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The Clearly Collective: A Luxury Fashion Startup
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building in the luxury space. Students are especially curious about how a brand like Clearly Collective
gets off the ground — from shaping a unique identity, to growing in a competitive niche market, to
building the kinds of partnerships and collaborations that drive real momentum.
• Startup Mindset: How to launch and grow a company from concept to market.
• Entrepreneurship & Leadership: Lessons learned from building a team, culture, and brand
vision.
• Luxury & Niche Markets: Strategies for standing out and connecting with a targeted,
discerning consumer.
• Partnerships & Collaboration: Insights on how Clearly Collective approaches retail,
marketing, and creative partnerships to expand its reach.A dedicated session highlighting Clearly Collective as the featured brand. Your team could walk us
through the brand journey — from idea to execution — and share insights on your creative process,
sustainability initiatives, and growth strategy.
• Interactive Elements: Incorporating visuals of your products/collections, or even a virtual
“lookbook walk-through,” to make the experience dynamic.
• Brand Partnerships: Sharing how Clearly Collective has built collaborations, navigated retail
relationships, and positioned itself within the broader fashion/luxury landscape.
• Student Engagement: A Q&A segment focused on entrepreneurship, career paths, and
lessons learned building in the luxury space.
Speakers
Olivia Clearly
Founder & Creative Director
The Clearly Collective
Olivia Cleary, a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Architecture, The Clearly Collective began as an exploration beyond traditional design. A spontaneous illustration on a jumpsuit in New York City revealed the intimate power of wearable art, laying the foundation for a studio devoted to transforming memory and place into timeless design.
What began as a small atelier has grown into a sought-after luxury brand, with hand-illustrated pieces worn and collected by a global audience. Our work draws inspiration from iconic destinations, storied retreats, and beloved institutions, brought to life through a process shaped by narrative, architecture, and personal history.
Amelia Clearly
COO
The Clearly Collective
Amelia Clearly is the Chief Operating Officer of The Clearly Collective, where she works alongside her sister, founder Olivia C., to lead the brand’s European expansion from its new base in Milan. This move marks both a professional milestone and a personal dream, as Amelia oversees the scaling of international operations from the global design capital. She is dedicated to preserving the craftsmanship, storytelling, and design excellence that have earned The Clearly Collective the trust of world-class clients including McLaren, Richemont, The Ritz-Carlton, JP Morgan Chase, and L’Oréal.
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Co-hosted with: Entrepreneurship & VC Club
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