How the APAC Business Head at DVF Turned Virus Fear Into Strength
A native Chinese, Gabby Hirata tells Jing Daily how she turned her fear and worries over COVID-19 to China outreach events at DVF.
As the Head of Business Development at Diane Von Furstenberg, Gabby Hirata said that being a native Chinese helps her do her job better. Illustration: Chenxi Li/Jing Daily.
As the Head of Business Development at Diane Von Furstenberg, Gabby Hirata said that being a native Chinese helps her do her job better. Illustration: Chenxi Li/Jing Daily.
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- JD:
- How did you get started in the fashion industry? What planted the seed for you to work in the luxury fashion field?
- How did you end up at DVF?
- What has been a defining moment, or a particularly challenging moment, in your career?
- Can you tell us about the charity sale you did to combat the COVID-19 epidemic?
- As you said, the COVID-19 news broke on your third day at work, did it disrupt your workflow and the goal you set for the company?
- Making the livestream event happen so quickly, do you think that this has something to do with your seniority at the company and being a native Chinese?
- What’s your advice for other brands managing the COVID-19 crisis, given your past experience managing the production side of fashion businesses?
- Lastly, is there a piece of advice or something you’ve learned that you would want to share with fashion hopefuls, especially with those who are native Chinese?
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