Macy's calling on new designers

NEW YORK Macy’s has announced a new program, “Macy’s Open Call,” created to offer apparel and accessories designers, who are not yet Macy’s vendors, the opportunity to introduce their work to Macy’s Fashion Office.

The program is available to all designers who are at least 18 years old and use EDI compliant manufacturing facilities. Interested parties can apply online from Jan. 15 through Jan. 31 at macysinc.com/opencall. The Open Call will be held on Feb. 25 and 26 at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City.

“With more than 150 years of leadership in the fashion industry, Macy’s is continuing to invest in new endeavors that focus on inspiring our customer,” said Nicole Fischelis, Macy’s GVP fashion director. “The Macy’s Open Call program confirms our commitment to featuring the latest trends by finding up-and-coming talent who can offer us product and design perspectives that are fresh and original. It is an exciting opportunity for us to help nurture the careers of designers by elevating them onto the mainstream fashion stage.”