The Laws of Style

On this episode I sit down with noted image consultant Ushi Patel. We discuss the importance of confidence in dressing, sexism in office apparel choices and how a personal mood board can help people get a visual representation of their personalities. Listen in!

On this episode I sit down with sisters and cofounders of Double O Fragrance Omaya and Omayma. We discuss the power of scent and how style can be expressed as a sensory experience; the rise of the influencer economy; and female entrepreneurs from the Middle East and the movement towards increasing women's empowerment. Listen in!

On this episode I meet with the founder of the OG seamless underwear brand COMMANDO, Kerry O'Brien. We discuss the history of women's undergarments designed, produced and marketed by men; the importance of confidence in achieving style and how comfort is a critical component of that; and the recent expansion of COMMANDO into men's. Listen in!

On this episode I am joined by sustainable designer Angel Chang to discuss her process "from seed to button" of garment production, the critical issue of the environmental impact of fashion, and indigenous craftsmanship and traditional knowledge as a solution to climate change. Listen in!

On this episode I talk art, fashion and DMV style with Washington Wizards creative collaborator and visual artist Chris Pyrate. We discuss how fashion design can allow consumers personal artistic and sylistic flair, sports team colorways and how they can speak to a city and it's populace and the difference between fashion labeled "street" vs. "urban." Listen in!

On this episode I am joined by the "force majeure of fashion" Andy Yu, a blazing hot upcycled designer taking the industry by storm. We discuss his bold style choices, his design process working with existing garments and fabrics, the problem with apparel overproduction and his recent runway show to celebrate the Year of the Dragon broadcast to millions on CCTV. Listen in!

On this episode I sit down with creative visionary, brand builder, and general man about town Marcus Teo. We discuss his meaningful work with the jewelry brand Georg Jensen, which fashion brands are ripe to move into the hospitality industry and his time as men's fashion director at W Magazine, It's a really engaging discussion meandering in and out of business, fashion and law. Listen in!

On this episode I chat with fellow fashion lawyer Kaitlin Puccio. We discuss her specialized work with fashion models, modeling agencies and management companies, how female lawyers dress, agism in the practice of law and vintage 50's style. Listen in!

On this episode, I talk to the Creative Director of the DTC womenswear brand Saint Art, Donald Oliver. We discuss how the upbringing of the Scottish born designer - raised on a flower and ostrich farm in Zimbabwe- has informed his approach to apparel design. Other topics include his formative years at Calvin Klein and how just-in-time production relates to sustainability. Listen in!