This week on The Suuchi Podcast, we have Christen Johnson, Founder & CEO of SophisticatedChic Brand, LLC. Christen started her styling brand as a blog that she began writing her sophomore year of college. We discuss what styling entails, why it is so important, the importance of your appearance in the professional world and how she worked up to being able to own her own business. You don’t want her story and the advice she kindly offers!

Follow Christen on Twitter & Instagram: @SoChicChris Follow SophisticatedChic on Twitter & Instagram: @SophisticatedChicBrand Check out SophisticatedChic’s website: https://www.sophisticatedchicbrand.com/

This week on The Suuchi Podcast, we have Wilfred Marrero Jr., Senior Fashion Designer & Creative Director of Analili. Wilfred is hands-on at Olian Inc., a popular maternity fashion brand that is a part of the Analili family.

Wilfred wants to teach and help others achieve their dreams, and so on this episode he generously drops lots of wisdom for our listeners. We talk about how fashion has been part of his life since day one, his work in theater and how it inspires his designs, and the importance of education.

If you need some guidance in fashion, this is your episode!

Find Wilfred on Instagram: @wilfred_marrero

Check out Wilfred's website: https://www.wilfredmarrero.com/

See Analili's website: https://analili.com/

This week on The Suuchi Podcast, we have Rufat Ismayil of AFFFAIR, an elegant clothing brand that can be described as "Contemporary Classic" with a hint of couture.

Rufat is has an incredible story and it was a pleasure having him on the show so soon after his show at New York Fashion Week. We discuss Rufat's success in following his dreams, what it's like to see your collection at NYFW, and how Rufat is making a name for himself in the industry.

If you have ever wanted to see your collection on the runway, listen to and be inspired by Rufat's truly remarkable story.

This week on The Suuchi Podcast, we have Jordan Speer, Editor in Chief of Apparel Magazine, the premier business publication for the industry, from design to retail.

Jordan Speer and host Lorenzo Gerena discuss offshore manufacturing vs. manufacturing in the USA, the growing importance of visibility and sustainability, and how technology is changing the industry.

This episode is jam-packed with information on the history of the apparel industry, as well as its future. You may want to save this episode for future reference!

Check out Apparel Mag's awesome online content and sign up for their webinars at https://apparelmag.com/

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of The Suuchi Podcast! This week we have Elie Hutchinson, the one-woman army behind Lorica Clothing, an armor-inspired line of clothing ethically made in the USA. We discuss the lasting importance of history, how to market effectively to your customer-base, and just how Elie runs Lorica Clothing on her own. She's a total warrior!

Check out Lorica Clothing at https://loricaclothing.com/

20 episodes in and we're stronger than ever!

This week we have Heidi McKenzie, Founder of ALTER UR EGO, an adaptable clothing brand for people in wheel chairs. Both "functionable and fashionable," Alter UR EGO helps those with disabilities express their "alter-ego" by looking and feeling good. We discuss the difficulties of finding adaptable clothing, how ALTER UR EGO greatly differs from other adaptable clothing brands, and Heidi's incredible journey to creating the brand.

Check out their website at https://www.alterurego.co/about-alter-ur-ego/

Thanks for listening!

20 episodes in and we're stronger than ever!

This week we have Heidi McKenzie, Founder of ALTER UR EGO, an adaptable clothing brand for people in wheel chairs. Both "functionable and fashionable," Alter UR EGO helps those with disabilities express their "alter-ego" by looking and feeling good. We discuss the difficulties of finding adaptable clothing, how ALTER UR EGO greatly differs from other adaptable clothing brands, and Heidi's incredible journey to creating the brand.

Check out their website at https://www.alterurego.co/about-alter-ur-ego/

Thanks for listening!

Hello loyal listener!

This week, we have an interview with Leo Veiga, Studio Manager and Co-Founder of LIGHT 18, a fashion photography studio based in NYC. LIGHT 18 works with brands and companies of all sizes, photographing their apparel products with advanced, easy-to-use technology. We discuss the brilliance and ease of StyleShoots technology, how to use photography effectively as a brand, and a brief tease at the future of LIGHT 18.

You can check out their site at https://light18nyc.com/

Thanks for tuning in!

An interview with Jimmy Lewis, Owner & Founder of Lewco Clothing - an American company focused on producing flame-resistant workwear. We discuss the importance of Made in USA clothing, the necessity for better workwear, and how to build a clothing brand without prior experience.

As always, thanks for listening! Check out Lewco's website here.

An interview with Daniel Redlinger, Founder of JUMPER Threads - a clothing brand of durable and breathable "everyday essentials." We discuss how JUMPER Threads began with a fresh take on undershirts, the importance of functionality and comfort, and how the brand is expanding into new territory.

Thanks for listening!