Speaking Of Fashion

Benjamin's journey into fashion began as a club kid, creating outfits for the nightlife scene. His brand, Club Couture, pays homage to his club kid days and features diverse collections. He believes that traditional fashion degrees are less important in today's landscape, and the most successful designers are often dropouts. He differentiates a real fashion brand from a TikTok fashion brand based on identity, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Benjamin's experience dressing Lady Gaga and Julia Fox had a significant impact on his brand, with Lady Gaga's support helping to save his company during a challenging time. He also discussed the...

The conversation delves into Judassime's journey from his club kid days to his approach to fashion education, the distinction between real fashion brands and TikTok fashion brands, the impact of celebrity moments, and the role of bags in fashion. It also explores the intersection of identity and expression in fashion, brand responsibility, and social causes. The conversation covers various themes including performative activism in fashion, gender fluidity in clothing design, the discrepancy between cultural relevance and consumer catering, the realities of fashion design, and the challenges faced by independent designers. It sheds light on the lack of genuine support...

The conversation delves into the intersection of fashion and sports, exploring Alan's journey into fashion, his experience at Simone Roshan and McQueen, the transition to a baseball streetwear brand, the influence of athletes in fashion, the impact of athleisure and active wear, missed opportunities in sports and fashion collaboration, and the misconceptions of running an independent label. The conversation covers the challenges of fashion design, the impact of social media, support for emerging designers, the relevance of fashion schools, and navigating social media algorithms. Key takeaways include the importance of a logistical mindset and the challenges faced by designers...

The conversation covers Max Raynor's journey into fashion, his experience at CSM, the impact of social media on the fashion industry, and the challenges of running a fashion business. It also delves into the role of creative directors, the pressure to design for social media, and the formation of trends in the industry. The conversation covers the topics of celebrity dressing, the process for young designers to dress celebrities, the challenges and opportunities of getting on the fashion week calendar, and the aspirations of a designer to lead a fashion house or collaborate with heritage brands. The conversation covers...

The conversation covers the journey of a self-taught fashion designer, the impact of meeting John Galliano, the challenges of being a working class designer, the exploitation and responsibility in fashion, the impact of collaborations and exposure, the role of London as a hub for emerging designers, and the inspiration from eighteenth-century costuming. It also delves into the elitism and gatekeeping in the fashion industry, as well as the hiring based on attitude and hunger rather than formal education. The conversation delves into the designer's creative process, inspiration, and the emotional impact of fashion. It also explores the designer's vision...

In this episode of Speaking Of Fashion, we sit down with Dickson Lim to talk about fashion, identity, creative direction, and the vision behind building a brand with purpose.

A conversation on finding your voice, trusting your perspective, and creating work that feels true to you.

Hosted by Shreya "Brown Fashion Gal" Shrivastava.

The conversation delves into the journey of Alfonso Maria Nava from law to fashion, the concept of fashion as art, the impact of AI on fashion and design, the role of taste and emotion in fashion, and the balance between being a designer and a content creator. The conversation covers the challenges of balancing content creation and design, the struggle of content creation, the pressure to produce in fashion, learning the technical aspects of fashion, the social element of fashion, the mission of fashion, and the impact of fast fashion. Key takeaways include the necessity of content creation and...

The conversation delves into the journey of a fashion designer, exploring the themes of creativity, inspiration, the business of fashion, and the return of fantasy in the industry. It also highlights the significance of couture and bridal wear, the identity of the 'House of Alvin' woman, and the challenges of navigating the fashion industry without traditional connections or financial backing. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating the fashion industry, overcoming limiting beliefs, the significance of a business degree, and the cultural and family expectations associated with pursuing a career in fashion. It also explores the transition to...