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What Successful Entrepreneurs Do Differently the Second Time Around

Stylists Emily Current and Merritt Elliott had an instant success and a quick exit with their denim brand Current/Elliott in the 2010s. For their second venture, The Great, they’re taking an alternative approach.
Emily Current and Merritt Eliott, founders of The Great
Emily Current and Merritt Eliott, founders of The Great (Courtesy)

Emily Current and Merritt Elliott’s first fashion business was a runaway success.

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