Every week in Business of Home’s Trade Tales column, we ask designers around the world to share how they run their firms, manage clients and stay inspired.

Deola is one of Nigeria’s most cherished fashion designers. The CEO of House of Deola can do no wrong when it comes to the infusion of African signature into timeless silhouettes. She made her mark on ...

In the 1970s and ’80s, Chicago fashion designers held their own against the top names in the industry. Today, the city’s design scene is coming back in its own way. When teacher Emily Porter showed up ...