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IMMIGRANT SERIES - Things That Only Immigrants Understand

Every time I come here to write a new blog about IMMIGRANT SERIES, I try writing positive things, I try writing inspirational stories, I...

INSIDE THE FASHION INDUSTRY - Social Media

We all know that social media has become one of the most important ways to communicate with your customers and create fresh content. But...

INSIDE THE FASHION INDUSTRY - Planning Your Photo Shoot

After talking about how important it is to invest in the right marketing, you all have been asking questions regarding planning a...

IMMIGRANT SERIES - 6 Years of NYC

To be honest, it has been so long that I actually forgot February 15th is when I first arrived in NYC six years ago. I feel like I have...

INSIDE THE FASHION INDUSTRY - Choosing Your Production Numbers

Deciding production quantities is one of the most asked questions when it comes to launching a fashion business. After a couple of...

IMMIGRANT SERIES - NYC Has No Age

I concluded that New York City has no age. It does not matter if you come here as a kid, as a teenager, as an adult, or as an elderly....

INSIDE THE FASHION INDUSTRY - Taking Another Look At Your Branding

Alright, since we have been talking business around here, let’s talk about something that, after launching your first season, it is...

CITY VINEYARD

Ok, I (normally) try to keep it local and talk about “hidden” places in NYC neighborhoods, but this is a place that I have loved since...

INSIDE THE FASHION INDUSTRY - Planning A Cost-Effective Production

Alright alright alright, let’s talk about something I have mentioned in the past INSIDE THE FASHION INDUSTRY blog posts, and you all have...

IMMIGRANT SERIES - A New Cultural Shock

When you move to a new country you go through a lot of changes. It takes a while for you to realize that you are not the same person you...

IMMIGRANT SERIES - It Is All Worth It!

Ok ok ok, we have not done an immigrant talk around here for a while. But do not worry, I am back! And I have a lot of great stuff to...

INSIDE THE FASHION INDUSTRY - Reevaluating Your Market & Products

Alright, you have launched your first collection, you are working on your second season and reevaluating your market. This is a moment to...

INSIDE THE FASHION INDUSTRY - Planning Your New Collection

The new year is here and, after all the holiday festivities, it is time to get back to what matters: focusing on your fashion career....

INSIDE THE FASHION INDUSTRY - The Competitive Market

To close out this year with a golden key and leave a nice message to you all, I decided to write this post about how competitive the...

NEVER A TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY

It is hard to keep tradition when you are away from family and everything you have ever known since you were a kid. Not being with family...

230 - Fifth Rooftop

A super cool rooftop, where popular events tend to happen is the 230 - Fifth Rooftop. Ok, this is not only a super popular rooftop, where...

YEAR RECAP - For You & For Me

So, it is the end of the year. It is time for that yearly recap. Time to journalize everything you have done, all the goals you have...

INSIDE THE FASHION INDUSTRY - Time to Start Your Fashion Dream

Alright, it is the end of the ear and it is time to plan on your fashion dreams for the upcoming year. As you know, or should know by...

INSIDE THE FASHION INDUSTRY - Choosing the Right Manufacturer

After the last step of developing a successful clothing line, you all have been asking about how to choose the right manufacturer and how...

THE LITTLE SHOP

Ok, do you guys know those hidden spots in NYC that you look to the front of the place and you think “this looks like a deli or a simple...

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