How to build a successful designer brand

Debbie McKeegan speaks with the talented textile designer Avalana Simpson, who’s namesake brand designs, and retails luxury interior furnishings and apparel. Her products are manufactured using digital technologies and she maximises their application to create luxurious interior products.
We discover what inspires her and how she has overcome the challenges of retail and business as an independent designer. Listen to learn more…
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