Melissa Hall

New York

Founder at The Emerging Designer

Melissa Hall brings over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry to life through several business ventures. She is the Founder of The Emerging Designer, a network that provides resources, news, tips and exposure to up-and-coming fashion talent. You can find her at theemergingdesigner.com

Written by Melissa

Apparel

Made in New York: The Importance of Quality Control

May 1st, 2015

At this very moment, a fabric supplier at 347 W. 36th Street is breaking down metal racks, preparing for their move to Queens near JFK…
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How to Leverage Small Business Saturday: November 29th

November 11th, 2014

Now in its fourth year, Small Business Saturday has helped local entrepreneurs fuel sales and connect with customers the Saturday after…
Design

A Tip For Working With Vendors: Always Do Reference Checks

October 11th, 2014

As an entrepreneur, you will most likely do business with a variety of vendors. Whether it’s retailers that you sell to, factories…
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Email Etiquette for Small Businesses

September 11th, 2014

Sending an email? By now you probably know that you’re in competition with everyone that’s trying to reach that coveted fashion editor,…

A Short Guide to Sharing on Social Media

August 8th, 2014

It goes without saying that everyone is putting their face on social media these days. The selfie is synonymous with self-promotion, was…
Design

5 Techniques to Spice Up Your Instagram Network

July 31st, 2014

For designers, Instagram isn’t just a platform to post your inspiration and beautiful pictures, but an opportunity for you to capitalize…

11 Ways to Promote Your Next Event

June 11th, 2014

Planning an event for your business, hosting a trunk show, or a pop-up shop? One way to generate traffic and buzz is to promote it through a variety of outlets in order to expand your…
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Why You Should Rethink Using the Word “Unique” to Describe Your Business

May 10th, 2014

Painting a picture of your brand is very important. Whether you’re talking to a…

Why You Need To Art Direct Your Instagram Photos

April 16th, 2014

As a fashion entrepreneur, everything you do needs to be on brand. This includes the products you create, how you communicate, the brands…
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Why It’s Important To Be Specific When Pitching Yourself and Business

March 13th, 2014

One of the most important things that you can do as emerging designer is surround…
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The Importance of Defining “Who You Hang With” in Fashion

February 11th, 2014

In a democratic fashion world, it seems like everyone can be a player. Online retailers…
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12 Things to Consider When Developing Your Sales Pitch to Buyers

July 29th, 2013

As a designer, you of course, will design. However, a large portion of your time spent…

Four Must-Have Items In Your Brand’s Toolkit

June 6th, 2013

There are so many opportunities for emerging designers and being able to seize what comes up starts with getting organized. You never know…