Join us for a conversation with three of the most successful women in manufacturing in San Francisco. In a highly interactive discussion facilitated by Janet Lees, Director of Programs at SFMade, we will hear how Sabrina Moyle, owner of Hello!Lucky, Rosemarie Ovian, co-owner of Cut Loose, and Adrienne Wiley, owner of Frolick, have grown and developed their companies. Come network and learn about:
• Best practices and how to apply them to your business operations
• Running your own production facility
• Building your brand
• Managing employees
• Owning a retail store as part of your business model
• Hybrid selling models including, wholesale, retail and online sales channels
• Key lessons learned
Bios:
Sabrina Moyle, CEO of Hello!Lucky
Sisters and best friends Eunice and Sabrina Moyle co-founded Hello!Lucky in 2003 with a vintage Vandercook press in Eunice's garage. Sabrina had always wanted to own a creative business. After graduating from Stanford Business School, she teamed up with her sister and is the business brains behind Hello!Lucky. The company has offices in SOMA and in London, and clients worldwide include Anthropologie, Kate's Paperie, and Liberty of London. Their work has been published in 8 books and showcased in dozens of magazines and blogs in the US and UK, including Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and Design*Sponge.
Rosemarie Ovian, Co-owner of Cut Loose
Rosmarie has a B.S. In Textile Technology from Philadelphia University and has always loved the sound of a sewing machine and the production process. Rosemarie began her 29 years of local manufacturing experience as an Assistant Manager at one of Koret’s San Francisco factories manufacturing women's clothing. For the past 23 years she has been General Manager and then Co-Owner of Cut Loose, a company that began in the late 70’s, street-vending T-shirts and drawstring pants on Fisherman’s Wharf. Now, Cut Loose employs over 50 people and has an extensive line of casual clothing that’s sewn and dyed to order in San Francisco.
Adrienne Lee, owner of Frolick Jewelry
In 2004 Adrienne Lee Wiley combined her creative talent with a love of fashion and started her own jewelry line. Adrienne started making jewelry at her kitchen table and began selling pieces to her friends, family, and co-workers. After a great response, she decided to take the next step and start selling to local boutiques. Years later, with a lot of passion and determination, Frolick is now represented at some of the nation’s largest tradeshows and is sold at over 250 specialty retailers including Anthropologie and Madewell. The company has been featured in numerous publications including Lucky and Marie Claire.