Modest fashion in luxury brands and fashion capitals
Modesty has been a subject of spirited controversy through the ages. The reasons may be due to the constantly changing modesty attitudes which may vary from place to place, from age to age, from one section of society to another, and even from one time of day to another. Changing fashions add further interest and controversy to modesty. With each change in fashion, interest and attention are directed to different parts of the body, thus creating changes in modesty attitudes. Modesty can be manifested through clothing. Modesty assumes different forms in different countries, it varies from places, age and even in the time of the day and role the person is assuming.
Asiya Rafiq, hailing from Kashmir (India) with an Educational Background in Psychology, Certified in ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) from Dubai is the First Indian Modest Fashion Designer (Specialized in Adaptive Wear) now staying in UAE.
22 Mar 2022
How to Get Started in Paris: Styling and Creative Direction with Manvi Bhatnagar
It's really hard to break into Paris' fashion industry, especially as a non-native francophone. Freelance Stylist Manvi shines the light on her experience getting what she wants from Paris; and how she plans on advancing her personal career trajectory. This episode is for anyone who has an interest in starting a path in styling and creative direction. It is also for the listeners who have ever needed advice from someone relatable, experienced and successful after their studies in fashion. Otherwise known as, someone who has come to Paris with hopes of becoming relevant in the fashion scene, and who has been able to do so.
Podcast photo credit: @ManviBhatnagar_
15 Mar 2022
Start-up is a Dream, not a Business: A Hong Kong Local Start-up Designer Brand by 90s Girls
Having a start-up company must be a dream for many of us. However, it is not easy to start from scratch, especially in the fashion industry where everything is changing so fast. In this episode, the co-founders of Femance, a Hong Kong local designer brand, are invited to talk about their start-up journey.
8 Mar 2022
Is Luxury Accessible? A look back on the democratization of fashion with Catherine Örmen
With Ye and Demna at The Gap, we seem to be in a golden age of accessible style and luxury. Democratization is a buzz word in fashion these days. But is this really a new concept? Just like low rise jeans, everything old in fashion is new again. This week, Ashleigh talks with special guest, Catherine Ormen, a fashion curator and author, about the history of elitism and democratization in the fashion industry.
1 Mar 2022
The influence of the LGBTQ+ community in the fashion industry
" This week's episode we will discuss " The influence of the LGBTQ+ community in the fashion industry", with a special guest, Cedric Feito founder of Paint."
15 Feb 2022
How to establish your label as an emerging designer - advice by Mossi Traoré
For this podcast I Sagarika Gosavi MBA Media Major student at IFA Paris; Had the pleasure to interview African/French Fashion Designer Mossi Traoré (@mossitraore). Winner of 2020 Pierre Bergé Prize of ANDAM, Social entrepreneur, creative director of his ready to wear ethical line MOSSI official (@mossi.officiel) and founder of French haute couture school Ateliers Alix (@ateliers.alix).
We will be covering :-
1.Business tips from the expert
2.How to build a strong brand identity
3.Studying your target audience
4.How to land your ideal internships
8 Feb 2022
Is it ethically justifiable to advertise sustainability to promote digital fashion?
This week in our MBA Fashion Management and Media class, student @shiiku (https://www.instagram.com/shiiku/) talks to @lesizmoor (https://www.instagram.com/lesizmoor/) founder Ines Bourgeois to answer whether it is ethically justifiable to advertise sustainability to promote digital fashion 🌿
6 Feb 2022
How to achieve your zen at work: advice from an industry wellness expert (Sheena Patel)
How to achieve your zen at work: advice from an industry wellness expert (Sheena Patel)
6 Apr 2021
Up Cycling, How to Embark on a Journey to Slow Fashion.
The fashion industry has been struggling to move towards a more sustainable place throughout the years. Some countries have struggled to find the correct resources when it comes to the production of sustainable products and its expensive costs. Not only for the suppliers but for the consumers. The rise of the second hand or ‘thrifted’ trend has made us question how we consume fashion. What is the best way to become sustainable with a lack of resources? And Where do we start? Join us in this discussion along side our guests Andrea Torres, who started her sustainable journey more than a year ago and Laura Romero who just started her sustainable fashion brand Waylla.. To know more about their journey follow them at @greenme.ec @shopwaylla
30 Mar 2021
Voices of the unheard: Platforms that make a difference
When thinking of the fashion industry, we often hear the term "fast fashion" being thrown around. We usually link this term with sustainability, but we often forget to talk about those who are being left with the real burden. Remake.World has made it its mission to use their purchasing power, voice, creativity, and platforms to make the garment industry's voiceless women have a voice. On this week's episode, we will be sitting down with Ruby Veridiano, a Remake ambassador, to talk more about the platform and how they are taking steps to put an end to fast fashion and uplifting unheard voices. Join the movement along with 85k people on Instagram at @remakeourworld and check out their online platform https://remake.world to stay up to date with current events in the industry. Also, sign Remake. Worlds petition to hold brands accountable to make a fair future for garment workers here: http://payupfashion.com.
Let's all make a pledge for a better future where we can buy better with the respect of garment workers in mind!
23 Mar 2021
Is Fashion Facing an Enormous Mental Health Crisis?
The fashion industry has caused, enhanced and concealed mental health issues for decades. From body shaming and eating disorders to financial anxiety among students and recent graduates, as well as the hectic schedules and extremely competitive environment – in this episode, Lea Brandes speaks with Devon Kaylor (@devonkaylor) about the toxic effects of working in fashion. Devon is experienced in fashion directing, styling, journalism and recently started older-age modelling with great success. She started her journey in the fashion industry in the 90s and gives us a great perspective of how fashion and its relationship with mental health have changed over the past years. We discuss the overall conflict of interest between fashion companies and individuals, coming up with possible solutions among many more problems. International helplines:
USA: 13 11 14
UK: 0844 477 5774 (Anxiety)
ARGENTINA: (54-11) 4758-2554
AUSTRALIA: 13 11 14
BELGIUM: 106
CHINA: (021) 6279 8990
FINLAND: 01019-0071
FRANCE: (+33) (0)9 51 11 61 30
GERMANY: 0800 / 11 10 111
ITALY: 199 284 284
JAPAN: 03 5774 0992
NETHERLANDS: 0900-0767
NORWAY: 47 815 33 300
PORTUGAL: (808) 200 204
SOUTH AFRICA: 0861 322 322
PAIN: 900525100
SWITZERLAND: 143
16 Mar 2021
How Disabled Models Are Defying Ableism in the Fashion Industry
This week's episode, Olivia Garcia is in conversation with disabled models Alexandra Kutas (@alexandra_kutas) and Caprice-Kwai Ambersley (@capricekwai) to talk about ableism in the fashion industry, their careers, and hopes for an inclusive future for modeling. Around 1 billion people or 15% of the world’s population according to the World Health Organization live with some form of disability, so why aren’t we seeing as many disabled models on the runway?
Stay in touch with our guests! Follow Caprice-Kwai on Instagram at @capricekwai to keep up with her future endeavors and find out more about her agency Zebedee Talent at @zebedeetalent
Check out Alexandra's Brand Puffins Fashion here https://www.puffinsfashion.com/ for adaptive clothing and make sure to explore the upcoming Innovative Puffins Jacket collection that is available for pre-order, delivery by April!
9 Mar 2021
Fashion Inclusivity: What is it Like Being a Transgender Model in Indonesia?
Exclusive or Inclusive?
From April Ashley to Valentine Sampaio, we have seen transgender models gracing magazine covers and fashion runways. They are style icons, celebrities, teachers and they can be the next-door neighbor that loves to invite you out for dinner. Yet, it is only recently that a fraction of the people in Indonesia is understanding the term, transgender.
Today, we take a deep dive to see what transgenders face when being themselves is still considered to be a mental illness and the reason for natural disasters. How do they navigate themselves when being true to yourself is not socially acceptable?
Join us as we gain more insights into the transgender community in Indonesia and the country's developing fashion industry with guests Remy @remmieux, fashion designer turned model turned entrepreneur, as well as Dena @denarachman of @bebitalk and co-founder to one of the top modeling agencies in Indonesia @futuremodels.id.
2 Mar 2021
Latinx Fashion Professionals Overcome Racism in the Field
With our Special Guest: Colombian Fashion Designer, Laura Rondón.
“All culture matters”, but today we are concentrating on the fashion industry’s prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination towards Latinxs.
Latinxs talent abounds, but Latinx’s influence on the fashion industry is unparalleled. However, demographic differences and recent business changes suggest that if the industry fails to adjust and consider one of its largest customer-based (and sources of creative genius) Latinxs this model could be catastrophic.
23 Feb 2021
Indonesian Illogical Beauty Standards: The Right Time for The Fashion Industry to React
For the past few years, the beauty standards that focus on skin colour and body proportion have become a proper debate in society. The major issue occurring in the fashion industry is the racist beauty ideals that favour light skin tones and discriminate against darker skin tones as well as the fact that women are still judges by the body size. Not to mention why some women prefer to use skin whitening products, diet pills, and detox teas just to be fitted with unrealistic beauty standards.
In this week's episode, we interviewed @marcella.margareth as the Founder of Semilir, an Indonesian Sustainable Local Fashion Brands, and Irene Atalia @ireneatalia, who previously worked at Female Daily, Indonesia's most extensive and No. 1 Beauty Destination. They will share their perspective and experiences towards the Indonesian Beauty Stigma and how Fashion and Beauty Brands have started to eliminate this stigma by implementing diversity and inclusivity.
To shop Marcella’s brand IG: @semilirsemilir Website: http://www.semilirsemilir.com/ (http://www.semilirsemilir.com/)
Connect with Irene through IG: @ireneatalia
16 Feb 2021
Making a Deafening Noise in the Fashion Industry
Inclusivity is a hot topic in the fashion industry. Fashion is constantly evolving and with changes in style, comes changes in commerce as well. The Deaf community is often over looked in conversations surrounding inclusivity in the fashion industry. The shopping experience alone is enough to discourage members of the Deaf community from going out and enjoying a day of retail therapy. On this weeks episode, we interviewed two top Deaf fashion and lifestyle influencers, @emmafayerudkin, and @mrlukechristian, on their experiences with fashion in relationship to being Deaf. To shop Emma Faye's looks: https://www.emmafayerudkin.com/shop To shop Deaf Identity looks: https://www.deafidentity.com
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9 Feb 2021
Racial Bias On The Feed and Beyond
Whether we’re considering how algorithms serve to silence and erase POC, people of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, sex workers or others from marginalized groups, algorithmic bias is a major problem that Google, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Zoom, and Microsoft have had to publicly come to terms with.
Despite the algorithmic bias people from marginalized groups experience online (which stems from devastating discrimination offline), @kristinagisors and @lbylise, the guests of our podcast episode, “Racial Bias On The Feed and Beyond,” offer reassuring perspectives that EVERYONE belongs, and deserves to work towards major opportunities–especially within a fashion world that has been slow to treat all as equal.
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An art installation at Palais de Tokyo that reads “no one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin,” is pictured.
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