StartUp FASHION: Do It Your Way

Nicole•startupfashion.substack.com

Listen to interviews with independent fashion designers who have built successful, thriving businesses from the ground up by doing things differently and making their own rules. You'll also hear solo episodes with Nicole sharing tips and guidance for growing your fashion business.

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Independent 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 body type. Crystal and I had a fantastic conversation where we discussed: how to truly serve your customer through your business the process of creating a movement more than a clothing brand a story about being half naked in a European bathroom! ABOUT TH...

Feb 26, 2021•54 min

Independent 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 conversation where we discussed: how life’s experiences can have a major impact on a decision to launch a brand the importance of keeping the customer front of mind the challenges of scaling a bootstrapped business ABOUT THE BRAND + DESIGNER Nude Barre, which was founded ...

Feb 19, 2021•34 min

Independent 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 where we discussed: the importance of celebrating the small wins getting creative with your business during a global pandemic how important it is to really connect and serve your customer ABOUT THE BRAND + DESIGNER Classic Six, which was ...

Feb 12, 2021•36 min

Independent 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 fantastic conversation where we discussed: the process of moving your development and production in-house the highs and lows of running an independent fashion business what it means to be a radically inclusive brand ABOUT THE BRAND + DESIGNER Sotela, whic...

Feb 05, 2021•38 min

Independent 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: the process of marketing and selling to conscious consumers creating a small batch production approach to business being happy with limiting your growth as a small business marketing tips from the show Mad Men ABOUT THE BRAND + DESIGNER Zou Xou was f...

Jan 29, 2021•40 min

Independent Fashion Brand Llani Shares What it's Like to Run a Successful Business

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 where we discussed: the importance of infusing your values into your fashion brand and the way you operate your business what it's like to work with artisans and craftspeople to create your fashion collections why and how to build relationships with y...

Dec 21, 2020•33 min

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