The Harajuku Realm

In this episode I am discussing the steps it takes to plan a successful fashion photoshoot! I discuss budgeting, how to prep, who to hire, where to hire & how to properly plan out everything you need to make your shoot as stress-free as possible! I had have done many shoots over the years as a clothing brand, so I just wanted to give others advice on how to plan their own content shoot. If you enjoyed this episode, or feel like I need to make a part 2, feel free to let me know! Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty

Welcome back to The Harajuku Realm, formally the Royal Diaries. In this podcast, I am discussing the topic of whether designers need to follow fashion trends to be successful. From watching runway shows around the world, to paying for trend forecasting services like www.WGSN.com, or trying to set the trend, it can be difficult to know if you need to do all this to be a successful designer. But I break down this topic and give you the tips you need to consider to make an informed decision. Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty

Do You Need To Know How To Sew To Be A Designer? Today I am discussing whether you need to know how to sew to be a successful designer. I know the fashion guru's & master class extraordinaire's would disagree with me, but I'm going to give you all the info you need to determine if you need to know how to sew before you launch your first collection.! Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty

Are You A Designer Or Are You A Stylist? | Can you Do Both? | Why Designers & Stylist Are Different In this podcast I discuss the differences between a stylist and a designer. Many times people outside of the industry, and even in the industry, don't understand the differences between the two. The Designer and the Stylist work together to create the final project, but they individually have completely separate tasks. I will even get into discussing how Merchandiser's work as well, because there is some overlap there. Can you do all of the above and be successful? Listen in and find out! Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty

Do you find that creating production of all your looks is taking too long or is too stressful? Are you ready to approach a manufacturer or outsource some of your design process to someone else? Perhaps it's time to hire help! This episode is strictly for those who have a product to sell and looking for someone to take over the production process. The production process has a lot of different elements to it and can have different stress factors involved, but if you go into it knowing what to expect, you can pre-plan for any missteps that may happen. Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty

How To Create A Size Chart For Your Brand | What Is Grading & How Do I Grade Patterns Do you ever wonder how companies come up with their size charts? Have you thought about what sizes your store is going to carry? Worried your size Small is too small? Unsure what to tell your pattern maker what your grade rule is? Then this podcast is for you! In this podcast, I discuss how you can create standard sizing for your brand, give you grading tips, and provide the terminology you need when talking to a manufacturer about your brand sizing. Even if you buy wholesale, understanding grading will have you ahead of the game by keeping your customer informed about sizing and turning them into repeat customers. This will lessen the amount of returns you receive because something is too big or small. It's a lot of information, and sometimes brands try to skip this step, however establishing proper grading will have your brand look and feel professional. Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty

Unsure if you are ready to hire? Perhaps you want to add merch to your boutique but you don't want to create it all. Or perhaps you need help with the legal matters of your business, or maybe you are just overwhelmed with it all and you would need help because you can't do it all anymore. If you answered yes to any one of those scenarios it's probably time to start hiring help! In this podcast I discuss the reasons you may need to hire help and give you ideas on how you can go about hiring your team. Your team could be just 1 person handling a side of the business you can't handle yourself or a full team of 10-15 people you need delegate work to and manage. Either way, these tips will help you in figuring out what is best for your brand. Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty

Unsure how to price yourself? Not sure if you you are overpriced or underpriced? Then this Podcast is for you. Understanding how you price yourself can be a little confusing, but I share with you the simple formula I use to figure out prices for the items on my website. By the end of this podcast , you will have a good idea on how to start accurately pricing your merch. Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty

Fashion shows happen year round all over the world and so many indie designers like myself participate in these fashion shows, but are they really worth all the trouble? Do you even need to put on fashion shows to be a "real" designer? In this video, I will be giving you the inside scoop on how fashion shows work and what really goes into them. I will answer the questions: What is a Fashion Show? Who attends these Shows? Who produces these Shows? How to prep for a Fashion Show? What to do after a Fashion Show? And finally, is all of it worth it? Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty

I find that many new designers don’t know where they should search for the inspiration for their brand. I created this episode so that designers and creators can find their inspiration through different types of media and how to hone in on your niche market so you can find your customer. I break this down by coming up with several ideas on where you can start! If you find this episode helpful, you may want to check out my other podcasts so you can build your brand. Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty

In this podcast I discuss the 7 steps it takes to create your own clothing collection. Maybe you are unsure of how to start, or what the end goal should be, or perhaps you have a collection but you are unsure what to do next. My hope is this episode will help you with creating your first collection and understanding all the steps that go into it. From figuring out your inspiration, sketching out your ideas, picking fabrics, merchandising your collection, getting your collection made, planning photoshoots, to finally launching your clothing collection in the many different forms of media, this jam packed episode will give you all the steps you need to get a jump start! Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty

This podcast discusses the pros & cons of fashion school so you can decide if it is the right choice for you. I discuss the common questions I receive from others who are considering being a designer: What do you learn in fashion school? What are the goals fashion school’s have for you? Can you learn on your own & be a self taught designer? Do you need a degree? What is the highest degree you need to be a professional fashion designer? And of course, is fashion school worth your time? If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to check out my 6 Steps To Become A Fashion Designer podcast as well! Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty

This podcast discusses the 6 (condensed) steps it takes to be a Fashion Designer. There are more steps and preparation involved, but this podcast will go over the 6 steps you need to consider before becoming a designer. Knowing these steps will help you determine if you are ready to be a fashion designer and enter the glam life of fashion!! Webstore Youtube Facebook Instagram Newsletter Shein x LRoyalty