#6 Olivia Rubin: ‘The fashion industry asks for more and more’
Olivia Rubin is a celebrated British fashion designer known for her vibrant, feminine and joyful designs. Reviving her eponymous brand as a mum of two in 2018, Olivia rocketed to success. Within a year, the brand was stocked in Selfridges and Saks New York. Within three she had a store on Marylebone High Street and was presenting at London Fashion. Then there was a kids collection and collaborations with Elemis, sofa.com, Liberty and more.
Her signature rainbow patterns and commitment to creating inclusive, size-diverse collections made her a favourite among celebrities and fashion enthusiasts alike. But in the last year, Olivia has decided to slow down - on the unsustainable pace of seasonal collections, on scaling so big she loses control and in her busy personal life too.
In this episode we cover:
How regaining control increases your enjoyment
Celebrating the small wins
Allowing space for yourself postpartum
Finding the joy in dressing
Mentions:
Miuccia Prada’s 90s shows
One of Olivia’s many posts that I reference on slowing down: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCHkY6iMEGH/?img_index=1
Links:
THE SLOW DOWN
Your time to define success for yourself in our 'growth at all costs' capitalist culture - with a little inspiration from others.
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