{"id":9373,"date":"2023-03-21T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/?p=9373"},"modified":"2023-03-24T16:01:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T08:01:48","slug":"iconic-dwcs-clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/iconic-dwcs-clothing\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic: Alodia Gosiengfiao and DWCS Clothing on Pursuing Your Passion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As children, we\u2019re told to do what we love. But when we grow up, turning our passion into a career isn\u2019t always cheered on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When celebrity cosplayer, model and entrepreneur <strong>Alodia Gosiengfiao<\/strong> turned her passion for gaming into a business and career, people were quick to tell her to \u201cfind a real job!\u201d or \u201cthat\u2019s not a real career!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But she understood that the gaming industry had a lot of potential. As of 2022, the country is home to over<strong> 43 million active gamers<\/strong> and we rank 25th globally in terms of revenue from gaming. It&#8217;s even projected to reach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/amo\/esports\/philippines\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">US$7.12m (Ph55.7 billion) in 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alodia pioneered this gaming boom; she\u2019s the OG influencer and the face of gaming and eSports here. As she lives and breathes gaming, she co-founded <strong>Tier One Entertainment<\/strong>, the first e-sports talent &amp; entertainment agency in Southeast Asia. She\u2019s also the CEO of <strong>Blacklist International<\/strong>, a multi-gaming organization that manages and promotes competitive eSports, like Dota 2 and Mobile Legends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She followed her heart, and now inspiring others to do the same. Many gamers are shunning 8-5 jobs to forge their own path: either as professional gamers or becoming entrepreneurs and creating businesses inspired by their love for gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ICONIC: DWCS Clothing on Pursuing Your Passion\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ygPxATZf5UQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designing the \u2018art of living\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dontwearcheapstuff\"><strong>DWCS (Don\u2019t Wear Cheap Stuff)<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>Clothing is one of those businesses born from gamer friends <strong>Lisandro Jacob, Marvel Maniega <\/strong>and <strong>Lenard Jacob<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>What makes DWCS Iconic: <\/strong>\u201dNag-isip kami ng mga design and binalot namin yun ng mga experiences namin sa buhay. Yun ang kakaiba sa art namin.<\/em>&#8221; <em>&#8211; <strong><strong>Marvel Maniega<\/strong><\/strong>, co-founder<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>They were clear on what they wanted to achieve. They didn\u2019t want to create cookie-cutter clothing, or just imitate other gaming merch. No, they were going to put their own stamp into their designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marvel told us about the real stories behind their artwork:&nbsp; \u201c<em>Ang<\/em> inspiration <em>sa mga design namin ay \u2018yung buhay ng mga nasa 18-30 years old. Yung mga edad na nagsisimulang magtrabaho at mag-build ng buhay.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/DWCS_Product_Rabbit-White.jpg\" alt=\"DWCS Product Rabbit White\" class=\"wp-image-9581\" width=\"627\" height=\"417\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>DWCS is more than gaming-inspired, it&#8217;s life-inspired.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Kse na-experience din namin yung hirap ng buhay, <\/em>depression <em>at mga pagasubok na nagpapatibay sa amin. So nag-isip kami ng mga design and binalot namin yun ng mga experiences namin sa buhay. Yun ang kakaiba sa art namin.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They call it <strong><em>\u201cthe art of living innovation.\u201d <\/em><\/strong>They create art through life experiences and then add elements from their favorite games. That\u2019s how DWCS Clothing stands out from thousands of gaming-inspired clothing brands&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The secret is there\u2019s no secret<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They may be flying under the radar, but DWCS Clothing has earned many followers and business had taken off. They get high volumes of orders for their lifestyle and gaming shirts every month from gamers and non-gamers who share their sense of fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cFrom the start <strong>Ninja Van<\/strong> \u2018yung tumulong sa amin in terms or deliveries. Lahat ng kailangan namin, every concern we have ina-assist agad nila.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>But they didn\u2019t really have a strict business plan at the beginning, they just followed their ideas and got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUna wala akong alam kung paano masisimulan yung clothing line na business,\u201d Lisandro shared with Ninja Van. \u201cWe did some research <em>kung ano yung mga kailangan namin sa damit: anong tela yung kailangan naming gamitin, quality ng <\/em>printing; stickers, slogan, marketing<em>, and syempre yung<\/em> capital.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So we asked them what was the secret ingredient to their success.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/DWCS_Product_Monkey-Black.jpg\" alt=\"DWCS Product Monkey Black\" class=\"wp-image-9587\" width=\"646\" height=\"430\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>More than creativity, their designs are inspired by their hopes and dreams.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cTo be honest <em>walang <\/em>secret,\u201d Lisandro said. \u201c<em>Naniwala lang kami sa isa\u2019t isa na magagawa namin ang mga bagay na meron ngayon ang<\/em> DWCS Clothing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Lakasan lang ng loob kapag pumasok ka sa business eh<\/em>. <em>Laging kaming may<\/em> mission <em>sa bawat desisyon namin, at nae-envision namin na magagawa namin iyon<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the right logistics partners to deliver orders to their customers is also a no-brainer. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninjavan.co\/en-ph?utm_source=organic&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=ph-blog-iconic-dwcs-clothing\" class=\"ek-link\">Ninja Van<\/a> has helped them from the start, providing dedicated account management to assist with all their shipping needs allowed them to focus more on designing and expanding their ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFrom the start <strong>Ninja Van<\/strong> <em>\u2018yung tumulong sa amin<\/em> in terms or deliveries. <em>Lahat ng kailangan namin, <\/em>every concern we have <em>ina-assist agad nila.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe also commend Ninja Van&#8217;s Customer Service <em>dahil lagi silang may sagot sa mga <\/em>recipient or customer <em>namin regarding sa <\/em>shipping <em>ng<\/em> product or orders <em>galing sa amin.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Following your passion pays in the end<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alodia Gosiengfiao and DWCS Clothing&#8217;s founders prove to us that responding to your heart\u2019s desire can lead to success. Like any other career path, you will face challenges and hard work. The difference is carving out a career from your passion is way more rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designing life-inspired gaming shirts are just the start for DWCS. They\u2019re soon launching other products like caps, bonnets and a children\u2019s line. They\u2019re also planning to launch a distributorship program to expand their customer base.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/DWCS_Kids-Line.jpg\" alt=\"DWCS Kids Line\" class=\"wp-image-9588\" width=\"658\" height=\"438\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The DWCS founders have big dreams for the brand, including launching a kids&#8217; line <br>and expanding to international markets.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>(Gusto naming) <\/em><em>mapalawak pa ang <\/em>target customers <em>namin, at isa rin sa targets nmin \u2018yung makilala <\/em>worldwide <em>yung brand namin.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the three guys each share some valuable advice for other entrepreneurs or those dreaming to become one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marvel<\/strong> &#8211; \u201cBe humble, be a good person, be open-minded <em>kasi hindi mo alam baka yung mga kaibigan mo maging susi sa <\/em>business or idea<em> na naiisip mo.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lenard <\/strong>&#8211; <em>\u201cWag kang susuko sa laban ng buhay.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lisandro <\/strong>&#8211; <em>\u201cGawin mong posible ang imposible. 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