Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Nicholas Valencia. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Nicholas, appreciate you joining us today. Almost all entrepreneurs have had to decide whether to start now or later? There are always pros and cons for waiting and so we’d love to hear what you think about your decision in retrospect. If you could go back in time, would you have started your business sooner, later or at the exact time you started?

I do wish I started my clothing brand in highschool of 2016-2017 where I was just designing cover art as a hobby and my main focus was expanding my knowledge of design related to website creations, 3D, logo design, marketing materials and more.

I never thought to put my focus on creating a clothing business and I feel that it is better late than never as I work on my craft and learn as I go. My decision making will change and my brand will grow with me.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Originally coming from a graphic designer background, I always had a liking to creativity and design. Clothing is something that people really connect with because we wear what we like and what makes us feel good not only on the outside but the inside as well.

Fashion will forever be an on going trend with many different changes and critiques but I feel like I have an opportunity to not only provide my own creative ideas into the market but to also connect with viewers and potential customers to inspire, motivate, comfort, or encourage as future pieces is brought into the world.

As we move through our journey of life and honing a skill that we can expand on while building an empire, legacy, or whatever goals one may have set in front of them that cam provide support and to help shape your character in different aspects.

I have unique and original ideas that I would love to call my own with growing knowledge of the clothing market, fabrics, methods, processes and more as my journey moves forward. As I love to find and put together creative and eye catching outfits when I shop for clothes, I can bring my own flavor and creativity in my craft through my clothing brand Stellar Movement!

Stellar is for those who are on a mission to achieve their goals and make their dreams a reality.

Our brand is all about inspiring others to take action and pursue their dreams, no matter how big or small. We believe that clothing can be a powerful tool for self-expression and motivation, and we strive to create pieces that reflect our customers’ drive and ambition.

Whether you’re a student, an entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to make a positive impact in the world, Stellar is there to support you on your journey.

Okay – so how did you figure out the manufacturing part? Did you have prior experience?

I design my ideas for products on programs such as adobe photoshop and illustrator with the availability to create the products myself in-house while being more hands-on.

As an example, I could have an idea for a t-shirt and I can out-source the prints and produce the shirt at home because by out-sourcing the blanks and prints can help with costs and time.

I can also outsource my product from a manufacture overseas depending on the idea of a piece I may have in mind like a puffer coat for example. They have all the tools and resources needed and I will have to pay for sample production costs while working on establishing a foundation and a following. This will help my marketing and content creation skills because I am understanding the process of building and planning a collection that will best represent what message I may be looking to convey or feel that I want my clothes to have,

How do you keep in touch with clients and foster brand loyalty?

I want to maintain brand loyalty through my social media accounts as well as a email and sms marketing list that can keep customers engaged and updated with the brand when it comes to drops, updates, announcements and more.

I would love to build brand loyalty through providing pop-up shops, giveaways and more to get more engaged in the community and building customer relationships that will build a family.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://stellarmovement.us
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StellarMovement
• Facebook: StellarMovement
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/StellarMovement

Image Credits
Photographer: @Knxwyourself – Instagram