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Meet the Maker: Isadora Alvarez of Back Beat Rags

Growing up in a small town on an island in The Philippines, Isadora Alvarez always knew she wanted to work in fashion and own her own business, but had no idea how to get there. Her commitment paid off in the end and through years of education and learning the ropes, she launched Back Beat Rags.
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