You may think it is an easy one but you'd be surprised how many fashion entrepreneurs knowingly or unknowingly opt to work with the wrong kind of professional. Then - is it any wonder that they don't get what they asked and paid for? There is a saying that goes " you get what you pay for" but if you don't know how to make the right selection and choice - what do you do? In this episode we look at who are the specialists you must consider to take time and select before you even begin to negotiate rates and who you can be more relaxed in your selection approach. Listen to the episode and discover:- who are the specialists you must seek out at various stages in your fashion business;- why you need to seek them out- how to know if they are specialist enough- when you can hire and work with generalists and what tasks you can give them to do.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a *star* rating and a review on iTunes - it helps us get this podcast discovered by more listeners just like yourself. Thank you.Connect with me on Instagram 

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The fashion industry is forever changed as a result of 2020. Some of the new trends emerging will have a long-lasting effect, others will be temporary. Either way, those brands that are agile and able to adapt, will be the ones to come out of this latest economic downturn stronger and some even thriving. Listen to the episode and discover the three most prominent trends emerging at present and affecting the fashion industry in 2021 and years to come.Resources mentioned in the episode:

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Every designer's dream is to find a manufacturer that they can trust, who knows and cares just as much as them about the creative process and that is only a phone call away. Well - meet Lorenzo de Leo - he is just that. Passionate about luxury leathergoods manufacturing, extremely knowledgeable, and just a call away. In this interview we speak about:- how he is making the best out of the pandemic and exploring new opportunities to grow his business, instead of worrying about losing business;- how he got into the fashion industry and manufacturing;- the difference between natural and vegan leather;- where to look for leather goods manufacturers in Italy and much more.Contact Lorenzo via his websiteFollow Luxury Leather on Instagram

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Clubhouse - the new audio social network taking the online world by storm has the potential to bring about change in the fashion industry in ways that no other social media platform so far has managed to. What is ClubHouse? Can it really be a game-changer for an industry as tough to crack as fashion? This and more is the topic of today's episode. Connect with me on Instagram and Clubhouse @fashioninsiders

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Meet Candice Lau - a graphic designer who followed her intuition and interests, which led her to change her career and become a leather craftwoman.

In this episode, you will discover:- how Candice started - how she has managed to grow her business- what she is working on nowand much more.

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Discover the world of leather and learn how to get started and make your first few items via The Leathercraft Handbook 

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Despite how much information can be found online, it is as hard as ever, for fashion entrepreneurs to find a good manufacturing partner to work with.  More often than not, this is due to fashion creatives not knowing how to do proper research, how to communicate what they are looking for and what criteria to employ in their selection process.In this episode, we discuss the five most common mistakes made when searching for a manufacturer to work with.Resources mentioned in the episode:Fashion Manufacturing Mastery online course: https://www.fashioninsiderstraining.com/fmm21If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a *star* rating and a review - it helps us get this podcast discovered by more listeners just like yourself. Thank you.Connect with me on Instagram and Clubhouse @fashioninsidersMeet me at www.fashioninsiders.coTo submit any questions or get in touch, write to us at [email protected]

As we grapple with pandemic-charged change in the fashion industry, as well as, in business and society in general - the fashion market has become even more saturated and easily accessible. 2020 saw many big brands fail and countless new fashion startups. How many of them will survive? What will it take for them to ride out this economic downturn wave and come out the other side fitter and stronger?In this episode, you'll learn about the key ingredients that underpin success this year and in the years to come. Want to dive deeper - find out here more about how to position your brand for success. For more fashion brand building knowledge visit www.fashioninsiders.coIf you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a *star* rating and a review - it helps us get this podcast discovered by more listeners just like yourself. Thank you.Connect with me on Instagram and Clubhouse @fashioninsidersMeet me at www.fashioninsiders.coTo submit any questions or get in touch, write to us at [email protected]

In this first episode of the fashion Insiders Podcast, Dessy delves into the what and why behind this BRAND NEW podcast. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a *star* rating and a review - it helps us get this podcast discovered by more listeners just like yourself. Thank you.Connect with me on Instagram and Clubhouse @fashioninsidersMeet me at www.fashioninsiders.coTo submit any questions or get in touch, write to us at [email protected]