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

Hi Terrance, Let’s talk about principles and values – what matters to you most?
Inclusivity is extremely important to me. It was important for me to create a brand that catered to a large demographic of people. That’s why my brand is genderless and size inclusive. I want people to feel confident and beautiful in my pieces. Another principle that is really important to me is sustainability. It was important for me to create a brand that focus not only on the sustainability aspect of materials and making sure that the fabrics that I used are sourced in an ethical way, but that the people making the fabrics also are treated in an ethical way. The garment factory workers are working in safe working conditions, they are paid fair wages and treated ethically. I have found that the most successful brands are ones that stand for something and inclusivity and sustainability are what my brand stands for!

What should our readers know about your business?
My business is Terrance Williams Designs and I make ethically sourced and sustainably produced clothing and accessories that are genderless and size inclusive. I wanted to combine my love of sustainability and human rights with my love of fashion so I created this line! It’s going on the three year mark of doing my business full-time and I have experienced and learned so much! I’m still learning new things every day. It’s definitely very challenging and a lot of hard work, but there is nothing else that I would rather be doing. I love being able to wake up every single day and do what I love! One big lesson that I’ve learned going into year three is to ask for help and delegate responsibility! I have been doing everything myself from the sewing, to the websites design, marketing, social media, photo shoots and photo editing, and everything in between. I had to let go of the fear of asking for help and I have been able to hire some people to help with some of the responsibilities and it has been the biggest blessing! By asking for help I’ve been able to focus my energies on different areas and different product launches and I’ve just been able to get a lot more done to grow and expand my business!

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.
I really love going downtown specifically to the AT&T experience and outdoor area! There is always something to do and the food there is so good! I also really love going shopping at Northpark! The mall is huge and there is always so much to see. I could spend all day shopping in there. I love spending my Saturdays at the Dallas farmers market! It’s where I get all of my produce and I love supporting small businesses and shopping local. Folklore and Tradition is one of my favorite stores to go in to and to shop. They always have the best clothing and accessories and jewelry! I also love Mi Cocina at Kylde Warren park! They have the best Tex Mex!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My family, specifically my mom and my sister, are two of my biggest support systems. At first when I told my mom I was going to skip law school in order to pursue a career in fashion, she definitely was not very happy! But seeing my success now and how happy I am doing what I love, she is more than supportive and tells me all the time how proud she is of me. My sister is another person that constantly tells me how proud she is of me! She was the one who bought me my first sewing machine and really pushed me to pursue this dream of mine. She not only vocally support me but she also buys a lot of my products. I could not ask for a more supportive family behind me.

Website: www.terrancewilliamsdesigns.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrancewilliamsdesigns/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrance-williams-8385b8b4/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/terrancedesigns

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrancewilliamsdesigns

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi-M7gCpSn51NlWHck9YxQ

Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@terrancewilliamsdesigns

Image Credits
Luis Soto @digitalwlf

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