Dry Clean Only: Conversations on Fashion + Style

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Episode 10: Conversation with KHIRY designer Jameel Mohammed Mar 18, 2022

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In this episode, fashion-insider and host Kristen Cole (in NY) sits down with multi-talented Jameel Mohammed, the Brooklyn-based creative director of KHIRY, an Afrofuturist luxury brand. They discuss politics in fashion, KHIRY's sublime jewelry pieces and Jameel's idea that "the object can also be an invitation to think more and more deeply." They also delve into F22 fashion month, what broke through from Paris (Balenciaga, of course), creating art as escape and the brand's legion of celebrity fans including Amanda Gorman, Michelle Obama, Zoe Kravitz, Megan Thee Stallion, Serena Williams, to name but a few. Jameel also announces the forthcoming launch of his new website, digital journal, and more...

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Episode 9: Conversation with ADEAM designer Hanako Maeda Mar 01, 2022

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In this episode, fashion-insider and host Kristen Cole (in NY) speaks with Hanako Maeda (in Tokyo) about her designer collection ADEAM and gender-neutral capsule, ICHI. They talk Tokyo Street Style, her stores in Japan, potential NYC pop-up shop, collaboration with Naomi Osaka, her memories of growing up in New York, inspiration behind the ADEAM F22 collection (shown digitally as part of NYFW), Broadway musicals, Hanako's favorite Japanese restaurants in NYC, her formative internships at Vogue and with Philip Lim in NYC, growing up in the business, her 10 year anniversary of the brand, outerwear, tailoring, and more....

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Episode 8: Conversation with Ryan Lobo, sustainable designer and consultant Feb 18, 2022

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In this episode, fashion-insider and host Kristen Cole (in NY) sits down with Ryan Lobo, a New York-based sustainable designer and consultant. They talk F22 NYFW and what Ryan has been up to since his well-loved fashion label, TOME, which he co-founded, went on pause just before the pandemic. They also delve into craft and ceramics, NYC culture, dumplings and cocktails, sustainability in fashion, the Great Awakening, activism in art and design (like his past project in support of Freedom for All foundation), re-imagining the fashion paradigm, mega style icons Nina Simone, Diana Vreeland and Tina Chow, expert packing, paring wardrobes down to the essentials, and more....

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Episode 7: Conversation with BATSHEVA designer Batsheva Hay Feb 01, 2022

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In this episode, fashion-insiders, co-hosts Kristen Cole (in NY) and Cristina Ehrlich (in LA) sit down with New York-based designer Batsheva Hay of eponymous label Batsheva. The women talk about Paris, couture, Balthazar, wine, the endless NY winter, The Row, Broadway Gallery and chat with fashion designer Batsheva on the inspiration behind her cult-favorite brand, unique sourcing practices, career pivots, color, dressing for fun, risk-taking, following her vision, growing up in NYC, Washington Square Park, future ideas, The Odeon, Omen, Bemelmans Bar, The Whitney Museum, fashion week, Courtney Love and her wildly-popular collaborations with Laura Ashley, Anna Sui and more...

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Episode 6: Conversation with designer Lyndsey Butler of Veda Jan 21, 2022

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In this episode, co-hosts Kristen Cole (in NY) and Cristina Ehrlich (in LA) sit down with the leather jacket queen, designer Lyndsey Butler of VEDA (also in NY). The women catch up on all things leather jackets, from styling to favorite brands, January Sales, and Euphoria, and discuss with their guest the building and running of a woman-owned independent business, following instinct, Chinatown spots, leathers and alternative leathers, collaborations, baby leather jackets (!), and iconography around the most singular perennial counter-culture, rebel fashion item... the almighty leather jacket.

Episode 5: New Year's Closet Talk. Jan 05, 2022

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Co-hosts Kristen Cole and Cristina Ehrlich share their wardrobing ins and outs from 2021 to 2022, from home, as they edit their closets while another Covid wave (Omicron) stalls all immediate plans. The women share tips on cleaning out, from swaps to donations to resale in the circular economy, along with ideas for investments in new pieces. They talk Less is More, conscious shopping, ASMR, nails, the virtues of flat boots, ballet flats and low-heels, and brands Marina Moscone, Adam, Amina Muaddi, Maison Margiela, The Row, Jl Sander, Base Range, Monrow, Darner, Rick Owens, Jayne Mayle, Saint James, Tiffany & Co., vintage tees and vintage Givenchy jewelry. They talk martinis, plans undone and Chlorophyll water.

Episode 4: Conversation with Paravel co-founder Indré Rockefeller Dec 15, 2021

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In this episode, co-hosts Kristen Cole (in NYC) and Cristina Ehrlich (in LA) sit down with PARAVEL co-founder, Indré Rockefeller (also in NYC). The women catch up on skincare brands, Wanderlust, the holidays, and discuss with their guest building sustainability into brands, carbon offsets, lessons learned from ballet, the glamour of style in travel and in the everyday.

Episode 3: Conversation with Stephanie Danan of Co Collections Nov 30, 2021

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In this episode, co-hosts Kristen Cole (in NY) and Cristina Ehrlich (in LA) sit down with LA- based womenswear designer, Stephanie Danan of Co Collections. The women catch up on holiday shopping, House of Gucci, designing for Hollywood women, mid-century-modern architecture, all things California, sustainability, Natural World, freedom in design, less-is-more and luxury as a lifestyle. They also note this evening's anticipated Louis Vuitton SS22 live-stream runway show taking place in Miami, amid Art Basel week, in tribute to the recent tragic passing of Louis Vuitton artistic director and beloved fashion visionary, Virgil Abloh.

Episode 2: Conversation with designer Jonathan Cohen Nov 17, 2021

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In this episode, co-hosts Kristen Cole (in NYC) and Cristina Ehrlich (traveling in Santa Fe) sit down with NY- based womenswear designer, Jonathan Cohen, and his business partner, CEO, Sarah Leff. The women catch up on sweater weather, some of their favorite knitwear, the Gucci show in LA and discuss with their guests digital floral, community engagement, NYC, the CFDA Awards, the power of creativity, business pivots, a forthcoming pop-up and Lysol.

Episode 1: Conversation with designer Marina Moscone Nov 03, 2021

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In this episode, co-hosts Kristen Cole (in NYC) and Cristina Ehrlich (in LA) sit down with NY-based womenswear designer, Marina Moscone. The women catch up and discuss shirting, the creative process, recent travels, agility through crisis, pink cords, looming, exploded silhouettes, Italian craftsmanship, bijoux beads and their favorite Italian spots to eat in the West Village, NYC.

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