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October 7, 2016 Get compliant people!!

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Attention ATTENTION this really needs your attention! Anyone making garments in California needs to read the below press release from the Labor Commission:
What this means for you? As a designer… if you are making garments here in L.A. you MUST audit your contractors and make sure they NOT ONLY have their license but that they are also compliant with WC, payroll, etc!!!
Here at Lipstick Prophets we are compliant with our garment registration license and WC insurance!! Those dollars you might save with a cheaper contractor in reality gives you massive exposure to loosing everything. The task force will take away your garments and never give them back … don’t believe me? Please read below!
Don’t risk it … It’s not worth it.

 

NEWS RELEASE

News Release No.: 2016-91 Date: September 22, 2016

California Labor Commissioner Fines 18 Los Angeles Garment Manufacturers $682,344 for Labor Law Violations
Illegally manufactured garments valued at $155,457 confiscated

Los Angeles—Investigators from the California Labor Commissioner’s Office issued $682,344 in fines to 18 garment manufacturers and contractors in a two day enforcement operation in the Los Angeles area. The penalties included a total of $603,043 in fines and stop orders for six employers with no workers’ compensation insurance, and $42,300 in penalties issued to 14 businesses for garment registration violations. Investigators confiscated 85 bags of illegally manufactured garments with an estimated street value of $155,457 at nine of the businesses.

“Sweatshop operators threaten garment workers’ rights and undermine honest employers in the industry, making it difficult for legitimate garment businesses to stay in operation,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “These illegal entities should take note: we will shine a light on the underground economy and those who contract with unregistered contractors will also be held accountable.”

The two day enforcement sweep began on September 7 and included 22 worksite inspections. The 18 garment businesses cited employ 296 workers. The Labor Commissioner’s office is pursuing wage theft investigations on those employers who also failed to pay proper wages under the California Labor Code.

The Garment Manufacturing Act of 1980 requires that all industry employers register with the Labor Commissioner and demonstrate adequate character, competency, and responsibility, including workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Garment manufacturers who contract with unregistered entities are automatically deemed joint employers of the workers in the contract facility. Clothing confiscated from illegal operations cannot be sold, and will be donated to a non-profit agency which will provide the items to homeless and domestic violence shelters in the Los Angeles area.

The Labor Commissioner also administers a special wage claim adjudication process for garment workers pursuant to California’s AB 633, passed in 1999. This law provides not only an expedited process for garment workers to file wage claims but also provides a wage guarantee where garment manufacturers are responsible for wage theft at their contractors’ facilities.

The Wage Theft is a Crime website was launched as part of a multilingual public awareness campaign in 2014 by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its

Labor Commissioner’s Office. The Wage Theft is a Crime campaign informs workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities. Workers and employers with work- related questions may also contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844- LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

DIR protects and improves the health, safety and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws.

DIR’s Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), also known as the Labor Commissioner’s Office, inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, investigates retaliation complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, and educates the public on labor laws.

Members of the press may contact Peter Melton or Paola Laverde at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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March 31, 2016 Getting Ready for your production.

30027997 Иллюстрация старинные шитья стиле и портного этикетке 300x300 Getting Ready for your production.As we embark on a new production season the team here at Lipstick Prophets wants to assist you in making a smooth pre production handover.

A few things to remember for Pre production:

- The best yield is the “true yield” which we have when we get your marker back from the grader.  Get your production ready by ordering the correct amount of fabric! Request your markers as soon as you close sales.

-When requesting your Markers please include fabric widths. (keep in mind we will need the “cuttable” width after any shrinkage)

-After you have your true yields, when calculating your fabric order, be sure to increase by at least 15% – if we run out of fabric you will be charged a table fee- but more importantly you will not be able to ship to your stores complete (thus loosing money!)

- Check those pattern cards for trims! Zippers, buttons, seam tape, boning, hook and eyes, elastic … your garments have trims and we need them up front! Also remember to increase by 15% for damage/end of roll/etc.

-Order your labels - content, size, and main- we need these up front before we start so we can attach them correctly without bottlenecking the system. Also any hang tags and button bags.. we need ALL of this to prepare your production.

- Order your hangers/ bags/ boxes etc. We also need these up front so there are no delays!

-Be aware of extra charges such as block fusing and pre steaming fabric.

-Be aware your fabric could possibly shrink when pre steaming or fusing.

-Think about any hand finishing that might increase the cost of your garment. You have already done costing at this point and any changes will effect the cost.

-Be sure to do label placement for EVERY garment. Main label, content, size, hang tags, extra button, etc.

With this list checked off you will be 100% ready for PRODUCTION and your season is in the best shape possible.

 

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June 9, 2013 TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION …

image 300x180 TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ... For the past 7 years I have dug my high heels deep into the barren American ground proudly shouting “Made USA” as the only way.  We have watched as our government argues with it’s self, and big business ships production overseas forcing American factories shut down. FINALLY I am beginning to see a shift – the fashion industry is sticking out it’s precious toe to test the American water.  The conversation has begun,…what will it look like if Made in China becomes Made in America? Are YOU willing to pay a little more for something that is made here?  What does Made in America mean to you? And here is my question to ME… why did I just pay 180.00 for a shirt made in China?  That’s right… my self righteous ass saw the must have and IGNORED that disgusting MADE IN CHINA label.  SO why did I do it? Because I wanted it.  I liked it. It’s the same reason I eat eggplant even though I am allergic to it.. Enjoy now.. ignore the consequences. So now I ask, if even a die hard bleeding heart “American made” flag waver such as myself can have such a cavalier attitude when it comes to the “cuteness factor” how do we change the minds of the masses who don’t give a shit to begin with? It starts with the designers.  The more designers bringing production and development back to the good ‘ol U.S of A the less the consumers will be tempted. But we consumers must dial it in too.  Let’s all make a promise, the next garment we purchase will be made in America.. who’s with me? Anyone…. Anyone…

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August 11, 2011 OCD jewelry.

It is not played out… this Lulu Frost CODE collection the tops!

You can buy me some (and yes I say SOME because I would stack the SHIT out of these) here

 OCD jewelry.

Picture 7 OCD jewelry.

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August 9, 2011 These will be a BITCH to break in.

But…. come on!!!  This is MY idea of a boot bath!! Availible “soon” whenever that is… I will be waiting!!

dr martens zita These will be a BITCH to break in. Dr Marten store.

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October 22, 2010 Backstage DIOR

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October 20, 2010 Prada.. gaw head.. make a me drooooooooool

 Prada.. gaw head.. make a me drooooooooool Prada.. gaw head.. make a me droooooooooolSometimes it’s all I can say

x

ALi

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Tags: ali barone, prada, prada drool shoe

October 6, 2010 Accessories … drooooollllll…

My latest obsession…. IPAD… gazing back at that word I regret it is in all “caps” since I was crusading against this igadget purely on it’s vulgar name alone.  But, now I am a convert and and like most converts a devotee. Fascinated with it and whipping it out for the lamest of reasons… what’s my name?  Oh hold on I have an ipad… let me check.  Paper or plastic? Wait… let me get my IPAD there has GOT to be an app for that.

As I fumble through my 1st weeks as a virgin ipad owner I have split my infatuation into accessories. Yes that’s correct. Since it seems fashion is just as consumed as I am.  With fashion apps galore and now all the big labels are designing ipad cases.  WWWHHHAAATTT!!!!??? Yes.  And, here is the one I must have, must have, must  have… Accessories ... drooooollllll... Accessories ... drooooollllll...

BURBERRY. Accessories ... drooooollllll... Accessories ... drooooollllll...

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Tags: ali barone, best ipad cover, burberry

September 24, 2010 My my Chanel…

We get WWD delivered directly to our design studio here at Lipstick Prophets… and between the 3 day lag at the post office and the 1-4 day lag of us getting down to the mailbox I JUST set my eyes on this amazing full page ad CHANEL took out on Sept 20th.

 My my Chanel...AH-MAZING!!!

This read totally epitomizes the entire face (or faces) of fashion!!!  BRAVO CHANEL.

x

Aliwhat is chanel My my Chanel...

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September 13, 2010 NYC Fashion week Spring 2011

 

 NYC Fashion week Spring 2011Ali Barone and Antonia Steinberg

 1st stop C Ronson.

MEH… I have had 0 internet since I arrived on this fine island.. so much to catch up on!  Where to begin?

Saturday night was the Charlotte Ronson show at the Lincoln Center.  For those of you who live under fashions rock, the tents at Bryant Park are no longer so all the shows moved up to Lincoln.  I could write an entire blog on how much more dignified it is up there.  Those tents were ghetto.  

The show was fantastic. Samantha Ronson was spinning early 90′s grunge which really complimented the collections vibe.  Models cruised down the runway with little tuque’s circa 1991 coupled with sheer long chiffon dresses and plaid flannel shirts tied around the waist. Scrunched socks with sandels. CUTE!

It was pretty, and young. Elegant and cool. What a great way to start my week!

Hopefully I will have a little more intenet, for a little more bloggin!

And thank you to Russell Steinberg for getting me in!!!

x

ALi

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 NYC Fashion week Spring 2011

 

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