FASHIONPHILE Unboxed

In this episode, jewelry designer and entrepreneur Rosie Fortescue joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis to unbox the reality of reality TV, launching a brand from scratch, and protecting your ultra-luxury investments. 

Looking back on her time in the spotlight on Made in Chelsea, Rosie shares how she used her early television earnings to fund her independent business ventures. From buying her first vintage Rolex to creating her very own high-end jewelry line, she shares why she views luxury accessories as financial assets. She also opens up about the heartbreak of destroying the inside of her Hermes M...

In this episode, Senior Director of Brand Marketing at FASHIONPHILE, Lauren Leger sits down with FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis and FASHIONPHILE’s Head of Social Commerce Ben Gallagher to unbox FASHIONPHILE’s flex-worthy Get Your Bag campaign featuring global icon Cardi B. 

Lauren breaks down the corporate strategy and creative magic behind executing a massive celebrity partnership, revealing why Cardi B’s passion for luxury and smart shopping made her the ultimate ambassador for FASHIONPHILE. She takes us behind the scenes of the high-stakes NYC campaign shoot, sharing how the team navigated tight production timelines and brought...

In this episode, CFDA Senior Director of Professional Development and Innovation, Sacha Brown, joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis to unbox the intersection of technology, sustainable craftsmanship, and the next generation of American design talent. 

Drawing on her 16-year career at the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Sacha breaks down her transition from theatre in Toronto to fashion in New York City and how costume design shapes personal identity. She shares candid insight into the “medical residency” phase young designers go through, the CFDA Fashion Incubator, and why collaboration over gatekeeping is essential for the future of fa...

In this episode, New York Times bestselling author of Anna: The Biography and host of the hit Back Row podcast, Amy Odell joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis and FASHIONPHILE’s Head of Social Commerce Ben Gallagher to unbox unfiltered fashion media, high-stakes biography writing, and the evolving definition of luxury.

Amy shares how she broke into New York journalism, took big swings writing about polarizing cultural icons, and gained rare access to fashion’s inner circle (from Serena Williams to Grace Coddington). The group dives into how archival red-carpet moments with stars like Zendaya and Law Roac...

In this episode, media executive Sade Strehlke joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis to unbox the art of the hunt, the lasting value of pre-loved luxury, and why the best pieces come with a story.

From beginning her career as an intern at The Wall Street Journal to serving as Editor-in-Chief at Popsugar and Head of Home Editorial at Walmart, Sade shares how strategic career jumps accelerated her path. She opens up about balancing high-powered executive roles with motherhood, bagging jaw-dropping designer deals on the secondhand market (like the $30,000 mink coat from The Row she scored for $1,700...

In this episode, digital creator, style expert, and social justice advocate Tashira Halyard joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis to unbox conscious consumption, building a capsule wardrobe, and fashion as an act of self-expression. 

From starting her blog Politics & Fashion while studying for the bar exam to pivoting from child welfare policy to working at Saint Laurent after surviving breast cancer, Tashira shares how personal adversity shaped her career and style philosophy. She discusses finding your “style pillar,” when to invest in trends, and the role circularity plays in curating a closet. She also reveals why shopping and s...

In this episode, Patientce Foster, CEO of Fifth & Freedom and Brand Manager for Cardi B, joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis to unbox luxury brand scaling, authentic representation, and cultural influence. 

From running a neighborhood paper in the sixth grade to taking on Balenciaga at the Louvre, Patientce shares how her self-taught career in public relations naturally evolved into creative direction, global brand strategy, and talent management. She discusses her Louis Vuitton x Murakami haul, why Cardi plays to win in the “sport of fashion,” how traditional luxury adapted to Cardi rather than her fitting into...

In this episode, Assouline Executive Editor Kristian Laliberte joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis and CEO Ben Hemminger to unbox the role of tactile treasures in an increasingly digital world and the craftsmanship behind The Book of Iconic Bags and The Book of Iconic Shoes. 

From being employee number five at Refinery29 to crafting permanent luxury volumes at Assouline, Kristian shares how his background in journalism evolved into a career-defining role in luxury publishing. He discusses the art of a curated retail experience, restoring a $200 Louis Vuitton Trunk, the demise of Barneys, and the terrifying m...

In our debut episode, content creator and luxury fashion expert Charles Gross joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis and FASHIONPHILE’s Head of Social Commerce Ben Gallagher to unbox the art of collecting, accessibility in luxury, and the story behind his $300 Birkin. 

From his first luxury purchase to his iconic catchphrase “Let’s talk about it,” Charles shares how a childhood fascination turned into a massive digital platform. He delves into the evolving mystique of the Birkin, how it's become a household name, and whether or not it’s losing its luster. 

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Join Founder and President Sarah Davis, CEO Ben Hemminger, and Head of Social Commerce Ben Gallagher as they unpack all things ultra-luxury resale. Every episode, they sit down with an industry insider, creative, or tastemaker to share stories, strategies, and the tricks of the trade.

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