The Fashion Group is an international organization comprised of fashion professionals from various business industries. The Group’s members include some of the most notable fashion savvy experts on the plant — from Donna Karan and Annik Klein to local Houston designer and winner of Project Runway, Chloe Dao.
“Because our products are high-end home accessories, we wanted to associate ourselves with the most prominent group possible to get our message out,” said Kathy Ellis, president of Leifers. “This group has so many influential leaders and people who can open all the right doors for us. I’m anxious to get heavily involved and start taking advantage of the immense opportunity available to us.”
About Fashion Group International
Fashion Group International is a global non-profit, professional organization with over 6,000 members in more than thirty chapters around the world. FG represents all areas of the fashion industry including apparel, accessories, beauty, and home. The Houston chapter is led by Regional Director Jeanette Coon and is dedicated to promoting and fostering business in Houston for the fashion and lifestyle industries. houston.fgi.org
About Kathy Ellis
Kathy Ellis is President of Liefers and The Business Lab. Leifers — for the most loved pets in the world! Leifers offers a line of luxury pet furnishings and products designed to compliment your home as well as your pet. The company offers two designer dog and cat houses — NeoClassic and Old Ruins – that combine architectural elements, high-end design, and functionality to create a home accessory. Leifers also offers accessories and comfort items for their doghouses, as well as “Scratchy Butt” health and wellness products. A percentage of all Leifers’ profits are donated to the Houston Spay-Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) whose mission is to prevent the suffering and death of cats and dogs due to overpopulation. For more information, visit www.leifers.com or by email at kellis@leifers.com