Today we’d like to introduce you to Ari’el Chenise
Hi Ari’el, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I grew up in a single parent household and unfortunately had to watch my mother battle depression. I later noticed that those traits were in me as while. So I became determined to not allow it to stop me from becoming the greatest version of myself. Life was hitting me with so many disappointments but I refused to give up; I just kept taking chances on myself. Then before I realized it I was in school for Fashion Design at Dallas College and in 2017 I was able to showcase one of my designs. That little spark showed me that I could do this. I ended up launching a company called Le’iralogy but it didn’t really fulfill me like I had thought. So I rebranded myself and randomly one day I was looking at some unused fabric I had and decided to make a clutch and named it “The Anvelop”. At that’s when the creative wheels started spinning and I changed my brand’s official name to Ar’Re and relaunched it in my hometown.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
This journey that I am on is not easy at all. I don’t have anyone I personally know that has their own company. So it’s been a lot of research on my part and talking to people about my brand and getting help that way. I also am funding my company out of pocket. So that means every last drop of extra funds go to marketing, product development and branding.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a Fashion Designer, I am also the CEO of my own company called Ar’Re. We are working on launching a travel bag/ overnight bag.
I am most proud of my design, I really put effort in creating a luxury functioning item.
The thing I would say that sets me apart is I am trying to create an experience. I want people who shop with me to get excited about having nice items. I want them to smile every time they were, that they get a confidence boost. I want them to know that we see them.
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
Honestly, I don’t believe and luck I believe in God and I feel like God has placed me in certain positions to be able to meet people who have helped me get to another point in my brand.
Pricing:
- The Overnighter $150
- The Overnighter Travel $183
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.arreenise.com
- Instagram: arre.enise