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BEHIND THE BRANDS

65 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -

Warren Parker-Mills takes you ‘behind the scenes’ of the Fashion Industry.

Meet some truly inspirational Designers, Brand Owners, Buyers and visionaries that talk openly, about what it’s like to work and operate in one of the World's most ruthless and competitive industries.


Listen to their stories, successes and what they’re doing now to change Social attitude, in order to take the Fashion Business…into a NEW era.


Voiceover by www.delaross.com

BEHIND THE BRANDS was produced in association with www.beforeStores.com


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Ep. 31 HNST - On a mission to make the most sustainable and circular Denim Brand in the World.

February 26, 2022 13:22 - 43 minutes - 57.9 MB

Welcome back to the first show, of Season 4! We are delighted to bring you a conversation with Eva Engelen & Lander Desmedt from the truly circular Fashion Brand, HNST (pronounced Honest). The team at HNST are working extremely hard, trying to create a Denim based collection as sustainable and as circular as possible. Cotton is often called a thirsty crop, for which inefficient farming and irrigation techniques are to blame. A conventional pair of jeans requires on average 3 kg of raw cot...

Ep. 31 HNST

February 26, 2022 13:22 - 43 minutes - 57.9 MB

Welcome back to the first show, of Season 4! We are delighted to bring you a conversation with Eva Engelen & Lander Desmedt from the truly circular Fashion Brand, HNST (pronounced Honest). The team at HNST are working extremely hard, trying to create a Denim based collection as sustainable and as circular as possible. Cotton is often called a thirsty crop, for which inefficient farming and irrigation techniques are to blame. A conventional pair of jeans requires on average 3 kg of raw cot...

Ep. 30 Parts of Four - With fans like Beyoncé to minting NFT's and creating digital Jewellery

November 24, 2021 22:22 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MB

"Have you ever thought about taking a Fashion Brand into the Metaverse?" Well, that’s exactly what Evan Sugerman and his co-founder Damian are trying to do with their superb Jewellery Brand, Parts of Four. Not only have they gathered a captive audience of over 305K followers on Instagram, a Paris Showroom and their product has been worn by the likes of Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé, the Indonesian based business is totally committed to become digital pioneers whilst educating and rewarding th...

Ep. 30 Parts of Four

November 24, 2021 22:22 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MB

"Have you ever thought about taking a Fashion Brand into the Metaverse?" Well, that’s exactly what Evan Sugerman and his co-founder Damian are trying to do with their superb Jewellery Brand, Parts of Four. Not only have they gathered a captive audience of over 305K followers on Instagram, a Paris Showroom and their product has been worn by the likes of Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé, the Indonesian based business is totally committed to become digital pioneers whilst educating and rewarding th...

Ep. 29 TOMME

October 17, 2021 19:06 - 54 minutes - 65.5 MB

Kelly Gunner is the creator of the TOMME accessory brand. Her incredible collection celebrates a blended vision of masculinity and femininity in its range of handcrafted basketball bags. Transforming an item typically rooted in a male-dominated sport into an individual, unisex piece of art, each TOMME bag boldly and confidently expresses a fused male / female aesthetic. Super cool, the brand mixes Kelly's love of Streetwear, Music and urban culture. The innovative bags are being snapped up ...

Ep. 29 TOMME - Making the coolest of bags from Basketballs!

October 17, 2021 19:06 - 54 minutes - 65.5 MB

Kelly Gunner is the creator of the TOMME accessory brand. Her incredible collection celebrates a blended vision of masculinity and femininity in its range of handcrafted basketball bags. Transforming an item typically rooted in a male-dominated sport into an individual, unisex piece of art, each TOMME bag boldly and confidently expresses a fused male / female aesthetic. Super cool, the brand mixes Kelly's love of Streetwear, Music and urban culture. The innovative bags are being snapped up ...

Ep. 28 Per Holknekt - The founder of the Swedish Brand Odd Molly, talks about the sustainability of people

September 24, 2021 19:35 - 40 minutes - 49 MB

Per Holknekt is a Swedish Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, multi Award winning Business owner but most importantly one of the most genuine and unashamedly brilliant people.... I have ever had the pleasure of working with. We cover many aspects from within Per's life, including how he and fellow Designer Karin Jimfelt-Ghatan created the hugely successful womenswear brand Odd Molly and how they embraced imperfection, to create their very own sense of perfection. Over the years Per has experie...

Ep. 28 Per Holknekt

September 24, 2021 19:35 - 40 minutes - 49 MB

Per Holknekt is a Swedish Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, multi Award winning Business owner but most importantly one of the most genuine and unashamedly brilliant people.... I have ever had the pleasure of working with. We cover many aspects from within Per's life, including how he and fellow Designer Karin Jimfelt-Ghatan created the hugely successful womenswear brand Odd Molly and how they embraced imperfection, to create their very own sense of perfection. Over the years Per has experie...

Ep. 27 TOM-O - Upcycling Workwear, from the cattle fields to Selfridges

September 17, 2021 19:29 - 48 minutes - 60.1 MB

Sarah was raised on a farm in the North East of the UK and always had a fascination with the emotional connection that working folk had with their day to day clothing. Although practicality is of utmost importance, workwear is often cherished and highly valued by those people that live and work in what they wear. This emotive connect formed the basis of her highly acclaimed Graduation collection from Hallam University in Sheffield. After having just a day working in London with a large UK ...

Ep. 27 TOM-O

September 17, 2021 19:29 - 48 minutes - 60.1 MB

Sarah was raised on a farm in the North East of the UK and always had a fascination with the emotional connection that working folk had with their day to day clothing. Although practicality is of utmost importance, workwear is often cherished and highly valued by those people that live and work in what they wear. This emotive connect formed the basis of her highly acclaimed Graduation collection from Hallam University in Sheffield. After having just a day working in London with a large UK ...

Ep. 26 Atlas Accessories - Men's Jewellery that contains spirit

September 10, 2021 18:47 - 43 minutes - 50.7 MB

Gregory French is the founder of the Jewellery Brand, Atlas Accessories. Originally from New York, Gregory has spent years exploring the World and during his travels he's taken elements from other cultures and a variety of traditions, to create the fundamentals of Atlas Accessories. Everyone involved within the production process is constantly aware of the importance of what they are creating and each piece is treated to a spiritual cleansing before it's dispatched. So that every new owner...

Ep. 26 Atlas Accessories

September 10, 2021 18:47 - 43 minutes - 50.7 MB

Gregory French is the founder of the Jewellery Brand, Atlas Accessories. Originally from New York, Gregory has spent years exploring the World and during his travels he's taken elements from other cultures and a variety of traditions, to create the fundamentals of Atlas Accessories. Everyone involved within the production process is constantly aware of the importance of what they are creating and each piece is treated to a spiritual cleansing before it's dispatched. So that every new owner...

Ep. 25 Chief Style Geek - Helping fellow geeks, find their chic....be made and get laid!

September 03, 2021 18:44 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Joseph Rosenfeld has been transforming his fellow geeks into 'chic' individuals and maximizing the power of their presence for decades. He has created an image consultancy and personal styling business from his New York home and thoroughly enjoys working with a host beloved clients from around the World. However, his real success can be found amongst the high-flying Business executives, who struggle with finding their own particular look within Silicon Valley. Joseph has won the prestigious...

Ep. 25 Chief Style Geek

September 03, 2021 18:44 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Joseph Rosenfeld has been transforming his fellow geeks into 'chic' individuals and maximizing the power of their presence for decades. He has created an image consultancy and personal styling business from his New York home and thoroughly enjoys working with a host beloved clients from around the World. However, his real success can be found amongst the high-flying Business executives, who struggle with finding their own particular look within Silicon Valley. Joseph has won the prestigious...

Ep. 24 Moot Lingerie - "Wear what makes you feel great," including Sexy underwear for Men

August 27, 2021 18:23 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

This a fascinating delve into a business that creates, empowers and promotes that Men should be able to wear exactly what they want. Moot Lingerie is the brainchild of a car mechanic called Julian Parker and his close friend Anna Kilpatrick.  Together they are positioning a lifestyle Brand enriched by superbly high levels of customer service. Moot Lingerie is already starting to enjoy the results from developing a strong sense of community and real understanding of their customers needs an...

Ep. 24 Moot Lingerie

August 27, 2021 18:23 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

This a fascinating delve into a business that creates, empowers and promotes that Men should be able to wear exactly what they want. Moot Lingerie is the brainchild of a car mechanic called Julian Parker and his close friend Anna Kilpatrick.  Together they are positioning a lifestyle Brand enriched by superbly high levels of customer service. Moot Lingerie is already starting to enjoy the results from developing a strong sense of community and real understanding of their customers needs an...

Ep. 23 Danit Peleg - Creating a 3D dress, for the opening ceremony of an Olympic Games

August 20, 2021 18:16 - 49 minutes - 59.2 MB

Danit Peleg is rapidly becoming a 'Powerhouse' in the Fashion Tech space, her career to date has involved viral video's, Ted Talks, producing an item for the opening ceremony of the Rio Paralympics as well as creating the World's first ever fashion collection using a home desktop 3D printing machine. It's really been a whirlwind of success for the energetic 3D designer, who is based in Tel Aviv. Forbes awarded her the recognition of Europe's Top Women in Tech and the BBC put her firmly in ...

Ep. 23 Danit Peleg

August 20, 2021 18:16 - 49 minutes - 59.2 MB

Danit Peleg is rapidly becoming a 'Powerhouse' in the Fashion Tech space, her career to date has involved viral video's, Ted Talks, producing an item for the opening ceremony of the Rio Paralympics as well as creating the World's first ever fashion collection using a home desktop 3D printing machine. It's really been a whirlwind of success for the energetic 3D designer, who is based in Tel Aviv. Forbes awarded her the recognition of Europe's Top Women in Tech and the BBC put her firmly in ...

Ep. 22 The Herds Throne - Tanning Leather the traditional way

August 13, 2021 18:13 - 39 minutes - 48.9 MB

A fascinating conversation with Daniel Stermac-Stein who has mastered traditional Leather techniques to create handmade clothing from the sewing studio which is attached to a farm in the Upper Ottawa Valley of Eastern Ontario.  The Herds Throne is maintaining the skills passed through generations of clothing and leather artisans, using bark-tanned and brain-tanned locally hunted, animal skins. This really is a wonderful insight to Daniel's life and his absolute passion for his craft as wel...

Ep. 22 The Herds Throne

August 13, 2021 18:13 - 39 minutes - 48.9 MB

A fascinating conversation with Daniel Stermac-Stein who has mastered traditional Leather techniques to create handmade clothing from the sewing studio which is attached to a farm in the Upper Ottawa Valley of Eastern Ontario.  The Herds Throne is maintaining the skills passed through generations of clothing and leather artisans, using bark-tanned and brain-tanned locally hunted, animal skins. This really is a wonderful insight to Daniel's life and his absolute passion for his craft as wel...

Ep. 21 Vicki Sarge - Jewellery for musical icons

August 06, 2021 18:10 - 39 minutes - 34.9 MB

Vicki Sarge has enjoyed an illustrious career, creating outstanding pieces of jewellery for the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, Paloma Faith, Lana del Rey, Elle Macpherson, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Kate Moss and Emma Watson. During the show Vicki explains that she created the iconic necklace for Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' album cover. Vicki also tells us about how she went from being born and raised in Detroit to her life in the UK. Vicki reflects on all the fun and adventures she enjoyed in New Yor...

Ep. 21 Vicki Sarge

August 06, 2021 18:10 - 39 minutes - 34.9 MB

Vicki Sarge has enjoyed an illustrious career, creating outstanding pieces of jewellery for the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, Paloma Faith, Lana del Rey, Elle Macpherson, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Kate Moss and Emma Watson. During the show Vicki explains that she created the iconic necklace for Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' album cover. Vicki also tells us about how she went from being born and raised in Detroit to her life in the UK. Vicki reflects on all the fun and adventures she enjoyed in New Yor...

Ep. 20 Catherine Schuller - 1980's New York, Plus sized modelling, Marvel comics and the United Nations (what a story).

June 11, 2021 18:04 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Catherine Schuller is considered a pioneer in the plus size industry having secured a contract with Ford Modelling Agency in the 1980’s, at a time when inclusivity and diversity were not really values, considered by the Fashion Industry. Catherine curates and creative directs a show during New York Fashion Week called hiTechMODA: Fashion Forward Innovation where she produces one of the four shows called the ReGen Runway which highlights fashion’s new direction featuring apparel in conjuncti...

Ep. 20 Catherine Schuller

June 11, 2021 18:04 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Catherine Schuller is considered a pioneer in the plus size industry having secured a contract with Ford Modelling Agency in the 1980’s, at a time when inclusivity and diversity were not really values, considered by the Fashion Industry. Catherine curates and creative directs a show during New York Fashion Week called hiTechMODA: Fashion Forward Innovation where she produces one of the four shows called the ReGen Runway which highlights fashion’s new direction featuring apparel in conjuncti...

Ep. 19 Ian Berry - How to make incredible ART, only using Denim

June 04, 2021 18:01 - 55 minutes - 52 MB

Something of a change for us with regards this week's episode, as we chat in-depth with the super talented artist, Ian Berry. Ian has showed his incredibly impressive work at Exhibitions and Installations across the globe and was recognised as being one of the "Top 30 under 30" within the Art World. Ian scours, thousands of pairs of Jeans to locate the perfect shade of Denim to use in his 'blue based' creations.  Take a listen to understand his ongoing relationship with Denim and how he u...

Ep. 19 Ian Berry

June 04, 2021 18:01 - 55 minutes - 52 MB

Something of a change for us with regards this week's episode, as we chat in-depth with the super talented artist, Ian Berry. Ian has showed his incredibly impressive work at Exhibitions and Installations across the globe and was recognised as being one of the "Top 30 under 30" within the Art World. Ian scours, thousands of pairs of Jeans to locate the perfect shade of Denim to use in his 'blue based' creations.  Take a listen to understand his ongoing relationship with Denim and how he u...

Ep. 18 Soul Stylist - Rejecting Fast Fashion by discovering your soul

June 01, 2021 17:57 - 55 minutes - 93.4 MB

Kerry Wilde has merged her understanding of Fashion Fashion which spans over the last 20 years with holistic therapies, wardrobe counselling, mentorship and Brand consultancy.  In this episode, Kerry reveals how she has discovered her own perspective about the life she leads and how that knowledge and experience is being passed onto her clients, through lessons in self consciousness and female empowerment. Follow @_kerrywilde_ on Instagram or check out her website www.kerrywilde.com Voice...

Ep. 18 Soul Stylist

June 01, 2021 17:57 - 55 minutes - 93.4 MB

Kerry Wilde has merged her understanding of Fashion Fashion which spans over the last 20 years with holistic therapies, wardrobe counselling, mentorship and Brand consultancy.  In this episode, Kerry reveals how she has discovered her own perspective about the life she leads and how that knowledge and experience is being passed onto her clients, through lessons in self consciousness and female empowerment. Follow @_kerrywilde_ on Instagram or check out her website www.kerrywilde.com Voice...

Ep. 17 Alison Lowe MBE

May 07, 2021 17:29 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Serial entrepreneur Alison Lowe, was awarded an MBE for her services to the Fashion Industry in The Queen's Birthday Honours in 2017 following years of supporting and mentoring 100's of aspiring Designers, looking to embark on a career within the business. Alison has vast experience and currently runs multiple companies including a 2 Fashion Agencies as well as working with various Universities across the UK. Alison is also a judge for the The Great British Entrepreneur Awards and author of...

Ep. 17 Alison Lowe MBE - How to start your own Fashion Label

May 07, 2021 17:29 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Serial entrepreneur Alison Lowe, was awarded an MBE for her services to the Fashion Industry in The Queen's Birthday Honours in 2017 following years of supporting and mentoring 100's of aspiring Designers, looking to embark on a career within the business. Alison has vast experience and currently runs multiple companies including a 2 Fashion Agencies as well as working with various Universities across the UK. Alison is also a judge for the The Great British Entrepreneur Awards and author of...

Ep. 16 J.Smith Esquire

April 23, 2021 17:24 - 52 minutes - 46.7 MB

A fascinating story told by Justin Smith, who is an incredible London based Milliner. Justin takes us through his career as an avant-garde hairdresser and how he see's creating stunning headwear, as an extension of that particular art form. Justin's clients include Hollywood movie stars and in this particular episode we discuss some of the impressive projects he's worked on.  Do remember the amazing horned headpiece worn by Angelina Jolie in the movie 'Maleficent'.....?  Well, that was cr...

Ep. 16 J.Smith Esquire- Hat maker to Celebrities and Movie Stars

April 23, 2021 17:24 - 52 minutes - 46.7 MB

A fascinating story told by Justin Smith, who is an incredible London based Milliner. Justin takes us through his career as an avant-garde hairdresser and how he see's creating stunning headwear, as an extension of that particular art form. Justin's clients include Hollywood movie stars and in this particular episode we discuss some of the impressive projects he's worked on.  Do remember the amazing horned headpiece worn by Angelina Jolie in the movie 'Maleficent'.....?  Well, that was cr...

Ep. 15 Reclaim Mallorca - Spanish influence with a slice of Elon Musk

April 09, 2021 16:36 - 42 minutes - 64.2 MB

Reclaim Mallorca was founded in 2009 on the island of Mallorca, to redefine the concept of luxury. Producing one off, high quality, handmade, up-cycled products, designed to last. Sarah Rennison Gwynne-Harris is more than just a Designer she's a passionate advocate for change within the Fashion Industry and the bigger environmental issues, that the World faces at the moment. To view, shop and learn more about Reclaim Mallorca's incredible product please visit www.reclaimsl.com  Voiceove...

Ep. 15 Reclaim Mallorca

April 09, 2021 16:36 - 42 minutes - 64.2 MB

Reclaim Mallorca was founded in 2009 on the island of Mallorca, to redefine the concept of luxury. Producing one off, high quality, handmade, up-cycled products, designed to last. Sarah Rennison Gwynne-Harris is more than just a Designer she's a passionate advocate for change within the Fashion Industry and the bigger environmental issues, that the World faces at the moment. To view, shop and learn more about Reclaim Mallorca's incredible product please visit www.reclaimsl.com  Voiceove...

Ep. 14 Burbo K'Ture - "Your customers are buying a little piece of you"

April 02, 2021 16:30 - 47 minutes - 42 MB

BURBO is more than just a Clothing Designer, he's the epitome of all things great within the industry. A real example of a guy who skillfully goes about his creative calling whilst looking after his cherished clients. BURBO is never more happier than when he's trawling the market stalls of his local town and City Centre, in search of material splendour! Be entertained and truly amazed at BURBO's Instagram account @burbokture https://www.instagram.com/burbokture/?hl=en Voiceover by www.del...

Ep. 14 Burbo K'Ture

April 02, 2021 16:30 - 47 minutes - 42 MB

BURBO is more than just a Clothing Designer, he's the epitome of all things great within the industry. A real example of a guy who skillfully goes about his creative calling whilst looking after his cherished clients. BURBO is never more happier than when he's trawling the market stalls of his local town and City Centre, in search of material splendour! Be entertained and truly amazed at BURBO's Instagram account @burbokture https://www.instagram.com/burbokture/?hl=en Voiceover by www.del...

Ep. 13 AQ Market - From Alexander McQueen to emerging Brands

March 26, 2021 17:19 - 41 minutes - 32.6 MB

Angela Quaintrell has enjoyed a fabulous career as a highly regarded buyer at some of London's finest retailers. In this episode, Angela explains how she developed her reputation within the industry and how she worked with Lee 'Alexander' McQueen and the very start of his incredible rise to fame. Nowadays, Angela is the founder of AQ Market which is a collective of emerging International Designers that work extremely closely with her to develop and distribute their collections.  Angela is...

Ep. 13 AQ Market

March 26, 2021 17:19 - 41 minutes - 32.6 MB

Angela Quaintrell has enjoyed a fabulous career as a highly regarded buyer at some of London's finest retailers. In this episode, Angela explains how she developed her reputation within the industry and how she worked with Lee 'Alexander' McQueen and the very start of his incredible rise to fame. Nowadays, Angela is the founder of AQ Market which is a collective of emerging International Designers that work extremely closely with her to develop and distribute their collections.  Angela is...

Ep. 12 Desserto

March 21, 2021 17:17 - 33 minutes - 33.6 MB

In 2019, after 2 years of product development Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez showcased their Vegan leather company in Milan, Italy.  The duo created a sustainable alternative to leather which uses the 'humble' Cactus to create an amazing product for the Fashion and Automotive Industry.  The Business has grown exponentially since their initial launch and the Cactus leather is becoming increasingly sought after. Luxury Brands and even one of the World's leading fast Fashion Brands ha...

Ep. 12 Desserto - Outstanding Vegan leather from Cactus

March 21, 2021 17:17 - 33 minutes - 33.6 MB

In 2019, after 2 years of product development Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez showcased their Vegan leather company in Milan, Italy.  The duo created a sustainable alternative to leather which uses the 'humble' Cactus to create an amazing product for the Fashion and Automotive Industry.  The Business has grown exponentially since their initial launch and the Cactus leather is becoming increasingly sought after. Luxury Brands and even one of the World's leading fast Fashion Brands ha...

Ep. 11 Vintage Abs - Reworked Thrift on Instagram

March 10, 2021 09:55 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MB

Abi Ewels started her business scouring Charity and 2nd hand stores in the South West of the UK. After being spotted for her uniquely styled product shots, Abi decided to take her Brand to another level and started to create a frenzy amongst her growing audience on Instagram. Vintage Abs is becoming one of the 'go to' places for up-cycled clothing and Abi has some really exciting plans to take her business to the next level. Check out @vintage_abs on Instagram or visit her website www.vint...

Ep. 11 Vintage Abs

March 10, 2021 09:55 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MB

Abi Ewels started her business scouring Charity and 2nd hand stores in the South West of the UK. After being spotted for her uniquely styled product shots, Abi decided to take her Brand to another level and started to create a frenzy amongst her growing audience on Instagram. Vintage Abs is becoming one of the 'go to' places for up-cycled clothing and Abi has some really exciting plans to take her business to the next level. Check out @vintage_abs on Instagram or visit her website www.vint...

Ep. 10 Elvis & Kresse - Building a luxury accessory Brand from Fire hoses!

December 08, 2020 23:11 - 50 minutes - 77.6 MB

A truly inspirational conversation with Kresse Wesling MBE about being Co-founder of the Luxury Sustainable Brand, Elvis & Kresse. Since 2005 Elvis & Kresse have been rescuing raw materials, transforming them into Luxury lifestyle accessories and donating 50% of profits back to charities. They learned that London's damaged decommissioned hoses were headed to landfill so Kresse and her husband set up the Elvis & Kresse Brand, in order to save that waste product. For over a decade, none of L...

Ep. 10 Elvis & Kresse

December 08, 2020 23:11 - 50 minutes - 77.6 MB

A truly inspirational conversation with Kresse Wesling MBE about being Co-founder of the Luxury Sustainable Brand, Elvis & Kresse. Since 2005 Elvis & Kresse have been rescuing raw materials, transforming them into Luxury lifestyle accessories and donating 50% of profits back to charities. They learned that London's damaged decommissioned hoses were headed to landfill so Kresse and her husband set up the Elvis & Kresse Brand, in order to save that waste product. For over a decade, none of L...

Ep. 09 Creativo Studio - Creating Trend and knowing your Clients

November 23, 2020 23:34 - 45 minutes - 72.5 MB

A really relaxed Sunday morning conversation, with the extremely experienced Alexsandra Ortiz from Creativo Design Studio. Alexsandra talks about growing up and spending precious quality time with her father and then making the huge move to the US to pursue her College education.  Creativo Design studio was founded amidst the economic recession back in 2008, we talk in-depth about her business today and how the Fashion industry looks from a trend perspective. All contact information is de...

Ep. 09 Creativo Studio

November 23, 2020 23:34 - 45 minutes - 72.5 MB

A really relaxed Sunday morning conversation, with the extremely experienced Alexsandra Ortiz from Creativo Design Studio. Alexsandra talks about growing up and spending precious quality time with her father and then making the huge move to the US to pursue her College education.  Creativo Design studio was founded amidst the economic recession back in 2008, we talk in-depth about her business today and how the Fashion industry looks from a trend perspective. All contact information is de...

Ep. 08 TryKind - How to Kickstart a Fashion Brand

November 10, 2020 18:43 - 39 minutes - 63.8 MB

TryKind is an ethical, sustainable underwear & loungewear brand that provides happy, healthy and kind clothing for YOU! In this episode, I talk with Alana Redick about how she's using a Kickstarter Campaign to launch her very own Fashion Brand to the market. You can also watch their product launch Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi4NSdNWCZQ Voiceover by www.delaross.com BEHIND THE BRANDS was produced in association with www.beforeStores.com --- Send in a voice message: https://...

Ep. 08 TryKind

November 10, 2020 18:43 - 39 minutes - 63.8 MB

TryKind is an ethical, sustainable underwear & loungewear brand that provides happy, healthy and kind clothing for YOU! In this episode, I talk with Alana Redick about how she's using a Kickstarter Campaign to launch her very own Fashion Brand to the market. Head over to their Campaign and please try to support their cause https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alanarama94/trykind-clothing You can also watch their product launch Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi4NSdNWCZQ Voiceove...

Ep. 07 Aqua & Rock - Innovation, Sustainability and Design

October 29, 2020 21:41 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Aqua & Rock is a British and Lifestyle Brand. They won this year's Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards and noted by industry professionals, as the ONES TO WATCH in 2020.  I talked with Dea Baker the founder of the business, about how she has managed to create a 'trailblazing' ethical Brand and develop a growing International audience, in less than 18 months. You can learn more about their story https://aqua-rock.com/ or follow them at https://www.instagram.com/aqua_rock/?hl=en Voiceover b...

Ep. 07 Aqua & Rock

October 29, 2020 21:41 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Aqua & Rock is a British and Lifestyle Brand. They won this year's Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards and noted by industry professionals, as the ONES TO WATCH in 2020.  I talked with Dea Baker the founder of the business, about how she has managed to create a 'trailblazing' ethical Brand and develop a growing International audience, in less than 18 months. You can learn more about their story https://aqua-rock.com/ or follow them at https://www.instagram.com/aqua_rock/?hl=en Voiceover b...