Association & network of bench tailors, custom clothiers and retailers providing custom clothing for their clients. Inquiries: [email protected] Join us:
Monday, April 27th at 12 PM EST via Zoom
We’re sitting down with Darryl Tyler to explore best practices for marketing a custom clothing business, along with insights into his successful social media strategy.
Topics will include:
His approach to creating engaging content
The balance between quality and quantity
How his strategies have evolved as his business has grown
Advice for new sellers looking to build their brand
Tips for experienced sellers seeking a simple way to get started with social media marketing.
SAVE THE DATE!
(new weekday show format!)
Designer Forum New York
July 21, 22 & 23, 2026
Tue 9-5 | Wed 9-5 | Thu 9-3
The Luxury Collection Hotel Manhattan Midtown
Step into the most luxurious setting with your favorite bespoke clothing tailors and designers and now featuring luxury ready-to-wear collections from around the world. Conveniently located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, our semiannual trade show caters to the finest upscale menswear buyers, in addition to the growing market of womenswear buyers.
How to Navigate Women’s Custom Clothing
Next webinar is Monday, March 16th at 12 PM EST via Zoom
We’re sitting down with Maddie Moeller and Alex Roberti for an informative conversation about manufacturing
women’s bespoke clothing.
Topics will include:
The Couture Business Model
Client Consulations
Managing Expectations
Fit & Fabrics
Register: LINK IN BIO
DFNY is coming up soon!
Walk-in appointments are welcome at the show. However, we also encourage you to pre-schedule appointments with the exhibitors you want to meet with.
View our list of exhibitors: /exhibitors
Classes offered this season at DFNY:
Custom Shirts
Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
Time: 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Fabric Knowledge
Next Class: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
More info: EDUCATION link in bio
DFNY Welcome Mixer
Kick off the weekend with industry friends and like-minded people on Friday evening. Hordeouvers will be served with cash bar.
Conveniently located next to the show!
Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
Where: Faces & Names
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
RSVP: LINK IN BIO
Designer Forum New York
January 17, 18 & 19, 2026
Sat 9-5 | Sun 9-5 | Mon 9-3
The Luxury Collection Hotel Manhattan Midtown
151 W. 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Step into the most luxurious setting with your favorite bespoke clothing tailors and designers and now featuring luxury ready-to-wear collections from around the world. Conveniently located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, our semiannual trade show caters to the finest upscale menswear buyers, in addition to the growing market of womenswear buyers.
Complimentary pass:
DFNY LINK IN BIO
or
/dfnY
Monday, November 24th
12 PM EST
via Zoom
We’re sitting down with Stephen Richards for an open conversation about his bespoke clothing business. He’ll share the successes and challenges that shaped his early career, the evolving obstacles he faces in today’s market, and insights into his winning social media strategy.
This webinar is perfect for both the well-established and up-and-coming clothiers looking to make their mark in the industry.
Free registration link in bio.
October Webinar:
Dressing for the Season 🍂 🪡
Join us as two leading fabric experts share insights on the season’s trending textiles and proven strategies for outfitting and selling to your clients.
Monday, October 27th at 12 PM EST
via Zoom
Registration is FREE!
Registration LINK IN BIO
