We had the good fortune of connecting with Taimere & Arista Wood and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Taimere & Arista, what do you attribute your success to?
The most important factor to our success is our consistency and passion. We are both passionate about our brand with long hours factored into choosing quality and unique products to set us apart from others, while also consistently working to ensure long time growth in an over-saturated industry like fashion.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Our path to success was nothing short of obstacles but we strived to preserve through those shortcomings to build a successful brand. Consistency, Persistence, and dedication is what it took to get to where we are today and we are still learning along the way.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
We would have to checkout the staples in the restaurant industry like Roc South for brunch and Mary Mac’s for breakfast or brunch. Busy bee’s is a must if you love soul food. If you looking for drinks and a cool spot to hang out, try Cafe Circa’s roof top during happy hour or Skyline park at Ponce City Market for a few adult beverages and games.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
We dedicate all of our success to our mom, Deborah Wood. She raised us as to be the strong independent women that we are and encouraged us to take on the world.

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