Journal

Fabric Sourcing and Supplier Research: A Journey in Thai Silk
One of the first stages of product development is fabric sourcing (which can often be a long and difficult process). In this piece, I recapped the main steps I took to find my fabric,...
Fabric Sourcing and Supplier Research: A Journey in Thai Silk
One of the first stages of product development is fabric sourcing (which can often be a long and difficult process). In this piece, I recapped the main steps I took to find my fabric,...

7 Ways to Declutter Your Closet (Without Donating Your Clothes)
This article was originally published as a guest post on ADIMAY, and hits on 7 creative ways that you can declutter your closet—without dumping everything in the donation bin.
7 Ways to Declutter Your Closet (Without Donating Your Clothes)
This article was originally published as a guest post on ADIMAY, and hits on 7 creative ways that you can declutter your closet—without dumping everything in the donation bin.

Thinking of Donating Your Old Clothes? Read This First
This article was originally published on ADIMAY, and covers what really happens when you drop your clothes in the donation bin... plus why it matters.
Thinking of Donating Your Old Clothes? Read This First
This article was originally published on ADIMAY, and covers what really happens when you drop your clothes in the donation bin... plus why it matters.

3 Major Takeaways from Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week
In October 2018, before LIYA was even really fully-formed as an idea, I travelled from my home in Bagamoyo, Tanzania to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW).
3 Major Takeaways from Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week
In October 2018, before LIYA was even really fully-formed as an idea, I travelled from my home in Bagamoyo, Tanzania to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW).

Second-Hand Clothing in East Africa: What the Fast Fashion Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
This article was originally published as a guest post on Forage & Sustain, and outlines some of my BIGGEST takeaways about the second-hand clothing industry after spending two years in Bagamoyo, Tanzania....
Second-Hand Clothing in East Africa: What the Fast Fashion Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
This article was originally published as a guest post on Forage & Sustain, and outlines some of my BIGGEST takeaways about the second-hand clothing industry after spending two years in Bagamoyo, Tanzania....

Why I Decided to Start a Sustainable Accessory Brand
This isn't your typical founder story. I don't have years of experience in the fashion industry, or rooms full of investors lurking behind closed doors. But everything in my life...
Why I Decided to Start a Sustainable Accessory Brand
This isn't your typical founder story. I don't have years of experience in the fashion industry, or rooms full of investors lurking behind closed doors. But everything in my life...