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"Fashion fades, Style is eternal"

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Fashion Business Owner Musings: 5 Marketing Mistakes Fashion Designers Make

As a fashion designer, it is normal not knowing where to start: should you start small with your marketing efforts or wondering where to invest your marketing budget? Here are 5 marketing mistakes that fashion designers make & how to avoid them

Launching a fashion brand is hard work, it takes a lot more than working on your collection to make your brand a success. It is important to focus on marketing to make your brand a success. There are 5 marketing mistakes that I notice a lot that fashion designers make. 2 years ago, I launched my fashion brand Aorah and I made a lot of marketing mistakes, and I have learnt a lot along the way. In…

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Fashion Business Owner Musings: The Truth About Starting Your Own Fashion Business

The fashion industry has dramatically evolved and now almost anyone can start a fashion label. It is more important than ever to stand out & think strategically - Here are some of my musings on things you should consider when starting a fashion business

The fashion industry has dramatically evolved and the barriers to entry are lower than in the past. Now almost anyone can start a fashion label. But remember, being talented alone as a fashion designer does not imply that you can run a profitable fashion business. I launched my fashion brand Aorah and a lot of questions came up throughout the process of setting up the brand, how to structure the…

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6 Fashion Books You Need as a Fashion Designer/ Entrepreneur

6 Fashion Books You Need as a Fashion Designer/ Entrepreneur

Do you want to be a fashion Designer or Fashion Entrepreneur? Well great news, here are 6 fashion books that have inspired me and will give you a better idea about the world of fashion. Blue is The New Black: The 10 Step Guide to Developing and Producing a Fashion Collection Blue is the New Black is a great book that demystifies the process of how to make a fashion collection. It makes the…

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[thehopefulquotes]

You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.

— Sophia Bush

[deadbyinsidee]

[wishing-for-deathx]

Ever been so sad and broken that you can’t move. So you just sit there, frozen, paralyzed by your pain and suffer. Because that’s all you can do.

[sa-dnesss]

“I am so fucking sad. How is it possible to feel so much pain?”

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[thespilledquotes]

“Someone once said that the moment you stop to think about whether you love someone, you’ve already stopped loving that person forever.”

— Carlos Ruiz Zafón (via quotefeeling)

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Things to do in Istanbul

Finally posting about my solo trip to Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul is an amazing destination for budget travel and a must for anyone who wants to experience the best of Europe and the Middle East #solotravel #istanbul #TravelBlogger

Istanbul, Turkey is an amazing destination for budget travel and a must for anyone who wants to experience the best of Europe and the Middle East. Definitely one of my favorite cities, Istanbul is a mashup of cultures, language, religion, history, and food.

I recently visited Istanbul, Turkey for a few days in the middle of a pandemic by myself for some business meetings but I stopped to visit…

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[yourcollegegirlfriend]

“If you criticize X in women but do not criticize X in men, then you do not have a problem with X, you have a problem with women. For X please insert words like ‘anger,’ ‘ambition,’ ‘loudness,’ ‘stubbornness,’ ‘coldness,’ ‘ruthlessness.’”

—Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie, Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions

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[hepburnkat]

“Use niceness to your advantage—by mastering the art of being nice and tough at once. Cloak your demands in sweetness, but make the demand. Become a master of giving orders or asking for what you need in a pleasant tone”

— Feminist Fight Club: An Office Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace, Jessica Bennett.

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Aya Jones by Dan Beleiu for Vogue España - September 2019

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Mariane Calazan photographed by Mar + Vin for Emannuelle Junqueira

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affordable, ethical fashion (+tips): minimalism journey

shopping sustainably and ethically can come off as an expensive alternative. Though these brands tend to cost more than most commercial brands, having a mindful wardrobe doesn’t have to break the bank.

why is it expensive?

sustainable materials cost more: natural materials, generally grown on farms in a certified organic way, farmed in a way that pays workers fairly and ethically

tips to build a conscious wardrobe: 

shop second-hand (thrift shopping): not only is it affordable and sustainable, but it can be fun creating your own style and doing more with less // you’ re preventing items from ending up in landfills // look into local  and online “swapping/trading events” // shop at stores that sell ethical brands, but second-hand // shop less at malls 

have a minimalist or capsule wardrobe: not spending so much on every new “trendy”, fast-fashion pieces of clothing, allows you to save up and afford the more expensive brands and products that are sustainable //  with a small clothing budget, you’re allowed to be more mindful as to what you add to your wardrobe (even if it’s one piece) // new shopping habits: quality or quantity // due to the concept of “year-round-clothing” with minimalism, you’ll be able to buy pieces that actually last 

find a balance between conscious brands and second-hand clothing that works with your budget: this depends on your situation (age and location), budget/finances, needs, and lifestyle // the impact your wardrobe has, also is affected by how you care for your clothes // don’t always wash your clothes in hot water and dry in hot dryers, in order to not waste energy and allow your clothes to last longer/not replace items continuously 

research your brands: check their websites, google about them (reputation), and read their “about us”/”what they stand for”/ “their mission” // allows you to make a more mindful investment in your clothing // look for certifications (e.g. GOTS or FairTrade) // research by country, brand or production criteria (e.g. Eco Fashion World) // read about blogs and websites about sustainable fashion 

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