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Offi cially reaching its paper anniversary celebrating 1 year, Monika Chiang helmed by its namesake Monika Chiang is the rebel child that everyone wants. Launching fall of 2011, Chiang with the help of the billionaire businessman behind Tory Burch, C Wonder and many more Christopher J. Burch. The brand, a refl ection of Mon- ika’s own personal style echoing a wanderlust and appreciation for exotic cultures is making major leeway in a seemingly crowed industry. Shortly after launching Chiang’s full debut collection back in 2011 the brand rolled out two beautifully crafted and designed stand- alone location both located in central shopping destinations for eachs respected locals and the worldwide traveler. The fi rst locat- ed on the famed Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles, California alongside the likes of Alice Olivia, Kitson, Chanel and Ted Baker, with the other nestled in New York City within the ever so chic SoHo. Both consisting of the labels entire product assortment from shoes, ready to wear, accessories, handbags, and lingerie season after season. All this being no small feat for a brand barely blowing out it’s one year candle, a feat in which many new and up and com- ing designers long for.
Offi cially reaching its paper anniversary celebrating 1 year, Monika
Chiang helmed by its namesake Monika Chiang is the rebel child
that everyone wants. Launching fall of 2011, Chiang with the help
of the billionaire businessman behind Tory Burch, C Wonder and
many more Christopher J. Burch. The brand, a refl ection of Mon-
ika’s own personal style echoing a wanderlust and appreciation
for exotic cultures is making major leeway in a seemingly crowed
industry.
Shortly after launching Chiang’s full debut collection back in 2011
the brand rolled out two beautifully crafted and designed stand-
alone location both located in central shopping destinations for
eachs respected locals and the worldwide traveler. The fi rst locat-
ed on the famed Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles, California
alongside the likes of Alice Olivia, Kitson, Chanel and Ted Baker,
with the other nestled in New York City within the ever so chic SoHo.
Both consisting of the labels entire product assortment from shoes,
ready to wear, accessories, handbags, and lingerie season after
season. All this being no small feat for a brand barely blowing out
it’s one year candle, a feat in which many new and up and com-
ing designers long for.
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ANNEX: At the shoot you were very comfortable in your<br />
own skin, and really owned the moment. Do you prefer to<br />
be the femme fatal like in the shoot or the underdog like<br />
Jenna?<br />
AR: I prefer being myself. And I was just being myself at the<br />
shoot. One of the wonderful things about what I do for a<br />
living is that I can be a complete different person, role to<br />
role. And as long as I never lose sight of myself and what<br />
makes me, Ashley, happy- well then I’ll be just fine.<br />
ANNEX: What do you say to all the kids out there who don’t<br />
handle it as well as Jenna?<br />
AR: I’d say to stay strong. Because we are all warriors of the<br />
day to day war. And as long as we fight for our happiness,<br />
love and dreams- we can become not only survivors, but<br />
victors of the life past and the life ahead.<br />
ANNEX: What’s the next step in the evolution of Ashley<br />
Rickards?<br />
AR: I honestly don’t know just yet. Most likely some tattoos.<br />
I have some quotes in mind that have really shaped me<br />
and helped me be the best I can be, and I would love to<br />
have those in permanent reminders of sorts.<br />
ANNEX: Are there any roles you’re pinning for at the<br />
moment, or about to start filming? I’m sure your fans would<br />
love to know what they can catch you in next.<br />
AR: I would love to play a role that is someone I have not<br />
portrayed as of yet in my career. That, the variety in characters,<br />
is what I aim for and seek the most joy from in my
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