In Conversation with designer Clare Vivier

It all started for Clare Vivier in 2003. At the time, Vivier was a journalist working in French television. As a frequent traveler and busy writer, she was forced to carry her laptop wherever she went. Unable to find a worthy laptop case, Clare began to manufacture padded envelope cases for herself and her friends.

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In Conversation with Amanda Glass of Hipstapatch

Hipstapatch was created out of Amanda Glass’ passions for fashion, art, and creativity. She came up with the brilliant idea of “peel-and-stick” patches with an adhesive backing that can be placed on everything from denim jackets to cell phones to Converse sneakers. At only 17 years old, Amanda founded her company, and she hand-draws and

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In Conversation with Nate Koach of Suburban Riot

Spotted on everyone from Beyoncé to Kate Hudson to Rachel McAdams, Suburban Riot’s designs are everywhere. Founded by Nate Koach and Jason Reed, who both grew up in Oregon, Suburban Riot’s pieces are sold in several stores, including Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, along with many boutiques across the country.

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In Conversation with designer Sarah Beydoun

Born and raised in Beirut, Sarah Beydoun has always possessed passions for craftsmanship and empowering underprivileged women through business, a philosophy that I hope to strengthen through The Zeitgeist. Sarah’s journey into the fashion industry started during her final year of pursuing a graduate degree in sociology when doing research at Dar Al Amal, an NGO that

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In Conversation with creative director Jillian Wheeler

Since being founded in 2010, Sonix has taken the accessories industry by storm. Many of their products have been featured in publications such as InStyle, Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, and Refinery 29, among others. Sonix cases have been spotted on everyone from Gigi Hadid to Poppy Delevingne. Ever

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