By, The Curator It's been awhile since we've released any interviews. I worked nonstop for four months to start The Curator Blog and create tons of content for it. I was under the impression that it would be my new main project. There was even a plan to monetize it in the future when it...... Continue Reading →
Nov 21, 2018
44 min
By, The Curator The Problem So many people get the extremely original idea of starting their own clothing brand that they are convinced “will be the next Supreme”. They watch a couple streetwear interviews, Google what screen printing is, and immediately make an Instagram account for their brand. There is a reason why so many...... Continue Reading →
Sep 23, 2018
5 min
By, The Curator Awhile back a brand DM'ed me to see if I could repost some of their pictures for them. I have no issue with people reaching out like this because how else are you supposed to promote your brand? Unfortunately, the majority of brands that reach out like this are not too developed...... Continue Reading →
Sep 20, 2018
50 min
By, The Curator One person can only do so much. One person can only have so many skills as well. So how do you get something done when you don’t know anything about it? Outsourcing. You either outsource the task to an employee who is more qualified to complete it than you or to a...... Continue Reading →
Sep 17, 2018
7 min
By, The Curator Beginning small is the safest way to start your clothing brand. The majority of people who are starting brands do not have an audience to sell to yet. Since no one is aware that you even exist, why would you spend a ton of money on getting one hundred shirts printed? That’s...... Continue Reading →
Sep 9, 2018
5 min
By, The Curator Last week I talked about how to figure out what type of content to post and why it needs to look unified. Solid content is only half of creating an effective social media presence though. The other half is making a professional looking profile because that is what your audience sees when...... Continue Reading →
Aug 27, 2018
7 min
By, The Curator I’d like to start out by making it clear that the numbers mentioned in this article are estimates gathered from past experience mixed with quotes from many different printers. Actual costs will vary. One question that I often get asked is, “How much does it cost to start a clothing brand?” Honestly,...... Continue Reading →
Aug 14, 2018
7 min
By, The Curator We live in an age when people will pay $500 for a t-shirt so that they can take a few pictures wearing it and receive approval and validation online. That need for approval is rooted in a deeper insecurity that these people have. They want to feel cool, they want to feel...... Continue Reading →
Aug 14, 2018
4 min
By, The Curator How to View Failure Michael Jordan once said, “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” There are thousands of different inspirational quotes about failure that all have the intention of yanking you out of your place of loss and convincing you to...... Continue Reading →
Aug 13, 2018
4 min
By, The Curator Recently I was scrolling through Instagram and came across a sponsored post that caught my eye. No disrespect to anyone, but most Instagram advertisements that I see are for very young or undeveloped brands, which is why this one stood out to me. I clicked the add and came across a brand...... Continue Reading →
Aug 11, 2018
1 hr 7 min