There’s a segment of the fashion world that is often overlooked. It’s a group of hard working individuals who operate between the creative fashion and accessories designers and the business-oriented retail buyers, a place that can often feel like  a lonely no man’s land. These professionals are called Sales Representatives. Sales Representatives specialize in particular
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When I first wrote about Devra Wathen of Kahala, creator of Etsis hats , the fledgling company was just getting started. What a whirlwind the past few months have been for Etsis! Devra and her able executive assistant, Jennifer Lindsey, have been traveling and showing the innovative hats and fashion panels at trade shows  in
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If sun protection is on your list of New Year’s Resolutions – and shouldn’t it be – be aware there will be some great leaps forward in the science of sun protection in 2012. Soon the FDA will be taking the guesswork out of sun safety. I have interviewed many dermatologists over the years and
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