Flying Solo — Local services in New York

For my small business, Beth Keener Designs, Flying Solo has been the gift that keeps giving.

My contract with Flying Solo began in August 2023 and was set to expire in November 2023. Fortunately, I was able to extend it for an additional four months on a month-to-month basis.

My time with them included showcasing my one-off and small-batch handmade purses in their 420 W. Broadway and 419 Broome Street locations in New York City. Additionally, I participated in a pop-up at the W. Broadway location in October 2023.

During my pop-up event, I was greeted by many of the lovely young ladies working the retail end and was provided personal assistance from Ella C. The event was beautiful, and the on-floor staff had excellent knowledge of my brand, which they shared with potential clients.

I couldn't have asked for more about brand placement and a global platform. The group of independent designers at this company's foundation makes all the difference. Flying Solo has created a unique niche and aesthetic for small designers (like myself), those who have reached full-on production levels, and everyone in between.

During my time with them, I was given detailed information, demographics, and sales data to help meet my measured outcome needs. I also received input on potential future design concepts that could help move my brand forward while maintaining its identity.

Through The Copper Room, my handbags were featured in British Vogue and British Vanity Fair for three consecutive months, twice in Imirage Magazine, Moveux, and Weekly Style alongside heavy-hitting designers, France and British Style Cruze, IN BLVCK, GMARO, Zette, and ELLE, which also included a beautifully done video editorial, two editions of PUMP, Vigour, Rebel, Ukraine L'Officiel, and two editions of Glamour magazine. My brand was also featured in numerous Flying Solo video productions, and my first appearance in a New York City-SoHo Christmas window display.

I haven't been in contract with them since the spring of 2024, but I have received three more emails sharing magazine placements and have been given access to those images via their shared drive up into January 2025.

I'm happy to announce that I'll join them for Paris Fashion Week in September 2025. I am thrilled to participate in their event and add this experience to my brand narrative.

I'm grateful that this team of visionaries is helping small brands like mine and the fashion industry by changing the game and its practices and moving toward a more sustainable model. I couldn't be more proud to be a small part of the body...

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to take a moment to share exactly why I give Flying Solo 5 stars!! Honestly, I wish I could give them six!

My brand, Modern Natured (We have beaded garment, waist beads and acessories), has been with Flying Solo for two years now, and the experience has been incredible. I especially love the Copper Room, as it provides my brand with invaluable visibility and the opportunity to be featured in major publications. Thanks to Flying Solo, we’ve been published over 70 times, including L’Officiel, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Elle and many more.

One of the things I appreciate most is how our pieces are frequently pulled by stylists who work with both models and celebrities—you never know where your pieces will end up or who might be wearing them!

Flying Solo also connects us with key people in the fashion industry, helping us build meaningful relationships and gain industry insight. They are incredibly agile, always evolving, and make excellent use of technology, which makes communication smooth and seamless. They're also extremely flexible and easy to work with. Their team’s responsiveness and professionalism are top-notch.

I highly recommend Flying Solo to independent designers looking to grow their brand and gain meaningful exposure. Thank you, Flying Solo, for being such a valuable partner and helping Modern Natured thrive in the world of fashion.

Check out the attached images to see our beaded Frankenstein and waist beads and visit modernnatured.com, and follow us @ModernNatured on all...

As a South African New sustainable brand embarking on my first journey with Flying Solo, I want to commence my journey documenting every step of the journey from scouting throughout with Flying Solo. Hoping that this shares a clear designers experience 🚶‍♀️ by 🚶‍♀️.

Here we go.

First of all, I must appreciate being scouted and selected as one to watch sustainable brand. Thank you flying solo and team.

I have driven the team crazy with countless changes and need of accommodations in my contract, at first I signed up FSNYC FW, then store feature, then requested PFW, then changed to Paris Store feature. This requires numerous team meetings and different project managers, different time zones which also affected commucations, yet the team was always there to assist and accommodate. So far we are getting ready for the store launch in Paris this coming October 2024, I'm excited and under a lot of good pressure. However, I must say so far, Flying Solo Team NYC, Paris, FWNYC and PFW have been a great support and efficient in ensuring that we only worry about delivering a quality product while they handle the messy side of the business. So far its more than a thumbs-up from CSG CINDY S GLADYS, We look forward to our...