The incubator connects designers with education as well as business strategies, allowing them to succeed and be impactful in Philadelphia.
“Our fashion entrepreneurs have positively impacted Philadelphia’s apparel, manufacturing, and retail economy. Through job creation and local industry support, PFI has helped them succeed with their go-to market strategies and in creating sustainable businesses,” Bloom said.
Madelange Laroche, the 2018 designer-in-residence and owner of Madelange Laroche Bridal believes the Philadelphia Fashion incubator is the reason her company is successful.
“If it wasn’t for PFI, I wouldn’t be the entrepreneur I am today, they really helped me from A to Z, from the smallest thing like creating a business card to going out and meeting with manufacturers, it really was an amazing experience with them,” Laroche said.
