This is a heartfelt thank you to all who have been with us from the beginning … to all who shop independent, handmade fashion … to all who make it part of their conversation … to all who have joined the movement … to all who tuned in yesterday or the day before … to all who will join the movement tomorrow, the next day and the day after that.
I have been reflecting back through the many memories that have been made since the beginning of Smashing Darling. It is hard for me to believe that the idea for the site was conceived in August 2006. I cannot believe how much time has gone by. This February will be 4 years since the launch of our site.
Thinking back to the beginning … I had no idea what was ahead. I am very familiar with the concept of independent fashion … I have been designing on my own since 1994 when I first opened my boutique/studio in Chester, CT. What I didn’t know was that there were lots of people who had no idea what independent fashion was at the time we launched. The job changed from promoting a website to educating people about what it means to be an independent fashion designer and how awesome it is to have pieces designed by them in the closet. Knowing where products, and this includes fashion, come from is good for everyone.
We have been out there tirelessly chattering about the topic to start conversations and to bring awareness of the topic of independent fashion. Anyone who has met me in person knows that not only am I happy to do so but it is a very passionate topic to for me. So close to my heart. If I it weren’t possible for me to be an independent fashion designer … I’m not sure where I would be in the world. Since we began, over 4 years ago, many more websites and blogs have popped up talking about the topic of independent fashion. They join the movement to help fashion designers, just like me, dotted all across the US and the world for that matter, doing our own thing … marching to the beat of our own drum … so happy to have a clientele that is inspired by what we do and doing our part to help a local economy.
Remember if this didn’t exist, I’m not sure where I would be in this world and I know that this doesn’t just apply to me … we have 737 designers on the site and the number keeps growing.
Thank you,
Trish
a.k.a trishdarling
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