New local non-profit, Fashion Incubator San Francisco or FISF, announced today the six emerging fashion designers who have been accepted into the first annual “Designers in Residence” program. FISF is located at Macy’s Union Square in San Francisco and the charitable program offers six designers the tools they need to launch their collections.
Jeanne Allen, FISF Executive Director: “We couldn’t be more thrilled with the talent and motivation of our first class of Designers in Residence. Each brings a unique set of skills and experiences inspired by people and places around the globe. We’re eager to help them put their individual stamp on the world of fashion and establish their businesses here in San Francisco.”
FISF offers a one-year program to six, hand-selected designers which offers workspace, resources and access to experts in the fashion design field in order to help their establish and grow their business. The program was established to help remove the barrier to entry emerging fashion designers face when trying to launch their businesses. The program is also hoping to keep local designers in San Francisco rather than have them leave for New York or Los Angeles.
The six, hand-selected “Designers in Residence” are current residents of San Francisco and offer global experience and inspiration.
Justin Jamison:
Born: U.S.
Focus: Progressive urban wear for men
Tamara Jaric:
Born: Belgrade, Serbia
Focus: Women’s outerwear
Bethany Meuleners (Born: U.S.) and Sabah Mansoor Husain (Born: Bangalore, India)
Focus: Working together on Bohemian-Luxe women’s wear with artisan handicrafts and global influences
Tony Sananikone:
Born: Bangkok, Thailand
Focus: Women’s wear reflecting empowerment and beauty
Paloma Von Broadley:
Born: Ibiza, Spain
Focus: Embracing “slow fashion” through hand-made, sustainable patterning, sewing and knitting
Fashion Incubator San Francisco will continue to accept applications from designers on a annual basis and choose six designers per year for the program. The “Designers in Residence” are provided a workshop and office space at Macy’s Union Square where their lines will be accessible to merchants such as local boutiques and national retailers.
The program also offers workshops which range in topic from business planning, brand marketing, image creation, line costing and design critiques.
To learn more about Fashion Incubator San Francisco, please visit fashionincubatorsf.org
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