Christine Lindebak’s current career path in clothes making started when she was just 5 years old, when she determinedly convinced her mother to let her sew.
This passion for fashion has continued throughout her life. Christine spent her early career working in luxury retail in the U.S. for brands like Emilio Pucci and Nordstrom, but she eventually got burned out by the pressure for constant, season-by-season sales growth. Wanting an escape, she took a few months off and jetted to one of the Canary Islands. There, she reflected on what she actually wanted to do and arrived at three conclusions: She still wanted to work in fashion, but she wanted the flexibility to work from anywhere, and she desired more control over her own income.
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This article is one of a series on SJ Denim from Lenzing’s Carved in Blue denim blog. From conversations with the experts behind the mills that make some of the world’s most-wanted denim to the global brands bringing novel denim made with TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal to the market, Carved in Blue shares the stories of those whose roots run deep with denim. Visit www.carvedinblue.tencel.com.
