i got loads of new tees and nobody cares

Gloria Peaks: Discovering part of Occupo Gloria's Winter '23 Collection

Sneak Peek: Occupo Gloria’s Winter '23 Collection Unveiled!

Occupo Gloria strikes again: Our Vintage Racing t shirt Shines at the 'Battle of the Baddest' Fury vs Ngannou

the life of a start up brand

But here I am, still posting daily to my socials. Still uploading videos to TikTok  and still staying upbeat!

I know it will happen eventually! It is SO hard having your own small business. You have to do and learn things you wouldn’t even consider! Yet it’s all somehow worth it: even when nothing is working out for you yet. It’s a strange, paradoxical statement considering I have put over a year of hard work and money into my brand and received quite literally 0 sales from strangers... but I love it. I get to develop my brand and myself every day and that is a blessing in itself.

So let's see the tees then, Oli…

I must admit, not having a professional to model or create pictures of products is quite the challenge. I have enjoyed making myself become the ‘face’ of my brand and doing things I find difficult and cringey as it lets me grow as a human and also become better at things I would have never even thought about doing before!

I actually find taking flat lay pictures of the garments is the most challenging part so far and feel the photos I take don’t do the tees justice, but alas, I am working on that and might consider reaching out to have them professionally taken if needed.

Flat Lay Example

I am SO proud of these tees! I want to share them with the world and see what everyone thinks! I want people to experience my passion and flair bundled into a design, a garment, a package! The packaging all the way to the feel and fit is exciting to me and sharing that with people is something I am very much looking forward to. The large, bold front print is obviously the highlight of the tees, but I can’t stress the extra details such as the woven neck labels, acid wash/distressed look, and Occupo Gloria cross logo embroidered into the nape. They have a high collar and feel like a high-quality tee should!

I have packaged a few to send out to Ade Oladipo, who has helped me once before with my brand, and also to friends who have very kindly bought one to support me. I can’t express the love and passion that goes into bundling up the parcel ready to send out. I have these amazing bright yellow clothing tags, stickers, car air fresheners, and black & gold zip lock bags that ooze class and character. These are the things I feel add that extra bit of attention and care that potential customers will appreciate and enjoy.

Before I edit and enhance the pics, my garden is a great place for photoshoots 

If you are interested in these tees or want to take a nosey at my store you can do so here!

I can’t express how much I appreciate your time and support reading my ramblings!

Have a blessed week and keep chasing your dreams!

Oli xo