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ASHLI
An educational discussion that delves into the Fashion Industry. The people and process behind designing, manufacturing and owning a brand. Told from the perspective of Ashli Fell, designer and founder of MAMÈNE -shares almost two decades of Fashion Design experience. The show will host influential guests that discuss their positions in the industry and how they got there.
A warm-up episode to season 2. I've been away from the podcast but we are back! Let's set the tone.... I've been on the grind, this journey of a Business owner, CEO in the making. Here to start sharing a wealth of learnings I've gained in the past months of delving into new realms of creating a company. An intro to marketing unlocks, DTC newsletters, optimizing your online store and more. We are not just a brand, we are a community. Thank you for being a part of it.
References in episode:
DTC newsletter, User Experience, Go-to Market strategy - "Go-to-Millions" by Ari Murray
Three operators leaking eCommerce secrets - Operators Podcast
The Magic of Thinking Big - buy the book
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Resort 24 pieces roll out in October
This week, we travel to NYC and talk with Art Director, Giorgia Brugnoli –an Italian native now New Yorker discusses what it takes to build campaigns for Luxury brands to beauty brands. She shares her process from concept through to when the vision goes live. Each experience shaped the artist she is today... earning her place as a freelance Art Director taking on a multitude of clients on her own terms. Within her story, she expresses concern of AI taking the human out of the art world. There is so much behind creating and the fulfillment it gives people. What happens when that is eliminated? The conversation doesn't stop at that.
You can find visuals to her portfolio at GIORGIABRUGNOLI.COM
Own one of her Illustrations in print at GIORGIABRUGNOLI.COM
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Spring 1 pieces roll out late-February.
This week we sit down with our first guest, Artist and Freelance Stylist –Arianna Jones. We discuss what it's like to be on set, product and fashion shoots and how they differ and how she handles chaos and pressure of certain jobs. Plus we uncover the heavy and sometimes unpredictable preparation leading up to the shoot. She shares some pinnacle moments that forged her path as an important and relevant piece of the creative process.
Join the MAMÈNE community at mamene.studio
Follow us on Instagram @mamene.studiofor daily behind the brand content.
Essentials are available now and year-round atmamene.studio
Spring 1 pieces roll out mid-February.
This week was a real struggle to record after seeing the SS23 Couture shows with models falling, mis-interpreted / clouded vision or simply the general comments from a non-industry audience. With multiple feelings and recording 3 versions of this episode to get to one without frustration, things finally came together with inspiration of a recent movie -The Menu. In addition, we discuss our SS23 materials and how our garments will be produced this season. Preparation continues for our upcoming shoot in NYC and we announce our first guest that will join us on Episode 4.
Join the MAMÈNE community at mamene.studio
Follow us on Instagram @mamene.studiofor daily behind the brand content.
Essentials are available now and year-round atmamene.studio
Spring 1 pieces roll out mid-February.
This week –Ashli announces what is happening with the brand and their preparation around an upcoming SS23 MAMÈNE photoshoot in NY. She brings you in on a discussion that challenges the current state of Women's wear or lack of. How the beauty and variety of sleeve development seem to be stagnant. Menswear is front and center with more women watching with interest this year.
Join the MAMÈNE community at mamene.studio
Follow us on Instagram @mamene.studiofor daily behind the brand content.
Essentials are available now and year-round atmamene.studio
Spring 1 pieces roll out mid-February.
Host Ashli Fell delves into her background of almost 2 decades as an Apparel Designer in the Fashion industry. She discusses how she got started and the importance of different experiences to survive. Working for high-end brands, fast fashion and digital brands, exposed what to do and what not to do... that eventually shaped her own brand –MAMÈNE. Join us for more exciting episodes that uncover the people and their parts of the process behind what you see and buy in the retail world.