We were lucky to catch up with Pamela Sotomayor recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Pamela, thanks for joining us today. Before we get into specifics, let’s talk about success more generally. What do you think it takes to be successful?
I think everyone’s definition of success is different, so how to get there varies amongst people. But, for me, I think resilience, passion and consistency is what it takes to get to my idea of success. What drives that, is the constant reminder to leave something im proud of and has helped others.
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?
Mella was developed in August of 2020. Earlier that same year, I bought my first sewing machine and taught myself how to sew through Youtube videos and with my Abuela Flor through Facetime. Quickly, my love for fashion grew immensely – I fell in love with making clothes. I knew when I started Mella, I wanted it to be more than just “another clothing brand” – I wanted it to represent my Latin-roots, my love for dance and the connection of community. Mella is a fashion house whose purpose is to use our clothing as a tool to sprout personality, confidence and individuality to those who wear it. Fashion has changed my life, and I hope my creations can reflect that onto others.
Each article of Mella clothing is designed, and produced in house – here in New York City. It is delicately made to the customers exact measurements. Each piece created, is truly one of one. When you wear Mella you are wearing a piece of our house, born from generations of Dominican seamstresses that have been the force to the designer I am today. We take pride in being unique and being storytellers through fashion – and we hope to always exude that.
Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?
Authenticity.
We’d love to hear about how you keep in touch with clients.
Social Media, SMS, Emails, and exclusive events.
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