so i am doing it!
i bought like 10 books on how to successfully start & manage your own fashion label,
guides on how-not-to-be-one-of-these-post-fashion-design-students-who-suck-because-they-don’t-know-anything-about-business.
I kind of am that, haha
BUT I DON’T CARE.
I want this to happen. I want this to be my life and it’s so encouraging to read about how other people, much less fortunate
than me without a fashion degree or a cent started off.
What’s that paper for? I wont put my degree in a frame if I cannot live up to being an actual Designer.
And I have so many ideas bowling up in my head, so much I still need to learn.
I know there will be failures. I know fashionshool will seem like a spa-trip compared to that.
I know I will mess up alot of things but I know in the end it’ll all be worth it and I need to do this on my own.
Just so you all understand why I kind of gave up on this blog, life happened.
But I will moove this blog soon and take you with me on a journey towards MARY OH!.
wish me luck!
♡
Hi Mary! Wishing you lots of success in your design career, sure you’ll do fantastic! Do I read “Brazil” in your inspirational board? {love!}. xo
Best hopes and wishes to you, Mary! You’re so brave for taking on starting your own fashion line! I aspire to start a business of my own too someday
Mary, I hope you enjoy reading my book (Fashion Unraveled). Good luck in starting your business. If you have any questions regarding what I write in the book, let me know. I’d be happy to answer them for you.
What a fantastic step! I am starting my own business this year the same way–learning everything I can from books and talking to everyone I can. I would also recommend The Boss of You which is not about fashion, but just the practicalities of running your own business as a woman–very optimisitic and helpful. But don’t give up on the blog; it’s so nice to see peeks of the line as you build it. Good luck!
You’ll have success Mary. I love your designs, I’m pretty sure one day I’ll buy beautiful lingerie from you. Congratulations and don’t be afraid.
Wishing you the best on your new adventure!
I have the fashion designer book — excellent. Please post a list (or send me a list) of all the books you got for research…I’m that kind of person too!
And when you’re ready to launch your line. Please contact me so that I can see your samples.
xo,
~ Eve
http://www.evesappleslingerie.com
http://www.evesapples.blogspot.com
I am so excited for you even I just read your blogs a few times! I am working on starting my own ling too…just I am in asia, and here creating a small lingerie label seems not an easy task….could you send me a list of your reading?
I love fashion but don’t have any fashion ed background. It would be great if I could read some more relevant books! Thank you! Sarah from Taiwan
GO FOR IT! And when they tell you that you can’t do it, prove them wrong!
Wishing you the best in your new field.
And thank you for sharing your ideas and experience with us along the way!
Wow great start! Humble beginnings has really proven its way to success. Keep it up!
Nice blog post! Good luck!