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Vintage Inspiration

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:10:47 -0500

We have hundreds of swatches in our vintage library for our clients to browse for inspiration. Each of our swatches is a sample of a historical technique that we are able to recreate, tweak, and incorporate into a modern apparel or interior decor line.

We combine machine and handwork in-house to crete couture level aesthetics and are known as the preeminent resource for new york high-end designers.

our staff of highly skilled designers and technicians work one-on-one with designers to create complete collections or individual designs. All of our work is customized to meet the needs of a wide range of products and price ranges.

We Provide Inspiration for modern designs through modified vintage techniques.

“Designing For Embroidery” Taking designs From Concept to Completion

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:03:17 -0500

As I wrote on Monday, October 26th, FD Concepts is now holding workshops in which participants learn to design for embroidery, and take their design from concept through to production.

We are pleased to Report that our first workshop was a success, and we are planning on scheduling more workshops in the future. We will add more advanced classes that give a more in-depth overview of specific techniques as needed.

We offer a student Discount of 25%, and we also offer group rates

If you are interested, please direct all inquiries to melissa at MelissaEarl@Fdconcepts.com . Each Workshop is Limited to Five students per Workshop, so please register ahead of time.

Save the Garment Center

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:14:01 -0400

FD Concepts CEO and Head Designer, Samanta Cortes, featured in the WVFC article “Nanette Lepore, Samanta Cortes, Lead Fight to Save NYC Garment Center”

http://www.blogher.com/nanette-lepore-samanta-cortes-lead-fight-save-nycs-garment-district?wrap=blogher-topics/budgets

Learn more and support our cause at http://www.savethegarmentcenter.org/Save_The_Garment_Center/Save_The_Garment_Center___Home.html

FD Concepts on Facebook

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:38:16 -0400

FD Concepts now has a facebook, featuring pics of our studio, our latest work, and our lovely workspace. Become a fan to stay up to date on our latest projects!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/FD-Concepts-Inc/162656628863?ref=sgm

New Trends in Textiles -- Surface Interest & Texture

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:19:59 -0400

FD Concepts is consistently working on new techniques and employing new technologies to keep up with our high-end designer clientele.

At the fashion news workshop yesterday, we met with some of the greatest trend researchers in the textile industry. It is important to be aware of what is coming next in Europe, so that we are able to offer it here in New York.

We are also ensuring that we will be able to offer the latest and greatest technologies to our clients. Check our website on a consistent basis to see our new techniques. If you would like to receive e-mails about our newest designs and techniques, sign up here to receive e-mail updates.