The Harajuku Realm
Formally "The Royal Diary", this is a podcast by CEO/Designer Ginger Nichelle of L. Royalty Clothing. We will talk everything Fashion, entrepreneurship, and just some candid talk about the fashion industry. You will receive insight on what it is like being a Los Angeles fashion designer and tips on how to start your brand.
Episodes
13 episodes
How To Plan A Fashion Photoshoot | What You Need To Know For A Successful Photoshoot
In this episode I am discussing the steps it takes to plan a successful fashion photoshoot! I discuss budgeting, how to prep, who to hire, where to hire & how to properly plan out everything you need to make your shoot as stress-free ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:35
Do You Need To Follow Trends To Be A Successful Designer?
Welcome back to The Harajuku Realm, formally the Royal Diaries. In this podcast, I am discussing the topic of whether designers need to follow fashion trends to be successful. From watching runway shows around the world, to paying for trend for...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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11:54
Do You Need To Know How To Sew To Be A Designer?
Do You Need To Know How To Sew To Be A Designer?Today I am discussing whether you need to know how to sew to be a successful designer. I know the fashion guru's & master class extraordinaire's would disagree with me, but I'm going...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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11:50
Are You A Designer Or Are You A Stylist? | Can you Do Both? | Why Designers & Stylist Are Different
Are You A Designer Or Are You A Stylist? | Can you Do Both? | Why Designers & Stylist Are DifferentIn this podcast I discuss the differences between a stylist and a designer. Many times people outside of the industry, and even in th...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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12:37
Should You Produce Your Own Products or Hire A Manufacturer? | Is it time to Start Outsourcing?
Do you find that creating production of all your looks is taking too long or is too stressful? Are you ready to approach a manufacturer or outsource some of your design process to someone else? Perhaps it's time to hire help! This episode is st...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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18:28
How To Create A Size Chart For Your Brand | What Is Grading & How Do I Grade Patterns
How To Create A Size Chart For Your Brand | What Is Grading & How Do I Grade PatternsDo you ever wonder how companies come up with their size charts? Have you thought about what sizes your store is going to carry? Worried your size ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:54
When To Hire Help For My Brand | Grow Your Fashion Brand Like A Boss
Unsure if you are ready to hire? Perhaps you want to add merch to your boutique but you don't want to create it all. Or perhaps you need help with the legal matters of your business, or maybe you are just overwhelmed with it all and you would n...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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10:48
How to Price Your Brand | Make Money With Your Brand | How To Calculate Your COG
Unsure how to price yourself? Not sure if you you are overpriced or underpriced? Then this Podcast is for you. Understanding how you price yourself can be a little confusing, but I share with you the simple formula I use to figure out prices fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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17:42
Are Fashion Shows Worth It? | Do I Need To Do Fashion Shows To Be A Designer?
Fashion shows happen year round all over the world and so many indie designers like myself participate in these fashion shows, but are they really worth all the trouble? Do you even need to put on fashion shows to be a "real" designer? In this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:54
How To Find Inspiration For Your Brand | How To Find Your Niche Market | Where You Can Find Inspo
I find that many new designers don’t know where they should search for the inspiration for their brand. I created this episode so that designers and creators can find their inspiration through different types of media and how to hone in on y...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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19:01
7 Steps It Takes To Create Your 1st Collection | What It Takes To Create Your Own Collection
In this podcast I discuss the 7 steps it takes to create your own clothing collection. Maybe you are unsure of how to start, or what the end goal should be, or perhaps you have a collection but you are unsure what to do next. My hope is this ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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23:38
Is Fashion Design School Worth it? | Is Design School For You? | Can You Be A Designer Without School?
This podcast discusses the pros & cons of fashion school so you can decide if it is the right choice for you. I discuss the common questions I receive from others who are considering being a designer: What do you learn in fashio...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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16:15
6 Steps To Become A Fashion Designer | How To Start Your Clothing Brand
This podcast discusses the 6 (condensed) steps it takes to be a Fashion Designer. There are more steps and preparation involved, but this podcast will go over the 6 steps you need to consider before becoming a designer. Knowing these steps w...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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17:17