Summary Carlos Reyes from Renacio discusses their experience as a designer preparing for New York Fashion Week and the challenges of living outside of New York while showing in the event. They talk about their journey in the fashion industry, their design aesthetic inspired by painter Remedios Varo, and their approach to storytelling through their collections. Carlos also shares their experience on the reality show OMG Fashion and the impact it had on their brand. In this conversation, Renacio discusses their experience in the fashion industry, including their appearance on a reality TV show and their process for getting on the runway. They emphasize the importance of putting yourself out there and not being afraid to take the first step. They also talk about the role of social media in their career and the challenges of balancing creative work with the business side of fashion. Renacio shares their plans for future collections and their upcoming runway show. They offer advice for aspiring designers, encouraging them to trust their own gut and keep pushing forward. Keywords Carlos Reyes, Renacio, New York Fashion Week, designer, fashion industry, design aesthetic, storytelling, OMG Fashion, fashion industry, reality TV, runway, social media, creative work, business, upcoming collection, runway show, advice for aspiring designers Takeaways Living in New York makes it easier to connect with the fashion community and build a team for fashion shows. Carlos Reyes started their fashion journey by dressing people in Dallas and gradually built their brand, Renacio. Design aesthetic is inspired by painter Remedios Varo, with a focus on whimsical, dark, and feminine elements. Each collection tells a different story, with the upcoming collection exploring the theme of shame. Carlos participated in the reality show OMG Fashion, which provided exposure but did not highlight their brand, Renacio. Learning from the experience and are considering going by the name Renacio in the fashion world. Favorite moments from the show include winning the mini challenge and interacting with Julia Fox and Law Roach. Put yourself out there and don't be afraid to take the first step Social media is important for finding clients and showcasing your work Balancing creative work with the business side of fashion can be challenging Trust your own gut and believe in your work Show your growth and don't be discouraged by initial reactions Chapters 00:00 Living in New York and Showing at Fashion Week06:09 The Journey of Renacio09:04 Design Aesthetic and Storytelling13:32 The Experience on OMG Fashion16:24 The Impact on Brand Recognition19:23 Favorite Moments from the Show22:01 Becoming Best Friends with Julia Fox23:43 Getting on the Runway and Fashion Week24:20 The Challenges of Balancing Creativity and Business25:26 Trusting Your Gut and Believing in Your Work26:45 Showing Your Growth as a Designer27:43 Continuing to Push Forward and Evolve Find tickets for Renacio NYFW show in Spet at https://renacio.com/ and on instagram Through the Back Door is a brought to you by @blossom.nite a fashion industry party in NYC for networking and collaboration. Follow the podcast @throughthebackdoorpodcast Follow the host Claire Vastola @alienwestwood contact claire@alienwestwood.com www.alienwestwood.com Please note there were some echos we tried to edit out during recording, your not going crazy technology just failed me that day.
