We had the good fortune of connecting with RIchard Jefferies and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi RIchard, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I started this business because i felt that there were too many designer brands that were just too expensive. I grew up in a under privileged neighborhood where it was hard to access the finances to afford the Gucci’s and other brands of similar taste. But once I was able to have the resources for them i focused on pieces that displayed great quality with the materials that were used. So with that I wanted to give a affordable garment that held a luxury standard. my community deserves the best without the over rated prices. This is where the term “TIMELESS LUXURY GARMENTS” was created for RDS.
What should our readers know about your business?
Ricardo DSean was started in 2017 based in the Districtg of Columbia. We focus on our quality. We are a luxury streetwear brand that uses story telling to describe each of the garments designs. We’ve come this far in business because we are true to what we believe in which is to only create what feels right to us. We only create if we can tell a story that will touch 1 out of 1000 people. If we can reach one person our job is done. the product will do the rest. doing this kind of work is not easy but it sure is fun! I dont think you will ever overcome the challenges. Its kind of like you just learn to sink or swim. one of the lessons ive learned is to LEARN BUSINESS. take courses, get a mentor and listen as much as possible. The one thing I would want the world to know about Ricardo DSean is that WE ARE HERE!!!
If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If i had a friend that was visiting I would take them to all of the local spots. starting off with Howard China to get the best wings in the city with Mumbo Sauce on them. Then take them to the Jefferson Hotel to a small bar called Quill for the best cocktails in the city. We’d hit a few local small business up to do some supporting /shopping. ending the night with a party called “Church on Sunday”.
Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My fiancee deserves a lot of credit and praise. She has been my backbone throughout this entire process. Plus she deals with me be a creative day in and day out and still manages to love me when im human 10% of the time.
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