Thoughts on brand strategy, the mindset behind building something real, and the craft of design

Inside the Designer's Brain

—from someone who lives all three.

The most beautiful garment in the room can fall apart at the seams if the construction underneath it was rushed. The same is true for brands–and most founders are so focused on the surface that they skip the part that actually makes everything hold.

corset sample and bridal sketch by Veronica Melendez

What Fashion Design Taught Me About Building Brands That Actually Hold Together

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