On October 12th and 13th the Black Church Means Business will convene and the VBAS (Vision Beyond A Season) Fashion Pavilion will again be sponsored by Macy’s! 

Four businesses were asked to present to Macy’s Buyers! While small, the show proved to be one of the most direct access vehicles for available to local fashion businesses. This year organizers are striving to increase the number of buyers at both the local boutique and department store level!

While there are segments slated for direct to consumer sales and the two nightly concerts promise an expected 1500 attendees each, VBAS is designed as a trade event. Participants are encouraged to be prepared to network with many community businesses, cooperate, city and banking officials.

Designers interested in information can contact us for the information regarding this! Unfortunately though, there is limited space at this year’s event! Brooklyn Fashion Gallery Has negotiated a $300.00 booth special for designers, which is available till only October 8th.  Designers will need to submit this special form. To prevent abuse you will need to register  and login to download special application form!

As many in Brooklyn wake up to the potential wealth of Brooklyn’s Fashion Industry, VBAS is ahead of the game, unlike many however, the organizers have chosen to work with Brooklyn designers in assessing their particular needs. While event organizers hope that direct to consumer sales opportunities will increased with the expected crowd overflow from the two nightly Gospel concerts, the event is best suited to designers ready for retail or mass distribution: not only just in terms of a product line, but with, sourcing, production and financing lined up! To aid in this area special emphasis will be placed on the subject of business funding and financing.

Brooklyn Fashion Gallery recognizes that many local design businesses, however, may be interested in other means of distribution, and exploring different business models. The seminars segment this years looks at developing changes and emerging trends. Last years VBAS participant Barbara Garnes of SoHe Designs speaks on her journey since last years show. Sponsors Macy’s have committed to having buyers attend on both days,  and organizers have stepped up their efforts to identify Boutique Buyers.

Yes, there are challenges, but all concerned are committed to a “Vision, beyond a Season”

Designers, designs businesses, buyers and press wishing to attend can check the website www.TheBlackChurchMeansBusiness.com