Fashion Originators with Stephanie Irwin

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#43: Critique fashion through street art with @bailienuniverse May 01, 2019

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This week, I have the joy of chatting with Bailien -- the anonymous London street artist plastering London with their (largely) fashion-related meme-worthy illustrations.

Since Bailien is anonymous, this episode will feature the artist with a Darth Vader sounding voice. Also, I don’t know much about their background, and doing research was a little trickier than usual, so the usually lengthy bio in which my guest watches me talk about them is considerably shorter today.

Recommended media:

The Sellout - Paul Beatty

Fleabag - TV show

Ru Paul’s Drag Race

Patrick Mcdowell episode

Exit Through the Gift Shop

Follow Bailien:

Instagram, @bailienuniverse

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#FashionOGnews: A new Diane von Furstenburg business, fashion size-inclusion success and $1 billion Stock X? Apr 29, 2019

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On the latest edition of #fashionOGnews, I'm sharing stories that range from familial nepotism (and why this case is actually FAB), Boohoo's unsustainable 'fashion for all' (as wonderful as inclusion is) and how StockX can build staying power past their potential $1 billion valuation.

As always, I hope you guys enjoy the news update and all the stories I hand-picked this week (with a sprinkle of sassy commentary -- naturally).

Have show feedback? It would mean the world if you filled out my quick 5 question survey HERE.

Want to get an exclusive discount for Fashion Originators listeners? Click here and use the code FREEDOM10 for 10% off any Ebooks4fashion ebook!

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#FashionOGnews: Fashion protests, The Sims x Moschino and digital clothing business? Apr 14, 2019

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Whether it’s digital-inspired, or literally digital, clothing, last week’s fashion business news was all about technology and the democratization of style. It’s an exciting time to be in fashion -- the protests, the technology, the out-of-the-box nostalgic collaborations (I’m a big Moschino x The Sims fan -- can you tell)?

As always, I hope you guys enjoy the news update and all the stories I hand-picked this week (with a sprinkle of sassy commentary -- naturally).

Have show feedback? It would mean the world if you filled out my quick 5 question survey HERE.

Want to get an exclusive discount for Fashion Originators listeners? Click here and use the code FREEDOM10 for 10% off any Ebooks4fashion ebook!

To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators:

For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com For Instagram fun - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators

#FashionOGnews: 'Victim fashion', business trademark squatting and ASOS fashion crack-down? Apr 08, 2019

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On this week’s #FashionOGnews, I dug up some really cool fashion business news stories! Whether you’re wondering why there's a Supreme store in Shanghai, or why ASOS is changing their returns policy, #fashionOGnews has ALL the answers for you.

Have show feedback? It would mean the world if you filled out my quick 5 question survey HERE.

Want to get an exclusive discount for Fashion Originators listeners? Click here and use the code FREEDOM10 for 10% off any Ebooks4fashion ebook!

To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators:

For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com For Instagram fun - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators

#FashionOGnews: 'fashion' vibrators, short wedding dresses and the end of Roberto Cavalli business? Mar 31, 2019

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On this week’s #FashionOGnews, I dug up some really cool fashion business news stories! Whether you’re on the hunt for a vibrator necklace, or are contemplating expanding your brand into China, #fashionOGnews has ALL the answers for you.

Have show feedback? It would mean the world if you filled out my quick 5 question survey HERE.

Want to get an exclusive discount for Fashion Originators listeners? Click here and use the code FREEDOM10 for 10% off any Ebooks4fashion ebook!

To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators:

For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com For Instagram fun - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators

#42: Fashion nostalgia and finding your voice in the business with @capsule98 Mar 29, 2019

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This week, I have the joy of chatting with Randi Bergman - an award-winning freelance fashion writer (Teen Vogue, The Cut, Interview Magazine, Into The Gloss), digital strategy pro, Globe and Mail Style columnist and host of the AMAZING Capsule 98 - -a fashion podcast and hit Instagram account dedicated to 90s nostalgia -- and the time capsule Randi created in 1998 at the age of 13.

Before going Freelance, Randi was the executive digital editor of FASHION magazine (she lead the integration of digital and editorial strategy). For those of you who don’t know, Fashion is one of Canada’s last standing fashion magazines -- I always pick up a copy when I’m in town.

This week, we’ll be chatting about how Randi got her start, what it’s like to freelance (she works in the Canadian fashion business), and why she loves 90s fashion so much.

Recommended media:

Nobody Cares - Anne T. Donahue

Canadian brands mentioned:

Mackage, Joe Fresh, Pink Tartan, Club Monaco

Follow Randi:

@capsule98 , @randibergman

Capsule 98 Podcast

Randi Bergman's website

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#FashionOgnews: Hermes skincare, J. Crew business in crisis and Tim Walker at the V&A? Mar 24, 2019

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This week on #FashionOGnews , I have some really epic fashion business news stories (these days, we’re drowning in news after all). In addition to the People’s Vote March having epic fashion (loved all the EU berets), we have some epic developments ranging from Hermes skincare to J.Crew’s ten millionth rebrand being an epic fail.

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#FashionOGnews - LV men's fashion backlash, the business of heat-up jackets, American Eagle streetwear? Mar 18, 2019

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On the latest edition of #fashionOG news I picked 4 fashion business news stories (and a bonus) that I’ve been following this week — plus my opinions on each of them (I went IN — don’t worry).

For links to all of the full stories, check out my blog post here.

2019: for some new year improvement, I have created a feedback survey -- it would mean the world if you filled it out -- just 5 quick questions on how I can make the show better:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WZW6ZPS

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#41: Why you should care about the Canadian fashion business with Fashion Talks host Donna Bishop Mar 15, 2019

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Donna Bishop is the Canadian fashion journalist behind the Fashion Talks Podcast. Fashion Talks is a Canada-based show (supported by the Canadian Art and Fashion Awards), which features stylists, designers and entrepreneurs, reflecting on how the business shapes our world. Basically if you enjoy this show, then you’ll LOVE hers too!

While Donna is an accomplished fashion journalist, she’s so much more than just a ‘podcaster’. Currently, Donna serves as Director of Programming at the Canadian Art and Fashion Awards, CBC style columnist, entrepreneurship mentor at the Toronto Fashion Incubator, and a board member at fashion group international.

On the episode, Donna fills me in on the Canadian fashion scene, and why it's so much more than JUST stretchy leggings and Canada Goose.

Canadian links / references:

Commonwealth - Ann Patchett

Fashion Talks Podcast

Canadian Art and Fashion Awards

CBC Radio Here and Now - Donna Bishop

David Dixon Bubble Wrap collection

Canadian fashion brands / companies of note:

Follow Donna:

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#FashionOGnews: Baby Phat fashion is back, Vogue Hong Kong controversy and Rent the Runway homeware? Mar 11, 2019

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On this week’s edition of #fashionOGnews, I’m sharing 5 fashion business news stories from last week that really piqued my interest. While there’s always WAY too much happening, the rental market, asian fashion, Calvin Klein, and Farfetch are among my favourite things to debate ad nauseum.

The articles I referenced:

Rent the runway partners with west elm to rent out home decor

Vogue Hong Kong launch

Calvin Klein shutters runway offering, debuts ‘Tik Tok’ campaign

Farfetch boosts platform with new content focus

Baby Phat is back

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