Send us a text This week, Ryan speaks with Karen Giberson, CEO & President of The Accessories Council. They discuss Canadian brands, trends, and the industry at large. Learn more about the Accessories Council and the benefits of being a member.

Send us a text This week, Ryan speaks with Arkadiusz Likus who founded Vitkac. They speak about the importance of experience within retail, luxury, and the growing market in Poland.

Send us a text This week, Ryan speaks with Kathie Lee at Chelsey House. They discuss the importance of entering the fashion market in China.

Send us a text This week, Ryan speaks with Steven Victor, Managing Director at Jack Victor. They discuss what it is to be a heritage brand, manufacturing in Canada, and the industry.

Send us a text This week, Ryan speaks with Carly Bigi who is the founder of Laws of Motion. They discuss the problem of returns and how machine learning can solve it.

Send us a text This week, Ryan speaks with Fashion veteran Mathilde Bétinas of OnTheList. They discuss how their platform protects brands while growing their audience. They also share her experience in Montreal.

This week, Ryan speaks with Evan Weinreb at Marquee Brands. They discuss the importance of building a brand, streetwear, among other industry news. Evan also mentions great Canadian partners such as JS Group.

This week Ryan speaks with David Pillow, who is an expert in the jewelry market. They discuss diamonds, Canada, the industry, among other trends.

This week, Ryan speaks with Roy Lugasi, the founder of Stork. They discuss the problems of past inventory, the supply chain, and how machine learning can provide a solution.

This week, Ryan speaks with Vickie Joseph of V Kosmetik. They discuss creating a beauty product for all as well as her experience in empowering other women entrepreneurs.

This week, Ryan speaks with Melissa Austria of Gotstyle and Candice Shuster who consults luxury brands. On this episoide the importance of creating longstanding relationships with the staff store was highlighted. It not only motivates the store employees, but it increases sales.

This week, Ryan speaks with Elisa Dahan, Creative Director & Founder Dodiee. Prior to to embarking on this new shapewear brand, Elisa was the Co Chief Creative Officer of Mackage for 20 years. They discuss Montreal, brand building, and trends in the industry.

This week, Ryan speaks with Emmanuelle Girard who manages the Québec artists Alexandra Streliski & Beyries. They discuss fashion, music, and her entrepreneurial story of founding Comme C'est Beau. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

This week Ryan speaks with Charles Klein, DHC and Cole Wassner, Wassner Management Group. The three discuss trends in licensing as well as the importance of working with outside counsel and agents. If you would like to discuss with Charles or Cole, kindly find their contact information below: Charles : CK@dhclegal.com Cole : cole@wassnermanagement.com

This week, Ryan speaks with Natalie Bryt who is the Director of Strategy and marketing at Artestar. The two discuss the importance and posititve impacts of connecting artists with brands. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

This week, Ryan speaks with Mariko Ichikawa, Senior Director of Digital Commerce at Hearst. They discuss how Hearst is disrupting the fashion marketplace, buying trends, and other fashion industry news. Mariko also shares the launch of Shop Bazaar. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

This week, Ryan speaks with Flora Backer who founded the Rya Collection. They both discuss trends and how clothing can empower others.

This week, Ryan speaks to buyers Stacey Defeo and John Totolis. Stacey and John share how they create excitement in their store and why Century21 is a landmark for the city.

This week, Ryan speaks with Yolande Nesseth and Lili Desrochers at College LaSalle. They discuss fashion education and the importance of firsthand experience for students. If you want to work with them click the ''contact us'' button at ENTREPRISEMODE.com .

This week, Ryan speaks with the founder of BioAstra Technologies. Sumitra Rajagopalan, the founder shares the history of plastics as well as the schools of thought on sustainability. Sumitra also highlights how her bio base materials can help reduce the carbon footprint in fashion. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.