Tag: Fashion Venture

Tracey Lane Novick – AhDorned

SHOP the Collection Her mother was an artist and her father a clothing manufacturer, but how did that lead her to a business in handbags. Tracey Lane Novick began her career on the corporate side of fashion. “I worked for Ann Taylor, J Crew, Victoria’s Secret, and The Gap.” Tracey’s

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Michelle May – Michelle May New York

For years Michelle was the business manager for Cindy Crawford (yes, the model) but how did that experience help her start her own jewelry and accessories line years later. “Well I feel I have always had a very esthetic eye in general”. My time with Cindy further supported my eye

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Rose Tracy – Cast Away Crew

Get your Cast Away Crew member here!!! It was her daughter’s broken arm that lead her to a create her own business. Rose Tracy’s seven-year-old had a cast on her arm and couldn’t get to sleep. “We wrapped her arm with towels and blankets and laid it on her stuffed

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Clare Hare – Clare Hare Darien

A love of fabric led to a line of clothes.  Clare Hare was on maternity leave from her investment banking job when she began to brainstorm with another new mom about a new venture.  They came up with the idea of a line of maternity clothes that consisted of just

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Laurette Kittle – Walker and Wade

In her past life she worked in the fabric industry, but it was her husband and son who helped her recreate her career later in life. Laurette Kittle was a fabric designer and created patterns for firms like Waverly and Schumacher. “I spent the first part of my career painting

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