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Debora Pokallus has worked in the fashion industry for over 25 years first as an independent designer. She now works with designers to help them market and publicize their collections and created Moda 360, a live platform for promotion and marketing in a new and innovative way. Described as a fusion of art, fashion and film, Moda 360 encourages cross-industry collaboration. She is also the founder of Bel Esprit Showroom - The International Showroom for Ethical Fashion. We discussed what ethical fashion is, the convergence of film and fashion, and tips for designers interested in both topics. To learn more about Debora and Moda 360 please visit the Moda website: www.moda360intl.com or email the company at [email protected] or [email protected]. For more information on Bel Esprit, visit
www.BelEsprit.net. For more information on Laura, you can go to www.laurapowers.net. You can also follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers or on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Maia Cabral is a professional model and Fashion Designer from Argentina, Chaco. She came from a small town to the big Apple, New York City. She is a self-made career woman in the fashion industry and I moved to NYC to follow her modeling dream, without the aid of an agent, friends, family or other support. She began working as a model in NYC using social media and obtaining gigs while traveling extensively. She chose to make her second home in Miami. She has worked for many well know clients such as Cinemax, Playboy, Vogue, Interview Magazine, L'Oreal, Mac cosmetics and many others. She considers herself a creative person and started creating her own looks and clothes for her photoshoots. In the end she ended up creating Swimwear, lingerie and tops. Most of her swimwear designs are inspired by the bondage scene, as she shot with a bondage artist a few years ago. She has included some classic and elegant designs in her collections, as well. Now she owns Swimwear and Ready to Wear lines. She is currently based in NYC and travels to Miami every two months to shoot her new designs. She still works as a model and full time Swimwear designer. After a few years in New York City, she has settled down in New York City and has put down some roots. To learn more about Maia and her lines please visit www.maiacabralswimwear.com. For more information on Laura, you can go to www.laurapowers.net. You can also follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers or on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Loreina Corwin is a published stylist, model, and fashion enthusiast. Hosting on the red carpet became a passion of hers and inevitably she made a name for herself in the fashion industry. She worked closely to help build a women’s high-end brand and was involved in everything from designing, sourcing, PR, styling, and even producing shows at LAFW and NYFW. In January of 2016, Loreina started designing her first collection, The Martini Collection, for her new brand Leo Luv. We discussed what she has learned and tips on launching your own brand. To learn more about Loreina and her line, go to Www.loreinacorwin.com and Www.leoluv.com. For more information on Laura, you can go to www.laurapowers.net. You can also follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers or on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Loreina Corwin is a published stylist, model, and fashion enthusiast. Hosting on the red carpet became a passion of hers and inevitably she made a name for herself in the fashion industry. She worked closely to help build a women’s high-end brand and was involved in everything from designing, sourcing, PR, styling, and even producing shows at LAFW and NYFW. In January of 2016, Loreina started designing her first collection, The Martini Collection, for her new brand Leo Luv. We discussed what she has learned and tips on launching your own brand. To learn more about Loreina and her line, go to Www.loreinacorwin.com and Www.leoluv.com. For more information on Laura, you can go to www.laurapowers.net. You can also follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers or on Instagram @laurapowers44.

In this interview, Laura talks with Kelly Paige, Designer and CEO of two companies, Kini Candy Bikinis and My Tale Feather. We talked about the importance of an engaged following and that large numbers are not necessarily as important as a small but engaged group. We also talked about the paying attention to who your market is and the importance of paying attention to what inspires you. What feeling are you trying to create? Ask yourself, as a designer would I wear it? Would someone else wear it? For more information on Kelly and her work, you can go to: Www.etsy.com/shop/kinicandybikinis and Www.etsy.com/shop/mytalefeathers. For more information on Laura, you can go to www.laurapowers.net