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NYC VIBE at Fashion Mingle 2018

April 2018 – New York is a city of dreams and opportunities, and as the great Frank Sinatra told us – If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. But how do you meet the right people to make it here?

Where do the influencers, movers, shakers, and innovators go to find like-minded talent and business opportunities? The answer is…to just mingle…

Mingle is defined as “A cause to mix together” and to “Move freely around a place or at a social function while associating with others. The fashion industry is vital to the economic life of New York City. According to the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the fashion industry accounts for 5.5 percent of the city’s workforce. The Fashion industry also pays 11 Billion in wages and generates nearly 2 Billion in tax revenue annually.

Mingle’s mission is to bridge the gap between technology and business. These ambitious fashionistas are having a great time networking – mixing business and pleasure – which will ultimately result in new careers and profits.

Aside from the designers and the models in front of the camera, the fashion industry provides numerous behind the scenes job opportunities as well. Publicists, videographers, website designers, event producers and fabric production workers are just a few of the vocations which enjoy long and prosperous careers within New York’s fashion industry. Businesses in New York City face several challenges, especially in a tough economy. Face to face communication is essential according to these experts.

The world is taking notice of the fashion industry’s growth in New York City. If you want to make it here – you’ve just gotta mingle!