Sophia Amoruso
Sophia Amoruso
Sophia Amoruso is the founder and owner of Nasty Gal, which sells women's fashion including modern and vintage clothing, shoes and accessories for young women which can all be found on the brand's website. It was called one of "the fastest growing companies" by Inc. Magazine in 2012. After being diagnosed with depression and attention deficit disorder, Amoruso dropped out of school and began homeschooling. She had many jobs as a teenager, her first ever job being in Subway. After...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth20 April 1984
CitySan Diego, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I feel like there's so many places to shop today that just feel like an Excel spreadsheet put between four walls.
'Have you ever considered changing the name Nasty Gal?' is probably the dumbest question I've ever heard.
It’s cool to be kind. It’s cool to be weird. It’s cool to be honest and to be secure with yourself.
Clothing is ultimately the suit of armor in which we battle the world.
You don't get what you don't ask for
Dive headfirst into things without being too attached to the results
Forcing me to figure out how to provide for myself was probably one of the best things my parents ever did for me.
Work hard, no matter how much recognition you get.
Nothing will teach you more about perceived value than taking something with literally no value and selling it in the auction format. It teaches you the beauty and power of presentation, and how you can make magic out of nothing.
I can be pretty reactive, and I've learned over time to be less reactive: to stop and think before I make decisions.
A lot of people in my generation don't seem to get that you have to work your way up. I don't care if filing invoices is beneath you. If you don't do it, who do you think is going to? Your boss? Nope. That's why she hired you.
Creativity and business acumen don't always go hand in hand.
Don't act like you've arrived when you're just receiving the invitation.
I've probably spent more time than any other brand reading every last comment. To listen to people the way you're able to online is very powerful.