Jan 13, 2026
Luxury Fashion Taught Me to Lead Inside the Chaos
How high-end fashion production shaped the way I support visionaries across every industry.
Journal
Insights on fashion production and building sustainable creative ventures.
Jan 6, 2026
The Oceo Method Explained: Organize, Optimize, Own It
A framework for designers who want clarity without losing creativity.
Dec 21, 2025
Your First Factory Visit: What Every Designer Should Know Before Walking Through Those Doors
The questions to ask, the details to observe, and the relationship-building that starts before you even arrive.
Dec 20, 2025
What Happens When You Don’t Have a Production Calendar (A Cautionary Tale)
Without a calendar, you’re not designing — you’re just reacting. Here’s what that chaos actually looks like.
Dec 19, 2025
5 Signs You Need Production Systems (Not Just Harder Work)
Working harder isn't working. These five signs mean it's time for structure, not more effort.
Dec 18, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Disorganized Production: What It's Really Costing Your Fashion Business
That "small" miscommunication with your factory? It just cost you three weeks and $2,000. Here's how to stop the bleeding.
Dec 17, 2025
Why Most Independent Designers Burn Out Before Their Third Collection
The fashion industry glorifies the hustle. But what if the real problem isn’t your work ethic, what if it’s your systems?
Dec 15, 2025
Intentional Shopping Isn’t Restriction
It’s Remembering Your Taste, Your Pace, and the Life You’re Building
Dec 12, 2025
The Chinese Mafia in Prato and the Reality Behind “Made in Italy”
Italy is often positioned as the moral opposite of fast fashion. Craft over speed. Heritage over volume. Artisanship over exploitation.
Dec 10, 2025
From Sketch to Shelf: The Real Timeline Behind Sustainable Fashion Production
Why your collection won’t (and shouldn’t) be ready in 6 weeks
Dec 4, 2025
Why Your Tech Pack Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect — It Just Needs to Be Clear
Perfection is optional. Clarity is not.
Nov 29, 2025
Finding My Edge: Why Learning to Code Is Changing How I Work With Fashion Designers
For most of my career, my superpower came from production and operations management.