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In today’s episode, Monica Monique is diving deep into a conversation every independent designer needs to hear, the fine line between inspiration and copying in fashion.

Using Milano De Rouge and Fe Noel as real-world case studies, we unpack two very different approaches to protecting brand identity in the age of fast fashion and viral aesthetics.

One brand is calling out the duplication of a logo tied to a geographical city.

The other is sounding the alarm on something more nuanced — a distinct design language and recognizable aesthetic that doesn’t rely on a single symbol.

But when both are pointing at the same industry problem, why is one narrative gaining traction while the other seems to be missing the mark so far?

Does a logo carry more legal and cultural weight than a signature silhouette?

Is it easier for the public to rally behind what they can visibly recognize? And what does this mean for small brands fighting billion-dollar factories of imitation?

let’s get into it!

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In this weeks, fashion update Monica Monique talks about the changes at the fashion Balmain

Balmain quickly announced that Olivier Routhsteing would be leaving the fashion house after 14 years

just 5 days later announcing its new creative director

Our host also talks about vintage sales outweighing sales for new luxury goods

As well as how to pull stunts in your fashion business to get eyes on your brand

Stay Tuned for more Fashion World updates and diary episodes from her own fashion business

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In this week’s episode, Monica Monique talks about a banned customer that comes.

Monica talks about the experience of having a customer she wants banned from coming into her store. Come back years later for an alteration.

Going through whether or not she should take the order. She also considers the fact that this week had slower
in business and she wanted to reach her financial goals.

should she have taken this order? Or should she have left this customer outside?

What would you do?

Talk to you soon, fashion friends!

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In today’s dear diary, episode, Monica talks about planting seeds and different places.

And what she means by that is spreading out your business and posting and listing your fashion brand or items on all different platforms and just being patient to see what grows.

Well, some things might happen quickly. Some things might take years, but it always comes when you need it and if you never try, then you’ll never reap the benefits of those seeds

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In today’s episode, Monica Monique talks about other people’s emergencies.

Monica does a diary entry about how other people’s emergencies can be put on you as your emergency and give you stress that isn’t yours to begin with.

Our host shares her feelings on how and why you should deal with this the way you should.

In addition she reads her favorite prayer

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In today’s episode, Monica talks about planning out her 12 week year.

After reading the book “12 week year” Monica decides to go hard on her goals leading up to her next birthday

Monica tries to narrow down what her top three goals should be, even though she has so much that she wants to accomplish by her birthday.

listen to her talk herself through it while also reading off how to plan your own 12 week year and make sure you are following the steps to make it more achievable.

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Talk to you soon aka ttyl fashion friends

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Monica's first fashion diary entry

Walking through her emotions on her recent gown order, our host goes through why she feels it was significant

There’s always a lesson to be learned with Monica

Today’s lesson seems to be, do it, even in the struggle or the hard times. Do things from the goodness of your heart and you will be rewarded

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In today’s episode Monica Monique talks about the elephant in the room.. or not in the room

Monica shares what’s been going on behind the scenes of the podcast

Going into a new era of 7ffb podcast our host is switching up the vibe permanently

They’ll be some dear fashion diary episodes, fashion news and more interviews in 2026

Hopeful that it’s a welcomed change and you’ll be along for the ride

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