Operator 👩‍💼 or Ideator 👩‍🎨

Yo, how’re we doing Indexers? It’s fashion week and if your feed is bombarded with runways and Parisian parties, we’re here to give you some refuge in our lil’ emerging fashion zone ❤️ 

Top Updates

• Indexer Brand Review: Insult + Injury

• Database - New Profiles

• 4D Dresses

• New Acne Studios = RickBalenciaga ?

BRAND LAB WEEKLY ADVICE

When diving into the world of business, individuals often find themselves in two distinct categories - operators and ideators.

As an emerging fashion entrepreneur, it's crucial to be proficient in both realms, regardless of where you think you naturally gravitate - and you very well may comfortably fit in both categories.

In the competitive landscape of the fashion industry, where many businesses face challenges, striking a balance between operational efficiency and creative vision is key. Your proficiency in numbers is as vital as your design skills, and effective marketing is on par with analytical insights. While it may seem daunting to wear multiple hats, whether through partnerships or outsourcing, maintaining a healthy equilibrium between action and knowledge across all areas is paramount. Success isn't just about completing tasks within your comfort zone; it's about tackling challenges that may not align with your natural inclinations. So, remember to tick all the boxes to emerge on top.

COMMUNITY NEWS

• Brand Profiles: [#3509] Shabab Intl. Article Profile | [#2865] Sinéad O’dwyer Article Profile 

• Extremely excited to announce we’re very close to 50 Profiles in the Public database. To celebrate the big  Five-O, we’ll be announcing a giveaway next week. Let’s just say if you’re a brand owner/designer you’ll want to stick around. More details soon! 

BRAND REVIEW

For our weekly Index Brand Review, we took a look at Insult + Injury , an emerging streetwear brand threading principles of perseverance and faith into their garments.

Insult + Injury makes its name known through its innate rallying cry - calling to those who dare to question and overcome. It’s an enticing proposition, especially within the fashion industry in which a clear and strong message is sometimes hard to come by.

• The brand is not lacking in its literary concepts, with an abundance of possible ideologies to draw from, simply tracing each design to its root meaning is enough to weave a plentiful story. Their visual presentation also improves over time - utilising high-quality multimedia formats to showcase products and the people behind them.

• What would be interesting to see more is the direct correlation between the beliefs and ideologies that drive the brand and their storytelling. At the moment, the products and marketing point to notions of heritage, faith, and culture - but the marketing may benefit from a clearer embuing of the overarching narrative that leads to the specific designs.

Thank you Insult + Injury for your submission, and for being part of the Index community! We’re all so excited to see your journey continue.

If you like what you see and want a brand reviewed, hit the submission link here, or in the Always Index Website menu

INTERNET PICKS

• Indexed Brand: PDF Channel’s MFW FW24 Showcase [PDF Channel]

• Indexed Brand: ACNE Studios FW24 [Okmilmil]

• Givenchy F/W Shows without a Creative Director [Pam_Boy]

• Product and Collection pictures with AI [Skeevaa]

• Ministry of Supply’s 4D Dress [Fast Company]

• Mob Wife Core? [Dazed]

• Infinity Necklace [Yalocaloffgod]

That’s all for now! As you hurdle and sidestep all the BS this year, just know we’re with you all the way, and as Always, Index.