Episode 7: The Power of Simplicity, Manners, and Beauty
The seventh episode of The Intense Podcast features Abdul Karim Ahmed in conversation with the designer turned businessman Asif Karim, the owner of Nineteen XIX USA. Asif a recognised businessman and an experienced and proficient fashion designer. Years of professional adventures in the sphere of fashion have made him one of the most significant and renowned people in his line. Deep passion towards his work and focus on innovations as well as creativity has made Nineteen USA to be among the best reputation known clothing line that combines classy and stylish designs. They talk about what beauty is; the significance of simple things in fashion; and the way decent behaviour and personal tidiness mask appearance. The conversation goes far and wide to explain how subtle elegance and confidence are certain to leave a mark.
Beauty Is More Than Appearance
The Podcast begins by discussing how true beauty is more than just appearance, Asif and Abdul talk theories about beauty, and how one must go deeper than surface. This particular scene presents an aspect of fashion and style, however, Asif supports manners over style. Even in regard to appearance, if a particular person dresses well and properly, he or she can spoil the impression by being impolite.
Simplicity in Fashion
In style, Asif prefers moderation rather than speaking much of show-off. According to him, clean and neat clothes will forever be in fashion and dressing up too much may spoil the look. He also pays a lot of attention to cleanliness and good hygiene as he noted that no amount of perfume is a substitute to cleanliness. To him, a light, fresh scent enhances personal cleanliness, but a strong one competes with it.
Fashion and Business Lessons
Asif talks about his experience with Nine West and other brands and how he got into starting his own fashion line. He also shows how cheap fashions for the common people are likely to be more effective than expensive luxury fashions. Taking examples of Zara from round the world and Khaadi from Pakistan, Asif said and argued that it is smarter to target average consumer rather than the high-end consumer.
Practical Advice for Entrepreneurs
To the future businessmen, Asif advises, affordable and accessible innovations to be prioritized. He emphasizes on the need to adapt products to the various markets and be sensitive to the various markets. It doesn’t matter if you are starting an eCommerce business or a retail brand; your goal here is to go for the masses and provide affordable and trendy products.
Conclusion: Simplicity and Authenticity
The Intense Podcast Episode 7 is full of valuable insights about beauty, fashion and true selves. If it is in the manners, in the simplicity, or in the individuality, the real beauty and happiness are in modesty and civility. Asif’s story on fashion and designing is a reminder that, in the real world, it is not necessarily about the clothes you wear, but the difference that you make.
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