Starting a fashion brand is exciting. But, it can also be quite daunting. As Sophia Amoruso founder of Nasty Gal once said, “It takes a lot more than
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Pot holes and fallen tree trunks
Obstacles to your business growth are a given. In the real world things occasionally go wrong. That is just how it is. For example, I have a new
The dark and gloomy future of retail that doesn’t have to be.
Yesterday my son (who’s been investing in stocks since he was 14 years old) and I discussed the future of Macys. A stock he owned. He asked me
Creativity on Demand
According to Donatella Versace, “fashion is about dreaming and making other people dream.” Ok it is a new season and you have to design your collection. Except you
3 Stockbrokers walk into a bar…
Once upon a time I was married to a stock broker. I know it sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but it’s true! One thing he
You Screwed Up. Now What?
You saw the news everywhere. While announcing the best picture Oscar award at this past Sunday’s event, there was a mix-up of cards and presenters Faye Dunaway and
How Much Margin Should Your New Fashion Brand Include?
It’s a recurring question. When I sit down with a lot of new companies, this issue comes up quite a bit. The challenge new brands have is they
Is Your Website Stuck in Traffic?
Over the last several weeks I’ve spoken with four new clients, and they all seem to have the same nagging ache: converting online traffic into sales. For some
Is Fashion Customization Here To Stay?
Customization, or made to order apparel and accessories, is a growing segment of the fashion industry. In an effort to be more consumer centric, brands are finding that
Why Aren’t Stores Treating Curvy Women Right?
Recently one of my followers, Lisa Banks of Lisa Kay Banks Designs read a post I wrote “The demise of the department stores”. She wrote me and stated’
