Building a Fashion Brand in The Caribbean With Adanna Taylor | The Digital World

In this episode of The Digital World, we sit down with Adanna Taylor, founder of Taylor M, to dive deep into what it takes to build a successful fashion brand in the Caribbean.

Since our last interview in 2023, Adanna has taken her business to new heights, expanding her team, overcoming challenges, and even traveling to China to explore fabric sourcing and manufacturing opportunities. She shares insights on why she remains committed to entrepreneurship over traditional employment, the realities of growing a fashion business, and what aspiring designers need to focus on to succeed in the Caribbean market.

We also discuss her recent trip to China, where she visited factories and fabric wholesalers. She breaks down what that experience taught her, how China can support the growth of Caribbean fashion brands, and what stood out to her the most from her travels.

If you are a fashion entrepreneur or looking to start your own brand, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons on navigating the industry, scaling a business, and positioning yourself for long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

- Expanding a business requires strategic hiring and overcoming fears of delegation. Adanna shares how she successfully built her team and what it has allowed her to achieve.

- Sourcing materials and manufacturing from China can open new opportunities for Caribbean designers. She breaks down the key lessons she learned from her visit and how designers can leverage these resources.

- Fashion entrepreneurship requires more than creativity. Adanna emphasizes the importance of understanding business strategy, marketing, and financial management to build a sustainable brand.

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