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What 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 Scratch

01:39 The Closet Problem That Sparked an Idea

04:41 Launching Through Trunk Shows and Word-of-Mouth Marketing

06:52 Listening to Customers and Designing for Real Women

09:23 The Bergdorf Goodman Breakthrough

16:55 Starting a Business at 42 and Leveraging Life Experience

24:44 How AI and Innovation Shape the Future of Ramy Brook

32:59 Three Lessons Every Aspiring Founder Should Hear

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