Karen Alava | Staff Writer Julien Halley, an 18-year-old marketing freshman at Florida International University, has transformed years of schoolyard side hustles into Holy Beliefs, a faith-driven clothing brand. Guided by his father’s advice, Halley launched the brand last fall with just four custom hoodies printed via DTF transfers on a $200 heat press, setting…
Erin Beatty imagines a radical alternative for the fashion world. She dreams up luxury made of reused scraps; one where fashion is built on growth instead of harm, where the environment is nourished instead of hurt. And she knows this isn’t a pipe dream, because she built this alternative up herself. With this passion, Beatty…
When Roslyn resident Shari Fine launched KatieJNYC in 2017, it wasn’t with a business plan or a team of advisers. It was with a sewing machine, a sharp eye for fashion, and her daughter Katie’s wardrobe challenges. Katie struggled to find clothing that fit her petite frame and made her feel confident. Fine, armed with…