https://www.instagram.com/p/DRL4Mz2iNTt/?hl=en Being a tailor was my childhood dream, and as some dreams morph into nightmares the past decade has been a mixed bag. Turning my hobby into my career has had some amazing advantages, but it has not been without drawbacks. I miss the free creative energy with which I used to experience sewing. Although... Continue Reading →
Thank you Craft and Design Institute
If you haven't yet heard of the Craft and Design Institute, you have two major problems in your life. The first is that you're not spending enough time around me, because I talk constantly about how awesome they are! And the second is that you're still reading this blog instead of going immediately to: Www.thecdi.org.za... Continue Reading →
5 Lessons from 10 years as a Bespoke Suit Tailor
It seems only yesterday I was chasing down my first few clients, frantically trying to figure out how to make a suit while at the same time selling suits. It seems ten years have passed in the blink of an eye, and it's hard to imagine this hasn't all been a dream. It also seems... Continue Reading →
Five Lessons from Nine Years in the Fashion Business
Through all the ups and downs of 2022, the best part was putting the pandemic (somewhat) behind us and having live music again. Thank you everyone who's been a part of this journey, let's make 2023 a great year! Knowing and doing are two different things I wanted to start off with a great heading... Continue Reading →
Five Lessons from Eight Years in the Fashion Business.
2021 was our first full year in the pandemic, and what a year it was. Although some sectors remain under severe constraints, I'm humbled by our collective resolve to normalize this insanity and keep showing up for work...even if it's in sweatpants. I'm encouraged to see men continue to dress well, and I'm hopeful that... Continue Reading →
Being Fabulous #VII
Five things I Learned from Seven Years in the Fashion Business. It's little consolation, but at least 2020 is behind us, and I hope that you're all safe and (relatively) sane. Although last year seemed like hell on earth at points, I'm grateful that the business survived, and to have learned a few things along... Continue Reading →
On Being Fabulous VI
Five things I learned from Six years in the Fashion Business
On Being Fabulous V
Five Things I Learned from Five Years in The Fashion Business