I think I mentioned this here before, but I also blog professionally for a site called FabCrush.com. I’ve done a couple of interviews over there with industry insiders, and unfortunately I can’t cross post them, but I will link to them! There’s some good information in these, so be sure to check them out:
An Interview With the Designers of AsLuxe
Do you see a difference between the approach to fashion in Canada versus the US? And do you consider this when designing your collections?
“Absolutely, we sell a lot more in the states and the stores order the more fashion forward pieces, in silks etc. Stores in Canada go the safer and more casual route. We don’t really consider this too much when we are designing because most of our garments can be made in silk or a jersey material so it gives buyers options. [Keep Reading >>]
An Interview With the Owner of Christabelle’s Closet
FC: What made you decide to get into the designer resale business instead of starting a boutique and buying each season?
C: Discount shopping has been a love of mine for as far back as I can remember - I have always been fascinated by thrift boutiques and consignment shops and even told my mother at age 9 that someday I would own one for myself. In true form – I followed through with my adolescent words and opened up Christabelle’s Closet in March of 2004. [Keep Reading >>]
Up next: the head designer of Gorjana Jewelry. I’ll keep you posted!
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