In this episode, Mark interviews Corrin Arasa. Corrin is the Founder and Creative Director of Patina Studios, a company in Brooklyn, NY that curates, designs, and builds kick-ass collections of furniture to rent for events, productions, and commercial spaces. Her career began in experiential marketing, so she truly understands that details and decor make an event special and unique. Since 2012, Patina has expanded its style offerings from only vintage and the team is building and upholstering their own pieces. 

1:00     -  Corrin Career path 
5:50     -  Starting Patina  
7:30     -  Creating a Lifestyle brand & Instagram worthy images 
12:00  -  The Three C’s: Collection, Client Experience, & Culture 
12:30  -  Expanding collection  
14:15  -  Building & designing own pieces in house 
14:30  -  Inspiration, Style & Fashion Trends  
16:30  -  Keep track of what’s happening in the market 
18:08  -  Business during COVID  
20:55  -  Wedding events 
25:50  -  Advice on working with Patina 
27:27  -  Connect with Patina 

Links:
Corrin Arasa
http://rentpatina.com
[email protected] 
Instagram @rentpatina

Mark Testa
https://www.markstephenagency.com
[email protected] 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-stephen-design-&-production/
Instagram @markstephenea
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK13o22i4RxQvbAgwwlh9tQ?view_as=subscriber

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