AIBI Visits: Alex Carter - Part 2

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in the Apparel and Fashion Industry in Chicago? How a designer started their brand? Or what a production workroom looks like? Join AIBI on a visit behind the scenes with designer Chelsey Carter-Sanders and her brands, Alex Carter and Black Women Are Essential. We’ll get into some of the “nuts and bolts” of what her business needs to thrive and how to determine pricing for your products. Bridging the gap between simplicity and edge, Alex Carter is a unisex label that embodies and provides edge and poise. https://www.shopalexcarter.com/ 0:00 Title Sequence 0:27 Tell us about Alex Carter 0:40 How has your business grown since you started it? 2:37 Is this what you imagined for your business when you first started? 3:17 How many “hats” do you wear at your business? 4:29 What does your business need in a physical space? 6:12 How do you establish your prices? 8:32 Do you request full or partial upfront payment? For the rest of our interview with Chelsey, watch for Part 3... Coming on February 27th. This video was created with the assistance of our 2024 YLAI Fellows: Anna Garcia: https://www.instagram.com/alunna_borda/ Rebecca Rigaud: https://www.instagram.com/makariosbridaldream/ To find out more about the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative: https://ylai.state.gov/ If you would like to help support AIBI and its many programs, you can donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FWFNWK4NEGH8S You can sign up for a free in-person tour, schedule a day pass, or a one-on-one training on our website: https://www.aibi.com/book-online