Today I have the joy of speaking with Nina-Sophia Miralles – the author of upcoming book “GLOSSY: The Inside Story of Vogue” all about what really happens at Vogue, and how to write a fashion book. In addition to being an author, Nina is also the Co-Founder and Editor of Londnr Magazine, a writer for Harrods magazine, and a Freelance writer for The Paris Review. Basically, she’s a great writer and editor, and I’m genuinely surprised I have never had a legit fashion writer on the podcast before –I’m incredibly excited! Follow Nina:  Instagram - @nsmlles , @londnrmagazine  Buy her book -  HERE   Work with me 1-to-1:  https://www.stephieirwin.com/ Follow Fashion Originators Podcast: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators

Fashion Originators with Stephanie Irwin

How to write a fashion book & what REALLY happens at Vogue ft. Nina-Sophia Miralles

Today I have the joy of chatting with Coy Griffin, a fashion technology expert, tedX speaker, Data analyst and the founder of Your Own Creativity – a platform making fashion technology easy to understand. She also has a book called “leveraging tech.” Today we’re going to talk about how fashion tech can be democratized (and less intimidating), the future of work as our world increasingly digitizes, and how to be an advocate for females in tech! Follow Coy:  Instagram - @coygriffin_ All of Coy's links Work with me 1-to-1:  https://www.stephieirwin.com/ Follow Fashion Originators Podcast: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators

Why you shouldn't be scared of fashion technology ft. fashion tech expert Coy Griffin

Today I have the joy of chatting with Bianca Rangecroft, the Founder & CEO of Whering, The Clueless Wardrobe App. Empowering the conscious consumer, Whering allows users to digitize their wardrobes and TRULY see everything they own. During this conversation, Bianca shares the realities of starting a fashion app, her journey of transitioning from being in finance to being a fashion biz founder, and her thoughts on the future of our closets as we know them. Follow Whering:  Whering on Android  Whering on iOS  Whering Instagram  Whering Website   Work with me 1-to-1:  https://www.stephieirwin.com/ Follow Fashion Originators Podcast: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators   Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

What it's really like to start a fashion app ft. Bianca Rangecroft, Whering App

Today I'm sharing how I upgraded my fashion career (and life) in 2020, despite the pandemic and overall global unrest. PLUS, I'm sharing an easy to copy framework for achieving your goals, and what I'll be getting up to this year!    Resources that keep me on track:  7 Strategies for Wealth and Happiness  Lechtturm1917 journals and planners Life design book Self care podcast Work with me 1-to-1:  https://www.stephieirwin.com/ Follow Fashion Originators Podcast: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators   Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

How to upgrade your fashion career (and life) in 2021

 Today I have the joy of being LIVE via zoom with the lovely Elizabeth Stiles, Emilia Bayer and Sabinna Rachimova to discuss how to stay sane (and self care) in the fashion industry! *This podcast is in collaboration with the brilliant people over at Lone Design Club! I have linked their socials below* Panellists: Elizabeth Styles is a fashion business consultant extraordinaire - helping her clients build purpose-driven brands that sell. She’s a ray of sunshine, and positivity, and she even has a fab podcast called The Fashion Feed!   Sabinna Rachimova is the founder of ethical fashion and lifestyle brand Sabinna. She’s also a lecturer at UAL on sustainable business, fellow podcaster of the podcast “connecting people” and all in all one of the most well-spoken people i know!   AND finally ... the lovely Emilia Bayer, is ​an intrapreneur at YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP, and a mental health first aider, with a 10+ year career working predominantly in the luxury fashion industry for the world’s leading brands.   Follow the panellists:  Sabinna - Instagram, website Emilia - Instagram, LinkedIn Elizabeth - Instagram, website   Follow Lone Design Club:  Website, Instagram    Follow Fashion Originators Podcast: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators   Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too. 

How to stay sane (and self care) in the fashion industry LIVE ft. Sabinna Rachimova, Elizabeth Stiles, Emilia Bayer

Today I have the joy of chatting with Bradley Sharpe, a 2020 CSM graduate from Nottinghamshire - also known on Instagram as ‘tent boy,' about how to make your style go viral.  After being a design assistant Marc Jacobs in New York for a year, Bradley returned to London to complete his graduate collection - during a pandemic. Utilizing up-cycled outdoor materials, he proves that tents can actually be chic. This week, I’m chatting with Bradley about how he created a collection that’s as beautiful as it is social media-worthy (despite the odds), and how we can create work that both attracts press, yet is still authentic to our process. Follow Bradley:  Instagram  To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

How to make your style go viral ft. "tent boy" @bradleysharpe

On today's episode, I spoke with Lydia Bolton on how you can become a DIY fashion queen!  Lydia Bolton's namesake brand is made for women who want to look good, and know their clothes did good. Her work reuses unwanted textiles and puts them into fabulous pieces you’ll LOVE to wear. Featured in miss vogue, the face and grazia UK, Lydia’s pieces don’t sacrifice style street-cred for sustainability and we’re all about that here at fashion originators. I wanted to speak with Lydia specifically today because, during these covid times, she has started selling DIY clothing kits that have become a huge hit – empowering us all to not only become makers, but to also rethink the way the items in our closet are made. Follow Lydia & shop her brand:  Instagram  Website Sustainable fashion course:  https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/fashion-and-sustainability To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

How you can become a DIY fashion QUEEN ft. @lydia__bolton

On today's mini solo episode, it's an exciting announcement... I'm spilling all the details on my 100% free 100% digital live podcast event happening November 26th in collaboration with Lone Design Club! Register HERE: https://bit.ly/3kn0bmp  Panellists: @elizabethstilesuk @sabinna_com / @sabinna_rachimova @_lifeaddict To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

An exciting announcement....

Today I have the joy of chatting with fashion journalist Ayo Ojo about how fashion journalism can be relevant in 2020. He’s a CSM student, YouTuber behind The Fashion Archive, podcaster behind The Anti Fashion Show, and sharp fashion critic on social media as @fashionroadman. Through his content, Ayo shares an accessible yet academic take on the fashion system - and is one of the few people who reignites my interest in fashion history and design through his work.  On the podcast today, we’re not only going to be discussing Ayo’s content, but we’ll also be discussing the place of fashion journalists / critics in the digital age - and how they can stay relevant as the world changes. Follow Ayo:  Instagram Youtube Website Twitter To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

Is fashion journalism relevant in 2020? ft. @fashionroadman

Today I have the joy of chatting with Florence van der Spek - the founder of FLO PR - all about how to master fashion PR for your business of career. Taking a unique and bespoke approach, Flo has garnered press for her clients in the likes of Vogue, Forbes, Stylist and BoF. This week, we’re going to be discussing the art of fashion PR – whether it’s getting coverage for your personal brand or a brand that you’re starting. Follow Florence & FLO PR:  Instagram  Website To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

How to master fashion PR for your business or career ft. @floprlondon

Today I have the joy of chatting with my lovely friend Eleanor Rockett (of Rockett Fashion) about how to design a fashion career and business you'll love. Alongside having her own business, Eleanor is also the COO of XYZ Exchange, and an educator on Intellectual Property at UAL. Rockett Fashion is a fashion consultation service offering support and advice for independent fashion designers and brands. Having sustainability at the core of everything she does, Eleanor helps brands grow without relying on the outdated fashion calendar / wholesale model.  Today, I’m going to be chatting with Eleanor not only about how she built a fashion career on her own terms, but also how WE can grow our fashion careers and businesses outside the outdated fashion week calendar -- fashion, what’s next? Follow Eleanor:  Instagram - @rockettfashion Website - www.rockettfashion.com Swim XYZ - website To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

How to design a fashion career (and business) you'll love ft. Rockett Fashion

This week, I have the joy of speaking with Katie Ramsingh – THE fashion copywriter extraordinaire! With 9+ years experience copywriting for the likes of Louis Vuitton, Farfetch and Harvey Nichols, Katie is the go-to for copy that’s sophisticated (but find-able on google).  During the episode, she’ll be sharing her story, her secrets, and how great copy just might be the breakthrough you need for your fashion career or biz! Follow Katie Ramsingh:  Instagram - @katieramsingh Website - katieramsingh.com To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.  

Why you NEED to care about copywriting ft. fashion copywriter @katieramsingh

This week I have the joy of chatting with Daniel Peters, the founder of menswear brand Your Samples Collective and the Fashion Minority Report. The Fashion Minority Report is an initiative that helps fashion companies facilitate the inclusion and representation of BIPOC. During the episode, Daniel shares his thoughts on fashion brands responding to BLM, and what practical strategies we can implement to amplify minority voices.    Recommended media: Girl, Woman, Other    Follow Fashion Minority Report:  Website (add your signature to the pledge) Instagram - @fashnminorityrpt   To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

Why fashion NEEDS to amplify BIPOC voices ft. @fashnminorityrpt

Today I have the joy of speaking with Leah Hanrahan, the founder & CEO of The Fashion Cultivator. Through her company, Leah applies her 12+ years experience in fashion buying for the likes of Topshop and ASOS to help her clients build their dream fashion empires. In this episode, we’ll be discussing how to empower yourself through finally creating an impact-driven brand. Follow @thefashioncultivator: Instagram  Website  Leah's AMAZING clients  To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

How to build your fashion empire ft. @thefashioncultivator

Today I have the joy of speaking with Max Kaplun, the UX Design lead at fashion e-tailer SSENSE and the founder of DynamicMTL, and One&All Conference. In addition to being a UX leader in fashion ecommerce, he has also worked on projects for the likes of Glossier, ADAY and The Honest Company. During the episode, Max reveals why your fashion business needs UX design. In particular, I quiz him about UX best practice for fashion brands, and how we can use UX to take our careers and businesses to the next level. Follow Max:  Website  Instagram To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  Instagram  - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

Why the fashion business NEEDS UX design ft. Max Kaplun (SSENSE, Glossier, ADAY)

Fashion Originators is the podcast for fashion entrepreneurs who do things differently. Each episode, guests share their wins, losses and wisdom – all to inspire your career and personal goals.

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