- Dec 28, 2009
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Typically i design for my company. The reason being because i think GK and Varsity are both highly un-reasonable for pricing. No parent wants to pay 400$ and up for a uniform the team might just use for one season. The reason why i dont design do other company's is simply this. I have a style to my uniforms and i feel that once a different manufacturer such as GK or Varsity claims one of my designs they will produce my style. therefor my uniform type is being used under a company without any credit. The company i work for tries to offer all uniforms under the 300 mark. Cheer needs to be reasonable, not a conflict with families already paying 4 thousand dollars a year. I dont want to see my creations used by companies that are out to get me anyway. I love this sport and want the best for all athletes and parents. This sport should not bring families in debt. and this is why, i, myself am not cheering this season. I simply cannot afford it, especially when i need to be focusing on college.
I honestly hope teams come to me, not because i want to just design and make them cute and original( no design of mine will ever be duplicated for someone else) but because i want to help that team not only save money, but offer amazing quality. I am a people person. Not a business man, i actually care about the people i offer uniforms to. For example i have the highest respect for Courtney Smith pope and her sister and the CEA staff for contacting me and maintaining a friend to friend manner rather than " i want this, i want that". It makes my job and their efforts 100x easier and casual. sorry for lagging this answer on xoxo -Ry
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