilitate and oversee clear direction of day-to-day
communications within and outside of the department.

· Follow up and coordinate all ongoing projects in order to
meet stated deadlines.

· Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested

Knowledge and Skills:

§ Apparel experience a must

§ Excellent communication skills (written, verbal,
presentation); Communicative relationship-builder, with ability to
cultivate partnerships via the phone and email. Demonstrated success
working with cross-functional teams and partners.

§ Excellent computer skills including proficiency and
aptitude for working with Adobe Photoshop and other applications as
needed.

§ Extensive photography background, with a strong sense of
style and understanding of the customer and brands.

§ Strong understanding of medium format camera systems,
digital image capture systems, digital image workflow, and studio
lighting systems

§ Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize
workload in order to meet all objectives and allow the various
initiatives of the department to be accomplished in a timely manner.

§ Strong workflow and project skills.

§ Ability to work under pressure in an environment of
constant shifting priorities and change.

§ Ability to effectively operate with high energy and
flexibility in a fast-paced and constantly evolving team
environment.

§ Flexibility, resourcefulness and a `can do' attitude is a
must in this entrepreneurial and fluid environment.

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience in photography
and digital imaging technology and/or training or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Experience in management
of photographers, stylists and models and proficiency in all
technical aspects of photography including digitization, digital
asset management and image retouching.

To be considered for this career opportunity at Kellwood Company,
please email your resume including a cover letter communicating your
interest, skills, experience and compensation history to:
Executive.Recruitment @ Kellwood.com

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Inventory Manager-Apparel/Manufacturing (Los Angeles, CA)

Company: Seven For All Mankind
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90058

The Inventory Manager maintains responsibility for all 7FAM inventory
from raw materials through finished goods. Working closely with the
sales other supply chain teams is critical to maximizing the
company's inventory levels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for analysis related to all aspects of
inventory. Focus on keeping inventory levels as low as possible
while meeting all customer demand.

2. Collaborates with Manager of Forecasting to determine all
purchasing of raw materials and full package finished goods for each
fashion delivery and for basic style needs.

3. Responsible for all inventory forecasting and variance
analysis.

4. Works with domestic production team to determine quantities
to cut and when to issue cuts.

5. Works closely with Procurement to refine fabric and trims
purchasing process and to manage RM inventory including the timing of
arrival of all goods.

6. Manages distressed inventory process and collaborates with
other supply chain teams to maximize value.

7. Ensures quality of all inventory reporting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. B.A. or B.S. degree in Business or related field.

2. 2 years working with inventory or in a related position.

3. Relevant work experience in inventory analysis with
understanding of production processes and their effects on the supply
chain

4. CONGOS knowledge a plus
5. Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts in an
operationsal environment. Expert Excel spread sheet capabilites\

Apply on-line at:
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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Ladies Apparel Planner (Birmingham, AL)

Company: Simply Fashions
Location: Birmingham, AL 35210

Ladies Apparel Planner
About the Job
Simply Fashions is a ladies' ready-to-wear clothing chain with almost
300 locations in 23 states. We specialize in Junior, Misses, and
Plus size fashions, accessories and related items at price points
primarily under $30.

· Are you a person that strives to live up to your
commitments?

· Do you define yourself by the quality of your work?

· Thrive on taking responsibility for your actions and
achievements?

· Are you blessed with a talent of keeping many things going
on at once?

· Do you just love to meet new people and be with friends?

· Do you feel everyday starts at zero and by the end of the
day you must accomplish something tangible?

If you are looking for a place to call home, a place with a family
atmosphere where you can make a real impact and feel the rewards of
the difference you make, Simply Fashions is your home. We specialize
in utilizing the strengths of the people that answer "Yes" to the
above questions!

We are seeking a hands-on Ladies Apparel Planner to execute the
planning of highly fashionable merchandise that represents an
incredible value to our guests. This position will analyze history
and current business in order to strategically forecast and react to
trends very quickly and efficiently. Our Planning Module has an
extremely rich set of capabilities that will enable planners/buyers
to optimally manage merchandise from its inception to its end of
life. This position will help make the right merchandise assortments
that will result in buying decisions that meet local consumer demand,
optimize inventory investment, accelerate sales, minimize inter-store
transfers and reduce markdowns.

Qualified candidate will have a minimum of 5 years budget-price
planning experience, with strong analytical, financial, strategic and
planning skills. You must be able to develop buying plans,
assortment plans and inventory levels based on business trends.

Strong team playing, clear communication, and relationship building
skills are very important in order to be successful in our company.
Having experience in the Ladies Sportswear, or Specialty Ladies
Apparel catering to the African American market, a definite plus for
consideration.

This position offers a generous salary, Medical/Dental/Life
insurance, 401K, and Associate Discounts.

Contact Butch Johnson at P.O. Box 188 Birmingham, Alabama 35201

Also visit us at www.simplyfashions.com

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Store Manager - Men's Big & Tall Apparel (Manhasset, NY / Paramus, NJ)

Job ID RBT-A
Company Name Rochester Clothing
Job Category Retail; Retail
Location Manhasset, NY • Paramus, NJ
Position Type Full-Time, Employee
Experience 2-5 Years Experience

About Us:
Rochester Big & Tall, a division of Casual Male Retail Group, has
been providing quality men's apparel and accessories since 1906. From
our original San Francisco location, we have grown to over 25
locations, including London, England, Beverly Hills, New York City
and have an extensive catalog/ecommerce division.
We have been rated the "Best Overall in Big & Tall" by the Wall
Street Journal and in 2002 Menswear Retailing Magazine "Retailer of
the Year". Recently our Manhattan store was voted #1 chain retailer
by Zagat! We accomplished this by providing the highest level of
customer service and only carrying the finest quality and fashion
clothing for big & tall men. Our premier vendors include: Polo, Ralph
Lauren, Burberry, Ermenegildo Zegna, Tommy Bahama, Robert Talbott,
Zanella, Jack Victor, Cutter & Buck and Kenneth Cole.
None of this could happen without having the finest quality
associates who are able to build relationships with their customers,
provide the highest level of customer service and who want to
contribute to their success and the success of Rochester Big & Tall.
We ask you to please consider Rochester Big & Tall for your retail
career.

Store Management

Job Description
The Store Management is responsible for the overall operation and
performance of the store which includes: sales, merchandising,
operations, staff selection and supervision, training and
development, loss prevention and expense control.
Responsibilities

Provides customer service and ensures that it is a priority, by
monitoring all associates' personal sales.
Monitor and maintain store presentation and ensure consistency with
merchandising guidelines.
Monitor and control payroll and shrinkage goals.
Hiring, training and supervision of new assistant managers and sales
associates.
Prepares store for physical inventories, through monitoring the
process of all incoming/outgoing merchandise.
Abides by and adheres to all applicable company policies and
procedures.
Additional responsibilities as required by management.
Job Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including daytime, evening and
weekend and holiday shifts, as dictated by the needs of the business,
with the ability to respond to store emergency situations.
High school diploma or equivalent required, college/university degree
preferred.
Minimum of 3-4 years retail experience, with at least 2 years
experience in a supervisory capacity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Superior customer service and follow through skills.
We offer an excellent benefits package: including medical, dental and
prescription drug coverage, vision discount plan, short and long-term
disability insurance, life insurance, generous associate discount, 401
(k), vacation, holidays and tuition reimbursement. We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Please specify which store location you are
interested in applying to.

Please Apply Online Below or fax resume and salary requirements to:
Human Resources 781-821-5178 or mail to: Casual Male Retail Group,
Inc., 555 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA 02021, attn: Employment
Department or e-mail: cmrgrecruiting @ cmal.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Plus Fashion Retail Management (Dayton, OH)

Envision a company that recognizes your individuality and gives you
the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to your company and
your customer.

Ashley Stewart is that Company and if you are passionate about
fashion and appreciate the significance of what defines style to our
customers then we want to hear from you.

We presently seeking a Store Manager for our Dayton, Ohio store
location.

Store Manager

The role of the Store Manager is to manage the operations and to
maximize sales and profitability within the store. The ideal
candidate would possess a minimum of 5-7 years experience within a
specialty retail store environment, possess a love if fashion and
visual merchandising, and have a proven track record of getting
things done in a fast paced environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering an extremely
comprehensive compensation package.

For immediate consideration, e-mail resume and salary requirements
to: CMims @ urbanbrands.com

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Plus Fashion Retail Management (Charlotte / Fayetteville, NC)

Company Name Urban Brands, Inc.
Job Category Retail; Sales
Location Charlotte,, NC • Fayetteville, NC
Position Type Full-Time, Employee
Experience 2-5 Years Experience

Envision a company that recognizes your individuality and gives you
the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to your company and
your customer.

Ashley Stewart is that Company and if you are passionate about
fashion and appreciate the significance of what defines style to our
customers then we want to hear from you.

We have exceptional part-time and full-time employment opportunities,
North Carolina stores locations, for the following positions:

Store Manager

Co-Store Manager

This position is responsible for maximizing the sales and
profitability of the store, in the absence of the Store Manager. On a
daily basis, this individual will assist the Store Manager in
executing the company's direction and ensuring that store personnel
and merchandise are correctly assigned. The successful candidate
would possess a minimum of 5-7 years experience within a specialty
retail store environment, possess a love if fashion and visual
merchandising, have a proven track record of getting things done in a
fast paced environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering an extremely
comprehensive compensation package designed to attract the
individuals we need for these positions.

For immediate consideration, e-mail resume and salary requirements
to: fbutler @ urbanbrands.com.

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Sourcing Manager: United Retail (Rochelle Park, NJ)

United Retail is a leading specialty retailer operating Avenue stores
in almost 500 locations nationwide. Avenue specializes in women's
apparel sizes 14+. Current annual sales per year exceed $400 million.
We design, manufacture and sell large size fashions made of the
finest quality materials at the best possible prices. Our goal is to
create a superior shopping experience and work environment. We are
dedicated to our customers and inspired by our associates. Career
growth opportunities are available for candidates with the highest
standards of integrity, customer sensitivity and work ethic. We offer
competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, generous
merchandise discounts, incentive programs and career growth
opportunity.

SOURCING MANAGER
The Sourcing Manager is responsible for ensuring that buying agents
and suppliers consistently achieve quality, price, meet delivery
dates, compliance and customer service expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop sourcing strategies by category/auctions with Director of
Sourcing.
Work with Product Managers to meet sourcing objectives in fabric,
quality, pricing and delivery of execution of line plan.
Work with Technical Design team and Product Managers on apparel
specification development and send to overseas offices for sourcing.
Work w/ overseas offices to negotiate price to meet merchant
requirements.
Oversee placement, processing and follow-up for all orders.
Act as primary point of contact for domestic and overseas offices.
Review reorders to make sure brand needs are met.
· Travel to research new factories and fabrics for product
development.

REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years experience in sourcing fabrics
and/or product production management.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills a must.
Demonstrated strong technical skills, computer abilities and overall
business acumen.
Specific knowledge of fabric, color, patterns, costing and quality of
consumer goods a must.
Knowledge of global sourcing strategies and changes is preferred.
Ability to travel.
· Strong oral and written communication skills; Must have advanced
excel skills; proficiency in MS Word a must

To apply, please e-mail your resume to: AvenueJobs @ unitedretail.com

Please include reference Sourcing Manager in the e-mail.

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Entry Level: Fashion and Cosmetics Marketing (NYC / Wayne, NJ)

FASHION AND COSMETICS MARKETING - Entry Level: Citywide Marketing
Group

CITYWIDE MARKETING

Developing and executing innovative marketing campaigns for high
profile clients.

CITYWIDE MARKETING: alternative Marketing strategies for FASHION AND
COSMETICS companies.

CITYWIDE MARKETING is a marketing agency that delivers flawlessly
executed promotional programs and strategically designed sales
campaigns throughout the New York City area. We provide our clients
with a persona; and professional solution for customer acquisition.
Our edge is our ability to provide measurable results of our efforts
directly to the brands and manufacturers. As a result of acquiring a
relationship within an international fashion giant, we are seeking
quality individuals to facilitate growth in the region.

It's our objective to identify a core of 6 new individuals. People
with the ability to think strategically and proactively; people who
possess fashion and trend consciousness as well as excel in a fast,
high-pressure environment have the best chance of succeeding in our
organization.

Our development opportunity prepares the newcomer to the promotional
marketing world in all the critical areas.

1. Identify and strategizing distribution opportunities
2. Face to face customer relations.
3. Tracking and projecting sales.
4. Meeting Sales and profit objectives.
5. Mentoring and developing others.

It is our mission to stay one step ahead of our clients needs.
Therefore, we have created a competitive environment where results
and work ethic are rewarded. This is to ensure growth and development
for our company. If you are looking for a challenge, ready for a
change of pace and willing to work hard for personal advancement,
please respond.

Those with the following experience are encouraged to apply: Entry
level, marketing sales, customer service, management, sales, entry
level, trainee, cosmetics, fashion, consumer products, restaurant,
wholesale, retail, manager, trainee, consumer products, public
relations, pr, market research, education, teacher, server,
bartender, outside sales, inside sales, business to business,
development, target advertising, target marketing, advertising, human
resources, hr, cosmetology, make up, direct sales, direct marketing,
entry level, administrator, assistant, secretary, marketing
assistant, representative, marketing representative, sales
representative, promotional representative, promotional sales, direct
marketing representative, independent, hospitality, hotel, people
skills, food service, hospitality management, bar lounge, product
launching, data entry, inventory, inventory management,
administration, customer acquisition, consumer trends, events, event
marketing, event planner, entry level sales, entry level advertising,
brand management, promotional marketing, professional, business
management, business opportunity, marketing management, business
administration.

Location New York, NY • Wayne, NJ
Company Name Citywide Marketing Group
Experience 0-1 Years Experience

Apply on-line at:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobseeker/jobsearch/job_detail.html;_ylt=AoTv
7zh77yF9UfoIzktfJfLCRaIX?job_id=J7HAZAEGGCC

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[Fashion Job Board @ ElegantPlus.com] Looking for plus size women to sell Mary Kay

If you love make up and would like to be in the beauty business
please email Ruthie
at appleruthie @ excite.com
please put MK in the subject line
$99 to join

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