Fashion Business Mindset

In this Episode Elizabeth speaks with Effie Kats, Melbourne Designer & Founder Bayse Brand & Dead End Lovers.Effie founded Zachary the label in 2013 which she operated for 5 years.After exiting Zachary, Effie launched her namesake label in 2018 which focusses on made to measure garments with a view to create perfectly tailored, sustainable pieces that last in your wardrobe for years to come.During this real and raw conversation with Effie shares the some of the challenges she’s faced, the

In this episode Elizabeth speaks with James Bartle, the Founding CEO of Outland Denim.Outland is the denim brand making jeans differently, and setting a new standard in fashion manufacturing.Driven by the desire to curb the trafficking of young girls into the illicit commercial sex industry, James created Outland Denim to generate training and employment opportunities for women vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.Over six years James developed a unique business model that would enable each of his

In this his episode Elizabeth speaks with Lana Wilkinson.Lana is Australia's leading fashion stylist, with a clientele that includes Rachel Zoe , Megan Gale, Rebecca Judd, Zoe Foster Blake and Rachael Finch just to name a few.Driven by a strong work ethic, her distinctive creative flair makes her an influential figure in the Australian retail landscape.Building on this love of fashion and a desire to design, Lana launched her own footwear brand in 2019. Her mission is to create contemporary,

In this his episode Elizabeth speaks with Cathryn Wills, Founder of Sans Beast.Cathryn established Sans Beast in June 2017, after a career spanning close to 30 years in the Australian Fashion Industry.In establishing Sans Beast, Cathryn set out to build a design led, quality brand that only utilises materials that are procured from non-animal sources.During this dynamic, insightful conversation Cathryn shares some of the real challenges being faced, what’s important right now, what every brand

Welcome to Fashion. Business . Mindset , your FROW seat to ‘real’ stories from Designers, Brands, Entrepreneurs, Makers & Mentors. Our mission? To increase the success rate in the Fashion Industry by creating a dynamic fashion startup eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides industry support every step of the way & insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted & created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.In this episode, Elizabeth shares some insights into her