Tara Rudes Dann: Building L'AGENCE, Timeless Style Over Trends, & Leading with Confidence

Tara Rudes Dann is the fashion director of L'AGENCE, a brand she has helped build into a wardrobe staple for women everywhere from a foundation of timeless tailoring, community, and an obsessive commitment to how a woman feels in her clothes.

In this episode, she and Rivki talk about growing up third generation in the fashion industry and what that instilled in her from a young age, why she believes trends are the most overrated thing in fashion and what she focuses on instead, and what separates the brands that last from the ones that don't. They also discuss what it takes to lead a passionate team, how to build a business when you're starting out solo, the L'AGENCE Fashion Week experience, and why your best outfit will always be your confidence.

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00:00 Intro

01:31 Tara's Origin Story & Family Background

02:25 Third Generation in Fashion

05:00 Finding Your Personal Style

07:25 What Confidence Compounds With Age

09:59 Learning to Say No

14:04 Day in the Life

17:38 The L'Agence Fashion Week Experience

21:57 What Makes L'Agence Last

24:39 Building a Business Solo & Asking for Help

27:04 Leadership Triumphs & Struggles

30:01 Rapid Fire Fashion Questions