Effective Collaboration: A champion of effective partnerships, both within and across the industry. This collaborative spirit, understanding the potent role of partnerships driving innovation, expanding reach, and achieving mutual success.

Global Perspective: Broad and inclusive perspective embracing a global mindset, comprehending diverse markets and consumer behaviors to drive expansion and seize new opportunities, exploit current and future trends

Crisis Management: Exhibits exceptional crisis management skills, showcasing resilient leadership during challenging times. Ability to navigating uncertainties, making tough decisions, and steering organizations through challenges while maintaining unwavering focus on long-term goals.

Mentorship and Talent Development: Demonstrates a steadfast commitment to mentorship and talent development. Cultivating  next generation of leaders, designers, photographers, marketing & sales professionals and building highly successful organic influencer channels, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within organizations.

Adaptability: Firmly rooted in adaptability embracing change, continuously evolving current and new strategies to meet the demands of dynamic fashion related champaign and projects. Resilience and thrives amid evolving market conditions proven results time and time again in the fast-paced New York fashion scene.

Faddy Magazine USA

Founder/ Editor In Chief / Creative Director

2018 to Present | New York, New York

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Founded, Curated Leading Edge Fashion Photography Publication: Assembled a curated collection of leading-edge fashion photography, showcasing the work of globally renowned photographers and pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling within the fashion industry. 

Integrated Fine Art into Fashion Narratives: Successfully integrated fine art into fashion narratives, creating a unique fusion that transcends traditional boundaries and adds depth to the storytelling aspect of both the online platform and the printed magazine.

Global Network of Contributors: Established a diverse and global network of “renowned” contributors, including photographers, designers, and artists, ensuring a wide range of perspectives and styles are represented in both the online and print formats. Which includes, but not limited to:

Elevated Emerging Fashion Designers: Provided a platform for emerging fashion designers to gain international recognition, fostering creativity and innovation within the industry by featuring their work prominently in both the online platform and the printed magazine.

Exclusive Interviews with Industry Leaders: Conducted exclusive interviews with leading figures in the fashion industry, offering insights into their creative processes, inspirations, and the future of fashion.

Dynamic Fashion Event Coverage: Provided dynamic coverage of global fashion events, ensuring readers stay informed about the latest trends, runway shows, and industry happenings through both the online platform and the printed magazine.

Collaborative Projects with Established Brands: Initiated collaborative projects with established fashion brands, creating unique and exclusive content that resonates with a diverse audience and elevates the overall brand profile.

Social Media Dominance: Orchestrated a robust social media strategy, seamlessly integrating the platform with leading social channels such as Instagram, boasting over 70,000 followers, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, and Threads. This strategic approach ensured a dynamic and expansive reach, amplifying the global influence of the print on demand platform and fashion magazine.

Creative Threads Integration: Utilized the unique features of Threads, such as shoppable content and exclusive previews, to creatively engage the audience and drive traffic to the print on demand platform and magazine.

Metrics-Driven Optimization: Implemented a metrics-driven approach to social media management, regularly analyzing data to optimize content strategies, posting schedules, and engagement tactics across all platforms, ensuring a continuous enhancement of the brand’s digital footprint.

Influencer Collaboration: Fostered collaborations with influential figures in the fashion and lifestyle space, leveraging their reach and expertise to amplify the brand’s presence across social media platforms. This strategic influencer integration enhanced the platform’s credibility and engagement.

Engaging Content Across Platforms: Created and curated engaging content tailored for each social media platform, maintaining a consistent brand narrative while adapting to the unique dynamics of Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, and Threads.

Exclusive Social Media Campaigns: Launched exclusive social media campaigns, designed to captivate audiences and drive user interaction across all major platforms. These campaigns added a layer of interactivity and excitement, fostering a sense of community among followers.

Pioneered a Global Print on Demand Platform: Established a cutting-edge global print on demand system, revolutionizing the distribution of fashion content and allowing for personalized, on-demand printing and delivery worldwide.

Seamless Website and Magazine Integration: Developed a seamless integration between the on-line platform and the printed magazine, creating a cohesive and immersive experience for readers across different mediums.

Interactive Digital Features: Introduced interactive digital features on the website, enhancing the user experience by incorporating multimedia elements, behind-the-scenes content, and interactive fashion spreads.

Sustainability Initiatives: Implemented sustainability initiatives in print production, such as eco-friendly materials and responsible printing practices, aligning the brand with environmentally conscious values.

User-Generated Content Initiatives: Launched user-generated content initiatives, encouraging the fashion community to actively participate in the platform by submitting their work, which is then featured both on-line and in the magazine.

Artistic Layout and Design: Introduced artistic and visually compelling layout and design elements in both the website and the printed magazine, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal and providing a memorable reading experience.

Multilingual Accessibility: Ensured multilingual accessibility on the website and in the magazine, breaking language barriers to reach a global audience and celebrate diverse perspectives in fashion.

Continuous Innovation: Maintained a commitment to continuous innovation, staying at the forefront of technological advancements and design trends to consistently deliver a fresh and engaging experience for fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

Candice Solomon Consulting

Founder/ Owner

2005 to Present | New York, New York

Wardrobe & Lifestyle Consultant | Fashion Stylist | PR Specialist | Trunk Shows Coordinator | Branding Expert | Design Consultant | Interior Stylist | Staging Professional | Project Management Specialist | Special Events Coordinator

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Showroom Sales Team Leadership: Led a dynamic and high-performing showroom sales team, surpassing sales targets through a strategic blend of effective leadership and motivation. Fostered a results-driven culture, ensuring each team member was empowered to excel in their roles, thereby elevating the overall success of the sales team.

Portfolio and Line Design Mastery: Excelled in the art of portfolio and line design, implementing innovative merchandising strategies that not only maximized sales but also heightened customer satisfaction. Crafted compelling and visually cohesive displays that resonated with the target audience, resulting in a heightened brand affinity and increased revenue.

Sales Team and Workroom Management: Managed sales teams and workrooms with precision, cultivating a collaborative environment that thrived on high standards of excellence. Nurtured teamwork and communication, ensuring seamless coordination between sales and production teams, ultimately optimizing efficiency and customer experience.

Materials Sourcing and Selection Expertise: Demonstrated a keen eye for detail in expertly sourcing materials and making selections that perfectly aligned with client preferences and maintained stringent quality standards. Ensured that every element used in the design process reflected the client’s vision and contributed to the overall luxury aesthetic.

Collection Marketing and Production Leadership: Spearheaded collection marketing and production initiatives, playing a pivotal role in successful product launches and heightened brand recognition. Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies that not only showcased the uniqueness of each collection but also resonated with the target market, resulting in increased brand visibility and market share.

Branding Maestro: Applied branding expertise with finesse, creating a cohesive and compelling brand identity for clients. Meticulously crafted brand narratives that aligned with the client’s ethos, fostering a distinct and memorable brand image in the competitive luxury market.

High-End Luxury Apparel and Accessories Consulting: Provided bespoke consulting services for high-end luxury apparel and accessories, ensuring clients received nothing short of the finest products and personalized service. Offered tailored advice and recommendations, establishing a reputation for delivering unparalleled quality and exclusivity.

Celebrity and High-Profile Client Dressing: Dressed celebrity and high-profile clients with an acute understanding of their individual style and public image. Curated wardrobes that not only showcased their unique personalities but also enhanced their public presence, solidifying their status as fashion influencer’s.

Cost Control and Budget Administration Mastery: Demonstrated mastery in cost control and budget administration, ensuring the achievement of financial objectives while upholding the highest standards of luxury. Implemented strategic financial planning that optimized resources without compromising on the opulence expected in the luxury market.

Relationship Building and Seamless Operations: Established and maintained robust relations with staff, vendors, and suppliers, creating a network that ensured seamless operations. Fostered a collaborative and mutually beneficial environment, contributing to the overall success and efficiency of the business.

Public Relations Excellence: Leveraged exceptional public relations skills to enhance the visibility and reputation of clients. Crafted and maintained a positive public image through strategic PR initiatives, establishing clients as key influencer’s in the luxury design and lifestyle space.

One Of A Kind Bride

Founder/Owner/ Designer

~ to 2005 | New York, New York

As the visionary Founder and Designer of One of A Kind Bride, based in the heart of New York City, I steered the helm of a distinguished couture bridal and evening gown atelier catering to an elite clientele with discerning taste and uncompromising standards. In addition to leading the creative direction, I played an integral role in managing the retail operations of a high-end bridal salon, overseeing a team of professionals and orchestrating daily activities.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Leadership and Retail Operations Management:

• Successfully managed the day-to-day operations of a high-end bridal salon in New York City, maintaining excellence in customer service and design innovation.
• Oversaw a team of skilled professionals, including showroom sales staff, seamstresses, pattern makers, apprentices, and assistants. Spearheaded recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision of all team members.

Client Engagement and Custom Design:

• Coordinated client appointments and fittings, ensuring a personalized experience. Conducted detailed consultations, taking measurements, and discussing garment and event specifics to identify special design considerations.
• Maintained post-sale communication with clients, ensuring complete satisfaction with their couture creations.

Market Research and Trend Awareness:

• Conducted market research and attended fashion shows to remain at the forefront of industry trends.
• Created and implemented effective marketing, merchandising, advertising, sales, and promotional materials.

Business Management and Expansion:

• Managed accounting, vendor/supplier relations, inventory, pricing, and human resources, including payroll, insurance, employee benefits, and bonuses/commissions.
• Coordinated successful trunk shows, contributing to the expansion and recognition of the brand.

Leadership and Retail Operations Management:

• Led the company to earn widespread recognition as one of the top bridal salons in New York City.

• Leveraged design expertise to create custom gowns for high-profile clients, resulting in designs featured in 100+ national media outlets.

• Received the prestigious “Best Bridal Designer” award by New York magazine on two occasions.

• Contributed significantly to the company’s rapid growth and brand interest through signature shop aesthetics and white-glove service.

• Mentored apprentices from esteemed fashion institutions, including FIT and Parsons School for Design.

• Liz Lange (Liz Lange Maternity)
• Jane Steinberg Wagman
• The Minscoff family 
• Donna Hanover
• Stephanie Winston
• Andrea Stern
• Ximena Diez Barroso