Retail Revealed: Success Secrets from Hometown Brands - FWMN

Queen Anna House of Fashion returns to the Fashion Week MN lineup to present ‘Retail Revealed: Success Secrets from Hometown Brands.’The fashion industry is one that many covet to be a part of in some way, shape, or form. Whether you’re a fashion designer, retail merchandiser, fashion buyer, or fashion related business owner, there are tricks to the trade to operate not only successfully but profitably.Join Queen Anna House of Fashion and other business veterans for another open and transparent conversation about the truths behind fashion retail, merchandise, and design.Nicole Jennings, owner/founder, Queen Anna House Of FashionNicole has thoughtfully curated a fashion-based lifestyle brand in the North Loop for real women, doing real things, in a modern world. With a minimalistic and timeless aesthetic, Queen Anna offers a luxury retail shopping experience for everyone that walks through the door.Something you may not know: Nicole is also the Founder of One Posh Closet, a luxury concierge service housed within Queen Anna, an endeavor she was inspired to start after the birth of her fourth and final child.Dana Swindler, CEO, MartinPatrick 3Dana began his career in finance and business development before moving into the CEO role at MartinPatrick3 in 2008. MartinPatrick3, located in the North Loop, offers inspired men’s apparel, home furnishings, and interior design services. At MP3, Dana focuses on overseeing operations, accounting and growth strategy.Something you may not know: Dana studied Germanics in college at the University of Washington and is fluent in GermanSamantha R. Crossland, owner/designer, Samantha ReiSamantha began her fashion design career with her label “Blasphemina’s Closet," one of the first Lolita clothing lines in the US, in 2000. After closing “Blasphemina’s Closet” in 2013, she started anew with her new eponymous label “Samantha Rei”. “Samantha Rei” embodies the sweetness, femininity and attention to detail that has come to be expected from the designer.Something you may not know: Samantha was a contestant on season 16 of Lifetime's Project RunwayCat Polivoda, owner, Cake Plus-Size ResaleCat owns Cake Plus-Size Resale - a body-positive, plus-size thrift shop in South Minneapolis. She is dedicated to making plus-size fashion more accessible and affordable while fostering a shop space and local community centered on radical self-love and fat liberation.Something you may not know: Cat co-hosts a body-positive podcast, Matter of Fat and created an online confidence course (and community!), Big, Bold ConfidenceJennifer Scheffler, owner/designer, Realia by JenBold and versatile, Jen created Realia by Jen in 2008 with a mission to create timeless, hand made pieces, suitable for women of all ages. Her jewelry can be found at a variety of retail locations across the United States.Something you may not know: Jen is a frequent style expert on Twin Cities Live and the Hallmark ChannelLearn more: http://fashionweekmn.com/event/queen-anna-presents-retail-reveal-success-secrets-hometown-brands/A limited amount of student tickets are available. Valid student ID must be presented with your ticket at event check-in.Get to know our outstanding panelists:Nicole Jennings, owner/founder, Queen Anna House Of FashionDana Swindler, CEO, MartinPatrick 3Samantha R. Crossland, owner/designer, Samantha ReiCat Polivoda, owner, Cake Plus-Size ResaleJennifer Scheffler, owner/designer, Realia by JenLimited tickets are available, including student tickets. Learn more and get tickets: http://bit.ly/2Lf0hwG