TWF’s Team Tuesdays… on Tumblr.
This week, we’re sharing a weekly tradition of ours. Every Monday morning, we have a huge team meeting (of our NYC contingent) called the All Hands On Deck Meeting!
And well obviously—why wouldn’t we dress in a nautical theme for such an occasion?
Exactly.
That’s Cyndi, Hilliary, Allison, Liza holding our TWF mascot Lucy, Jess, and Paige—all nautical’d out.
Happy Tuesday everyone!
LOVE, US
TWF Team Tuesdays… on Tumblr.
Meet Paige Hogan, TWF Graphic Design Intern.
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Awkward.
How do you think others would describe you in 3 words?
Awkward?
What are your go-to blogs for fashion & tech news info?
I’ve subscribed to a lot of places like R29, Glamour, Teen Vogue, etc. just so I have things to read in my inbox throughout the day to have a brief mental check out. Other than that, when I’m exploring websites like Designspiration or Dribbble I normally see ads for tech websites and check them out that way. There, too—a lot of people who create those trendy apps, usually create more than one so I try to look up the company or creator to see what else is out there.
Pick one: music, food, or movies.
Music.
If you could listen to one artist forever, who would it be?
Calvin Harris.
What do you love most about working with Third Wave Fashion?
I haven’t been here for too long, but I really enjoy all the people who work here and can’t wait to get to know them more! I already feel like I can be a lot more creative here in terms of doing design work, and I’m pretty excited about it.
Who’s your style or business crush?
I hate to be like, “I love looking at men’s fashion,” but seriously I love looking at men’s fashion. It’s just so cool and clean. I shop with my boyfriend or walk in to places like Top Man or Ernest Alexander and just wish that they made bags like that for women. There’s just something about the simplicity of their style that I enjoy, so don’t be surprised if you catch me reading a GQ whether it be for the fashion or clean typography.
What’s your favorite startup right now, and why?
Well, I’m not sure if they are still technically a startup right now, but I signed up for Instagrid a little while back because I use Instagram about 3 times a day and I wanted a way for people to view it with out having the hassel of going through all my tweets. The site is extremely clean and straight forward—this is my instagrid: http://instagrid.me/p_razzed. The company that designed it is called Social Print Studio and they also came up with Printstagram, so you can turn your Instagrams in to tshirts, memory boxes, stickers, posters, tiny booklets, and prints.
Who inspires you—whether in business or in life?
Anyone who can openly speak their mind, whether it’s good or bad. Some of these people can come off as catty or standoffish, but I admire the honesty. We all need a reality check from time to time, it’s what makes us better.
Where do you see yourself in 7 years?
Hopefully, I will have opened my own agency that doubles in both visual and verbal communication for companies that are just starting out, or in desperate need of a makeover. As much as I would love this company to be set up in Munich or Milan, I’m just hoping I’ll still be in NYC at the very least.
TWF Team Tuesdays… on Tumblr.
Meet Danielle Filson, TWF Research & Editorial Intern.
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Friendly, Motivated, Silly
How do you think others would describe you in 3 words?
Dynamic, Ambitious, Awkward
What are your go-to blogs for fashion & tech news info?
FashionLane, Daily Front Row, Refinery29, TechCrunch
Pick one: music, food, or movies.
Food.
If you could eat one food forever, what would it be?
Grapefruit!
What do you love most about working with Third Wave Fashion?
The team! I’ve never worked with such talented, friendly, and amazing people! I admire and look up to each and every member of the TWF Team and feel so lucky to be a part of it!
Who’s your style or business crush?
After the TWF meetup at Wix Lounge, I’d have to say Ari Goldberg.
What’s your favorite startup right now, and why?
My friend is hoping to start selling her homemade vintage shorts online—so keep your eyes peeled for that!
Who inspires you—whether in business or in life?
My parents, sisters, friends, and co-workers.
Where do you see yourself in 7 years?
Let’s see, I’ll be 27—scary thought! Hopefully living in NYC, working for TWF, wining and dining with Jess, Cyndi, Liza, and the rest of the team!
Mark It Down Monday: Monday May 14
Welcome to Mark It Down Monday, a great way to cure your Monday morning blues! This is the first of a weekly blog post letting you know of the major events going on in the fashion tech world. As you sip on your lattes, mark up the calendars on your iPhones, iPads, laptops—or if you’re old-fashioned, the paper one on your wall—with these exciting and groundbreaking gatherings. The events range from conferences, meet-ups, panels, and forums on marketing, technology, innovation, and of course, fashion. Make Mark It Down Monday part of your weekly routine so you can be the first of your friends to know the ins and outs of fashion-tech current events. After all, it’s important to stay on top of what’s going down!
1. Who: Third Wave Fashion
What: A Panel of Founders Discuss: “How Fashion Tech Startups Get Funded”
Where: Wix Lounge, 10 West 18th St., 2nd Floor, NYC
When: Monday May 14 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
How: Register! http://www.meetup.com/ThirdWaveFashion/events/59905522/
2.Who: #WDESIGN
What: A W Times Square Exhibit with Instagram NYC
Where: Times Square, 1567 Broadway, NYC
When: May 14 – May 21
How: No registration required!
3. Who: OMMA Social
What: One-day conference addressing social marketing challenges and brand successes
Where: 82 Mercer, Internet Week Theater, 82 Mercer St., NYC
When: Tuesday May 15 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How: Register! http://www.mediapost.com/ommasocial/
4. Who: Fashion 2.0: All Stars
What: “All Stars” from the 2012 Fashion 2.0 Awards
Where: Maxwell Hall, LIM College, 216 East 45th St., NYC
When: Tuesday May 15 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
How: Register! http://www.meetup.com/fashion20/events/61128292/
5. Who: Recreating Retail
What: How retailers and brands are recreating their in-store experience online
Where: 82 Mercer, HQ IWNY Stage, 82 Mercer St., NYC
When: Wednesday May 16 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
How: Pass required https://www.internetweekny.com/orders
6. Who: The Hatchery
What: Start-up information: covering marketing, finance, technology, business, presentation, and more
Where: Hatchery 500, 500 7th Ave., 17th Floor, NYC
When: Wednesday May 16 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
How: Register! http://ays0512.eventbrite.com
7. Who: Studio Akko founder Ron Goldin hosts Design and the Mobile Startup: NYC Edition
What: Panelists from startups Foursquare, Etsy, and GroupMe share insights
Where: 82 Mercer, HQ Partner Stage, 82 Mercer St., NYC
When: Wednesday May 16 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
How: Pass required http://www.internetweekny.com/orders
8. Who: Fast Track User Acquisition
What: Course will cover marketing for startups
Where: Betterment Offices, 247 Centre St., Suit 5, NYC
When: Wednesday May 16 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
How: Register! http://marketingyourstartup.eventbrite.com/
9. Who: Seamless, Etsy, & Lot 18
What: Panel discussion about how each company has transitioned their off-line industries to online
Where: Seamless Headquarters, 1065 Avenue of the Americas, 15th floor, NYC
When: Thursday May 17 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
How: No registration required
10. Who: Walkabout NYC
What: A city-wide open house event for technology startups
Where: Walkabout NYC HQ/Harvest HQ, 187 Lafayette St., 6th floor, NYC
When: Friday May 18 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
How: Register! http://walkaboutnyc.com/
11. Who: Occupy Fashion
What: Learn the process of researching and sourcing, concept development and design, production, marketing, and sales
Where: 191-00 Parkside Ave., Brooklyn, NYC
When: Saturday May 19 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
How: Register! http://bonniesandy.com/occupyfashion
Exciting California events in the future to register for now!
1. Who: Gilt Groupe co-founders Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson:
What: “By Invitation Only:” Gilt Groupe Book Event
Where: W Los Angeles – Westwood
When: May 23, 2012 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
How: Register in the next 2 days!
http://www.giltcity.com/los-angeles/aandabooklaunchla
2. Who: Skimlinks and SFFT
What: Monetize Your Fashion Content Workshop
Where: Skimlinks Headquarters, San Francisco, CA
When: May 23, 2012 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
How: Register! http://sfftandskimlinks.eventbrite.com/?discount=SFFTWB
That’s it for now.
Check back next Monday for another week of events.
Be in the know, be on the go, and stay fashionable!
TWF’S TEAM TUESDAYS ON TUMBLR.
Meet James Walker, our kick ass CTO.
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Walkah: Reasonable. Patient. Kind.
How do you think others would describe you in 3 words?
Walkah: Serial troublemaker. Nerd.
What are your go-to blogs for fashion & tech news info?
Walkah: For tech: Read Write Web, The Next Web, and The Changelog. For fashion? Um. Third Wave Fashion!
Pick one: music, food, or movies. Always music. If you could listen to one artist forever, who would it be?
Walkah: Most people who know me, know I’ve had a serious man-crush on Mike Doughty for almost 20 years (I’m the top Google hit for “mike doughty fan boy”). I love pretty much everything he’s ever done. That said, with last week’s tragic passing of Adam “MCA” Yauch, I feel compelled to mention the Beastie Boys. As someone wise once said, it’s never not the right time for the Beastie Boys. Really, though, life with just one artist? No thanks.
What do you love most about working with Third Wave Fashion?
Walkah: It’s a fun, new experience for me. I know little to nothing about the fashion industry, so I’m learning new things. Truth is, though, it’s the first time I’ve ever worked with a company where I was the only guy. It’s fun to see gender imbalance from the other direction ;-)
Who’s your business crush?
Walkah: I have always loved and admired indie/solo developers. It takes so much to build a product or company on your own and I’m always amazed by people who manage to do it. Though he recently formed a company, for a long time it was Buster Benson, who seems to find a way to turn things he finds personally interesting into engaging products that other people use.
What’s your favorite startup right now, and why?
Walkah: I don’t know if they qualify, but I really admire what The OpenPhoto Project is doing right now. Photo sharing is obviously a hot topic (kind of has been since Flickr launched), but I respect the fact that OpenPhoto is competing with pure open source software and giving users ultimate control over where their photos are stored.
Oh, and in Canada we say “favourite”.
Who inspires you—whether in business or in life?
Walkah: There is a long list of people I respect, admire, and try to emulate—but if you’re talking pure inspiration, I’d have to say my kids. They provide so much purpose and meaning in my life. They keep me in line, keep me motivated and, while it may be cliché, I learn way more from them than they learn from me.
Where do you see yourself in 7 years?
Walkah: I’ll be travelling the world on the Third Wave corporate jet, of course! If for some reason that doesn’t work out, I really don’t have a backup plan.
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