Meet Ashton Branch | Fashion Designer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Ashton Branch and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ashton, maybe we can start at the very start – the idea – how did you come up with the idea for your business?
I came up with the idea for my business by going through personal pain. From being bullying to traumatic experiences I just wanted to find a way to love myself. With my clothing I want everyone to feel their best as soon as they put it on and know that they are loved. Fashion was my escape and it made me feel confident. When you look good you feel good.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
In my business I feel like what I stand for sets me apart from others. I stand for extreme self love. I literally want everyone to be their best self everyday. From affirmations to motivation I am that brand. It was not easy getting where I am today, but with grinding hard, spending nights tagging cars with flyers, 8 hour photo shoots, omg it’s been worth it. & With my support system I was able to overcome challenges, they have been there to hear me cry, yell, celebrate and try to give up. Without them, I am nothing. Some lessons I have learned along the way would be , alway be yourself and stay positive. Also no one knows your life so don’t follow anyone’s life you don’t want to have. I want the world to know that I have been through a lot and so have a lot of other people, the difference is I didn’t want to settle so I didn’t. And quite frankly anyone has the power to change their life, I promise if I can do it so can you.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Some of my favorite spots in the city would be for breakfast me and my bestie going to the breakfast klub or snooze. Then we going shopping at the galleria and lost and found after for brunch! That night we are hitting up bar rosa, seaside or cle for clubbing! We would also spend some time at the Buffalo bayou park to ride bikes and have a picnic the next day followed by thrift shopping I’m montrose. We will then find events around town to network at like axelrad, avant, or cru.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would love to shout-out God first, then my family and best friends, they have ALWAYS been there for me. Reading change your mindset change your life, the alchemist and studying the law of attraction, those tools have played a HUGE PART in my journey. I also want to say I appreciate all the sacrifices and tribulations, boy what’s those downs in the life rollercoaster was tragic but the highs of the roller coaster were a blast.

Website: Zariahsshop.com

Instagram: Zariahsvibe

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