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Makers of FashionAuthor: Make the Dot
Ever wondered how your favorite clothing brands actually work behind the scenes? How are clothes even designed and made? Make the Dot co-founders Emilie Ho and Theren Moodley talk with designers behind the most well known brands and design institutions to get to know the humans behind the garments. Tune in to go deep, with topics covering hopes, dreams, creativity, and work nightmares. Language: en Genres: Arts, Design, Fashion & Beauty Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Designing the viral Nike jacket that took China by storm | Jonathan de Lagarde | Makers of Fashion
Episode 4
Wednesday, 14 August, 2024
Summary Jonathan de Lagarde, a fashion industry veteran, shares his journey and experiences working in various countries and brands. Jonathan discusses his experiences working in the fashion industry, including his time at Nike, running his own brand, and working for celebrity brands. He shares his proudest moments and advises young designers to target their desired jobs, build connections, embrace diversity, and learn the business side of fashion. Where to find Jonathan de Lagarde: Website: http://www.delagarde.us/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdelagarde/ Where to find Emilie and Theren from Make the Dot: Website: https://makethedot.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-the-dot/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/makethedot Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@makethedot Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jonathan de Lagarde 01:28 Getting Into Fashion and Personal Style 04:23 The Intersection of Sport and Fashion 08:14 Working in Different Countries and Brands 12:59 Leadership and Cultural Nuances 16:50 Building a Diverse Experience Set 23:44 Building a Team of Self-Starters 26:53 Protecting and Supporting Team Productivity and Well-being 29:46 Finding Inspiration and Enjoyment in Fashion 32:11 Differences in Responsibility Working for Different Brands 35:53 Challenges of Staying on Schedule and Being Creative 38:06 Proudest Moments and Lessons Learned 49:29 Advice for Young Designers: Target Jobs and Embrace Diversity 52:32 The Importance of Learning the Business Side of Fashion #fashionindustryinsights #leadership, #fashiondesign #teambuilding #fashion #nike #inspiration, #creativity
