Shows... fashion

I will be in Minneapolis tomorrow doing one of those shopping events, then next week its off to Philly then L.A. What I really love about them since I stared doing them is that I really know which of the styles I develop do well where, and the ones people respond to the most. ITS REALLY helpful. Its different from a tradeshow because u are face to face with the consumer and not a buyer who is buying for the consumer. I have definitely learned a lot from them. Next month I have the accessories tradeshow at the jacob javitz in New York. Everyone u can think of shows there. Its really a big deal & I am totally excited. I'll be launching my luxe line of bags made from Ostrich and croc skins and other luxurious items. Having had things produced locally, I've had to compromise on the quality and details that I want because it gets very expensive. I just have found a really great bag manufacture for my bags in India and he makes bags for some of my favorite designers, so all my samples are done for my show and am very pleased with the work. Part of the reason why I have manufactured locally is because I know they are not manufactured in a sweatshop & I sleep better at night. I will be in Italy in 8 weeks looking for the right manufacturer for my bags for my spring '08 collection. It doesn't get better than Italy when it comes to craftsmanship.. soo excited.