This week, I’m joined by Monica Upton, the founder of luxury leather bag brand, Vestirsi. While climbing the ranks in Mecca’s PR department, Monica noticed a gap in the market for a leather work bag that was functional, stylish and high quality.  A couple of trips to Italy later (with one being on her honeymoon!), 10 styles and a carefully thought-out launch plan, Monica launched her first Vestirsi handbags and had instant success. I chat to Monica about how her time at Mecca assisted with starting her own brand, how she created a successful launch from the get-go and how to stand out as a new brand trying to break through the noise. NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY! Instagram: @fashionavenuepodcast & @amberlowther TikTok: @amberlowther_Email: [email protected] JOIN MY EMAIL NEWSLETTER LIST HERE FOR ALL THE FUN STUFF, GOODIES & EXCLUSIVE PODCAST INFO! Podcasting takes a whole lot of work. If you'd like to support me & donate to the podcast: www.paypal.com/paypalme/amberjlowther DO THIS SURVEY TO HELP ME CREATE THE PODCAST OF YOUR DREAMS:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RCPR8CL  Don't forget to join the exclusive Fashion Avenue Podcast Facebook group to chat all things fashion & beauty! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.