Learning to Value Your Work in a High Demand Society
Creative collective, Peachyland, returns to Pamplona 89 with a fashion inspired workshop
Photos and videos courtesy of Peachyland
After a month long break, the Peachyland duo returned to the Pamplona 89 space on Thursday, Apr. 26, with “The Future of Fashion” panel discussion. The panel marks the third event in the collaborative T.R.A.P. Talks workshop series.
As per the theme of the night, fashion designers, stylists and makeup artists gathered within the space to discuss their beginnings and how they move through the industry with the use of social media. Alongside the panel, Fefe Brown of “R.A.T.E.” (Rough Around the Edges) held a showcase for her summer collection
Meet the panelists:
- Brandi Hart of Bher Boutique — Thrift Designer/Stylist
- Candice Cuoco — Designer/Project Runway Season 14 Finalist
- Toreno — Stylist/Photographer
- Nile Haile — Makeup Artist
- Janaya Hampton of Asterisk* — Designer
Hosts Neima Patterson and Whitney Woods, started the night by asking the panelist how they began their careers. For the most part, they all had humble beginnings but what stood out from these stories was that they all took a “leap of faith.”
Toreno, Haile and Hampton considered their work to be a “side hustle” before fully committing to their passions as a career. On the flip side, Hart and Cuoco found that they genuinely enjoyed making clothes in their youth and continued to do so, hence their fashion lines.
However, an issue that the panelists had in common was the problem of pricing their work. Hampton spoke of a time when she sold her products for less than $60, as she was catering to a college audience, but realized that the price was not worth the time she was spending to make her product(s). Hart also started with low prices, but as her business began to grow on Instagram, she began to put more value into her work as she was also making her products with her own hands.
“I think pricing should be based on the quality of the work and the love for the clientele,” said Toreno when discussing how much value he puts into his work.
Cuoco added that sometimes it is okay to “be selfish” and went on to say that if you value yourself and your work, then someone will appreciate that and will build your consumer audience.
“Give a price if they are asking for your work; there is a reason for it,” said Haile as a closing remark to the topic.
With the rise of social media, business owners are constantly trying to figure out how to promote and sell their work, even more so in the fashion industry. At “The Future of Fashion” panel, event goers who have dreams of building their brand, were able to take the advice of established creatives, which is the ultimate goal for all T.R.A.P. events.
Keep an eye out for future T.R.A.P. events by following Peachyland on all their social media platforms:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peachyseries/
- Instagram: @peachyl.a.nd
- Twitter: @peachyla_nd
- Website: http://www.so-peachy.com/
