Fashion is not just the clothes and shoes we wear—it's a vast framework touching every aspect of our existence, from production to our pocketbooks. Kenya Wiley, a former Senate staffer turned fashion policy counsel and advisor, sits down with leaders in industry and government to unpack the legal, business, and power dynamics shaping fashion, tech, and beyond. Join us for conversations connecting fashion law, culture and politics.
Like many industries right now, fashion is facing a challenging time, from geopolitical uncertainty and bankruptcies to regulatory and business shifts in the age of AI, touching every part of the supply chain.
Anthony Lupo, Chairman of ArentFox Schiff and head of the firm's Fashion & Retail Group, joins us to discuss what it truly means to represent fashion and luxury goods companies across their entire business. He has counseled brands and designers, including Lacoste, Margiela, Marni, Christopher John Rogers and Diane von Furstenberg. Many people think of fashion law as mainly IP and trademark protection. But as Anthony explains, that's only part of the picture. Fashion law also spans corporate work, real estate for brick-and-mortar stores, labor and employment, international trade, and with the growing convergence of tech, AI, privacy, and data security.
Anthony also shares how he found his way to fashion law through his client Steve Jobs. He offers practical guidance on what independent brands and designers should know about wholesale contracts in the wake of the Saks Global bankruptcy. And for our student listeners, he gives his number one tip for making it in fashion law.
The SUITED podcast is developed and produced in partnership with Rowhome Productions (rowhome.fm). Rowhome’s Creative Director is Alex Lewis. John Myers is Rowhome’s Executive Producer.
Connect with Anthony Lupo on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-lupo-8983404) and learn more about ArentFox Schiff here (https://www.afslaw.com/attorneys/anthony-lupo).
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13 May 2026
Fashion Law, Luxury and the WNBA with Donald Woodard
The WNBA season is officially here. And the players aren't just on the court—they're commanding deals across fashion, luxury, and beauty.
In this episode of SUITED, Kenya Wiley sits down with Donald Woodard, Founding Partner at Carter + Woodard, and nationally recognized entertainment and sports attorney representing top women athletes in gymnastics, track and field, and basketball—including WNBA players Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson. Donald shares how he advises clients as they move from the court to the red carpet, building partnerships with brands in fashion, luxury, and beauty.
Donald offers a mini law school seminar on the intersection of fashion law and sports—covering the five key IP provisions he builds into every contract, engagement and not just followers in the NIL and influencer space, and why waivers matter for athletes participating in fashion events like the Met Gala.
As AI impacts name, image and likeness (NIL) in entertainment and sports, Donald also breaks down the three guardrails he negotiates into contracts to protect his athlete clients.
Donald also looks ahead to LA28—sharing how he's positioning his clients in track and field, gymnastics, and basketball for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Producer: Kenya Wiley
Associate Producer: Argin Hutchins IV
Connect with Donald Woodard on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-m-woodard-33302528) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/donaldmwoodard/).
Learn more about Carter + Woodard (https://carterwoodard.com/), a full-service boutique entertainment and sports law firm, and follow on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/carterwoodardlaw/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/carterwoodardlaw/).
For more on fashion law, culture and power, follow SUITED on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/suitedpod/) and subscribe to our newsletter here (https://kenyawiley.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f2dd2a48c58683b9ec6526802&id=058e5dd6b7).
6 May 2026
Fashion Law and Wellness with Angeline Hayling
The wellness market in the United States alone represents more than $500 billion in annual spend and $2 trillion globally. Younger generations are treating wellness as a lifestyle priority, and more fashion brands are entering the wellbeing space along with them.
In this episode of SUITED, Kenya Wiley sits down with Angeline Hayling, fashion designer and creative director of Island Tribe—a brand rooted in sustainable production, natural textiles, and artisan craftsmanship. Angeline integrated mindfulness and wellness into her company years ago, long before fashion brands started making yoga, holistic healing and other wellbeing spaces a part of their businesses.
Angeline shares her perspective on sustainable sourcing and production, and the importance of legal counsel in larger partnerships and collaborations. We also discuss the future of independent designers—given the news around Saks Global's bankruptcy and restructuring. What's the best way for a luxury brand rooted in sustainability to build and scale? Is it better for a designer to maintain independence—and the flexibility to create and sell directly to consumers—or to pursue investor backing, even when that comes with significant constraints? Can you have both?
And most importantly, how does a brand truly connect with its consumers? As Angeline puts it: "You've gotta understand your clientele. Because if you don't understand your clientele, you're gonna be wasting a lot of money on marketing to the wind."
Producer: Kenya Wiley
Associate Producer: Argin Hutchins IV
Connect with Angeline on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angelinehayling/) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeline-hayling-699977186/), and learn more about Island Tribe here (https://islandtribeusa.com/),
For more on fashion law, culture and power, follow SUITED on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/suitedpod/) and subscribe to our newsletter here (https://kenyawiley.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f2dd2a48c58683b9ec6526802&id=058e5dd6b7).
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