The bento Dance Card

Another week, another to do list far too big to fit in my head.

Of course, with orders for AW 2011 cutting off very soon, stockist hunting is still my top priority. However, I’ve also got the diffusion label on the table (oh yes, I’m a poet too) as well as preparing for SS 2011-2012 as I’m hoping to shoot it in December.

It’s substantially easier (not easy though, easier is relative, you understand) doing the second season. Of course, I’ve decided to go and get all ambitious on myself by doing the first two pieces of bento denim. Denim, in case you’re interested, is not like other fabrics. You have to have a pattern made, sample it, wash it and then see how it fits. If it’s not right, you have to go back to square one and reassess the pattern, remake it and rewash it, and repeat until you get it the way you want it.

So, despite it only being September and me not actually needing said denim pieces for another three months, I need to get in touch with makers and washers (which again are specialised tasks… my regular manufacturers can’t do either). I’ve shortlisted some denim and I’ve got the first go of the patterns done, but I need someone to make them into actual garments, and then wash them so they won’t shrink and warp when you get them home.

The other thing I’m doing at the moment is beginning to talk to some sales agents. Like an agent for a singer or movie star, a fashion agent acts as your representation in helping you get stockists, usually – but also sometimes getting your garments seen. Because I can’t be everywhere at once, I’m considering getting an agent in NSW. Like agents for celebrities though, there are many available, but only a handful of really fantastic ones. Finding them and getting them to represent you is… uh… not fun.

Anyway… s’pose I should get on with it. Lots of doors to knock today!

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