Designing the viral Nike jacket that took China by storm | Jonathan de Lagarde | Makers of Fashion

Summary

Jonathan de Lagarde, a fashion industry veteran, shares his journey and experiences working in various countries and brands. Jonathan discusses his experiences working in the fashion industry, including his time at Nike, running his own brand, and working for celebrity brands. He shares his proudest moments and advises young designers to target their desired jobs, build connections, embrace diversity, and learn the business side of fashion.

 

Where to find Jonathan de Lagarde:

Website: ⁠http://www.delagarde.us/⁠

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdelagarde/

 

Where to find Emilie and Theren from Make the Dot:

Website: ⁠https://makethedot.com/⁠

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-the-dot/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/makethedot

Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@makethedot⁠

 

Chapters

00:00⁠ Introduction to Jonathan de Lagarde

⁠01:28⁠ Getting Into Fashion and Personal Style

⁠04:23⁠ The Intersection of Sport and Fashion ⁠

08:14⁠ Working in Different Countries and Brands

⁠12:59⁠ Leadership and Cultural Nuances ⁠

16:50⁠ Building a Diverse Experience Set ⁠

23:44⁠ Building a Team of Self-Starters ⁠

26:53⁠ Protecting and Supporting Team Productivity and Well-being ⁠

29:46⁠ Finding Inspiration and Enjoyment in Fashion ⁠

32:11⁠ Differences in Responsibility Working for Different Brands ⁠

35:53⁠ Challenges of Staying on Schedule and Being Creative ⁠

38:06⁠ Proudest Moments and Lessons Learned ⁠

49:29⁠ Advice for Young Designers: Target Jobs and Embrace Diversity ⁠

52:32⁠ The Importance of Learning the Business Side of Fashion ⁠

 

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