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When Ariane Zagury moved to Asia, she was pregnant, jobless and had no business plan.
Today? She runs Rue Madame Fashion Group, a retail empire with over 50 fashion boutiques across Asia, including brands like American Vintage, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, Sandro, Jonak and more.
In this powerful conversation, Ariane opens up about:
– How she started from scratch in a new country
– The bold moves that built her multi-brand group
– Lessons from scaling in Hong Kong, Mainland China and beyond
If you’re pivoting, launching or dreaming bigger, listen or re-listen to this episode.
Content:
(00:45) Meet Ariane: Owner of Rue Madam Fashion Group
(03:04) Reflecting on Success and Personal Life
(08:23) Opening the First Shop in Asia
(12:44) Quick Fire Questions with Ariane
(14:33) Building a Retail Empire
(18:59) The Reality of Business Plans and Profitability
(20:44) Signing the First Joint Venture with American Vintage
(22:08) A Journey of Persistence with SMCP
(30:16) The Birth of Clemence Brand
(31:52) The Fashion Scene in Asia
(33:27) Expanding into Mainland China
(35:06) Lessons Learned from Mistakes
(00:27) Carmen's Summer Update
(00:59) Meet Ariane, Founder of Rue Madame Fashion Group
(04:59) Ariane's Journey from Finance to Fashion
(10:19) Challenges and Successes in Retail
(13:17) Fireside Questions with Ariane
(15:49) Building a Client-Centric Retail Business
(19:06) Balancing Vision and Business Focus
(21:17) First Partnership with American Vintage
(22:53) Persistence in Business
(28:43) The Importance of Addressing Problems
(32:25) Fashion in Asia
(34:01) Expanding into Mainland China
(35:40) Lessons Learned from Mistakes
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