Think You Have What it Takes?

Want quick exposure? A design open see or a competition may be just what you need.


Here are 2 upcoming events in NYC. Better hurry, they're right around the corner!


Henri Bendel's Designer Open See
is this Monday March 31st. 9 A.M. - Noon
I went last year and have to tell you that you MUST get there early! I got there around 6:30 A.M. and signed my name on the list. There were approximately 10-15 people ahead of me. The picture of the people standing in a line that stretches all the way around the corner is very real. So, if you are serious, get there as early as possible. The event is only from 9AM-Noon. That's only 3 hours. You would not want to arrive there at 10am just to find out that you're at the very back of the line and may not be seen.


According to their website, a few of the notable designers who emerged through this process are Anna Sui and Todd Oldham among others.


So, go ahead pack you best samples and get their Early!


Click to visit Henri Bendel's website for more details.



Calling All Handbag Designers!
Designer Handbag 101, a source for everything handbag hosts it's Second Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Application deadline is April 18th.
I like this competition because, there is one winner from six categories and you can submit your application online.

Here are the categories:


*Best Student Made Handbag
*Most Socially Responsible Handbag
*Audience-Selected Handbag
*Best Handmade Handbag
*Best Green Handbag
*Best Handbag in Overall Style & Design


The winners will be presented in an awards ceremony in June at the Historical Society of New York. Just some of the prizes include:


* Opportunity to have trunk show at Henri Bendel's with window display of winning bags.
* "Best Overall Bag" winner gets free booth at WWD Magic Accessories trade show in August. How wonderful!

These are just a few of the prizes. Visit Designer Handbag 101's site for more details and to sign up!

Best of Luck!

Have you participated in any of these events? If so, share your experience by posting a comment. We'd love to know how it worked out for you.