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Natalie Futo-Wallace is the founder of Lielle Womenswear, a resort wear brand based in Redcar, North Yorkshire. Diagnosed with dyslexia early in life, Natalie leaned on her creative strengths which led her to study fashion design and construction at her local college before travelling and then heading back home to start her career.
What most people donât know is that before Lielle, there was Kiwi. A brand she co-founded way before Instagram was a thing. Their way of marketing was taking pictures and posting them on Facebook seeing as they didnât have a website yet. That went on for a few years until tensions were high and Natalie knew it was time to venture into something new - thus Lielle was born.
However, Lielle was birthed at a time Natalie describes as the âhardest time of her lifeâ, as she sadly lost her mother due to sickness. In this interview Natalie really opens up about how difficult that moment was for her and her siblings, but how she turned her grief into strength.
With a fantastic work ethic and a strong support system, she has worked tirelessly to make Lielle the success it is today.
In this interview youâll learn about:
How all the things you experience are not in vain and will lead you to your calling The reality of working with friends and family Turning grief into strength The real and honest reality of building a brand from the ground up How influencer marketing really skyrocketed Natalieâs brandVisit Lielle Womenswearâs website - www.liellewomenswear.co.uk
Follow Lielle Womenswear on Instagram - @liellewomenswear
Follow Natalie on Instagram - @nataliefutowallace
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Before ntwrkd, Sabinah pulled together ÂŁ500 to purchase wholesale pieces from a supplier in Manchester. In just a few months, she was able to use the revenue from that brand to start working on her own designs for ntwrkd.
Along the way, as you can probably relate, she had her own fair share of challenges. From problems with finding the right manufacturer, to the impact of Covid. At a time where her business was reaching new heights, the sales disappeared overnight, and her job at the time almost halved her salary.
It was tough. But she took it day by day.
Today, ntwrkd has been worn by many influencers all over the world including Yris Palmer and Lydia Dinga, and serves a group of loyal customers who love their affordable pricing, high quality and the representation of a South Asian woman at the forefront of a growing British label.
In this podcast episode we discuss:
How her 9-5 drove her to start her own brands The production process behind her designs The impact of influencer marketing Why and how sheâs creating a business on her own termsVisit ntwrkdâs website - www.ntwrkd.co.uk
Follow ntwrkd on Instagram - @ntwrkd
Follow Sabinah on Instagram - @sabinahe
BOOKS MENTIONED:
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Rich Dard Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
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Seventh Stores is a two year old brand that has really been eleven years in the making. Bukki Ojo, founder of Seventh Stores, began her entrepreneurial journey at the tender age of 18 after college as a sales assistant in then Topshop Oxford Street.
No one could prepare Bukki for the blessings and pain she was to endure over the next decade.
Before Seventh Stores, Bukki ran two businesses where she had the opportunity to learn the business of fashion, putting her in an advantageous position to build Seventh Stores quickly.
However, she faced much rejection and financial pressure that nearly made her file for bankruptcy. In the midst of it all, her mother, who was also Bukkiâs best friend, passed away. But not without equipping her daughter with the mindset and tools for success.
We discuss:
The origin of Seventh Stores How faith has played a huge role in Bukki's life The tough challenges Bukki has pushed through in business The key to designing and building a legacy brand How to prepare for wholesale Advice for the next generation of designersVisit the Seventh Stores website
Seventh Store's Instagram
Seventh Store's Twitter
Bukki Ojo's Instagram
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Reni Abina is the founder of VOGUE approved Nigerian-based luxury womenswear brand, Rendoll.
The label was founded in 2019 sparked by Reni sitting in the infamous Lagos traffic. The initial investment in the brand was ÂŁ400 from her hair business at the time which she used to buy fabric and make the first ten designs, produced by local Nigerian tailors.
Over the last three years, as the business has grown exponentially, Reni has had to grow too and step into her CEO hat.
In this episode, Reni offers practical advice on:
Her first steps once she decided to pursue Rendoll Her creative design process The steps she takes when launching and promoting a collection What her marketing strategy looks like today How sheâs dealt with the very tough moments in businessVisit the Rendoll store
Follow Rendoll on Instagram
Follow Reni on Instagram
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Djulia Flach is the founder of German-based label Jeewl, a brand which specialises in luxury camera bags.
Djulia noticed a gap in the market whilst working as a freelance photographer, content creator and social media marketing. The idea came to her on and off for five years, but it was a quote on Pinterest âcamera bags for women are either functional and ugly, or beautiful and not protectiveâ which led her to officially launch Jeewl in 2020.
A recurring theme on the D2D podcast is that something goes wrong before it goes right.
In October 2021, Djulia set up a Kickstarter campaign to raise ââÂŁ20,870 to help with her production costs. After one month, she raised ÂŁ2,815 and made the hard decision to cancel the campaign. But where there is âfailureâ, there is always a lesson.
What people may not know is that crowdfunding can be used as a form of advertising and marketing.
This episode is for those in the early stages of launching their brand, something Djulia is still experiencing and shares with us in an enlightening conversation: âthings become real, when you really work hard for itâ.
Discover more about Djulia and Jeewl:
Jeewl Online store
Djulia Instagramâs @djul___
Jeewl Official Instagram: @jeewl.official
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Anosha Anwary is the founder of Avyaana, a beautiful Islamic modest wear brand. Think Ralph and Russo but for the modern modest lady!
Anoshaâs story is one many of us can really relate to. Thereâs a lot of challenges we face behind the scenes. We donât just draw all day (but oh, how we wish!)
Coming from a warzone country, her mother didnât have the opportunity to get an education or a job. So she learnt how to sew really well. When Anosha went to 6th form and needed clothes to wear, she couldnât find anything that respected her religion whilst being young and wanting to experiment with her style.
This led Anosha to start Avyaana. Her mum took her sewing skills to work and made all the pieces for her whilst Anosha studied a full-time degree and masters in law.
If not for her strong family unit and friends, Anosha doesnât believe she wouldâve been here today. Youâll hear the reasons why in the episode but to summarise:
She had to survive on ÂŁ20 a week to keep her business alive It was a challenge balancing her education with a growing business Sheâs faced two legal battles already! As Avyaana grows, itâs becoming more apparent that she needs a team so she can move towards the vision.But there have been many beautiful moments, only because she has persevered through it all. This interview isnât about religion, although we do discuss why itâs important for her as a designer. Itâs really about the challenges all business owners face and the attitude you need to overcome them.
I hope you love it just as much as I enjoyed speaking to Anosha!
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Discover more about Avyaana:
Avyaana online store
Avyaana Instagram
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Cara Melzack is the founder of London-based knitwear label Cara & The Sky.
Caraâs career began as a fashion buyer, working for a number of retail brands including Ted Baker and M&co. After being made redundant from her last position, Cara made the life-changing decision to take her experiences and start her own brand, launching Cara & The Sky in 2019.
The brand has since been stocked in 65 boutiques across the UK and Ireland, alongside being nominated for Drapers Independent Womenswear Brand of the Year 2020. But the journey has been far from easy, and she often spent late nights isolated in her storage unit, packing hundreds of orders and shipping them out.
We delve into:
The ins and outs of the business logistics 3 elements to be ready for in knitwear What boutique owners are looking for in stocking potential fashion brands The harsh realities of running a solo business How to navigate a brand in those early stagesQuote by Cara: âYour business is an evolution, and where you start isnât where you end. Itâs never going to be perfectâ
Discover more about Cara & the Sky:
Cara & The Sky online store: https://www.caraandthesky.com/
Cara & The Sky Instagram: @caraandthesky
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Karina Molby is the founder of Liverpool-based womenswear brand Molby The Label.
Overnight, during the pandemic, Molby The Label went from a few hundred people to now boasting of nearly 80,000 followers. The brand has been seen on Made in Chelsea stars, A-list celebrities, and the biggest influencers on Instagram. Karina manages a full team of seamstresses and assistants who help her bring her designs to life, with an e-commerce site that opens every Sunday and sells out in minutes.
What people did not see though were the five collections she made on her sewing machine which received little to no orders. For five years, Karina worked as a buyer at Boohoo whilst running a brand that made no money. Sheâd pour her heart (and coins) into collections and cry herself to sleep when no order came through. Now, the brand has to control the demand by shutting down their e-commerce store once theyâve reached full capacity for orders.
Karinaâs story is a tale of persistence and being so certain about what you want in life. I asked Karina, why did you continue even when things didnât look good. She said she just knew itâd work out.
In this episode, Karina and I discuss the 5-year grind and how she remained persistent, the moment that changed her life forever, the one key thing every designer must do, how influencer marketing skyrocketed her business, and how she manages her amazing team.
This honest and open podcast makes us realise that you donât need to achieve perfection to be successful - and sometimes itâs okay to go with the flow!
Discover more about Molby the Label:
Molby The Label Online store: https://www.molbythelabel.com/shop
Karina Molby Instagram: @karinamolby
Molby The Label: Instagram: @molbythelabel
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This week we speak to co-founders Jen and Zoe of luxury loungewear and lifestyle brand, Sunday Luxe.
The two met in 2015 through their work in advertising, Jen and Zoe share similar work ethic values and this came about from their upbringings. From an early age, under her grandma's influence of helping her fix holes and zips, Jen fell in love with fashion and her sewing machine. Matched with a mindset to live a luxurious life and watching her parents work hard, Zoeâs love for fashion expanded when she was met with shooting for premium brands like Marie Claire.
Jen and Zoe grew an instant connection at work when they realised that their conversations were led by wanting their own business. Their entrepreneurial mindsets made them realise the gap in the market for loungewear that makes a statement yet is still classic and made to with the finest of fabrics.
Years on, they obtained successful careers and still managed to keep in contact, as Zoe eventually moved to New York and Jen laid the foundation of Sunday Luxe.
In this episode, we take a trip down Zoe and Jenâs journey into running a fashion business and how being customers for their own brand enabled them to create the perfect loungewear label. We also discuss how their combined skills benefited roles now, how money comes to play when you have a co-founder and the importance of having the right mindset to help achieve success in business.
This is a great episode to remind you that setting up a fashion business may not be easy, Jen and Zoe experienced some difficult obstacles along the way of launching and even after launching, but youâve got to be strong and leave the comparison habits at the door.
I hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please leave a review 5* review on Apple as this helps us grow our platform.
Discover more about Jen and Zoe and Sunday Luxe:
Sunday Luxe Online Store: www.sundayluxe.co.uk
Sunday Luxe Instagram: www.instagram.com/sundayluxe_
Jen's Instagram: www.instagram.com/justjenny_1
Zoe's Instagram: www.instagram.com/zoegomezduce
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This week we speak to Ola Alabi, co-founder of Shoreditch-based fashion label, Cold Laundry.
Born into a Nigerian heritage, Ola grew up in London and Kent and spent his childhood traveling with his adventurous parents- a key destination being the artistic markets in Italy where he witnessed different design practices. This early influence introduced him to the world of fashion design and helped shape his creative expression and independence.
Following a brief career in professional football, Ola went on to work at River Island, where he met his wife and fellow co-founder, Cerise Alabi. Together they shared a passion and interest for fashion design and dreamed big for a future they knew would involve being entrepreneurs. Years later - after one failed footwear label, a few creative projects, and an inspirational 6-month trip to Korea (Asia) - they launched Cold Laundry in 2019.
Ola and Cerise have since achieved major success, organically generating 1 million in sales during the first trading year and opening their first brick & mortar store in July 2020. The couple have work-balance down to a fine art, where Ola focuses on marketing, creative direction, campaigns and collaborations, and Cerise focuses on the product design - the rest is shared amongst the Cold Laundry team.
In this episode, Ola paints a real picture following the journey of Cold Laundry, from the coupleâs early days hosting a pop-up store in Boxpark, Shoreditch up to their future vision - which is nothing short of creative!
We discuss the importance of networking with people (such as suppliers and manufacturers) in the early stages, being resourceful in order to generate cash flow (itâs not just about the idea, designers!), and trialing price points for products. We also touch on hiring team members and the inside POV of selling wholesale to retailers.
Itâs hard to not be inspired by Ola and Ceriseâs aim to achieve a state of mind, feeling, and lifestyle - and Ola consistently finds himself immersed in the fashion world. You donât want to miss this one that teaches us - âPassion drives successâ
Discover more about Cold Laundry:
Cold Laundry Online store: https://coldlaundrystores.com/
Cold Laundry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldlaundry/?hl=en
Olaâs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olaalabi_/?hl=en
Ceriseâs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cerisealabi/?hl=en
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This week we are joined by Samantha and Stephanie Frost, the dynamic sister duo behind the womenswear label, Pretty Lavish. The girls share a tight knitted bond and grew up in an aspirational environment that thrived on self-belief and values.
During their early years, Sammy and Stephanie witnessed the success of their father's business, and their mother, who worked as an accountant, which inspired them to want more for themselves. Their late father always told them that they too can create any life they want.
This drove the girls to their early careers, where Samantha worked in fashion buying & Stephanie worked as an accountant - collectively making the ideal entrepreneurial package.
The girls took the skills and knowledge that they gained from their previous roles and gracefully elevated their journey to launch Pretty Lavish in 2013 with just ÂŁ3000. Today they run a multi-million-pound business, have a team of over 20 women, and boast an impressive following of over 250,000 people on Instagram.
In this episode, we discuss Samantha and Stephanieâs journey to organic growth, how they approach the myth of balance, what being a leader entails, and the challenges theyâve had to face to get to where they are today.
This is a great episode for someone who needs a reminder to focus on their individual journey towards becoming a fashion designer and the importance of self-belief.
If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a 5* review on Apple podcasts! Weâre giving away a ÂŁ50 gift card of your choice once a month to a lucky listener who takes the time out to show some love.
Discover more about Stephanie, Sammy and Pretty Lavish:
Pretty Lavish Online store: www.prettylavish.co.uk
Pretty Lavish Instagram: www.instagram.com/prettylavishuk
Sammyâs Instagram: www.instagram.com/sammyjfrost
Stephanieâs Instagram: www. instagram.com/stephanie_frost
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Natasha Inman is the founder of Dubai-based luxury loungewear label, State of REM. Leeds native, Natasha describes her upbringing as completely normal and predictable - get good grades, go to university and build a life. This led to her studying a Maths degree and then climbing the finance corporate ladder to where she is at now, juggling an intense 9-5 as a Middle East Financial Controller in Dubai, and State of REM - her ânight shiftâ.
In this episode, we discuss her experiences as she navigates understanding the Arabic consumer from a British business owner's perspective. As well as her current challenges running State of REM (a lot of manufacturing drama!) and the strategies sheâs putting in place to overcome them.
Natasha also expresses her gratitude to her small but great support system. Moving to Dubai from the North of England was always a dream, she manifested her reality and sheâs now manifesting the success of her brand.
As always, I hope you enjoy this podcast - this is a great episode for someone whoâs currently building a brand way out of their comfort zone as well as balancing other commitments.
If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a 5* review on Apple podcasts! Weâre giving away a ÂŁ50 gift card of your choice once a month to a lucky listener who takes the time out to show some love. Thatâs enough of me talking, enjoy!
Discover more about Natasha Inman and State of REM:
State of REM Online store: www.stateofrem.com
State of REM Instagram: www.instagram.com/stateofrem
Natasha Inman Instagram: www.instagram.com/tash_inman
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Neda Dixon is the founder of London-based fashion label Lavand Stories. Born into an Iranian heritage, Neda was raised in a traditional household by her stay-at-home mother and her father, who owned a successful business.
Neda fell in love with fashion from an early age, refusing to dress on anyone elseâs terms but her own. At just 11 years old, she created a book called The World in Nedaâs Eyes, where she wrote âwhen Iâm older, I want to be a fashion designerâ - her younger self influenced her older self.
This early passion led her to study Fashion Design at University, and following one career change and the realisation that being happy wasnât about her bank account but instead doing what she loves, she went on to establish Lavand Stories in 2018.
In this episode, we discuss the financial stigma of working in the fashion and creative industries, making sacrifices and building a social media presence, which isnât always an easy journey. Neda also has an overwhelming love affair with her customers. At the heart of Lavand is the concept: âfunctionality over a pretty design - can she sit in it, dance in it, hold the rail on the tube in it?â
Neda is such an inspiration, and if she has taught us anything it would be that trial and error plays a massive part in running a fashion business and growth.
Overall, this motivational podcast doesnât shy away from the challenges and prescribes a lot of tough love, or as Neda puts it: âDonât just be motivated when things are good â ALWAYS be motivated.â
Discover more about Neda Dixon and Lavand Stories:
Lavand Stories Online store: www.lavandstories.com
Lavand Stories Instagram: @lavandstories
Neda Dixon Instagram: @neda_lavand
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Ngoni Chikwenengere is the founder of London-based womenswear label, We Are Kin. Her past experiences and fashion conscious approach inspired her vision to create a body inclusive and sustainable brand, something that she felt was missing from the market.
Born in Zimbabwe, Ngoni fell in love with fashion as soon as she set eyes on the beautiful designs that were featured on the fashion TV during her childhood, as well as being influenced by her mothers personal style.
This early mesmerisation inspired her to study a Fashion Diploma and then a BA in Fashion Design at the University of Northampton. In her final year, Ngoni was selected to showcase her debut collection at Graduate Fashion Week in London.
In this episode, we talk about how Ngoniâs mindset towards the fashion industry changed after seeing the destructive damage it was causing.
Her mantra âpeople and planet over profitâ is a key highlight of our discussion, focusing on using sustainable and ethical methods in the design and manufacturing process, as well as how emerging designers can play their part (even on a budget).
We further discuss fashionâs lack of body inclusivity and marketing for size-inclusive garments and Ngoni tells us about life post-university, with the advice that networking is one of the most important qualities an emerging designer needs. Ultimately, itâs not always what you know, but who you know.
Overall, this mind-bending podcast focuses on real thought-provoking topics as well as being so inspirational. Before you dive in, weâll leave you with this quote from Ngoni herself:
âDo great s***, be amazing and make the planet a better place!â
Discover more about We Are Kin & Ngoni:
We Are Kin Online store: www.wearekin.co
We Are Kin Instagram: @wearekin.co
Ngoni's Instagram: @ngoni
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This week we are joined by Cabrini Roy, founder of a London based womenswear label which shares the same name. Cabriniâs British and Filipina heritage is heavily influenced in her minimalist and hand-crafted designs, and her slow-fashion ethos is at the heart of her brand.
Her love for fashion came about when she was just 9 years old, where she first started to design, and four years later she turned her talent into a reality. Her mother was her muse growing up and inspired her to develop her passion further through her education. She began her journey studying fashion and textiles at the University for the Creative Arts which then led her to the London College of Fashion, where she studied fashion design and womenswear.
In this episode we discuss how she set-up Cabrini Roy without having the business tools and experience as well as giving us an insight into the day-in-the-life of running her brand. Cabriniâs challenges and experiences inspired her to set up a community orientated programme where she teaches basic pattern cutting, ways to communicate with manufacturers and most importantly finding joy in passing down knowledge.
This educational podcast is all about not limiting yourself to just one thing. Why do that when you can do them all? Trust me, youâll want to add this one to the list!
Discover more about Cabrini Roy:
Cabrini Roy Online store: www.cabriniroy.com
Cabrini Roy Instagram: @cabriniroy
Cabrini's Instagram: @cabrini_roy
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This week we are joined by Larissa Muehleder, founder of New York womenswear label Muehleder. Her empowering contemporary pieces are sculpted out of Neoprene, a fabric she takes pride in being comfortable, flexible, and more importantly, that her customers can wear and still eat a burger in!
Born into a Nigerian and Austrian lineage, Larissa moved around a lot as a child; from Germany to Paris, and briefly Senegal before finally settling down in Brooklyn, New York. The adventures shaped her resilient and âgo with the flowâ attitude, which soon led her to the High School of Fashion Industries at the young age of 16.
Her love for fashion design further inspired her to study Business and Fashion Marketing and Merchandising at the Fashion Institute of Technology. It was from here, along with her motherâs strong entrepreneurial influence, she began to adapt to the challenges of owning a fashion business and maintaining its values.
Muehleder label, and notably, Larissaâs designs have come a long way since; dressing major celebrity clients including Cardi-B, Zendaya, and Ashley Tisdale, to name a few.
In this episode, we talk about the hustle and grind of crafting and selling a fashion label. This isnât always an easy task as Larissa explains her own personal experiences of pitching from boutique to boutique in the center of New York, but also the learning curve and success that came from it.
She also touches on her overwhelming love for her clients, and how building a relationship and listening to your customers, as well as being truly authentic, is essential for running a successful fashion business.
You donât want to miss this exciting podcast that overall focuses on work hard, play even harder!
Discover more about Larissa and Muehleder:
Muehleder Online store: https://www.muehleder.com/
Muehleder Instagram: @muehlederlabel
Larissa Muehleder Instagram: @girlinthewhiteglasses
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This week we are joined with Fanfare Label founder, Esther Knight, who has given us such an in-depth episode of the world of sustainability in the fashion industry. Esther studied Business Studies at Northumbria University which she calls a âcalculated decisionâ as she always knew she wanted to be a fashion buyer but wanted a broader range of education. After completing her studies she went on to pursue her buying career, her last role being a buyer at Vivienne Westwood.
In this episode, we spoke about so much from how working in buying really exposed her to the true cost of fashion whether socially, ethically or economically. We touched on the dangers of the chemicals in our clothes and how they affect the people who make our clothing as well as the huge silent trafficking issue in the fashion industry and how that comes to play.
We also spoke about Estherâs hardest part of running Fanfare which is marketing with a very limited to no budget, where she gives tips on what you can do and how sometimes, youâve just got to do everything until you can afford to hire a team.
Thereâs so much to learn and touch on and if you are planning or have started a fashion brand, itâs certainly your responsibility to invest time into learning all you can about sustainability. If you love this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share this with somebody who needs to hear this!
Learn more about Esther and Fanfare Label:
Fanfare Labelâs website
Fanfare Labelâs Instagram
Estherâs Instagram
The True Cost of Fashion documentary
Breaking Fashion - In the Style doc-series
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Sabrina is the founder of London-based womenswear brand Sabby Lou Knit who focuses on creating beautiful figure hugging pieces to compliment a woman's body. Sabrinaâs passion for knitting started in school whilst knitting in her D&T classes, inspiring her to study Fashion Textiles at London College of Fashion, then furthering her education at Royal College of Art before leaving early to pursue her business.
What I loved about this conversation was the honesty Sabrina gave us about how challenging it can be to run a business, giving her own personal examples of not selling products at her pop up store. But what I admire more is her commitment to succeed doing what she loves - which is paying off as she built her own fashion studio from the ground up.
To learn more about Sabby Lou Knit:
Sabby Lou Knit Online Store - www.sabbylouknit.com
Sabby Lou Knit Instagram - www.instagram.com/sabbylouknit
Sabrina's Instagram - www.instagram.com/saaabbyloou
Follow The Entry Platform for regular doses of fashion, mindset, and business gems on Instagram! @theentry_platform
For day to day posts of my life and BTS of my brand, follow me on Instagram @iamrebeccatembo and Twitter @iamrebeccatembo
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Before Jedidiah paused the internet with Kylie Jenner wearing her Vashtie dress in 2020, she was made redundant from her full-time job just a month before. What seemed like an overnight success was actually, at the time, 4 years in the making - and what comes with overnight growth isnât always glamorous.
Born into a Nigerian and Ghanian lineage, influenced by her hometown of Hackney East London, Jedidiah always had a flair for fashion, and creativity was encouraged in her home. So it was no surprise that whilst studying Fashion Journalism at London College of Fashion, she knew very quickly that if she were to pursue fashion, it was going to be something within design.
Upon graduation, she began working as an events coordinator and invested in courses to learn how to construct garments, sewing pieces for clients in the evenings and weekends. Fast forward to 2021 and Loud Brand Studioâs is a force to be reckoned with, as well as Jedidiah being listed as a Forbes 30 under 30 this year.
Having just recently launched her new collection, Iru, inspired by Nigerian food, I had the opportunity to sit down with Jedidiah to bring things back to the beginning and take you behind the scenes of what comes with fast growth.
Discover more:
Follow Jedidiah on Instagram: @jed_ba
Follow Jedidiah on Twitter: @jedba__
Follow Loud Brand Studios on Instagram: @loudbrandstudios
Follow Loud Brand Studios on Twitter: @loudbrndstudios
Visit the online Loud Brand Studios Store: www.loudbrandstudios.com
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Anifa Mvuemba is the founder of luxury womenswear label, Hanifa. Born in Nairobi, Kenya to two Congolese parents, Anifa migrated with her family to the US during the war. Anifa studied Fashion Merchandising briefly at Morgan State University, whilst her parents thought she was studying business, but she dropped out to pursue what she really wanted, fashion design.
She self taught herself how to create garments and began taking custom orders, saying yes to everything and learning on the go. Anifa has experienced many ups and downs during the period of running her business, at one point quitting for one year to soul search. Through the tough times, sheâs persevered and is now running an admirable 7 figure fashion label.
In todayâs episode we spoke about EVERYTHING! From Anifaâs childhood, getting her parents to see her vision, the 24 hour work days, how she funded her brand, dressing many celebrities, and of course creating the world's first 3D fashion show in 2020 which broke the internet.
I guarantee you will love this episode because itâs such an open and raw account. If you do, please leave a 5* review on Apple podcasts and share it with somebody who needs to hear this today.
Discover more:
Follow Anifa on Instagram
Follow Anifa on Twitter
Follow Hanifa on Instagram
Visit the online Hanifa Store
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