Podcasts about fashion brand

In this episode, I sat down with Busayo Olupona, founder and creative director of Busayo, the Brooklyn- and Lagos-based fashion brand known for its bold prints and textiles created with artisans in Nigeria. Busayo shares how she went from corporate finance law to bringing handmade pieces home in suitcases, selling them at scrappy pop-ups, and eventually landing in major retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Shopbop, and Moda Operandi.But this conversation goes much deeper than fashion. Busayo opens up about returning to a 9-to-5 after years of entrepreneurship, the shame and fear she had to unlearn, and the two serious cardiac events that forced her to confront the cost of constant striving. We talk about what it takes to build a business without losing yourself, why preparation matters before opportunity arrives, and how faith, meditation, and surrender changed the way she leads.In This Episode, You Will LearnWhy learning a new industry while you still have a paycheck can protect both your savings and your confidenceHow to view returning to a job as reinvesting in your business, not failing at entrepreneurshipWhy Busayo had to separate her worth from her corporate title and other people's opinionsHow years of creating collections before buyers said yes prepared her for the Saks opportunityWhat two serious cardiac events taught her about sleep, stress, self-care, and sustainable ambitionHow wholesale relationships can drive recurring revenue, brand discovery, and direct-to-consumer salesWhy Busayo believes faith, meditation, and surrender are practical tools for entrepreneurshipHighlights Include03:04 - Moving from Nigeria to the United States at age 11 and learning to reject parts of herself to fit in16:44 - How annual trips to Nigeria planted the seed for the Busayo brand19:37 - The first pop-up that pushed her to stop hiding her designs24:05 - Leaving Cleary Gottlieb and unlearning the belief that she was not enough29:16 - Attending her first trade show and returning with only two orders31:36 - Meeting mentor Mercedes Gonzalez and learning how wholesale really works32:36 - Going back to a legal job after burning through her savings34:49 - Returning to the same office building and confronting the shame tied to her old title36:19 - The first cardiac emergency that showed her she was pushing too hard39:49 - Experiencing a second cardiac event and making sleep and self-care non-negotiable47:59 - Why she now sees building a business as a spiritual endeavor55:49 - How years of preparation helped her seize the opportunity that led to Saks1:00:08 - Navigating strong years, lean years, and the impact of the Saks bankruptcy1:06:17 - Why wholesale remains an important revenue and discovery channel1:14:48 - Identifying your fear pockets before leaving a steady paycheckLinks and Resources MentionedShop BusayoThe Fashion Designer Survival Guide by Mary GehlharRAISEfashionThe Untethered Soul by Michael A. SingerMindset by Carol S. DweckConnect With BusayoBrand Instagram: @busayoworld: https://www.instagram.com/busayoworld/Personal Instagram: @busayojournal: https://www.instagram.com/busayojournal/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ethan Glenn never set out to launch a clothing label. Every Other Thursday began as an Instagram archive of vintage aesthetics until a single self-made hat sparked massive demand. By skipping wholesale margins and keeping operations lean, Glenn scaled the company drop by drop into a thriving apparel business with a New York retail footprint. For more on Every Other Thursday, in show notes, click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

George Heaton is the co-founder of Represent, the British fashion brand that has grown from a bedroom operation into a global business generating roughly $140 million in annual revenue. In this episode, George shares how he and his brother built the company from the ground up, navigated a multimillion-dollar trademark dispute, and scaled from approximately $8M to more than $100M in revenue. He also breaks down product strategy, international expansion, hiring, retail, pricing discipline and the importance of delayed gratification. A practical conversation about building a brand designed to outlive its founders.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on an avant-garde fashion designing duo with a name you're likely to remember.

Your personality is the one thing no competitor can copy. So why is everyone still copying each other?   Sophie Milham grew Odd Muse from 90K to 500K on TikTok and from just under 100K to 900K on Instagram — in two and a half years, straight out of a fashion styling degree, having never studied marketing in her life. She then became the very first hire at electrolyte brand SULT, who launched into Boots with a waitlist built before the product even existed.   So when Sophie says stop chasing the algorithm, it's worth putting your phone down and listening.   This one comes straight from the stage at Fashion Marketing Live, Elizabeth's sold-out event for fashion brand founders, and it is a proper masterclass in the thing most brands are still getting backwards: personality beats polish, every single time.   What Sophie covers:   The three places your brand's personality actually lives — founder-led content, employee-generated content (EGC), and personal branding — and how to pick the one that suits you Why LinkedIn is the most untapped platform in fashion right now, and what to post on it that isn't boring Storytelling over aesthetic: why the perfectly curated grid has had its day, and the 80/20 split Sophie uses instead How SULT built a waitlist of buyers before there was a website, a product, or a single sample The £100 giveaway stunt that put half a million people onto SULT before Sophie's first day Why the month the Boots launch went wrong got the best engagement of the year Your social media is your CV — and the pitch deck Sophie replaced with a list of Reels links The "what's in, what's out" rundown you'll want to screenshot Plus a genuinely brilliant Q&A on luxury pricing, messy content, and whether to keep your personal and brand accounts separate   If you have ever spent your 9-to-5 scrolling for research and your 5-to-9 doom scrolling for "inspiration", this episode is your permission slip to stop.   "People buy from people. They don't just buy a product."       Find Sophie LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-milham-1636221b9 Instagram: @sophiemilhamx TikTok: @sophiemilhamx Mentioned in this episode SULT — drinksult.com · founders Milly Goldsmith & Henry Porpora · in Boots Odd Muse London — oddmuse.co.uk · founder Aimee Smale · @oddmuselondon Capala Swim — capalaswim.com · @capalaswim PerfectTed and Surreal — brands she says are doing employee LinkedIn content properly! Work with Elizabeth Magnetic — the six-month marketing accelerator for fashion brands. 25 places per round, weekly coaching, full training hub, monthly planning and the templates. → elizabethstiles.co.uk/magnetic-five The Scaling Project — six months of 1:1 mentoring for established, VAT-registered brands → elizabethstiles.co.uk/level-up Free resources → elizabethstiles.co.uk/freebies The Fashion Feed — the free weekly newsletter and Facebook group Fashion Marketing Live 2027 — Monday 15 March 2027. The first one sold out in 24 hours, so get on the waitlist via the menu at elizabethstiles.co.uk  

In episode 66 of the fashion founder podcast I talk all about factory MOQ's, why they have them and what they mean for your fashion brand so you can launch with a stock number that is viable for your brand and the stage that it's at.Book an call to enquire about my 1:1 services here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/letschatDownload my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

What if the most sustainable fashion brand was one that didn't make any new clothes? In this episode of Marketing in the Madness, recorded live at the Retail Technology Show, Katie Street sits down with Stuart Trevor - founder of AllSaints and now founder of the eponymous fashion brand, Stuart Trevor. Stuart shares the story behind building AllSaints into one of Britain's most recognisable fashion brands, from his early obsession with David Bowie and customised vintage clothing to securing orders from some of the world's biggest department stores during his first season. He also explains why he returned to fashion with a completely different business model: creating designer collections using vintage, recycled and upcycled clothing rather than producing new garments. Subscribe to Marketing in The Madness for more conversations with the marketers, founders and business leaders shaping what comes next. Subscribe to the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UUIgMdZ6FdSCrux5BY7PI?si=c48bdbecb5be4a6e Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-in-the-madness/id1688996981 Connect with us: Stuart Trevor: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-trevor-b201b912/ Katie Street LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestreet/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streetmate/ Marketing in the Madness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-in-the-madness-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketinginthemadness/

After transforming her love for vintage clothing and 1970s surf culture into the globally recognized brand Aviator Nation, Paige Mycoskie has become a symbol of passion-driven entrepreneurship. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Paige shares the story of building a brand that not only celebrates creativity but also fosters a culture of community and adventure. Paige delves into the importance of staying authentic in a fast-paced world, the value of stepping away from technology to spark inspiration, and the lessons she's learned from her journey as a leader. In this episode, Darius and Paige will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Guest Background (02:4) Paige's Origin Story and Early Influences (06:03) The Birth of Aviator Nation (09:00) Initial Success and Market Fit (11:59) Scaling the Business and Production Challenges (15:05) Leadership Journey and Team Dynamics (26:54) Embracing Challenges and Team Growth (28:48) Advice for Young Entrepreneurs (30:58) The Creative Process and Authenticity (37:04) Maintaining Company Culture During Growth (42:45) Finding Your Ikigai (45:43) Sibling Success: Learning from Each Other Paige Mycoskie is the founder of Aviator Nation, a 70's-inspired, Made-in-America lifestyle brand with 17 U.S. retail locations and a factory in Los Angeles. Recognized as GQ Magazine's Designer of the Year and a Forbes-featured entrepreneur, Paige combines fashion, music, and philanthropy through partnerships with festivals like SXSW and nonprofits like Charity Water. From hand-sewing her first garments to creating immersive retail experiences, Paige continues to champion American manufacturing and inspire a new era of design and entrepreneurship. Connect with Paige: Website: https://www.aviatornation.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aviatornation/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigemycoskie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-mycoskie-17a9b56  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paigemycoskie/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sender Shamiss President and CEO at ReturnPro discusses how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are transforming consumer shopping behavior, driving increased apparel spending and changing brand loyalty patterns. He explains why shoppers are buying more clothing, opting for higher-end brands, and demanding greater flexibility from retailers as they navigate ongoing weight loss.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

On She Built It®, Lauren Dudley Stephens, co-founder and CEO of Dudley Stephens, shares the origin story behind one of the most beloved family-owned fashion brands in the lifestyle space. What started as her mother's frustration with finding stylish, washable fleece that could go from boat to dinner became a 10-year brand built entirely on family funding, community, and the belief that women should never have to choose between looking chic and feeling comfortable. Lauren talks about how she grew Dudley Stephens through the early days of Instagram influencer culture, how AI is changing what's possible for small fashion brands, why going viral doesn't always translate to sales, and what leading a team for the first time really taught her about herself. This conversation is warm, honest, and full of the kind of real talk you only get from a founder who is still in it, every single day. Connect with us:Dudley Stephens WebsiteDudley Stephens LinkedInDudley Stephens InstagramLauren Dudley Stephens LinkedInLauren Dudley Stephens InstagramTwo Sisters in Business PodcastConfessions of a Type B Founder SubstackWork with She Built It® Media She Built It® Instagram She Built It® CEO, Melanie Barr InstagramMelanie Barr LinkedInShe Built It® LinkedIn

In Episode 64 of The Fashion Founder podcast I talk about the basics of fabrics, the different types, how they're made and what makes fabrics different. This is part 1 of the fabrics series and will be going into more depth in due course!Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

I have been trying to get Grace Beverley on this podcast for eight years. Eight! Grace, if you didn't already know, is the founder of TALA, and in this conversation she is more honest than most founders in her position tend to be about how it actually happened. The decisions, the mistakes, the things that nearly went wrong. I learned things in this episode that I genuinely wasn't expecting, and I've been in this industry for over two decades. We talk hero SKUs, the newness trap, what burnout actually looked like for her, a coat launch that made a million pounds in a single day, and why she was so deliberate from the very beginning about building a brand that didn't revolve around her. If you own a fashion brand at any stage, this one's worth your full attention. What we cover: 00:00 — Why Grace is my most-requested guest (and why it took eight years to make it happen) 04:04 — How TALA has evolved — and what "activewear" actually means for them now 09:36 — Why Grace calls newness a drug, and how chasing it nearly derailed the business 13:51 — What I'd tell a bedroom brand owner who's getting inconsistent sales 17:23 — The hero SKU argument: one product, 50% of your revenue — and why even a multi-billion pound brand still works this way 20:42 — Why Grace made sure TALA was never built to depend on her 26:22 — When stepping back helps, and when it makes things worse 29:36 — Burnout: what it looked like, and the advice she ignored for too long 32:21 — What it's really like to build in public as a female founder 35:56 — The full story of the million-pound Storm Puffer launch 43:10 — Opening physical stores at Carnaby and Westfield and why every location had to stack up commercially 47:20 — Why the most useful mentor isn't who you think Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.elizabethstiles.co.uk/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Performance Marketing Spotlight, Dario Markovic, CEO of Eric Javits, joins Marshall to discuss how he's transforming a decades-old luxury fashion brand through performance marketing, AI, and digital innovation.Dario shares his unconventional path from finance to entrepreneurship before taking the helm at Eric Javits during the height of the pandemic, where he helped shift the business from a wholesale-focused brand to a thriving ecommerce operation. He explains how Meta has become the foundation of the company's customer acquisition strategy, while also exploring new opportunities across influencer marketing, connected TV, affiliate partnerships, and emerging advertising platforms.The conversation dives deep into the growing impact of AI on marketing—from creative production and campaign optimization to analytics and strategic decision-making. Dario also shares his perspective on personalization, privacy, and why AI is creating unprecedented opportunities for smaller brands to compete with much larger players.This episode offers valuable insights for marketers looking to modernize their growth strategy, embrace AI, and build scalable performance marketing programs in an increasingly competitive digital landscape.Support the show

Episode 63 of The Fashion Founder is all about the first step that you need to take to start your fashion business. Do not go any further, until you've covered everything in this episode. Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

I get asked all the time how to actually build a fashion brand, from roles to pricing to manufacturers, and honestly it's something I've always been a bit hesitant to cover on my own because I only have my perspective from building TALA.The reality is, fashion looks quite glamorous from the outside, but behind the scenes it's a completely different story.So I wanted to bring in someone who's seen it across loads of brands. I'm joined by Elizabeth Stiles, a fashion consultant who's worked across some of the biggest brands in the UK and now advises businesses on how to grow and scale.Between the two of us, we're breaking down exactly how a fashion brand actually works.+WHERE TO FIND ELIZABETH STILESWebsite: https://www.elizabethstiles.co.uk/Elizabeth's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethstilesuk/?hl=enElizabeth's podcast (which I'm on this week!) : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fashion-brand-clinic-podcast/id1456543176+SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34+FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinghardpod/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@workinghardpodcast+DILEMMA SUBMISSIONIf you'd like to submit any dilemmas to the podcast to be answered in the bonus episodes, please send them to podcast@grace-beverley.com with the subject beginning DILEMMAS or DM us @workinghardpod on instagram!+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear

Manchester-based Nadine Merabi played Hockey professionally for England, bought a £250 sewing machine from Argos and taught herself how to sew. With no formal training she sold a collection to Selfridges and from there she stitched together a £40 million luxury fashion business. She talks candidly with host Sir Richard Harpin about the resilience needed to build a business from scratch —the only thing standing in entrepreneurs' way is themselves. Merabi pivoted during covid into a Darcie pyjama line, which was worn by celebrities and still makes up a significant proportion of sales, but she draws the line at loungewear. She reveals why growing 800% in a year was her biggest mistake and what it taught her about culture and leadership. And her why her mantra has shifted from "pressure makes diamonds" to "planning makes profit". Also, she explains how her decision to hire a CEO frees her up to focus on what she does best: giving women confidence. Subscribe to the Business Leader Podcast and sign up to our free weekly newsletter at businessleader.co.uk/newslettersBusiness Leader is a membership community for ambitious CEOs and founders of mid-sized UK companies, designed to help them grow with purpose through strategic support, peer-to-peer learning, expert coaching, and high-impact events. Sign up for our Business Leader newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're told in fashion business that your brand's patterns are your IP, don't let anyone else have access to them. It is true that your patterns are one of the most legally protectable aspects of your brand's unique fit and design aesthetic, but is gatekeeping patterns really necessary for fashion business success? Today's guest, Megan McCullough took the opposite approach for her brand The Sample Room. 100% of styles are available as both the finished garment and the sewing pattern. Not only that, but Meg designs each pattern and style to be upcycled so that the final garment is not its final form. The unique business model means The Sample Room operates half way between an apparel company and an indie pattern company. In episode 135, we talk about the reasoning behind her decision to sell her patterns and ask the question: ‘Is there any financial benefit to working with upcycled materials?'. It's an interesting conversation about business, fit, circular design, and more. Hear how this all fits together in her signature Workwear Jacket. Meg McCullough is a clothing designer and the founder of The Sample Room, a circular fashion brand focused on designing garments that can be remade, repaired, and eventually returned to the earth. She also runs Studio M, a freelance apparel design studio where she helps small brands design and tech pack clothing. With over a decade in the fashion industry, her work focuses on better design, natural materials, and clothing made to last. What we learn about fit in this episode: Fitting the people The Sample Room customers' response when she designed the Workwear Jacket to be upcycled Why Megan shifted from using GOTS certified cotton to upcycling garments in her fashion brand What The Sample Room's fit testing process looks like given that they sell both garments and patterns How Megan balances fitting each individual fit model versus fitting her customer across the board How Megan keeps the fit and sizing consistent across her fashion brand while working with a variety of fit testers Fitting the performance The regional lifestyle that influenced the amount of ease in the Workwear Jacket How The Sample Room's different income streams fit together in the business Fitting the purpose Why Megan sells The Sample Room patterns as well as finished garments How Megan designs her patterns so that the garment can be upcycled Fitting the production The production costs of using upcycled versus production using virgin materials How Megan handled conversations with her factory when there was pushback on the sustainable way she wanted her apparel manufactured People and resources mentioned in this episode: The Sample Room website The Sample Room Instagram The Sample Room Youtube Meg's email Meg's LinkedIn Circular Factory biodegradable trims Clo3D fashion design software Optitex patternmaking software Do you want fashion business tips and resources like this sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for the How Fitting newsletter to receive new podcast episodes plus daily content on creating fashion that fits your customer, lifestyle, and values.

For years, fashion brands chased younger consumers online, but Frances Valentine has found its edge by doing the opposite. Building a vibrant, social-first brand experience around women 50 and up.In this episode of Retail Remix (and the first hosted by new Retail TouchPoints Editor-in-Chief Kate Robertson), Kate sits down with Katherine Brodie, CMO of Frances Valentine, to discuss how the brand is scaling through video-first storytelling, creator-style content and a deeply engaged community built around color, joy and personal connection. Katherine shares how Elyce Arons — who co-founded the brand with her best friend, the late Kate Spade — has become both the face and personality of the brand across social media, why Frances Valentine treats content creation like its own production studio and how the company is balancing digital growth with expanding retail and wholesale partnerships.Key TakeawaysWhy Frances Valentine has found major success by focusing on the underserved and highly affluent 50+ female consumer  How Elyce Arons' authentic social presence has become a powerful customer acquisition and engagement engine  Why the brand treats social content and video production as a separate, always-on marketing track  How Frances Valentine balances owned digital channels with retail stores and wholesale partnerships to deepen loyalty  Why Katherine believes today's marketers need to understand the full business picture — not just impressions and traffic  Related LinksExplore Frances Valentine's colorful fashion and lifestyle collectionsGet more retail industry insights from Retail TouchPointsSubscribe and catch up on all episodes of Retail Remix

A deal between two seemingly incompatible clothing brands is causing a lot of consternation among customers and raising questions about sustainable fashion. Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, is acquiring Everlane. For many, Everlane has been the face of a sustainable and ethical way to buy clothes online, but that all may change going forward. Liz Landers discussed more with Maxine Bédat. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

[Watch the episode here] This week on the Curious Conversations Business Series, we're joined by the family behind one of Australia's most established fashion brands, Motto.For over 40 years, Motto has built a loyal following while navigating changing trends, economic challenges, and the evolving retail landscape.Founder Faye Browne and her daughter Lauren join us to share the real story behind the brand, from building it from the ground up to transitioning into the next generation.We explore what it takes to create a business that lasts, how to adapt through different economic climates, and the realities of working with family.A conversation about resilience, legacy, and building something that stands the test of time.@tullylou@stitchup_studios@curious_conversations_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you still running your company like you're in a product business, when your customers are actually buying like it's fashion? If you're leading a brand today, you've probably felt the pressure: customers constantly asking "what's new," markets shifting faster than your product cycles, and differentiation getting harder by the quarter. In this episode, you'll hear how one CEO realized that success in the beverage industry had less to do with the product itself—and everything to do with thinking like a fashion brand driven by innovation, education, and timing. By listening, you'll gain: A new way to think about your market—shifting from product-driven to trend- and innovation-driven strategy Practical insight into how education and continuous innovation create long-term brand loyalty A smarter growth approach by expanding with the right customers instead of constantly chasing new ones Hit play now to learn the mindset shift that can help you stay relevant, innovate faster, and grow alongside your best customers. Check out: 1. The "Fashion Business" Realization (~14:30) Ron shares the pivotal moment at a trade show when buyers kept asking "What's new?"—leading to the breakthrough insight that he wasn't in the tea business, but the fashion business driven by constant innovation. 2. Innovation + Education as a Growth Engine (~12:00) A deep look at how educating customers (green tea, matcha, etc.) and consistently introducing new products created a premium category—and sustained competitive advantage. 3. Growing with Customers vs. Chasing New Ones (~27:30) Ron explains his strategy of scaling alongside key accounts like Whole Foods, Panera, and Total Wine—offering a powerful alternative to the typical "always be prospecting" mindset. About Ron Rubin Ron Rubin, author of GOLD IN YOUR BACKYARD, has spent more than five decades building iconic beverage brands and giving back to the communities and industries he loves. He began his career in 1972 at his family's business, Central Wholesale Liquor Co. In 1994, he purchased The Republic of Tea, which has become one of the most beloved tea brands in the United States. In 2011, he acquired River Road Family Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma County. Under his leadership, the winery is known for its quality and commitment to sustainability as a Certified B Corporation.

In this episode of the Let's Be Clear Podcast, Dr. Jamal Bryant sits down with entrepreneur and founder of Milano Di Rouge, Milan Harris, for an honest conversation about success, faith, and the pressure behind building a brand.Milan shares how she started her business with just two sweatshirts and grew it into a multi-million dollar brand, while navigating the challenges of leadership, public scrutiny, and personal growth.She opens up about reaching a point of burnout, feeling disconnected from her purpose, and making the difficult decision to step away after years of nonstop work. Through it all, she reflects on how her faith in God guided her through one of the lowest seasons of her life and helped her rebuild with clarity and intention.This conversation explores the reality of entrepreneurship, the pressure Black women face in business, and the importance of staying grounded in faith while pursuing success.#LetsBeClearPodcast #JamalBryant #MilanHarris #BlackEntrepreneurs #FaithAndBusiness #WomenInBusiness_____________________________________The Jamal Bryant Podcast "Let's Be Clear" is a conversation that rips off the bandaid to serious relevant issues in the community and around the country. It assesses the wounds and offers prescriptions of insight, understanding and direction. No punches are pulled, but jabs are thrown to hit right between the eyes of every listener. New Episode Drops every Thursday at 12pm est. at jamalbryant.orgJoin our Membership or Support our Channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1yEY95beOqcUz5TUqxqVgQ/joinFollow or Subscribe on our socials ~https://www.facebook.com/jamalbryantpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/jamalbryantpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@jamalbryantpodcast https://twitter.com/jamalbryantpod

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What does it take to go from designing for the stars to building your own brand? Fashion designer and entrepreneur Natali Germanotta Dolan joins host Stacey Gualandi on this episode of The Women's Eye Podcast for a candid conversation about creativity, growth and building businesses in the fashion world. While known for her work designing for Lady Gaga, Natali is focused on what comes next—evolving as an entrepreneur and co-founding multiple fashion ventures with her husband. This conversation explores how she continues to grow, adapt and embrace new challenges in both design and business. And she share valuable lessons and advice she's learned along the way. Natali shares insights on: • Transitioning from designer to brand builder • Co-founding and growing fashion ventures • Her creative process and attention to detail • Embracing uncertainty and staying committed to the work • Advice for aspiring designers and entrepreneurs

In this episode, Konrad Olsson speaks with Stefan Ilkovics, an AI and creativity expert working across fashion, beauty, and luxury. Stefan is currently Creative Director and AI & Innovation Lead at Puig, and co-founder of the generative AI studio Naughty Society. Over the years, he has worked with brands including Cartier, Hermès, A.P.C., Chanel, Saint Laurent, Dior, Nike, and H&M.The conversation explores where AI stands in spring 2026, how it is changing creative work, and why the real challenge for brands is not speed, but direction. Ilkovics argues that AI should not be treated as a creative force in itself, but as a tool that can extend human vision, if used with discipline. He also reflects on the growing risk of sameness, the future role of creative teams, and why strong brand understanding matters more than ever in an era of unlimited content production.In this episode, we discuss:•Why AI should be treated as a tool, not a substitute for creativity•How fashion and beauty brands can create value with AI rather than simply cut costs•Why strong creative direction matters more in an age of abundant content•How brands can stay distinctive as generative AI becomes more widely adopted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Her first big Amazon win should have ended when the pandemic did. Instead, it sparked a bold pivot, lean launches, AI image hacks, and a $1M fashion brand scaling fast now.

This week on Made By Mammas, Georgia is flying solo while Zoe is away for family reasons, and she's in great company with designer and entrepreneur Olivia Rubin. Together, they chat all about the juggle of running a business while raising a family, from the messy realities behind the scenes to the wins worth celebrating. Olivia shares her honest take on managing the mental load, building a brand, and why sometimes “good enough” really is good enough. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's tariffs-focused edition of the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi is joined by Angela Santos, partner at the law firm ArentFox Schiff, for a legal perspective on tariff refunds, shifting trade policy and fashion brands' best next steps. The conversation comes at a volatile moment for global trade. Following the Supreme Court's February 2026 ruling against tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), brands initially expected relief. Instead, they're facing a new wave of tariffs under alternative legal authorities, alongside ongoing litigation and an unclear path to refunds.

Back in December my fyp on TikTok started showing me these videos of a guy talking about a new clothing brand he was designing and launching. The brand is called Smallside. His goal was to sell the clothing and use the proceeds to give back to the community by turning small forgotten spaces into soccer fields. I became very interested in his progress. Eventually I wanted to find out more about who this guy was. I reached out and he agreed to join me on the show. His name is Ryan Hendricks and he is the founder of Smallside (@smallsideco on instagram and tiktok).

Anna Foster is the founder and creative director of the sustainable fashion brand ELV Denim – a company that has saved thousands of pairs of jeans from going into landfill, upcycling them into something genuinely desirable instead. She started her career in magazines and worked as a fashion editor for 20 years at titles such as Exit and i-D, before becoming fashion director at Lula and fashion director-at-large at Australian title RUSSH. Since launching ELV – short for East London Vintage – in 2018 she was won a slew of awards, nominations and accolades, including Responsible Brand of The Year from Country & Town House and Walpole's Brands of Tomorrow 2025. In this episode, she talks about: why women are born to innovate; what happens to our old clothes; reworking existing garments into something new; finding all her makers within a three mile radius of the studio; celebrating skill; the issues with denim and how ELV strives to solve them; valuing things other people don't want; her dislike of stretch denim; being an ‘environmental enthusiast'; extending her material palette and making pieces from old hotel linen; the importance of collaboration; and the meaning of the word luxury. Important fact check: Grant misread some of his statistics in this episode. We produce between 4.5 to 6 billion pairs of jeans a year and a pair of jeans uses 3,800 litres of water to produce. We're happy to correct these errors. Support the show

Auckland fashion brand 'Kowtow' says it has achieved a world first, turning their garments, once they reach the end of their life, into organic biochar This ancient process locks in the carbon contained within the garment, enriching the soil instead of releasing emissions To talk us through the process Jesse is joined by Kowtow Founder Gosia Piatek.

In 2019 Nasrin Jafari was a middle school teacher in New York City. She had no ecommerce experience but was drawn to creating and building, which led her to sew and sell face masks during Covid.Fast forward to 2026, and Mixed, her direct-to-consumer fashion brand, designs and produces female apparel and accessories. Referring to the company's launch, she says, "I had no idea how to make clothes." She does now, with multiple manufacturers, a thriving community, staff, and eager customers.She shares her impressive story in this conversation. For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/from-teacher-to-fashion-brand-founderFor all condensed transcripts with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcasts******The mission of Practical Ecommerce is to help online merchants improve their businesses. We do this with expert articles, podcasts, and webinars. We are an independent publishing company founded in 2005 and unaffiliated with any ecommerce platform or provider. https://www.practicalecommerce.com 

This episode explores the realities of building a modern apparel brand from zero.Sanya and Adit, founders of Cove & Lane, are building a modern, quiet luxury clothing brand for ambitious professionals. Timeless pieces designed for people moving from boardrooms to social evenings.They join experts, Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company), along with industry leaders Shiv Shivakumar (Operating Partner, Advent | Ex-SVP, Nokia | Ex-CEO (India), PepsiCo) and Toshan Tamhane (Ex-McKinsey Senior Partner | Global Chief Operating Officer, UPL) for a sharp conversation on what it really takes to build a consumer brand.From repeat purchases and referrals to customer psychology and status signalling, the panel breaks down how founders can identify what is actually working. They also unpack a critical founder dilemma:Should early startups prioritise growth or profitability?Problems we solve in this episode:• How do you measure product-market fit in a D2C fashion brand?• How should founders use data when the sample size is small?• When scaling a startup, how do you balance growth and profitability?If you're building a D2C brand, consumer startup, or fashion business, this conversation will sharpen how you think about scaling.Navigate through the chapters and watch till the end

Heaven Mayhem founder and creative director Pia Mance built a $10M accessories brand by turning customers into co-creators with a bold community strategy. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Navdeep Parmanand is the Founder of Celebrate Your Curves. She discusses the... The post From Grief to Growth: Building an Inclusive Fashion Brand with Navdeep Parmanand first appeared on Startup Canada.

This week on The Long Form, Sonia Mugabo — founder of one of Rwanda's most recognizable fashion houses — opens up about the trauma, ambition, and emotional cost behind success. Sonia reflects on grief, resilience, entrepreneurship in Africa, motherhood, identity, and the psychological weight of being perceived as “strong.” This conversation explores trauma in Rwanda, African entrepreneurship, creativity under pressure, women in business, post-conflict identity, and the unseen emotional realities behind building a brand in East Africa. A raw and intimate look at success, survival, and what it really means to build something after loss.Sponsors:Threat Informat - https://threatinformant.io/Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

Some customers of New Zealand fashion brand Augustine have been left upset by its decision to no longer stock bigger sizes. But one retail expert says it makes business sense. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

Leah Georgantas took over a struggling multi-brand fashion boutique with no business experience, lost most of her suppliers overnight, then rebuilt it into one of Australia's most recognisable fashion brands by posting relentlessly on social media. In this interview, the founder of Girls With Gems breaks down how raw,unfiltered content, six to nine posts per day, and authentic storytelling helped her scale through Covid, build a cult-like community, and launch a private label brand that now drives half the company's revenue. What you'll learn in this interview: • How posting 6–9 times per day built a loyal ecommerce community • Why relatable content outperformed polished fashion campaigns • How Girls With Gems scaled through Covid while others stalled • The exact mindset shift that unlocked sustainable social growth • Why Leah refuses to participate in Black Friday promotions • How Sneaky Link grew into 50% of total revenue • The risks and rewards of launching a private label brand • How to manage burnout while scaling a fast-growing business • Why authenticity compounds faster than performance marketing • How to build brand narratives without oversharing online By the end of this episode, you'll understand how to grow an ecommerce brand through storytelling, community, and relentless execution — without copying competitors or waiting for the perfect strategy. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://your.omnisend.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH LIA GEORGANTIS Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/liagirlswithgems/ GWG Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/girlswithgems/ Website→ https://www.girlswithgems.com/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast⁠

Arvin from Fashion Brand OZManila joins the show

Struggling to make your fashion brand stand out during key seasons? Wondering how to position your products so they cut through the noise in 2026?Image consultant, stylist, and visual merchandiser Mikara Reid of MIIEN Consultancy shares her insight on seasonal promotions and displays that help direct-to-consumer fashion brands shine. These VM concepts are designed for brands with a strong online presence—and even for those considering pop-up shops to give customers a unique, immersive experience.Check out 5 seasonal visual merchandising ideas curated specifically for DTC fashion retailers looking to elevate their brand visibility and make a memorable impression this year.MIIEN Consultancy: Discover Your Fashion Identity.#miien #visualmerchandising #fashionbrand

#132: On today's episode, Ali Grace, founder of Ali Grace Denim, jumps on to share her story. How a car accident changed the trajectory of her life, how she navigated pivoting through trauma, and how she built the fashion empire seen in Forbes, FWRD, Revolve, Anthropologie, and more. The girls get into:navigating traumatic life events and how unexpected moments can completely redirect your paththe unglamorized reality of entrepreneurship — burnout, doubt, and learning as you gowhy “no one has it figured out,” even at the top, and what that means for early-stage foundersnormalizing imposter syndrome and the mental resilience required to keep goingpivoting as a requirement, not a failure, and how to reframe change as strategythe mindset needed to succeed when plans fall apart and life forces you to adaptwhy execution matters more than having a “good idea”who entrepreneurship is actually for, and how to build the mental flexibility to handle ittrusting divine timing in dark seasons and finding purpose in setbackshow to identify triggers and limiting beliefs arounds self-worth while still showing ourselves compassionwhat it really took to build Ali Grace from custom denim to a recognized fashion brandinfluencer moments, wholesale growth, and the behind-the-scenes of scaling a product businessThis episode is for anyone who has had their plans fall apart, who's navigating a life pivot they never asked for, who struggles with imposter syndrome, or who is building something from scratch and realizing that no one actually has it figured out. If you're navigating entrepreneurship, thinking about starting a business, or just need motivation to keep going... this episode is for you!CONNECT BELOW:Follow Ali hereFollow Ali Grace Denim hereShop Ali Grace (USE CODE HAN25 FOR A DISCOUNT) here CONNECT with HAN:Follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.comWork with the Agency: hannah@unapologeticstrategies.com

From the anxiety of stepping outside his comfort zone to becoming a full-time Content Creator and Fashion Designer, Eitan Broude shares the highs and lows of creating a genderless fashion brand. In this episode, we get to hear the journey of getting it wrong, getting it right, and everything in between. For any creative person looking to start a brand, share their art online, or anyone simply in need of inspiration (and a laugh with the girls and the gays) - this one's for you!Download Feeld (meet your person!)Stay in the loop by following @alyssataylorharper:InstagramTiktokFollow Eitan Broude:Instagram (Personal)Instagram (Brand)TiktokCheck out Eitan Broude (Website)CreditsHost: Alyssa HarperGuest: Eitan BroudeStudio: Pro Podcast

If I had to start a fashion brand from scratch, here's exactly what I'd do. In Episode 93 of the Fast Track Your Fashion Brand Podcast, I walk you through Step 1 of my Fashion Launch Mentor AI & Blueprint — creating your standout style and hero product. Follow along as I build a tween swimwear brand concept live and show you how to go from idea to launch.

Despite Shein's new sustainability rhetoric, workers are still paying the price for the ultra-fast fashion giant's success. To 75-hour working weeks, piece rates and no contracts, we can add secrecy, opaque financial operations and a general air of mystery around its billionaire founder and how the brand does business.This is the story they don't want told.But thanks to Swiss NGO Public Eye's meticulous research and undercover reporting, it's now out in the open. So can Shein change for the better? Or is unethical simply part of the business model?If you find the Episode valuable, please help us share it.Find links and further reading at thewardrobecrisis.comSupport the show on Substack - wardrobecrisis.substack.comTell us what you think. Find Clare on Instagram @mrspress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we're joined by Salman Parekh, Founder of Manto, Pakistan's most distinct fashion brand redefining local identity through design, storytelling, and craftsmanship. From launching limited hand-drawn collections to sustaining a premium yet local brand in a low-growth economy.We explore:How Manto built its own supply chain & scaled sustainablyWhy Pakistani fashion is stuck in a cash cycleThe real cost of building exclusivity & identityWhy Manto avoids mass production to stay premiumWhat the fashion scene could look like by 2050Socials:TBT's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TBT's TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tbtbymuzamil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TBT's Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thoughtbehindthings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TBT Clips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tbtpodcastclips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Muzamil's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Muzamil's LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Salman's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/maansals/⁠Special thanks to Kickstart for providing us with the studio space.You can find out more about them at: ⁠https://kickstart.pk/⁠Credits:Executive Producer: Syed Muzamil Hasan ZaidiAssociate Producer: Saad ShehryarPublisher: Talha ShaikhEditor: Jawad Sajid

Subscribe to The FoundHer Files. Practical advice for your small business. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works...because we're better together. SUBSCRIBE HEREWhat does it take to turn a small idea into a brand that ends up on the racks at Bergdorf Goodman? For Ramy Brook Sharp, it started with a few silk tops, a gap in her own wardrobe, and a belief that women deserved fashion that felt both beautiful and effortless. Lindsay Pinchuk sits down with Ramy to unpack how those early living room trunk shows, personal fabric runs through New York's Garment District, and countless lessons learned through trial and error shaped what would become the Ramy Brook brand.Ramy talks about what listening to her customers taught her, like how a simple request for bra-friendly tops completely changed her design philosophy, and how one connection with a personal shopper at Bergdorf Goodman turned into a career-defining moment. She reflects on what it means to start a business later in life and why experience and curiosity can be powerful advantages when building something new.This episode invites you to think differently about growth, resilience, and what it really means to create something that lasts.Episode Breakdown:00:00 How Ramy Brook Built a Fashion Brand from Scratch01:39 The Closet Problem That Sparked an Idea04:41 Launching Through Trunk Shows and Word-of-Mouth Marketing06:52 Listening to Customers and Designing for Real Women09:23 The Bergdorf Goodman Breakthrough16:55 Starting a Business at 42 and Leveraging Life Experience24:44 How AI and Innovation Shape the Future of Ramy Brook32:59 Three Lessons Every Aspiring Founder Should HearConnect with Ramy Brook Sharp:Follow Ramy Brook on InstagramFollow Ramy on InstagramFollow Lindsay @dearfoundher on InstagramInterested in leveling up your marketing? Get on the waitlist for Marketing Made Simple for Small Business.Join the Dear FoundHer... Forum Networking CommunityFoundHer Faves:Inspiro Tequila Juliet Wine:Sav Blanc Pinot Noir Maelove Laura Geller Beauty Thirdlove Devotion Nutrition Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Province of Canada grew from $1,500 to $100K monthly revenue through 5 years of organic growth, daily content, and community building. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Building a company with your best friends can be the best way to reach $100M. Learn about sustainable growth through a Meta strategy from Unbound Merino's CEO, Dan Demsky. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.