As a pony working the world of high fashion, Rarity knows how important reputation is. That's why she strives to make sure every client feels cared for - and that her employees do the same.

The only trouble is that a few ponies are raving about the dresses Rarity personally designed for them.

Ponies that Rarity has no recollection of meeting.

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No two-bit seamstress is going to get one over on Picky Pepper. She wanted the Princess Dress, not some weird knockoff. After all, the customer is always right.

Of course, Picky isn’t the only customer in the world…

While waiting for Ocellus so they could spend the day around Canterlot, Smolder decides to kill some time by browsing one of Rarity's boutiques. Unfortunately for her, the boutique in Canterlot is run by a store manager who is very eager to find the right dress for the young orange dragon.

Written for the May Pairing Contest 2021.

It's the first annual Carousal Congregation, a semi-formal meeting where all of Rarity's business partners meet up and, theoretically, discuss the business of fashion. After all, keeping up with trends from across Equestria is always important. And it couldn't hurt to meet the boss's other employees. It's not like they're from entirely different social spheres with no similarity at all, right?

Sassy Saddles has gotten used to Rarity asking her for favors when the occasion arises, such is the life of being business partners after all. But this time, Sassy thinks Rarity is asking the impossible!

Bringing Sweetie Belle along on a trip to Canterlot Carousel, Rarity is forced to leave Sweetie in Sassy's care when the fashionista realizes she has an important meeting with a client that she cannot be late for! Much to Sassy's displeasure, as she thinks foals of all ages are a hoofful.

But perhaps, Sweetie Belle will change Sassy's perceptions? After all, Sweetie Belle is a well meaning filly. Surely a filly as sweet and well intentioned as her can't be too much trouble for a couple of hours, right?

(Proofread by Smity 1038 on Deviant Art, proofread and edited by deadpansnarker on FiMFiction.)

Canterlot’s best kept secret is the Incognito Cart, a food cart that sells all the greasy, deep-fried, spicy, butter-caked foods no posh pony would ever be caught dead eating. As part of the rules, every pony present must remain 100% anonymous.

But in a place where every pony is a Stranger, there might also be something else worth finding here...

Over the course of her career, Rarity has influenced and helped many who have aspired to make something of themselves in the world of fashion. As such, it was inevitable that, sooner or later, some of them would meet up with one another. And when the youngest of their number starts to struggle with his current creation, what better time than now for such a meeting to happen?

Sugar Belle visits Carousel Boutique in search of Rarity, but she finds a different mare instead. Despite their differences, she finds they have something they can bond over.

This was written for the Quills and Sofa’s Speedwriting May Pairings Knockout contest, and also an entry to the Original Pairings May Pairings contest! Y’all can thank Shaslan and RNG for this one.

(Proofread by Smity91 on Fanfiction.net, and proofread and edited by deadpansnarker on FiMFiction.) Sassy Saddles knows she isn't the only pony who co-manages one of Rarity's boutiques, and she is quite content with keeping Canterlot Carousel running smoothly with or without Rarity around to help.

But when a conference for the latest and greatest up and coming fashion designers comes to Canterlot, Sassy is unexpectedly given the opportunity to meet another business partner of Rarity's, Coco Pommel, for only the second time to boot.

Coco has only ever left the comfort of Manehattan once, even after launching her own fashion career. And Sassy is a Canterlot pony through and through.

When Rarity leaves due to an unexpected fashion emergency, she decides to have Coco assist Sassy at Canterlot Carousel in the hopes of giving Coco more experience, and Sassy a chance to work with somepony besides her boss. But is Rarity making the right decision?

Coco Pommel considers what it means to love, and to be loved in turn.

Originally written for the Coco Pommel contest in Quills and Sofas.

Cover art by Mushroom.