{"id":7257,"date":"2015-10-15T19:59:29","date_gmt":"2015-10-15T23:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/hottopicsinsider\/?p=7257"},"modified":"2020-01-21T18:57:06","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T22:57:06","slug":"embark-on-a-new-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/hottopicsinsider\/2015\/10\/15\/embark-on-a-new-path\/","title":{"rendered":"em(BARK) on a new path…"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meet our Instructor,\u00a0 Robin Droescher!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Robin Droescher teaches SXF 225: How to Style, Plan and Merchandise a Pet Products Line<\/a>.<\/em>
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\nSo, tell us a little about yourself\u2026<\/strong><\/em>
\nI worked in the women\u2019s fashion apparel industry for many years in design, product dev. and manufacturing. I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work at Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Calvin Klein and my last position was at Liz Claiborne. Six years ago I combined 2 of my loves \u2013 dogs and design. I launched Robin Meyer NYC<\/a>. We produce a line of clothing and accessories for dogs with a fashion meets function point of view. A portion of my business has evolved into consulting for a couple of other dog manufacturers as well as doing private label for Barneys New York Dog and Orvis.<\/p>\n

\"Bark<\/p>\n

We’ve heard that you’ve emBARKed on a new job path…<\/strong><\/em>
\nI recently opened a retail boutique and grooming salon called Bark Place<\/a>. I carry my line of products as well as other manufacturers. We have a full product assortment of coats, sweaters, beds, toys and treats. It is a great way to test new products and if they are successful to go into a production run the following season. The grooming business as been doing extremely well from the day we opened. I wanted to create something modern and state of the art – a place where people feel comfortable leaving their 4 legged children and are pleased with how they looked when they are picked up. I believe we have succeeded!<\/p>\n

\"Bark<\/p>\n

What is exciting in the pet market right now?<\/strong><\/em>
\nI think one the exciting things in the pet market now is that apparel and accessories for dogs really follows the trends of what is happening in the human apparel market. I am starting to work on Fall 2016. I have spent the past few days shopping stores, looking through fashion magazines and browsing trend services on line. I know what sells in my line but it is a matter of taking the basis of what works and making it look fresh and new for the coming season.<\/p>\n

\"Bark \"Bark<\/p>\n

Can you give us a sneak peek of your class? <\/strong><\/em>
\nI have taught my class several times now. The first class I ask my students what they really would like to learn and take away. Each class I modify slightly to accommodate their requests. We spend time merchandising an assortment so it is focused, cohesive with a clear point of view. I then teach costing exercises using different classifications of product: coats, sweaters etc. We start with the cost of all the raw materials, add labor, shipping charges etc. to come up with a first cost. We then work on the mathematical formulas to bring the 1st cost to wholesale with margin implications and then to the MSRP (Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price). I also talk a little about how to import from overseas factories.<\/p>\n

Thank you for taking the time to chat with us!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Robin Droescher teaches SXF 225: How to Style, Plan and Merchandise a Pet Products Line<\/a>.
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