027: Part Two with Jeanne Allen | San Francisco Fashion Incubator Now in it's 3rd Year

On Style with Jill Siefert

In Part two, Jeanne Allen, Executive Director of the Fashion Incubator San Francisco, talks about the new chapter in her life and the birth of the incubator which houses 6 emerging designers each year. Now going on it's 3rd successful year here in San Francisco, CA.

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In this episode you will learn:

- In Part 2 with Jeanne Allen, she discusses the birth of the fashion incubator in San Francisco.

- Fashion Incubator of San Francisco is a 5013c non - profit business supported by Macy's and the City of SF Mayors office.

- 6 Designers in Residence each year.

- Goal is to create jobs and growth in the fashion sector!

-The process- open call in October and designers start in March.

- Located in Macy's Men's building, recycled office.

- The program consists of 25 master classes covering all business aspects of fashion.

- The board consists of an amazing roster of people.

- Mentors and experts like John Casado, Roger Case, Linda Ellerd and Jake Wall.

- Oct 9th Union Square Event.

- They conduct pop up shops, NYC trip to Macy's headquarters, Designer showroom visits, participate in the Junior League Annual Fashion Show.

- $400 month rent per designer not including cost of creating collection.

- Resources such as SBA and Renissance Entrepreneur Center.

Enjoy!

Jill