By Esther Callens
Determination and hard work are two words that Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor are well acquainted with. These are the key elements that they utilized in their successful business. They also discuss this and a few other topics in their new book. The Glitter Plan – How We Started Juicy Couture For $200 And Turned It Into A Global Brand (Booth Moore-co-writer) – is quite the remarkable narrative. It is the phenomenal life account of two young ladies who built a fashion empire off of pure fortitude. Thoroughly amazing!
Starting a business is stressful. Additionally, if family or friends are involved, then the stress level goes through the roof. This would make even the strongest person(s) close up shop. Luckily for stylish diva, this was not the case for friends Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor. From the very first moment they met while talking at work, they felt an immediate chemistry. They bonded as sisters. What Skaist-Levy and Nash-Taylor found out is they share a common passion for clothes. They in turn used their passion and built a billion dollar industry. This is an amazing feat for two girls who did not go to business school.
The Glitter Plan is divided into 13 chapters. Each chapter gives in details the ups and down that Pamela and Gela faced while starting their company. At the end of most sections are valuable ideas that they found helpful in their business. Peppered generously with humor, the Glitter Plan offers a look into the world of Pam and Gela, their gusto and how they incorporated in building their empire. From driving their own delivery trucks to dumpster diving for materials – these ladies knew what they wanted and were not afraid to go get it.
Former actress Gela Nash-Taylor is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon. She is married to John Taylor (Duran Duran). Los Angeles and UK is where they split their time. Pamela Skaist-Levy is a former costume designer and graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Writer/director Jefery Levy is her husband and they have one son. They make Malibu home.
