The Young Entrepreneur by Brit Tripudio

I started fashion 2 years ago, back in 2011 when I had no direction in college I dropped out and searched literally for a good fashion school. I remember i was with my friend Geri, he helped me find the school which is fashion institute of the Philippines. of course I made it sure it was one of the best fashion schools they have In manila, 2-3 weeks later I enrolled myself and lived in manila for 2 months. Then I decided I could go back and forth from Angeles city to Manila because it is more cost efficient and I like going home to see my dogs and be with my family. I took up fashion design,pattern making, haute couture, embroidery and menswear. After that I pursued my fashion career in Angeles since the city is being developed I thought at that time I could also develop my career there. Of course there are lots of trial and errors with my garments finishing because It was still fresh and I was starting and then few months later I mastered some of the lectures the school had given us to review. My biggest show probably was my manila fashion show. It was sponsored by style bible and was organized by Miriam college events management students. It was my first show there and it was awesome I met new people and gained more popularity in manila And then a friend of a friend her name is fate Natividad bumped Into me on the way to manila, she asked me if i was interested on having a show that they (bloomers party services) organize and if I could team up with them, I saw this as an opportunity so I grabbed it. The show was not perfect but it was not bad either. It was a neophyte show of the fashion industry it is like our debut.  After few weeks I received lots of invitations from organizers and event planners if I was willing to sponsor them and again saw that as an opportunity to establish myself. 2011-2012 were my starting point. I was 21 then and enjoyed single show. 2013 the big step for me was to build my own shop. I had a concept in my mind of woman wearing me in the highest class event and they look so chic in my dress. I named it (of course by the help of.my friend Geri) Go Chic! Chic is a word or expression in France which mean Stylish or style. Since my designs have lots of different styles I named my shop Go Chic! Haute Couture by Brit Tripudio.  First months of my business was still, no clients yet and having a business wouldn't prevent you to be frugal, I slent lots of money building it and yeah it was hard. Come July, I booked my first client: a bridal gown for ms Tam Manaloto (now Bicierro) owner of Coco Fresco. I gave her the concept of Nostalgia Italia which incorporates details of Italy's baroque architectural designs and many more. Her gown was quilted with rhinestones and laces and used my cutting techniques. Her bridesmaids wore black and gold. They were 18 to 20 persons, I did all the cutting of patterns and sewing of the appliques Draping and many more. And my name was more established after the wedding because people were not expecting me doing a bridal gown which is a first. Actually now I ended my lease contract and im planning to move I  our new house in villa Dolores. Because I think I don't need to have a shop its the same with not having an atelier cost efficient and I could work closer tk my family. By the beginning of June I might go and study fashion abroad.  Nothing is Final but I'm praying for it. And one more tool that I almost forgot to mention was or is my relationship with God without Him I think my dream wouldn't be attainable. I also have tattoos: "don't give up on yours dreams" in Arabic And " never a failure always a lesson" these are just some of the phrases I always read and it is like an affirmation to me, that whenever I'm close to doubting myself of my talent I would go to the mirror and read my tattoos. I have been through a lot these past few years, some was very easy but other issues was totally hard. But I managed to overcome them by Grace of God.