Fashion Originators with Stephanie Irwin

Latest Episodes:

Why fashion brands need Facebook groups ft. Iolo Edwards of High Fashion Talk May 10, 2020

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This week I have the joy of chatting with Iolo Edwards, the founder of High Fashion Talk – a fashion website, Instagram and incredibly engaged Facebook group where a community of fashion nerds share their outfits, DIY projects and favourite hot fashion topics.

During the episode, Iolo and I discuss the art of building a fashion community via socials (particularly Facebook which everyone says is ‘dead’), and what the future of fashion content will look like after all this Covid-19 stuff is over.

Recommended media:

Loving What Is

Follow Iolo:

Instagram - @iolsi

Instagram - @hftgroup

Facebook Group - Join here

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Build secondary income and a killer portfolio ft. fashion photographer Olivia Bossert Apr 27, 2020

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Today I have the joy of chatting with London-based fashion photographer Olivia Bossert! Living between London and Cornwall, Olivia works with brands like Daisy Jewellery, Barbour, Joules and White stuff to grow their audience through story-telling driven photography.

On today’s episode, we discuss topics ranging from her zoom photoshoots in an age of coronavirus and adapting your career to trying times, to developing your personal brand and aesthetic as a photographer!

Recommended media:

The Artist's Way

Follow Olivia:

@oliviabossert

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Fashion OG News | Will Amazon save fashion after coronavirus? What happened to Givenchy? Apr 13, 2020

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On this week's episode, I summarize the fashion news stories you need to know right now. Ranging from free Christopher Kane face masks to the hot mess that is Givenchy, I hope you guys enjoy this edition of the Fashion OG News!

Stories mentioned:

Could Amazon save a generation of designers? – BoF

Christopher Kane launches craft kits so you can make face masks at home - Bazaar

Rise of 3D clothes in covid times? – Guardian

Cancelling orders because of COVID? – Vogue Biz

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Fashion OG News | Tiger King fashion and pandemic panic buying? Apr 05, 2020

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On this week's episode, I summarize the fashion news stories you need to know right now. Whether it's the fashion of Tiger King (Baskin's animal print closet is undeniably iconic), or pandemic panic buying online or via QVC, I'm analyzing what's on the top of everyone's minds today.

News stories mentioned:

Tiger King fashion - The Cut

Fashion week cancellations - BoF

Online shopping in a pandemic - FLARE

Virtual beading circles - Vogue

'QVC: Quarantine, Value, Convenience' - NY Times

Recommended:

Patrick McDowell Wool & The Gang

Podcast art / site revamp:

@natgrogan.designs

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Can the fashion industry survive coronavirus? Mar 19, 2020

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On this week's episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on whether the fashion industry (in its current state) can weather the storm of coronavirus. As well, I also reveal why I've been rather absent from social media --and how we can all up-level ourselves during this trying time.

Recommended media:

The Futur, Marie Forleo, HauteleMode, Culted, Stock X

Vogue Italia archive (register for an account, use code VARCHIVE4YOU

Podcast art / site revamp:

@natgrogan.designs

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Does the fashion industry really care? ft. up-and-coming sustainable designer Joshua J Small Mar 02, 2020

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Joshua James Small is an up-and-coming British designer (also a model and freelance stylist). He has worked for the likes of Richard Quinn and Gareth Pugh, announced the release of his brand exclusively to HUNGER magazine (THAT BROWN VELVET SUIT OMG) and has worked with the likes of SCHON, Teeth, Fucking Young! and Dear Boy Magazine, and the best place ever SHOWstudio.

His work has also caught the attention of stylist Karen Clarkson, and has been worn by multiple platinum selling singer/songwriter Rita Ora.

Joshua creates his collections in a sustainably-minded way, and focuses on precise pattern-cutting and escapism. On this week’s episode, I’m going to chat with Joshua not only about his creative process, journey, and getting press, but largely about that awkward balance between having values but also being in the thick of the industry – what a concept lol.

P.S: After this interview, a giant tree fell and we couldn't get out of my studio flat till I hacked away at the tree with a kitchen knife.

Recommended media:

Eating Animals

Follow Joshua Small:

Instagram

Website

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How to find your creative soul (in the fashion industry) with Caro Gomez London Feb 03, 2020

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"Creative soul": Today I have the joy of interviewing fashion designer and feminist extraordinaire Carolina Gomez. 10 years ago, Carolina had a deep craving to be a ‘creator’, but she always deemed herself not creative enough.

Fast forward to present day, Carolina is the founder and creative director of her namesake brand ‘Caro Gomez’ – an ethical luxury label that brings joy through hand-painted and embroidered works of art, all while building a community of highly-skilled Latin women.

Recommended Media

American Dirt

Follow Caro Gomez

Instagram

Website

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FASHION CAREER (AND LIFE) GOALS 2020: how and why you should set them Jan 19, 2020

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On this week's episode of Fashion Originators, I'm sharing my top fashion career and life goals for 2020, and how I'm rebalancing my routine.

Resources:

Book -https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0141033576

health podcasts:

Doctor's Kitchen

The Food Medic

Thrive Global Podcast

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Fashion OG News | @skipdin and @trash4gold on Bottega Veneta, clothing resale and fashion embracing 'wellness' Jan 05, 2020

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Happy 2020!

This week, I have the joy of chatting to two of my favourite social media creators in the London fashion scene who not only make me laugh my ass off, but also help me think about the deeper systemic issues going on in our industry. These two people are @skipdin and @trash4gold. @skipdin, AKA George Serventi, is an Instagram fashion critic who commentates on the industry for the likes of LOVE magazine and SHOWstudio. His profile is filled with pointed memes and hilarious captions to match. @trash4gold AKA Chekii Harling, is the founder of TRASHmag -- a publication that highlights alternatives to fast fashion and the throwaway mindset towards clothing. Similar to George, Chekii also loves a great meme -- with a sustainable fashion twist, of course. On the side, she teams up with the likes of London Fashion Week and Fashion Roundtable to create content that sparks positive change.

Follow:

@trash4gold

@skipdin

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LIVE PODCAST: What sustainable fashion really means? Amadeus Bijoux, Gung Ho London, Lone Design Club Dec 09, 2019

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On the latest episode of Fashion Originators, I chat with Natalie Simond (founder of Amadeus Bijoux), Alice McAnulty (Lone Design Club), and Sophie Dunster (founder of Gung Ho London) in the Lone Design Club anti Black Friday pop up store. During our conversation, we explored the (rather ambiguous) question of what sustainable fashion really means, and how we can create better businesses (and be better shoppers).

Thank you so much to Lone Design Club for being an incredible venue for such an important conversation, and for bringing creators like Sophie, Nathalie, Alice and myself together. I was so humbled by my audience for their incredible questions, attention and turn out. Thank you to my producer Tom Duncan for making sure everything recorded properly, and to Amanda from LDC for her kindness and help!

Follow everyone:

Amadeus Bijoux

Gung Ho London

Alice McAnulty / Lone Design Club

Producer: Tom Duncan

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