In this episode I am discussing the steps it takes to plan a successful fashion photoshoot! I discuss budgeting, how to prep, who to hire, where to hire & how to properly plan out everything you need to make your shoot as stress-free as possible! I had have done many shoots over the years as a clothing brand, so I just wanted to give others advice …

Welcome back to The Harajuku Realm, formally the Royal Diaries. In this podcast, I am discussing the topic of whether designers need to follow fashion trends to be successful. From watching runway shows around the world, to paying for trend forecasting services like www.WGSN.com, or trying to set the trend, it can be difficult to know if you need t…

Do You Need To Know How To Sew To Be A Designer? Today I am discussing whether you need to know how to sew to be a successful designer. I know the fashion guru's & master class extraordinaire's would disagree with me, but I'm going to give you all the info you need to determine if you need to know how to sew before you launch your first collection.…

Are You A Designer Or Are You A Stylist? | Can you Do Both? | Why Designers & Stylist Are Different In this podcast I discuss the differences between a stylist and a designer. Many times people outside of the industry, and even in the industry, don't understand the differences between the two. The Designer and the Stylist work together to create th…

Do you find that creating production of all your looks is taking too long or is too stressful? Are you ready to approach a manufacturer or outsource some of your design process to someone else? Perhaps it's time to hire help! This episode is strictly for those who have a product to sell and looking for someone to take over the production process. T…

How To Create A Size Chart For Your Brand | What Is Grading & How Do I Grade Patterns Do you ever wonder how companies come up with their size charts? Have you thought about what sizes your store is going to carry? Worried your size Small is too small? Unsure what to tell your pattern maker what your grade rule is? Then this podcast is for you! In …

Unsure if you are ready to hire? Perhaps you want to add merch to your boutique but you don't want to create it all. Or perhaps you need help with the legal matters of your business, or maybe you are just overwhelmed with it all and you would need help because you can't do it all anymore. If you answered yes to any one of those scenarios it's proba…

Unsure how to price yourself? Not sure if you you are overpriced or underpriced? Then this Podcast is for you. Understanding how you price yourself can be a little confusing, but I share with you the simple formula I use to figure out prices for the items on my website. By the end of this podcast , you will have a good idea on how to start accurate…

Fashion shows happen year round all over the world and so many indie designers like myself participate in these fashion shows, but are they really worth all the trouble? Do you even need to put on fashion shows to be a "real" designer? In this video, I will be giving you the inside scoop on how fashion shows work and what really goes into them. I w…

I find that many new designers don’t know where they should search for the inspiration for their brand. I created this episode so that designers and creators can find their inspiration through different types of media and how to hone in on your niche market so you can find your customer. I break this down by coming up with several ideas on where yo…

In this podcast I discuss the 7 steps it takes to create your own clothing collection. Maybe you are unsure of how to start, or what the end goal should be, or perhaps you have a collection but you are unsure what to do next. My hope is this episode will help you with creating your first collection and understanding all the steps that go into it. F…

This podcast discusses the pros & cons of fashion school so you can decide if it is the right choice for you. I discuss the common questions I receive from others who are considering being a designer: What do you learn in fashion school? What are the goals fashion school’s have for you? Can you learn on your own & be a self taught designer? Do you …

This podcast discusses the 6 (condensed) steps it takes to be a Fashion Designer. There are more steps and preparation involved, but this podcast will go over the 6 steps you need to consider before becoming a designer. Knowing these steps will help you determine if you are ready to be a fashion designer and enter the glam life of fashion!! Webstor…