Mary Gehlhar
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Mary Gehlhar
advice bits label paying people runway starting unless unpopular work
I always say the two most unpopular bits of advice I give people are to go work for someone else before starting your own label and to not do your own runway show when you're first starting out, unless someone else is paying the bill,
designer exposure fashion importance industry key moment spotlight week
The importance of Fashion Week is really the exposure because the fashion industry is so competitive. It's key exposure, a really important moment in the spotlight for a designer at any level.