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Thought of the week - Alembika SS23 Presentation

I was with the Alembika team in Israel and spent a few days reviewing last season's conclusions, planning ahead, talking colors and visions, playing with fabrics, and meeting agents and distributors from around the world.  Nothing is more satisfying than working with people you love and respect! Seeing so much creativity is inspiring. Working with business people who are strong and kind is precious. And, when we work hard doing what we love, it doesn't feel like a job. The Alembika team welcomed everyone in a beautiful hotel on the beach in Tel Aviv, making it a great intro to the vibrant feel of the collections and the warm rusty colors Hagar loves and calls "flames"... And her blues that are like the...

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Thought of the Week - Melanie Whaley

Melanie Whaley, the owner of Essential Elements in Chicago, shopeechicago.com, was our guest speaker in Alembika's bi-weekly Zoom Cafe this past friday. Melanie has a unique story as the owner of a successful, high-end boutique in Chicago's inner city. As a woman and an African American, it was inspiring to hear about Melanie's timeline and see how she built her little empire.  Melanie is honest, direct and embraces open conversations about being a black woman in business. What struck me most was her graceful approach to life and the challenges she faces as an African American business woman. She has no anger in her voice when speaking of earlier days, when she did not feel welcome in vendor's booths unless she showed...

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Alembika Resort 22/23 is here!

We call it Resort, you call it early Spring but either way.....call it a MUST! Shop now for delivery starting as early as November and through to January '23. https://app.next.nuorder.com/brand/5a1626a538b7d1000110732b/linesheet/628aef677831c4aac45607f6

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