Fashion Unfiltered

In this episode of Fashion Unfiltered, Louis and Charlotte chat with RMIT Fashion Society member Alexandra Graney and Pippa Malbarry. The Fashion Society is a RUSU-affiliated club that provides fashion and fashion-interested students opportunities to get industry experience and make like-minded friends. Some events they've put on in the past include The Devil Wears Prada screenings, workshops, and matcha catch-ups. Listen in to hear Alex and Pippa talk about the benefits of joining the club, some of their predictions and what is going on in the world of Brunswick Campus' fashion.Follow RMIT Fashion Society on their Instagram.Hosted by: Louis Harrison and Charlotte RowbottomProduced by: Louis HarrisonEdited by: Eva Rendina

In this episode of Fashion Unfiltered, new host Louis Harrison spoke to Naarm/Melbourne-based stylist and creative director, Mia Romero. She's a wardrobe and prop stylist working across commercial advertising and fashion. Mia moved to Melbourne/Naarm from California seven years ago and has built her career across America and England, having lived and worked in London, New York and San Francisco. In this chat, Mia talks about her experience changing careers from the entertainment industry to the fashion industry and both the challenges and positives that come from a unique and dynamic role.Follow Mia Romero at her website or instagram and check out her film THE DIVINE SHIFT.Hosted by: Louis HarrisonProduced by: Louis HarrisonEdited by: Eva Rendina

After a brief hiatus, Charlie and Chantelle reconvene to round off season 2 of Fashion Unfiltered. We unpack our recent projects and experiences in the fashion realm, identifying local talent in Melbourne who are crafting cultural change. We also touch on which upcoming events in fashion we hope to cover in the next season, one that will be coming with some changes…Hosted by: Chantelle Xu and Charlie KondosProduced by: Natalie Fleming

In this episode of Fashion Unfiltered, we spoke to Lexi Stronghilis of "By.Lexi Styling," who provides styling services and creative direction across editorial, commercial, runway, event, and more recently personal styling. Lexi shares with us the winding path she took after graduating amidst the pandemic with a degree in business and marketing that ultimately led to her starting her own styling business. She also touches on the value of hands-on experience, tertiary education, and having a mentor, as well as the challenges of working for yourself. Lexi imparts her advice for breaking into the styling industry; wisdom that is pertinent for anyone wanting to work in fashion, and any creative industries.Hosted by: Chantelle Xu and Charlie KondosProduced by: Natalie Fleming

In this episode we welcome Feeber, creator and curator of Feeber Archive, who shares how she started her own business curating vintage clothing, and how it evolved into sourcing second-hand avant-garde designer pieces. Feeber talks to us about finding unique garments, her love for Japanese designers, and wanting to create connection and memorable experiences through her creative projects. We also discuss the uptick in thrifting over the years, especially among younger generations, and how collecting archive pieces is akin to collecting a piece of history.Hosted by: Chantelle Xu and Charlie KondosProduced by: Natalie Fleming and Harriette Hobson

Part II of our Melbourne Fashion Festival recap. We touch on the Melbourne Made event held at Creation Collective Co., where we spoke to co-founder Anneliese Bridgman about the pertinence of both being and buying Melbourne made. Then, we hear all about Charlotte's recent Fashion Writing Mentorship, which saw her attend five of the festival's runways.Hosted by: Chantelle Xu and Charlie KondosProduced by: Natalie Fleming

Fashion Unfiltered is back for another season, after a summer away during which we attended Paypal Melbourne Fashion Festival. In this instalment, we welcome our new co-host Charlie, and recap some of our event favourites!Hosted by: Charlotte Wilkes and Chantelle XuProduced by: Natalie Fleming

In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant, bold, and endlessly creative Kaya Martin: writer, editor, photographer, musician, and even erotic novelist. As the print editor at Beat Magazine and a staff writer for Fashion Journal, Kaya’s witty and unapologetically raw articles tackle everything from fashion to culture, love, and personal identity.We explore Kaya’s unconventional journey into journalism (including dropping out of uni twice!), her knack for blending humour with relatability, and how she balances major cultural stories with quirky, under-the-radar details. Kaya also dishes on Melbourne fashion, her experience at the Melbourne Fashion Festival, and the inspiration behind her band Sex Mask.Whether she’s writing about love and relationships or celebrating her “hot mum,” Kaya’s unique voice and hilarious honesty shine through. Tune in for advice on developing your own voice, the stories behind her standout articles, and why sometimes it’s okay to embrace your “little goblin girl” side.Hosted by: Charlotte Wilkes and Chantelle XuProduced by: Natalie Fleming