There is something very positive about living and working in isolation of the rest of the world, you have to learn to rely on your own resources, innovate and collaborate with other like minded individuals, both local and international, think local act global. And with the aid of modern electronic communication systems you can succeed globally from your desktop.

 

In 2008 I relocated me business to my home town Perth Western Australia, primarily because it suited lifestyle needs and wants. Great Whether, fresh food, multicultural and for a designer like who is in constant creative mood there is an endless supply of natural and man made inspiration.

 

I had spent eight years in England, the last five studying and working in fashion.

 

So began a new adventure filled with risk and challenge, just what I needed ample amounts of mental stimulation to keep me actively motivated and in tune my compass.

I had discovered the fashion industry, which now allows me to express my creative imagination with complete freedom, a position I had been preparing and working towards all of my long life.

 

My intention was to live a comfortable quiet lifestyle and at the same time delve into the manic ever changing world of fashion, but without having to venture far and wide. And from the most isolated city in the world continue to launch my unique men’s designer fashion accessories. With a no compromise attitude, broke, but high on motivation and happy at home I began scouring the city and suburbs for talented designers to join in exciting collaborative projects, it begins to bear fruit with the first range of cufflinks due to be released in October.

 

It took almost two years just to make the right connections and there are more in the pipeline. Attending networking functions and seminars, endless hour’s cold calling, working thirty six hours a week in fashion retail, running an online shopping service, designing, pounding the pavement, door knocking, absorbing countless knock backs, living hand to mouth, day by day.  I must have worked 70 hours a week for almost two years. For the first time in my life I am without a car so rely on my legs to do the walking and busses and trains, I must average about ten hours on hoof a week.

 

Starting at 7am with network breakfasts, then meetings with shop owners, coffees with prospective designers, then onto the floor in front line sales until 9pm. Finally, arriving home and working for another 2 hours, preparing orders, answering emails, and planning for the next day; Driven by sheer passion to succeed in my dreams, wishes and goals, these three intangibles are fuel for the fire.

 

Now a number of fashion boutiques that stock my designer silk ties and cufflinks, as well as a few multi national corporate clients, a little good press, plus an agent to service the east coast of Australia there is a shimmer of light at the end of a long black tunnel. New Zealand is the next challenge, securing and agent or licensee agreement; then it’s USA, Japan and China.

 

But without secure and reliable collaborations both local and global progress is not possible.

Welcome to the home of finely crafted designer ties and cufflinks handmade from fine Italian and English silks.

Question by Jourdan: What are the chances of becoming a successful fashion designer?
I’m almost 17, and I’m home schooled, so i take fashion design at a local community college. I already have professional sewing skills, and i can use professional sewing equipment, like sergers, ect.. and i was wondering if this a plus since i have started so much earlier then the average wanna be fashion designer?

Also, what does it take to be a fashion designer? The clothes I make are inspired by the 60′s pop art , the 80′s, and some vintage styles. I like to make clothes that are really fashionable but wearable too, and i have made some handbags. Is that good enough or should i be more creative?

And where can I buy wholesale fabric and other sewing notions like zippers, buttons, thread, ect.

Any other info would be wonderful!

Best answer:

Answer by Gabriella M.
i don’t know– it might be tricky but you can still do it! Follow your dreams :D

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