A Global View on the Shape of Things to Come
After a hearbreaking breakup that took me from NY to LA and back to NY, I decided to pack my few belongings and move to Morocco to follow a lifelong dream of living and working abroad. Read about my adventures as a single woman living in Morocco and the trials and tribulations of trying to launch a fair trade accessories business while partnering with local artisans.
tags: artisans, design, fair trade, product development, single woman
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After experiencing a break up that took me from NY to LA and back to NY, me, a designer packed my bags and the few belongings I had left and moved to Marrakech to launch a collection of fair trade accessories while partnering with local artisans. Please read about my adventures in the souks as well as trying to launch a business in a foreign country.
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The Waiting Game
Posted on 31/03/2011
Waiting. I spend a lot of time waiting in Morocco. I wait for shops to open. I wait for artisans to return from prayer. I wait for lunch to be over so that I can get back to...
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The Breakup
Posted on 27/03/2011
Sometimes things get a little personal with my work. I get too attached to designs. I say things I probably should keep to myself. I have breakdowns that I often can’t...
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Life Is Simple, We Make It Difficult
Posted on 14/03/2011
Or so that’s what they say and I would often get annoyed when I would hear those words but now that I am back in Marrakech, I think whoever said that may have had a point. I have been...
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The Marrakech Grind
Posted on 03/03/2011
Been back in Marrakech for a bit over a week after having been away for practically 9 months….wow, 9 months! And funny enough, things are mostly the same around here. The goals for...
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More Fall Shopping
Posted on 12/11/2010
You can now find our handcrafted Marrakech Belts and Setti Belts at the Erica Tanov shop in Nolita. Stop on by…..you know you could always add a few new accessories to your fall...
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NYC Fall Shopping…West Village
Posted on 18/10/2010
Hello Everyone! Just wanted to share some news….now you can find Danica Cosic Design handbags and belts in the West Village! If you’re in the neighborhood and in the need to...
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Marrakech on my Mind
Posted on 03/10/2010
Another birthday has come and gone. I spent the day crunching numbers for my business or at least attempting to while overcoming frustration and doing my best to practice patience...
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This is it!!
Posted on 05/09/2010
So yesterday was one of those amazing days in NYC where everything just felt great. Clearly, fall is in the air and we even have the winds and cool temperatures to prove it. My...
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Help from my Friends
Posted on 27/08/2010
Help! I’m entering my business, Danica Cosic Design, in a small business contest and I need to title a photo I feel best captures the company...
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Inspiration!
Posted on 24/08/2010
Monday….not to boast, but mine was pretty good. Despite the rain, I woke up and went for one of my better runs to date…not that I’ve been on many runs but since the...
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