Independent Fashion Brand AGAATI Shares What it’s Like to Run a Successful Business In this episode, I’m speaking with Saloni Strestha, the founder and creative head of AGAATI as well as the founder of the Global Eco Artisan Awards. AGAATI is an eco-artisanal lifestyle brand committed to preserving heritage craft, elevating livelihood of artisans and… Read more »
Read MoreIndependent Fashion Brand Lingua Nigra Shares What it’s Like to Run a Successful Business In this episode, I’m speaking with Alicia Goodwin, the owner and jeweler behind Lingua Nigra, a metals brand with a focus on organic, sculptural jewelry and home goods. Alicia and I had an absolutely delightful conversation where we discussed: the importance… Read more »
Read MoreIn this episode I’m speaking with Kat Williford, the owner of Pamut Apparel, a brand inspired by the connection between field and garment, with each piece being cut from natural fibers such as organic cotton, linen, and silk. Kat and I had a fantastic conversation where we discussed: making a change when you’re feeling disconnected… Read more »
Read MoreOne of the questions we hear the most from independent fashion designers is how to manage excess inventory. Here are some ideas to try right away!
Read MoreIn early 2019 I was at a personal high point. I had a full-time job that I really enjoyed. I was making good progress with my brand, fig nine. I had just launched my first small Spring collection, and I was finishing up a collaboration with an artist that I really admired. I was starting… Read more »
Read MoreIndependent Fashion Brand Poppy Row Shares What it’s Like to Run a Successful Business In this episode I’m speaking with Crystal Cave, the founder and creative director of Poppy Row, which is a collection of modular clothing that ensures every woman feels effortlessly chic and comfortable in her own skin, regardless of her size or… Read more »
Read MoreIndependent Fashion Brand Nude Barre Shares What it’s Like to Run a Successful Business In this episode I’m speaking with Erin Carpenter, the founder of Nude Barre, which is a women’s line of skin toned intimates and hosiery empowering women and allowing them to love their skin and body. Erin and I had a fantastic… Read more »
Read MoreIndependent Fashion Brand Classic Six Shares What it’s Like to Run a Successful Business In this episode I’m speaking with Diana LoMonaco, the founder of Classic Six, which is a brand creating thoughtfully designed capsule collections of timeless, versatile pieces, that can be styled to create endless looks. Diana and I had a fantastic conversation… Read more »
Read MoreIndependent Fashion Brand Sotela Shares What it’s Like to Run a Successful Business In this episode I’m speaking with Hanna Baror-Padilla, the CEO and founder of Sotela, which is an inclusive made-to-order brand based out of Los Angeles that exists to celebrate the strength of the human body through clothes. Hanna and I had a… Read more »
Read MoreIndependent Fashion Brand Zou Xou Shares What it’s Like to Run a Successful Business In this episode I’m speaking with Katherine Theobalds, the founder and creative director of Zou Xou, which is a brand that’s focused on making shoes for women who dress for themselves. Katherine and I had a fantastic conversation where we discussed:… Read more »
Read MoreIndependent Fashion Brand Llani Shares What it’s Like to Run a Successful Business In this episode I’m speaking with Alana Oates, the creator and founder of LIani, which began as a globally inspired shoe collection and has recently expanded into accessories, consisting of handbags, jewelry and face masks. Alana and I had a fantastic conversation… Read more »
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