Crafting headbands for retailers and shoppers
Bambako
Overview
Bambako was my accessories venture that I launched right after college. It was during the peak of the 2008-2009 recession, and I started the company out of both financial necessity and a desire for unique headbands to wear to a friend's party. Noticing that the headbands I liked were too expensive, I decided to create my own by handcrafting each one, taking photos, and launching a website. Before influencers on social media gained popularity, I bootstrapped the marketing by cold-emailing numerous fashion bloggers to feature my line. The headbands gained traction, leading to features in major magazines and retail opportunities with prominent stores.
2020 - Present
2020 - 2016
2016 - 2014
2014 - 2009
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