Fashion Friday: Sneex Sofa Sessions w/ Rachel Muscat (General Manager of Pharrell's HU) Recap
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Where were you last Friday night?
If you’re in the loop you were at Sneex (in Milwaukee’s Third Ward) for their new conversation series SNEEX SOFA SESSIONS.
This moderated style convo session featured Rachel Muscat, General Manager of Pharrell’s Human Race, and past Global Director of Collaborations for Adidas.
As Rachel answered questions about life on the go, collaborating with Kanye and Pharrell, working as women in the corporate world and so much more, we got insight on how the sneaker world really works.
She was humble and inspiring with the stories she shared; including the small quirks that have helped her become someone who has soared in the industry. Starting her first gig interning at a church, she has leveled up becoming apart of some of the most iconic branding we have seen in the last decade. She assured the audience that even the smallest starts can become the catalyst for your next move, making all and any experience relevant.
One thing that stood out to us was the story about her hanging out with her sisters who started a streetwear line in Australia (where she is from). She notes those moments as influential in her life. She had not realized it then, but they had been teaching her merchandising by taking her to the stores, talking about trends, color waves and the like. I believe they stirred her in the right direction. [Clearly, we are talking about her now].
Of course, there was a lot of talk about working for Adidas, Kanye and Pharell but its the reality that lives behind the glamour that we would like to share. Everyone wants the job but doesn't really understand the types of sacrifices that come with it. For instants, traveling is one of the difficulties she has had to deal with. Being away from family and friends comes with the territory. She mentioned being lucky to have a boyfriend who also has to travel a lot someone, respects her lifestyle and job, so they meet up in between work in different cities to hang out and go on dates to keep the spark together. [For the love of sneaker life! Geeezzzzzz!]. But it works for her!
She also talked self-care, “meditating”, and having a self-check (if your acting like your good that’s what everybody will think your good) because its the only way to really do your best at whatever you are passionate about. “Being your authentic self!”
Quotes we loved:
“Do you know why women rule the world? Because they can just stop having babies.”
“Everyone is different. The table should represent that diversity.”
“Say things with confidence!” [Advise she gave about handling being the only women in male-dominated environments.”
We usually talk about fashion as something you can see, but Rachel Muscat also reminded us that its something you experience. We won’t share all the details because some times you just have to be in the room to get the goods.
See you at the next Sneex Sofa Session!
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