Fashion Business Society: President

Men are usually the ones who run top companies in Fashion, a sector fueled by women. Why? not because they have the most merit, but because they just throw themselves out there. 

After talking to influential women in business during a HSBC office visit, these were the feelings that could’ve kept them from achieving their dream careers: imposter syndrome, self-doubt, overthinking. 

But these women in particular decided to be as shameless as men, and they succeeded.

I am tired of hearing finance bros mansplaining and regurgitating the same economic models that don’t account for extreme scenarios: those that actually impact the world.

So I decided to be the bold networker, I exiled myself from my comfort zone, and enhanced my communication skills. I relentlessly cold-emailed, worked on a real strategy consulting project with 180DC, and built my business acumen thanks to the Business Of Fashion podcast. But I also wear my red lipstick with pride, curl my lashes to the max, choose clothes that embrace my femininity.

Female fashion designers place a huge focus on creativity. Much needed, as we tend to damage our brains with meaningless content and brief dopamine kicks. But they unfortunately tend to forget how crucial the business side is to influence and lead. Let's demystify this business-side !

Today, I am shameless enough to brag, shameless enough to connect with seniors at Vogue, and this is just the start of a new future for all of my powerful women at FBS.