I'm a designer, and Saks was my biggest customer. Now it owes me six figures, and I'm fighting to keep my business viable.

Fisayo Che, the founder of fashion brand Elisamama, counted on Saks for more than half of her business. The company's bankruptcy has left her questioning a yearslong partnership.

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• Fisayo Che founded Elisamama, a clothing brand that is sold at Saks Fifth Avenue.
• The retailer's parent company, Saks Global, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and owes her six figures.
• Now, Che is struggling to trust her longtime partner and make up for the lost revenue.