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Episode #30: How Can Emerging Designers us Community to Compete with Fast Fashion? With Hillary France, CEO of Brand Assembly

August 21, 2018

Brand Assembly was created with one purpose in mind: to help emerging fashion brands grow their business by creating a community that leverages resources and provides a platform for brands to support one another. By creating a nurturing and collaborative atmosphere, Brand Assembly removes the barriers of entering a highly competitive contemporary market and assists in building a successful business. >> EPISODE 30 – LISTEN NOW ON iTunes <<

NYC Street Wear Inspiration

August 21, 2018

“Dress like you’re already famous.” This week we are taking inspiration from some NYC street wear. And you don’t have to famous to rock these trends. Major gypsy vibes are coming from these outfits and we’re hear to help transform these looks into everyday wear. Photos By: Backgrid “The best fashion show is definitely on the street. Always has been, and

Spook-Tacular Graphic Tees for Fall

August 20, 2018

Happy Halloween! Be ahead of the curve this pumpkin spice season by shopping some of these amazing Boutique Hub vendors now. They feature everything from Pumpkins to Frankenstein’s, a wide variety to serve any customer. Find these brands in our wholesale marketplace on The Boutique Hub or in our Boutique Brands & Vendors Group for members! Prices below are listed at wholesale. Connect with these brands for details!Lucille Bird &

Peace, Love & Rock n Roll Baby

August 16, 2018

“We built this city on rock n roll” – Starship Need some outfit inspiration for your next rock concert?! We’re here to help with that! The first thing that comes to mind to do some serious rocking out is denim and leather. And the perfect way to pull that look off is a vintage band tee, denim skirt, and some strappy leather sandals! If you don’t have a band tee,

Hair Accessories: The Perfect Route to Building your Bottom Line

August 14, 2018

If you’ve been a member of The Boutique Hub for a while, it should be no surprise that in order to build a successful & profitable brand, margins are key. We typically recommend a 3x markup margin but sometimes that’s not always the easiest to maintain consistently. Accessories are great margin builders and provide a quick way to boost your profit after the traditional end of season sales. Today, we’ve

Episode #29: How to Build a Brand that Empowers Others and Forges Good in the World, with Missy Robertson, Laminin Designs and Duck Dynasty

August 14, 2018

One of the most important missions to Missy Robertson and her family has been to work selflessly to help others find faith and inner joy through charity. Missy has established Laminin House to provide jobs for women in the West Monroe area with a desire for community in a supportive work environment. Each piece of jewelry is inspired by southern femininity and a love for the outdoors. It is individually

Dramatic Sleeves Are In

August 13, 2018

“I’ll get over it, I just gotta be dramatic first.” – story of our lives Bring some much needed drama into your wardrobe with our favorite trend at the moment. Dramatic sleeved tops are in and we adore this 70’s inspired revival. Calm the wild sleeve with some sleek dark denim jeans! Life is too short to wear boring clothes, so embrace your statement sleeves. Miss Match || The Isadora

The Boutique Awards | 2018 Winners

August 10, 2018

After 300,000+ votes were cast, one thing is for certain…. There is nothing else like shopping in boutiques! They are fashion for every woman, a friendly face, a great experience, and the lifeblood of cities and towns around the world. And YOU love shopping with them! CONGRATULATIONS to the 2018 BOUTIQUE AWARDS WINNERS!! After nearly 3,000 nominees – close to 200 boutiques of all types, from the US, Canada, and

Oh My Gourd, We Love Fall

August 9, 2018

This week we wanted to mix things up a bit so we’re coming to you with some fall-inspired looks to fuel all of your pumpkin spice loving dreams AND some of our favorite fall quotes because let’s be honest, there’s a little basic b*tch in all of us who lives for the hot cocoa, crisp air and warm hoodies that come with fall time. “If you look in the

Episode #28: Changing the Experience and Preparing for Markets with Desiree Hanson, VP of Fashion Events at WWIN

August 9, 2018

Women’s Wear in Nevada has been a premiere show in Las Vegas for decades and Des is on the forefront of changing the experience this show offers. From educational events to recognizing the trends in retailer and consumer buying, get ready for a fresh WWIN. >> EPISODE 28 – LISTEN NOW ON iTunes << Don’t Have iTunes? Listen on Libsyn here See the Full Boutique Chat Podcast Website here ABOUT