Magnifique with Gabrielle Forchee

About Magnifique with Gabrielle Forchee

Hi guys! Welcome to Magnifique, your favorite fashion lovers podcast. My names Gabrielle and I’m a fashion industry newb, though I’ve loved playing dress up for as long as I can remember. The fashion industry is an intimidating space, filled with elitist know-it-alls, it's hard to feel invited to learn about the rich history behind modern-day fashion. I started this podcast because time after time, I've tried to find podcasts to learn more about hmm: how Gilded Age fashion influences modern-day attire, or Marc Jacobs being the reason for Louis Vuittons ready-to-wear line, OR how Levi Strauss pioneered Western Denim…and I'm met with a graveyard of results. I can't find anything! So I guess if I want something in this niche, I must do it myself. I invite you to join me as I expand my knowledge of the fashion space. Together we'll kinda be geniuses of fashion.

Publisher

Gabrielle Forchee-Gonzalez

Category

arts · comedy · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Dec 2023

Latest episode

30 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

68 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jan 2026

   Episode 30 - St.Louis' Fashion History; From FurTopia to the Shoe Manufacturing Boom

   On this episode, we discuss St.Louis' fashion history. Did you know that George Warren Brown influenced the industry of shoe manufacturing to briefly migrate inland into the midwest for over 3 decades? Sources Personal Links Support the show

2. 

   1 Sept 2025

   Episode 29 - Celebrating Fashion Illustrations and What Have You

   Fashion illustrations, caricatures, and fashion plates formed the backbone of fashion advertising before photography dominated the industry. These artistic expressions showcase the evolution of how fashion was communicated and marketed to audiences throughout history. Email us at magnifiquepod@gmail.com with suggestions for future episodes. Follow our links and social media to see examples of historical fashion illustrations from artists like Paul Iribe and George Barbier. Support the show

3. 

   18 Aug 2025

   Episode 28 - Vivienne Westwood: Punk Queen and Fashion Icon

   Vivienne Westwood transformed from a primary school teacher to punk fashion pioneer, creating iconic designs that challenged societal norms while drawing inspiration from historical costumes and art. Her journey from outsider to Dame showcases how she revolutionized fashion through provocative designs and political activism, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Not me providing a bibliography, find my sources used here : Vivienne Westwood Links Gabrielle’s social media links...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77