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

Published: Aug. 3, 2014, 9 p.m.

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:

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

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

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- 6 Designers in Residence each year.

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

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

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

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

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- The board consists of an amazing roster of people.

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

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- Oct 9th Union Square Event.

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

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

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- Resources such as SBA and Renissance Entrepreneur Center.

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Enjoy!

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Jill