Fashion Originators with Stephanie Irwin

Latest Episodes:

#40: What 'diversity' in the fashion business really means with fashion journalist and activist Lottie Jackson Feb 27, 2019

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This week, I had the joy of speaking with fashion journalist and activist Lottie Jackson, about her thoughts on what 'diversity' really means in the fashion business.

I think it’s important that you all learn more about Lottie’s work -- she’s more than just a fashion writer. Lottie is a diversity advocate, Oxford graduate, writer and correspondent for the amazing fashion roundtable organization, and a contributor to publications we all know and love like Sunday Times Style, ES Magazine and The Guardian.

On this week’s episode, I asked Lottie a bunch of questions which she answered via email -- they all pertain to living and working with a disability in the London fashion business, misconceptions people (and brands) have about what diversity and inclusion really mean, and how she built up her journalism cred to where it is today.

Recommended media:

Fashion career goals episode

With Grace B. Bold episode

'Normal People' - Sally Rooney

Jean Rhys book

Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

McKinsey diversity study

Bohemian Rhapsody film costumes

'Fashion expresses who I am' - Lottie Jackson

Follow Lottie:

Website

Instagram

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#39 Wearing fashion corsets to the gym with Ernest Leoty business founder Marion Rabate Feb 14, 2019

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This week, I have the joy of interviewing Marion Rabate, the founder of Ernest Leoty. Ernest Leoty is not just another activewear business -- rather it’s THE brand that will make you want to wear corsets to the gym. Yes, really.

With a design team that combines couture brand experience with technical expertise, Rabate is building ‘couture for leisure’ that the likes of Vogue, Financial Times and Wallpaper can’t get enough of.

Named after the inventor of the modern corset, Ernest Leoty, Rabate’s brand combines her love of ballet, history and femininity with a wearability that London’s top retailers can’t get enough of.

Follow Ernest Leoty:

Instagram, Website

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

#38: Build business and sustainability sense with fashion designer Patrick McDowell Jan 31, 2019

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On the latest episode of Fashion Originators, I have the joy of interviewing Patrick McDowell, who, as aptly put by L’Officiel Magazine, is the ‘CSM graduate already dressing the stars.’ While that is very true (the likes of Rita Ora, M.I.A and Slick Woods on the cover of Elle UK serve as evidence), Patrick’s brand and vision go far beyond straight-up glamour.

During his placement year at Burberry, Patrick learned that Burberry only used 30% of their sampling fabric. After writing Christopher Bailey a letter, Patrick was given off-cut fabric to use for his graduate collection. Entitled ‘Climbing Family’ the collection is a juxtaposition of hypermasculine climbingwear against his ‘Liverpool glam’ roots.

Recommended Media:

Clare Press book, podcast

Charles Jeffrey Loverboy

Patrick on BBC's Young Apprentice

Patrick's graduate collection

Follow Patrick:

Instagram, website

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

#37 Set your fashion business career #goals for 2019 Jan 17, 2019

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On the latest episode of Fashion Originators, I'm sharing my 2019 fashion business career and life goals -- and how you can set your fashion career goals too!

Want to share your business goals with me? I'd love to help! Be sure to reach out via the links below and see you next week:

Listen to the Enty Episode HERE

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

#36: Make your art a fashion brand with Jemima Sara Dec 28, 2018

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This week, I have the joy of interviewing Jemima Sara, who made her art into an eponymous ethical fashion brand. Not only did we chat about her story (she studied puppetry), but we also discussed how YOU can turn your art into a charitable fashion brand.

Featuring her 'martini ladies' illustrations, Jemima's fashion garments are empowering in their hilarity, body positivity and charity association (she donates 10% of proceeds to Young Women's Trust). Worn by the likes of Daisy Lowe and available at one of London's hottest shopping destinations, Coal Drop's Yard, I'm thrilled to be promoting such a promising (and kind) fashion designer.

Recommended media:

Feminists don’t wear pink and other lies

@theslumflower

@byoliverfrancis

Charlie Craggs, To My Trans Sisters

Glossary:

Wolf & Badger @ Coal Drop's Yard

Big Sky Studios

A Quiet Place - editorial by Jemima Sara and Oliver Francis

Follow Jemima Sara:

Instagram, @jemimasara

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

#35: Become a sustainable fashion expert with What's your Legacy Dec 14, 2018

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This week, I have the joy of interviewing sustainable fashion expert and entrepreneur Madara Fremaine, one of the founders behind What’s Your Legacy – your destination for sustainable fashion. Featuring a directory of over 250 sustainable fashion brands on their site, What’s Your Legacy is your go-to guide to becoming a sustainable fashionista.

More than just a directory, What’s Your Legacy is also a creative agency, guiding others with their fashion-first bright and fun aesthetic.

This week, I’ll be speaking with one of the founders, Madara, all about building What’s Your Legacy, sustainable fashion, creative consulting, and the overall legacy our current industry will leave behind – if we don’t make more changes for a sustainable future.

Follow What's Your Legacy:

www.whatsyourlegacy.co.uk

www.instagram.com/wyl_store

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

#34: Start a fashion footwear business with The Shoe Consultant Susannah Davda Dec 01, 2018

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This week, I have the joy of chatting with Susannah Davda, Director of “The Shoe Consultant” – a footwear fashion business consulting service for startup and established footwear brands. With over 20-years experience in the footwear fashion industry, working for brands such as Dr. Martens, Susannah is your go-to for all things shoe.

If you’ve been a long-time listener, then you probably know that I have a bit of a thing for fashion footwear (sneakers in particular). For this week’s episode, I am going to not only quiz Susannah about her company and her background, but I’ll also be quizzing her on how you (or potentially me) could start a fashion footwear business.

Listen to the Interlaced episode HERE

Follow The Shoe Consultant:

www.shoeconsultant.com

Instagram: @shoeconsultant

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

#33: Build your fashion photography career with TopShop go-to Nastassja Thompson Nov 15, 2018

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This week, I chatted with Nastassja Thompson, a freelance fashion photographer who creates fashion photography for brands ranging from Marlow London to Top Shop (she's their go-to for Ecommerce, LFW and that ICONIC Stranger Things campaign)!

On the show, we chatted all about Nastassja's fashion photography career, how to get started in photography, what makes a great photo, social media, and the key to standing out in such a crowded space. Whether you're a professional fashion photographer, a budding fashion photographer (or can barely operate a Polaroid), I hope this episode inspires you to take more photos and see fashion photography in a new light.

Follow Nastassja

Instagram: @nastassjathompson

Website: www.nastassjathompson.com

My interview with Chloe Marlow - HERE

Check out Jeurgen Teller - HERE

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

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#32: How troll-free social shopping will change the fashion business with Enty founder Sophia Matveeva Nov 02, 2018

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This week, I have the joy of chatting with Sophia Matveeva, the founder of fashion business Enty, the troll-free social shopping platform that will change your life. On the app, you can receive immediate feedback on your outfits from styling pros – no more guess-work about the suitability of that first date outfit.

Receiving press from the likes of Inc, Cosmopolitan and Huffington Post, and having been selected to participate in last year’s Cannes Lion Innovation Start-up Program, and contribute to Forbes magazine, it’s safe to say that Enty's troll-free social shopping is the future of how you'll be shopping.

Recommended media:

The House that Jack Built - Duncan Clark: https://amzn.to/2Djes25

Follow Enty:

Download Enty HERE

www.instagram.com/entyapp

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

Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you left a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

#31: Build a royal-approved fashion business with Genevieve and Andrew of Cornelia James Oct 19, 2018

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This week, I have the joy of chatting with Genevieve James and her husband Andrew, the brains behind Cornelia James in it’s the present day – the namesake royal-approved fashion business started by her mother Cornelia. Run by Genevieve and her husband, alongside three sewers, the brand is going strong after 70 years in the business (and a changing consumer landscape). With clients ranging from Rihanna to the Queen, Cornelia James = THE fashion business for fabulous and classy gloves.

Recommended media:

William Boyd – Any Human Heart - https://amzn.to/2CUfrG4

Henry James – Portrait of a Lady -https://amzn.to/2OxmuL4

Follow Cornelia James Gloves:

www.corneliajames.com

www.instagram.com/cornelia_james

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