Nicole Shante
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02/02/22 • 64 min
A native of Compton, California, designer and entrepreneur Shante Nicole, the founder of Nicole Shante, discovered her love for fashion and creating at the early age of nine years old. Inspired by the impeccable style of the strong women in her family and by getting lost in the glossy pages of Vogue, Shante enrolled in the fashion marketing program at the Fashion Insitute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. With a knack for building something out of nothing, she would later leave corporate America to create her own fashion business. In this episode, host Kirsten Holtz Naim talks to Shante about her journey as a designer, building a successful business, the beauty of creating a private label, diversity in the fashion industry, and the importance of tailoring for women.
Show Notes:
Shop Nicole Shante at https://nicoleshante.com/
Follow Nicole Shante on Instagram @nicoleshanteofficial
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A native of Compton, California, designer and entrepreneur Shante Nicole, the founder of Nicole Shante, discovered her love for fashion and creating at the early age of nine years old. Inspired by the impeccable style of the strong women in her family and by getting lost in the glossy pages of Vogue, Shante enrolled in the fashion marketing program at the Fashion Insitute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. With a knack for building something out of nothing, she would later leave corporate America to create her own fashion business. In this episode, host Kirsten Holtz Naim talks to Shante about her journey as a designer, building a successful business, the beauty of creating a private label, diversity in the fashion industry, and the importance of tailoring for women.
Show Notes:
Shop Nicole Shante at https://nicoleshante.com/
Follow Nicole Shante on Instagram @nicoleshanteofficial
Enjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashionmoment
Connect with Us!
Instagram: @afashionmoment
Twitter: @A_FashionMoment
Email: [email protected]
Website: A Fashion Moment
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Shawn Pean
Shawn Pean is the Chief Architect and creative director of the luxury house, June79 in New York City. This Brooklyn-born talent studied business and applied his skills to the world of fashion by taking on roles in buying and wholesale. Shawn’s accolades as an industry veteran and pioneer are endless. He spent nine years in the buying office at Saks, working in the men’s accessories, footwear, and outerwear departments. He also served as president and managing director of Balmain USA and vice president of wholesale at Valentino USA. In 2020, Shawn brought his decades-long experience to the forefront as an entrepreneur by establishing his luxury menswear brand in pursuit of the unsuit, June79. Pean’s suiting separates exemplify a “European sophistication” with a “Brooklyn attitude” generating genius cuts you won’t see anywhere else. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Shawn to discuss his exemplary career in the fashion industry, overcoming the challenges of being a high-profile fashion executive, and why it’s important to know what drives your business.
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Show Notes:
Shop June79: https://june79nyc.com/
Follow June79 on Instagram @june79nyc
Follow Shawn on Instagram @mr.shawn.p
Luxury Daily Article profile: https://www.luxurydaily.com/emboldened-by-stints-at-balmain-valentino-and-saks-shawn-pean-launches-luxury-menswear-label-june79/
Gotham Magazine Article: https://gothammag.com/nyc-style-stud-shawn-pean
Ebony Magazine Article: https://www.ebony.com/style/june79/
Learn more about the Black Retail Action Group (BRAG): https://www.bragusa.org/
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David BenDavid
David BenDavid, also known as DBD, is the founder and creative director of Sprayground, a streetwear line known for its art-inspired backpacks and coveted by celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Meg Thee Stallion, Paris Hilton, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, and more. A native of the Bronx, New York, DBD attended a visual arts school in New York City, which helped him further refine his innate gift as a creative artist. After completing his studies, DBD applied for several jobs but faced constant rejection. He would later travel the world with only a backpack, which would result in him meeting a business partner that would help him create a multimillion-dollar brand, Sprayground in 2010.
DBD’s first backpack, “Hello My Name Is,” revolutionized the bag market and was pioneered as one of the first streetwear backpacks brands in the world. Over the past decade, Sprayground brand has expanded its product line to apparel, swimwear, travel bags, gaming chairs, and more. In addition to the brand’s celebrity founding, Sprayground has also collaborated with brands like Formula 1, Universal Studios, NBA, MARVEL, The Colombian Army and Humanitarian Organizations, and more. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with DBD to discuss his early life in the Bronx, lessons learned as an entrepreneur, and the importance of leading with creativity.
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Show Notes:
Follow David BenDavid on Instagram @davidbendavid
Follow Sprayground on Instagram @sprayground
Shop Sprayground: https://www.sprayground.com/
New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/nyregion/coronavirus-sprayground-david-ben-david.html
The Source Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/nyregion/coronavirus-sprayground-david-ben-david.html
LA Times Article: https://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-wwd-sprayground-backpack-brand-20180731-story.html
Hypebeast Article: https://hypebeast.com/2013/8/david-ben-david-talks-about-sprayground-and-the-bag-industry
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