New York City has long been a hub of fashion, with some even arguing that it is the number one fashion capital in the world. Whatever the ranking, NYC has long had a place among the Big Four fashion cities alongside Paris, Milan, and London. It holds the title by having some of the best… Continue reading NYC – Leading Fashion Innovation
Month: February 2015
Swiss Startups are Taking a Bite out of the Big Apple
Switzerland is best known for its breathtaking mountains, its luxurious tourist destinations, and brands like watchmaker Rolex, food company Nestle, or pharmaceutical giants Novartis and Roche.Less known, however, is the fact that Switzerland is ranked as one of the most innovative countries in the world. The Alpine country scored first place in the Global Innovation… Continue reading Swiss Startups are Taking a Bite out of the Big Apple
Brooklyn’s Next Frontier(s)
Being on the cutting-edge has its benefits, especially in real estate. Finding your way to an up-and-coming business hub can mean significant cost savings in office space, bolster your company’s brand, and may provide a competitive hiring advantage if you locate in close proximity to your potential workforce. Brooklyn has become a well-established hub for… Continue reading Brooklyn’s Next Frontier(s)
Disrupting Fashion – Rie Yano, Material Wrld
Rie Yano is the co-founder of fashion startup Material Wrld, a luxury fashion trade-in site that offers gift cards in exchange for gently used designer fashions. Originally from Japan, but a citizen of the world, Rie shares with us her motivation for starting a company, her views on conscious fashion consumption, and her hopes for… Continue reading Disrupting Fashion – Rie Yano, Material Wrld
From Devils to Dresses: The Fashion Industry in NY
Fashion today is about so much more than the latest color palette or type of ruffle. As a major, globalized industry with cutting edge innovation in the form of wearable technology, fashion is making our lives easier while keeping us stylish. US Fashion Industry by the Numbers $182.85 billion: annual clothing store sales $1,700: per… Continue reading From Devils to Dresses: The Fashion Industry in NY
3 Months to a Tech Career: The Latest in Education Innovation
Immersive tech programs, or boot camps, have taken the United States by storm, equipping graduates with a strong set of technical skills in an extraordinarily short period of time. In these programs, students undergo rigorous training for ten to twelve weeks and emerge on the other side as qualified programmers, many times moving on to… Continue reading 3 Months to a Tech Career: The Latest in Education Innovation
Finding Office Space as a Startup: Top Co-Working Spaces in NYC
Deciding that you want to be an entrepreneur and start your own business can be both a dream come true and your biggest nightmare. Finally, you’ll be working for yourself, making your own decisions, and working on your own schedule. But without proper training, time management, and purpose, being an entrepreneur can be incredibly challenging.… Continue reading Finding Office Space as a Startup: Top Co-Working Spaces in NYC