Chicago Journey
Chicago Journey
Starting Over in Chicago
Starting Over in Chicago
In 2021, Mavliuda Iusupova found herself rebuilding her professional life from the beginning in a new country.
In 2021, Mavliuda Iusupova found herself rebuilding her professional life from the beginning in a new country.
Her first job in Chicago was at a dry cleaner, where she worked at the front counter for approximately one month. Although she already had decades of experience as a fashion designer and garment professional, she was willing to start wherever an opportunity was available.
Her first job in Chicago was at a dry cleaner, where she worked at the front counter for approximately one month. Although she already had decades of experience as a fashion designer and garment professional, she was willing to start wherever an opportunity was available.
She then returned to her profession, taking a sewing position at a local alterations business. Step by step, Mavliuda began establishing herself again through the skills she had developed over many years — garment construction, tailoring, fitting, and detailed handwork.
She then returned to her profession, taking a sewing position at a local alterations business. Step by step, Mavliuda began establishing herself again through the skills she had developed over many years — garment construction, tailoring, fitting, and detailed handwork.
Less than a year after arriving in the United States, her experience led her into Chicago’s luxury bridal industry. On March 3, 2022, she began working at Ultimate Bride as a Bridal Tailor
Less than a year after arriving in the United States, her experience led her into Chicago’s luxury bridal industry. On March 3, 2022, she began working at Ultimate Bride as a Bridal Tailor
