Beyond Fashion Business

UNFEIGNED Founders On How to Grow a Fashion Brand Fast Without Losing Control

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Want to scale your brand without spending more time, energy & money on marketing? Book a call with us here: https://calendly.com/contact-beyondfashion...

ROWEN ROSE On Why Creativity Isn’t Enough to Build a Fashion Brand

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Want to scale your brand without spending more time, energy & money on marketing? Book a call with us here: https://calendly.com/contact-beyondfashion...

ALTUZARRA CEO On Why 90% of Fashion Brands Fail

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to start or grow your fashion brand? Apply for a FREE one-on-one coaching call with us: https://calendly.com/estebanjulian/advanced-brand-coachin...

How to Build A Cult Fashion Brand: The Rise of Our Legacy with Our Legacy's Oliver Saunders

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to start or grow your fashion brand? Apply for a FREE one-on-one coaching call with us: https://calendly.com/estebanjulian/advanced-brand-coachin...

Building a Global Accessories Brand Without Investors with ATP Atelier Founder

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to grow your fashion brand? Apply for a FREE one-on-one coaching call with us: https://calendly.com/estebanjulian/advanced-brand-coaching-call I...

RETROFÊTE Founder's Step-by-Step Guide To Starting A Fashion Brand

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Our Free Fashion Business Course & Community Of Fashion Entrepreneurs Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse RETROFETE is a globally reco...

Ditch Founder On How He Started A Multi-Million Dollar Brand At 21

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse Free Brand & Design Reviews: https://www.skool.com/fashionanti...

Story mfg Founder On Staying True To Your Fashion Vision

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/about Get Your Brand/Designs Reviewed For Free Here: https://w...

Kate Spade Co-Founder On How to Build A Fashion Empire

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/about Get Your Brand/Designs Reviewed For Free Here: https://w...

How To Start & Grow An Ethical Fashion Brand with APPARIS Founders

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/about Get Your Brand/Designs Reviewed For Free Here: https://w...

Heliot Emil Co-Founder On Growing A Fashion Brand & Evolving As A Creative Leader

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/about Get Your Brand/Designs Reviewed For Free Here: https://w...

R13 Founder On How To Balance Business and Creativity

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/about Get Your Brand/Designs Reviewed For Free Here: https://w...

Ulla Johnson CEO Secrets On Building And Growing Brands

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/about Get Your Brand/Designs Reviewed For Free Here: https://w...

GANNI Director Shares The Secret To GANNI's Global Success

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/about Get Your Brand/Designs Reviewed For Free Here: https://w...

RTA Founder David Rimokh’s Guide To Starting Fashion Brands

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/about Get Your Brand/Designs Reviewed For Free Here: https://w...

The Pursuit Of The Perfect Product & Starting A Headwear Brand with Varsity Headwear Founders

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sit down with the founders of Varsity, a leading name in luxury headwear. We delve into what it takes to constantly chase t...

Using Fashion As A Tool For World Change with Sky High Farm Universe Co-Founder Daphne Seybold

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join our free fashion business school: https://www.beyondfashionbusiness.com/school Sky High Farm Universe: https://www.instagram.com/skyhighfarmuniv...

Sales Strategies for High-End Fashion Brands with Fashion Sales Director Lizzie Wheeler

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join our free fashion business school: https://www.beyondfashionbusiness.com/school In this week's episode, we explore the importance of 'hero produc...

Building The Perfect Fashion Brand: Key Principles for Success with Colorful Standard Founder Tue Deleuran

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join our free fashion business school: https://www.beyondfashionbusiness.com/school In this week's episode, we discussed the key principles to buildi...

Very Important Announcement Please Listen

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To apply for our free online fashion business school and networking community, fill out your application here: https://form.jotform.com/23300443680104...

The Fashion Startup Journey: Unveiling the Power of the Perfect Partnership | PAST TENSE Founders Adrien Forray & Victor Lindh

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with experienced fashion executives turned entrepreneurs Adrien Forrey & Victor Lindh. We dive into the raw real...

The Rebirth Of A 30 Year-Old Brand & The Importance Of Never Forgetting Who You Are | House of Dagmar Founders Karin Söderlind & Sofia Wallenstam

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with House of Dagmar founders and sisters Karin Söderlind, and Sofia Wallenstam. A conversation about the journey...

The Evolution Of E-commerce Only Brands & Why Brands Need To Stop Selling Online with Flattered CEO Gustav Liden

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The fashion world is evolving before us, with winter on the horizon. Much like a farmer, a founder must discern the current season and adapt their br...

Being On Shark Tank & Depression After Success with Copenhagen Cartel Founder Katrine Lee Larsen

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This this week's episode, we sat down with Copenhagen Cartel founder Katrine Lee Larsen. In this episode, we talked about: 1) How Katrine started s su...

Discovering Your Customer & Marketing Secrets For Brands with Noteworthy Co-founder Ashley Boyce

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with ex-Unilever marketing executive turned entrepreneur Ashley Boyce. Ashley Boyce is a marketing expert passiona...

3 Principles To Building Massive Fashion Organisations with Bandier CEO Kate Nadolny

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talked with fashion executive and CEO of BANDIER, Kate Nadolny. our conversation revolved around the art of building global fashio...

Foundations Of Starting A 30 Year-Old Brand With EO Products Co-Founder Brad Black

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sat down with EO Products Co-Founder Brad Black and discussed the business, personal, and spiritual foundations necessary to build...

Manufacturing Masterclass With Sportiqe Co-Founder Matt Altman

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sat down with entrepreneur Matt Altman to share his deeply valuable experience on manufacturing and managing a production process....

Attracting Investors For Your Brand with Fashion Investor Jenny Baxter

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Start A Fashion Brand With A Low Budget & No Experience. Join The Modern Fashion School: https://go.thefutureoffashionbusiness.com/start-a-fashion-bra...

From Cancer Survivor To Starting A Multi-Million Dollar Beauty Brand | Odacité Founder Valerie Grandury

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An inspiring conversation around survival, spiritual fulfillment, and how those 2 variables fuelled the ambition and growth behind the multi-million d...

The True Nature Of Failure & Overcoming Challenges | Rebecca Minkoff

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For video clips and video format of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@thefutureoffashionbusiness Very few people have experienced failure and su...

Finding Investors & The Current Challenges Faced By Brands | Ex L'Oreal CEO Odile Roujol

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talked about: - What investors look for in fashion brands - Current challenges faced by brands and how to surpass them For vide...

Having A Scientific Approach To Starting A Brand | Ministry Of Supply Founder Aman Advani

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aman Advani is Co-founder and CEO of Ministry of Supply, a clothing brand inventing a new category: Performance Professional, of better known as perfo...

Starting A Brand In Todays Difficult Landscape Using Discipline, Genuine Value, & Frugality | Fresh Cleans Threads Founder Matthew Parvis

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Parvis co-founded Fresh Clean Tees (now Fresh Clean Threads) in 2015. It went from being a fashion business that they were running out of thei...

Starting The Honest Company And Building Brands Around Love, Truth, And Connection | The Honest Company Co-founder Christopher Gavigan

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Gavigan is an entrepreneur who co-founded The Honest Company alongside Jessica Alba and Brian Lee. In 2021, The Honest Company made $319 m...

How To Grow Internationally Using Partners With Bala's June Pai

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

June (Pai) Van Heel is a sales and business executive that has been responsible for the growth and international expansion of multiple multi-million a...

Starting An Eco-Friendly Brand In 2023 With Ettitude Founder Phoebe Yu

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Born and raised in China, Phoebe Yu spent 15 years producing homewares for some of the largest US retailers. Now Phoebe is the founder of online eco-b...

How To Find Your Brands Personality with Howler Brother's Chief Marketing Officer

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Wittenbraker is the CMO of Howler Brothers, an Austin-based lifestyle apparel valued at approximately 50 to 75 million dollars. He previously ser...

How 20 Year Old Siblings Grew Naked Wolfe To An 80 Million Footwear Business

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Siblings Bronte, Cody, and Cooper Mance started the footwear brand Naked Wolfe. In the first year, Ariana Grande, Gigi, and Bella Hadid all rocked the...

Having An International Approach To Fashion With Bohan Qiu

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tastemaker and youth culture expert Qiu Bohan is a former fashion publicist and columnist, he founded the Chinese PR agency Boh Project, where he work...

Branding & Marketing As A Competitive Advantage with Ghia Founder Melanie Masarin

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is not about fashion, but it is a branding and marketing masterclass taught by an incredible entrepreneur. A must-watch if you are in any...

Futura Dos Mil & Running A Street Culture Driven Business with Sky Gellatly

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Futura Dos Mil & Running A Street Culture Driven Business with Sky Gellatly Sky's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skygellatly/?hl=en ICNCLST Ins...

Marketing Masterclass with NTWRK's Marketing Director

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sat down with marketing executive ace rice and discussed how to think about marketing.

How Hypebeast Culture Was Created with Sky Gellatly

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with cultural tastemaker, entrepreneur, and manager Sky Gellatly. He is also the co-founder of ICNCLST. Sky was on...

Sustainability Secrets With Pangaia's Sustainability Director

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sat down with sustainability executive Christine Gouley and discussed sustainability, the lies, the reality, and how it can all be...

The Dark Ages Of Fashion Content Creation with Kyron Warrick

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fashion stylist & content creator Kyron Warrick talks about his story, his youtube career, his take on why generating content successfully in the fash...

Starting A Vintage Luxury Boutique with Kate Mao

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Founder of Into Archive & Into Ike Kate Mao talks about her story, and how at 21 years of age, she started one of the first and most relevant luxury v...

The Current State Of Fashion Editorials With Natalie Theodosi

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with fashion editor for Women's Wear Daily, Natalie Theodosi. We talked about: - How she got started as an edito...

Authenticity, Fluidity & Dragons With Terrence Zhou

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, we sat down with fashion designer & entrepreneur Terrence Zhou & talked about: - His story/talent vs experience - How coming...

Sexuality & Timing, Art & Business with Betony Vernon

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join my Fashion Startup Consulting Group: https://cargoir3.clickfunnels.com/orderform In this weeks episode, we sat down with fine erotic jewelry de...

Thinking & Acting Rationally As A Creative With Massimiliano Di Battista

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Free Video Guide On How To Start A Fashion Brand In 6 Months WIth A Low Budget, No Social Connections, & No Design Or Business Skills Guide: https://c...

How Café Forgot Started & Adapted Through Adversity

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with Founders of Cafe Forgot, Vita Haas, and Lucy Weisner. We talked about: - How Café Forgot started - First...

Working With Tom Ford & Learning How To "Feel"

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we sat down with ex Gucci communications executive & founder of Bastide, Shirin Von Wulffen. We talked about: - Working alongs...

Culture, Adaptability & Communications with Vanessa Von Bismarck

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sat down with the founder of the legendary global strategic consulting and communications agency, BPCM. Vanessa and I had a conve...

Addiction & Authenticity with John Targon

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talked about: - Addiction and its effects on your personal and professional development - Why authenticity is the only true diffe...

Insecurity, Vogue & Defining Celebrity with Jill Demling

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talked about: - Insecurity, and finding your career path through personal development - Working at vogue and booking celebrity vo...

Defining Culture & Relevance with Christina Binkley

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talked about: - What defines culture - What defines relevance - Which designers and people are a the forefront of culture & why ...

Creating Organic Opportunities (How Sara Ferron Started Bloc Studios)

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talked about: - The importance of community when starting a creative business - How to create organic opportunity - Collaborating...

Marketing Principles & Decision Making with SUNNEI's Naomi Accardi

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with SUNNEI's marketing director Naomi Accardi and talked about the following: - The chaotic reality of becoming...

How Keith Herron Started Advisry

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with a fashion entrepreneur to talk about how he started Advisry. The lessons he learned along the way, and what t...

Why Product Is The Secret To Success with Bailey Goldberg

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with fashion designer and entrepreneur Bailey Goldberg to talk about the importance of your product and the very b...

How To Build A Career In The Fashion Industry

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with entrepreneur, fashion headhunter, and career expert Sacha Milazzo Mercier. Sacha started his career journey...

Creative Discourses With Maxime Plescia-Büchi

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies for the bad audio quality! This podcast was recorded in Maxime's art studio so there was a lot of stuff going on in the background. I really...

Where Have We Been? Whats Happening in 2021?

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Please listen to this short and important announcement. We are very excited about what's coming, and we hope you are too! If you want to learn how to...

Purposeful, Authentic & Inclusive Marketing

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing is much more than just attracting new potential customers. It is a tool to communicate and impact at a global and personal scale. It is in t...

Where Does Retail Stand In 2020?

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have to apologize. Our uploading consistency has been quite bad as of late, mostly due to COVID and a lot of different issues that have come up due...

The Impact Of COVID On Fashion's Digital Experience

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID has changed things in ways that we can't even begin to imagine. Why is it so difficult to understand? Whenever events of this scale take place, ...

Technical Development & The Impact Of COVID

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Before we get into the episode, we deeply want to apologize for our long and unannounced break. Ironically after reading this title, we were forced in...

The Challenges Of Starting A Fashion Brand & Adapting To Problems

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode. We sat down with Hedoine fashion brand founders Anna & Alexandra and talked about some of the challenges every fashion entrepr...

The Relationship Between Brand, Packaging, & Sustainability

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with a creative fashion executive, Loic Molina. To talk about the unusual relatedness of different aspects of the ...

Building And Managing A Design Team

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with senior design director at Michael Kors, Rob Price. Rob talked about the overall principles required to build ...

LVMH's Gena Smith On Culture & Attracting Executive Talent

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Head of Global Executive and Creative Recruitment at LVMH, Gena Sm...

International Expansion With Urban Outfitter's Stefan Laban

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with Global Head of URBN International at Urban Outfitters, Stefan Laban. Stefan is a senior executive with a prov...

A Conversation About Merchandising

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with Merchandising Director at Banana Republic, Kelly Bernal. This was a conversation about finding market opportu...

The Evolution Of Product

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with Chief Product Office Wendi Goldman. In her long career, Wendi has been able to see firsthand how the approach...

How Acapella Became The Most Relevant Brand In Mexico

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with the Co-Founder and CEO of one of Mexicos most successful fashion brands, Acapella. We always hear of the impo...

Overview & Importance Of Customer Experience

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with UX design director Constantine Gavrykov to talk about the importance of UX design in fashion. This is a very ...

Expanding Into The Chinese Market (Introduction)

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with Asian market expert Yuri (Rui Ou). Yuri has first-hand expertise in carrying out on-the-ground business devel...

The Relationship Between Product Development & Sourcing

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with sourcing and supply chain director and entrepreneur Russell Hammond. Russell has more than 20 years of execut...

Trademarking Your Brand

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with Fashion Lawyer Biana Borukhovich to talk about the importance of trademarking. Why is having legal protection...

Planning & Opening Your First Pop Up Shop

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with Founder and CEO of Lone Design Club, Rebecca Morter. It can be very important for fashion entrepreneurs to de...

Crafting Your Social Media Strategy

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with Malikah Kelly, a seasoned fashion professional with experience in brand development, e-Commerce, digital mark...

The Current State Of Sustainability

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are very happy and excited to be back after our Christmas break for a new episode! With sustainability being such a big topic, we wanted to make su...

The Evolution Of Merchandising

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with Vice President of Merchandising at Tommy Hilfiger Lindsay Sword to discuss the importance of merchandising, h...

Hiring Talent For Your Retail Location

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with talent strategist, coach, speaker and culture builder Bridgette Corridan. Bridgette is not only the senior ma...

Carhartt's Ben Ewy On Product Development

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Before anything, we would like to apologize for our 2-week holiday absence. That being said, we are very excited to come back strong with an incredibl...

Introduction To Social Responsibility In Beauty Products

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we sat down with the Director of environmental and social responsibility at Credo Beauty, Mia Davis. Mia is leading the moveme...

The Importance Of Finding Your Unique Creative Identity

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we spoke with Co-founder of FOLK Maggie Smart about the importance of developing your creative identity. Lots of people want t...

Building Company Culture Through Integrity

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It all begins and ends with company culture, at least that's what a lot of fo people say. With the rise of social media, integrity and transparency be...

Digital Storytelling & The Leverage Of Technology

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Technology is one of those things that has the power to completely disrupt an industry from one day to the other, this includes how brands are able to...

Choosing The Right Products For Your Collections

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing what products to design for your collections, and at what price point to sell them at is a very important step when starting a fashion brand. ...

Using CRM To Make Better Decisions For Your Brand

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is CRM? We know this is probably the first thing that came up when you looked at the title. The good thing is that CRM is a very easy thing to un...

How Blockchain Can Help Solve Sustainability Issues

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, we sat down with Executive Director of Global Sales and Marketing at Soorty, Ebru Debbag. Being on the field for 26 years and c...

The Strategy Behind Getting Published In Fashion Magazines

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, we sat down with fashion journalist Madeleine Holth. Madeleine's story is proof of the diligence and persistence that is requir...

Content & Experiences As The Pillars For Sustainable Growth

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, we sat down with the Co-founder of fashion e-commerce platform Seam Lab, Jake Woolf to talk to us about some of the strategies ...

The Importance Of Spotting Marketing Trends In The Fashion Industry

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, we sat down with the founder of the marketing department of one of Brazil's biggest fashion businesses, Carmen Steffens. Gabrie...

Supply Chain And Product Innovation With Perry Ellis's Director Of Innovation

11 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode, we sat down with Perry Ellis Director Of Innovation, Issac Korn to talk more about recognizing the value of innovation for fut...

Why Italy Is Behind On Digital Marketing Innovation

03 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, we sat down with Primadonna's Head of Digital, Erika Finkelberg. As you probably know, Italy has always been a country that is ...

Starting A Vintage Brand With Young Retro's Steven Bethell

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode, we sat down with the Creative Director and Co-founder of Beyond Retro, Steven Bethell. This episode will be particularly intere...

Email Marketing And CRM For Fashion Brands

20 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, we sat down with the Vice President of Marketing & CRM for the Techsyle Fashion Group. You better get a notebook for his one. T...