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Molly Sims: Actor, Podcaster, and YSE Beauty Founder Sep 09, 2024

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Molly Sims is an actor, podcaster, entrepreneur, and the founder of YSE Beauty. Molly studied political science at Vanderbilt University and was pre-law when the modeling bug bit her. She signed with Next Management and spent the next 10 years climbing the ranks of the modeling world, appearing on the covers ofFrench Vogue and Sports Illustrated. Soon after, she transitioned to the world of film and TV, appearing in over 100 episodes on the hit NBC drama Las Vegas. In 2021, Molly started a podcast, Lipstick on the Rim, with her best friend Emese Gormely. It’s a space to have the conversations that Molly’s always wanted to hear women talk about—menopause, motherhood, beauty standards, and everything in between. In 2023, she founded YSE Beauty to help people build their self-confidence and improve their skin.

The Who What Wear Podcast: Artist Maris Jones on How to Find Your Vibe and Building Chappell Roan's Gov Ball Apple Bong Sep 04, 2024

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Maris Jones is an artist, filmmaker, and content creator, best known for her high-production TikTok videos and her set-design work for artists like Chappell Roan. She spent years honing her own retro, “distorted nostalgia” aesthetic, and now with her new book, Unlock Your Aesthetic: A Visual Guide to Find Your Vibe, she’s hoping to do the same for you. Jones joins us this week to talk about the fickle nature of making content for the algorithm, the time she got to play with a closet full of vintage Valentino, and of course, what it was like to make Chappell Roan’s giant apple bong for her epic Governors Ball performance this summer.

Sarah Fennel: Broma Bakery Founder and Author Sep 02, 2024

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Sarah Fennel is an author, content creator, and founder of the popular food blog Broma Bakery. Sarah studied anthropology at New York University, and after having a hard time adjusting to college in a big city, she started a food blog to re-create her favorite recipes as a source of comfort and creativity. She eventually transferred to the University of Michigan, and after graduating, followed her love for food and baking by taking a job as a catering director at a local restaurant. But the job wasn’t the right fit, and in a moment of inspiration, she decided to go all in on Broma Bakery, googling “How to make money off of a food blog.” She gave herself two months to make the blog profitable, and it worked. Over the last 10 years, Broma Bakery has become an immensely popular and trusted source for delicious baked goods recipes. Sarah also expanded her business by creating a food photography course and building large followings on TikTok and Instagram. This October, she’s releasing her first cookbook, Sweet Tooth: 100 Recipes to Save Room For.

Preorder the book now: https://bromabakery.com/cookbook/

The Who What Wear Podcast: Paige DeSorbo on Her Upcoming Giggly Squad Tour, Travel Essentials, and Writing Her First Book Aug 28, 2024

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Paige DeSorbo is a creator, reality TV star, and co-host of the wildly popular podcast Giggly Squad with her real-life bestie, comedian Hannah Berner. After becoming a fan-favorite cast member on Bravo's Summer House, DeSorbo quickly gained a following outside of the show and has established herself as one of the funniest and most authentic voices on the internet today. From her Amazon shopping series, The Paige DeSorbo Show, to her upcoming book, How to Giggle, DeSorbo is everywhere, and we're thrilled about it. This week, she joins us to talk about all the ways she's expanding the giggler universe.

Meredith Scardino: Girls5eva Creator and Showrunner Aug 26, 2024

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Meredith Scardino is the creator and showrunner of the Netflix TV series Girls5eva. Born and raised outside of Philadelphia, from a young age, Meredith was encouraged by her parents to pursue all types of art, and tried everything from cartooning classes (and watching Saturday Night Live) to painting classes in high school. She earned a bachelors degree in fine arts from Cornell before moving to New York City to pursue a masters in painting from the Parsons School of Design. There, her world opened up, as she took improv classes and writing electives at Parsons alongside her painting classwork. Scardino then landed a job creating animated comedy shorts, which combined her love for painting with her growing talent for comedy writing. Soon, she decided she wanted to pursue comedy writing full-time and quickly landed a writing gig at VH1’s Best Week Ever. Stints at the Late Show With David Letterman and The Colbert Report followed before she jumped into narrative TV by working on The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. In 2021, she created her own show, Girls5eva, about a one-hit-wonder girl group that gets a chance at redemption decades after their initial fame. This year, she’s nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.

The Who What Wear Podcast: Diotima Founder and Designer Rachel Scott on Making Caribbean Fashion a Universal Language Aug 21, 2024

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Rachel Scott is the founder and designer of the award-winning womenswear brand Diotima. Born and raised in Jamaica, Rachel trained at the Istituto Marangoni in Milan, before rising through the ranks at respected brands like J. Mendel, Elizabeth and James, and Rachel Comey. In 2021, she launched Diotima, and the brand was an immediate hit, earning Rachel the CFDA Emerging Designer of the Year award in 2023. Customers and fashion insiders alike continue to delight in her nuanced, sophisticated designs, and her unique use of crochet—handmade by artisans in her native Jamaica. This week, she joins us to talk about her long standing relationship with mesh, how her team of artisans inspires her collections, and of course, her upcoming NYFW presentation.

Carly Cushnie: Fashion, Interior, and Furniture Designer Aug 19, 2024

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Carly Cushnie is a designer in every sense of the word, perhaps best known for her mold-breaking womenswear line, Cushnie (formerly Cushnie et Ochs). She was born and raised in London, and studied at the Parsons School of Design, where she met her future co-founder, Michelle Ochs. After graduating, they launched their label, Cushnie et Ochs, and immediately received attention for their sleek yet flirty designs. In 2011, they were finalists for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, and in 2012, were nominees for the CFDA Swarovski Award for Womenswear. Carly continued to design collections and ultimately rebranded as Cushnie when she went solo in 2018. After struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, Carly was forced to close Cushnie, which—although was heartbreaking—gave her a moment to think about her next steps. In the years since, she’s pursued different creative projects; including nurturing her longtime love for interiors and architecture by beginning to work as an interior designer. Her work in the interior space culminated this year in the creation of a furniture collection with the luxury furniture brand Lulu and Georgia.

The Who What Wear Podcast: Hairstylist Scott King on How to Achieve Sabrina Carpenter's Perfect Curtain Bangs, His First Met Gala, and His Early Aughts Hair Icons Aug 14, 2024

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Scott King is an L.A.-based celebrity hairstylist who works with superstars like Sabrina Carpenter, Lucy Hale, Julia Michaels, and many more. King started his career in a Washington D.C. salon before making the jump to Los Angeles. He quickly signed with an agency and rose to the top of the hairstyling world, where he's known for creating chic and effortless looks. In 2015, he started working with Carpenter and has been instrumental in styling her supremely recognizable fluffy bangs and glossy blowout. This week, he joins us to talk technique, go-to products, and how his love for 2000s pop culture shaped his hairstyling aesthetic. Yes, he's also sharing the step-by-step guide to re-creating Carpenter's perfectly coiffed curtain bangs at home!

Beth Hutchens: Foundrae Founder and Creative Director Aug 12, 2024

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Beth Hutchens is the founder and creative director of the luxury jewelry company Foundrae. Beth started her career working in fashion, first as a trim buyer, and then assistant designer at the womenswear brand Cynthia Rowley. There, she met Rebecca Taylor, and the two bonded quickly over their shared tastes and dream of working in fashion. At age 23, Beth took the leap with Rebecca and co-founded the womenswear line Rebecca Taylor. Beth took on the CEO role, and over the next 18 years guided the company through massive growth, e-commerce, retail expansion, and eventually, acquisition. By 2014, she knew she wanted to do something new, so she stepped down from Rebecca Taylor and quickly launched her jewelry brand, Foundrae (”Rae” being in reference to her beloved grandmother). The new project allowed her to return to her designer roots, creating whimsical, sturdy, gorgeous pieces that draw the eye and the heart. The brand has become a favorite of celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Dua Lipa. Foundrae now has multiple stores across the U.S., with three more to come later this year in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.

The Who What Wear Podcast: Stylist and Costume Designer Shiona Turini on Crafting the 1960s Baltimore Fashion of Apple TV+ Drama Lady in the Lake and Styling Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour Aug 07, 2024

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Stylist, costume designer, and all-around fashion legend Shiona Turini joins Hillary this week to catch up since they last chatted on Second Life in 2019. Shiona's had an incredible career—from working for fashion magazines to breaking into costume design on HBO’s Insecure to styling Beyoncé’s showstopping Renaissance World Tour. Today, they get into all the nitty-gritty details of her latest project: designing costumes for the new Natalie Portman–led Apple TV+ series, Lady in the Lake. Shiona shares how she brought 1960s Baltimore to life through her costumes, from accessing archival street photography to collaborating with Valentino to create stunning pieces. Plus, she talks about the unique challenges of styling looks for Beyoncé and how she picks her future projects.

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