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Podcast: How uniforms shaped the modern school system

Articles of Interest, a podcast about what we wear and why, takes a look into the history of school uniforms. Once required by all public education organizations, this 46 minute podcast discusses how the uniform shaped the American school system until today.

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Podcast: Alessandro Michele sits down with Fashion Neurosis

In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, host Bella Freud sits down with iconic designer Alessandro Michele to discuss his time designing for Gucci, and using fashion for self-expression. The current creative director of Valentino also discusses going to the same fashion school in Rome with the host.

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Podcast: British designer Amanda Wakeley discusses petite fashion with Jo Good

Join British designer Amanda Wakeley and the Style DNA for a conversation with Jo Good, also known as MiddleAgedMinx, an experienced BBC radio host, TV fashion presenter, and figure in the fashion industry. We'll discuss her experiences modifying a school uniform during her upbringing in Australia. Additionally, Jo will share her insights on...

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Podcast: Is recreational shopping ruining your style?

"In this episode, we delve into the damaging effects of 'recreational shopping,' a common habit that leads to wasted money, confusing personal style, and closets full of clothes yet nothing to wear. Drawing on over 25 years of styling experience, we define recreational shopping beyond planned outings to include any unexpected clothing purchases,...

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Podcast: Brazil's craft traditions and influence in fashion

This episode of Wardrobe Crisis focuses on the significant environmental issues within the fashion industry, and building on our exploration of Latin America, we delve deeper into Brazil this week. Clare interviews Agustina Comas, an industrial upcycler based in São Paolo. Additionally, it covers Brazil's rich craft traditions and the...

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Podcast: Pattern-printed and tailored fashion trends

This episode introduces the concept of 'whimsimod' to describe the recent trend of pattern-printed and tailored fashion. In exploring this reinterpretation of femininity, we discuss the aesthetic shift from 'kiki' to 'bouba' over the past year, the history of youth diffusion lines like Red Valentino and Blugirl, current trends in hemlines and...

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Podcast: Strategies for impactful branded merchandise

In this episode of The Branding Business School, Victoria stresses that high-quality, relevant branded merchandise is a powerful branding tool, not a trivial afterthought. She advises against cheap items that can harm brand image and advocates for designing appealing, useful products that resonate with the audience's lifestyle and values. This...

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Podcast: Scaling strategies for sustainable growth

Host of the "The Fashion Brand Clinic Podcast," Elizabeth Stiles, welcomes listeners back for Season 3 and announces the podcast is now also available on YouTube. This solo episode will explore the critical mindset adjustments and strategic pivots necessary for fashion brands that have reached six figures and are prepared to scale sustainably,...

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Podcast: Steve Madden speaks candidly about career highs and lows

In ‘The Cutting Room Floor’ podcast, American entrepreneur Steve Madden spoke openly about his career, including the highs and lows. He also shared his views on trade tariffs and the current state of fashion retail. Madden began his career in the fashion world as a footwear designer and quickly made a name for himself in the industry. In 1990,...

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PUMA Go Wild Podcast: Amanal Petros' Inspiring Journey

Colin Jackson interviews elite long-distance runner Amanal Petros on the PUMA Go Wild Podcast. Amanal shares his journey from refugee in Germany to national marathon record holder, highlighting how running offered him purpose and belonging. He discusses adapting to a new environment, his professional running career, and the pivotal moments that...

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Podcast: Is fast fashion ruining thrifting?

The desire for secondhand shopping is widespread, yet finding high-quality thrift items is increasingly challenging due to fast fashion dominating selections. This raises questions: Is this deterring people from choosing preloved goods? Can we address the scarcity of quality donations and also create a more affordable thrifting alternative? This...

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Podcast: Ecoalf's 'Bluetiful Stories' Focuses on Ocean Sustainability

First episode of the Spanish brand Ecoalf’s ‘Bluetiful Stories - Healing with the Ocean’ podcast series. The episode was hosted by journalist and ocean advocate Cyrielle Hariel, and featured Prince Albert II of Monaco. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news)...