Episode 136: Understanding Men’s Aesthetic: Hedi Boys

Introducing a new series on the podcast, People You Should Know! The fashion industry is full of incredible talent, and it's important to constantly learn the new names shaping this space. In this first addition, I am highlighting the incredible designer, Claire Sullivan of Miss Claire Sullivan! Tune in to learn about the talented designer outfitting artists like Addison Rae, Charli XCX, and Clairo!My TikTokMy Instagram

My list of things I find chic continues with this week's episode! Tune in to hear what styling, decor, and lifestyle things I consider chic. Additional topics include some very exciting life updates!My TikTokMy Instagram

Many people, including myself, are sensing a shift in the fashion industry's structure. It seems like fast fashion and mass market brands are trying to reposition themselves as being more luxurious than we typically regard them. What does this mean, and why does this shift seem to be taking place now? Tune in to hear more about this along with my thoughts ahead of this year's Met Gala!My TikTokMy Instagram

It seems as though men's fashion is seeing the return of the Hedi Boy aesthetic––and by Hedi I am referring to renown Creative Director, Hedi Slimane. In this week's episode, I break down the codes that make up this particular style. I also give an analysis as to why I think we're starting to see this look return in the fashion zeitgeist. My TikTok:My Instagram:

I believe that what people choose to wear at the airport can say a lot about them and our current cultural tastes. Lately, I've been hyper-fixated on the evolution of airport outfits and what they signal. Tune into this week's episode to hear my analysis and historical breakdown of airport fashion from the 50's to present day. My TikTokMy Instagram

Every summer, we find ourselves searching for a term or a phrase that defines the tone and vibe of the time. We've had Barbie Summer, Brat Summer, and who can forget the infamous Summer '16. With ongoing chatter about a potential economic recession, does this upcoming season look like it's going to be remembered as a Kit Kittredge summer? Tune into this week's episode of the podcast to hear my thoughts on this and much more!My InstagramMy TikTok

I miss when fashion media felt more authentic and personal. Nowadays, I find myself engaging with fashion media that feels forced, contrived, and created for the sole purpose of selling a sensational product. In this week's episode, I express my desire for fashion media to return to a state of authentic inspiration rather than forced promotion. Additional tangents include me talking about the parallels of the musical Annie with our current state of the world and discourse surrounding this season of The White Lotus.My TikTokMy Instagram

Wearing a house robe, pottery painting dates, kitten heels and more are all thing I find chic. In this week's episode, I share my extensive list of things I find chic and things that are true to me. Tune in to feel inspired by what's on the list! Additional tangents include my prediction that 2025 is The Year Of The Boy and my latest evidence that mall culture is on the return.My TikTokMy Instagram

Have you heard of the Instagram–beloved brands, Parke, Daily Drills, Dairy Boy, or The Bar? They've collectively captivated the attention of Gen-Z and Millennial shoppers with their signature crewneck sweatshirts. What makes these Instagram brands so coveted? And do they have what it takes to keep customers coming back for more? Tune into this week's episode to hear me discuss this phenomenon that's taken over mainstream fashion. Additional tangents include my discussion of the multi-hyphenate creative and my new weekly media curation segment.  My TikTokMy Instagram

In this week's episode, I talk about the importance of this idea of "it takes a village." What does it mean to be a villager? What does it look like to have a thriving village? Tune in to hear why I feel so passionately about fostering strong communities and why we all need them in this life! Additional tangents include Demna being appointed as Gucci's next Creative Director, Donatella Versace stepping down, and my new reading obsessions!