Episode 157: The History of The Sexy Halloween Costume

With a rise in the trend of dressing up pajamas as outerwear, I just had to talk about the comfy ensemble! Get cozy, because this week we're talking about the history and the cultural influence of pajamas within the fashion world! Pajamas like we know them today have only been around for about 150 years, but they have made such a significant outlook on what we wear to bed or out of the house! My TikTokMy InstagramBlack Tie Loungewear Substack Article

Nothing captivated my attention as a young, fashion-loving child quite like a catalog from Delia's, J. Crew, and American Girl Doll. In this week's episode, I dive into the history that brought us these glorious glossy pages. I also discuss how we've begun to see some brands and companies take a stab at reviving the fashion catalog for season collection promotion. * Apologies for the audio switch up at the end of the episode*Resources mentioned in the episode:Outline Brooklyn Lost J Crew Instagramhttps://www.cuttersguide.com/galleries/catalogues/https://christmas.musetechnical.com/My TikTokMy Instagram

Stepping inside a modern apothecary instantly makes me feel like the chicest woman in the world. There's something about browsing the ornately designed packaging of French beauty products that fills my cup. I had no idea that apothecaries have some pretty fascinating lore to them. So in this week's episode of the podcast, I dive deep into the history and impact of apothecaries.My TikTokMy Instagram

In girl world, Halloween is the one night of the year where a girl can dress like a total slut, right? Visiting your local Spirit Halloween store and finding the "sexy" version of any average costume is sort of a canon event. But have you ever stopped to wonder when and how did these costumes get their sexy version? Tune in to this week's episode of Class of Camp to learn this along with other interesting facts about the origins of Halloween festivities!My TikTokMy Instagram

The fashion world would not have some of its unforgettable runway collections and magazine spreads if it weren't for fashion illustration. It's a facet of the fashion industry that is near and dear to my heart as well as this week's guest! I had the honor of speaking with Fashion Illustrator, Jamie Lee Reardin! I first discovered Jamie's beautiful illustrations years ago on social media and immediately fell in love with her unique ability to capture fashion through her art! It truly feels like a dream come true getting to sit down with one of my biggest inspirations for a one on one chat about our shared love for illustration! I am so excited to share this conversation with you!Check out Jamie's work hereCheck out Jamie's Instagram hereMy TikTokMy Instagram

With fashion month winding down, I wanted to do a bit of a retrospective deep dive on a designer who, for many years, transformed the runway into an eye-catching spectacle: Chanel. ⁠WWD Fashion Show Set Article⁠⁠My TikTok⁠⁠My Instagram⁠

Welcome to the debut episode of my rebranded podcast, Class of Camp! I've decided to take my former podcast, Daydream and Listen, and give it a face lift! In this week's episode, I introduce and explain the rebranding of the podcast and share what my personal curriculum is going to be for the Fall / Winter seasons! If you haven't given thought to making your own curriculum, I highly recommend this creative approach to learning.My TikTokMy Instagram

Imagine a college course that explored all aspects of the fashion industry and the culture it reflects. Welcome to Class of Camp, a fashion and cultural podcast, hosted by me, Christa Camp. Tune in every Monday for topical deep dives on my latest hyper-fixations within the fashion realm. Class of Camp is where curiosity and creativity intersect. 

It's that glorious time of year again...getting one year older and the start of NYFW! Tune in to hear a recap of my fun birthday festivities and my initial thoughts on some of the NYFW shows! I also give my thoughts on Chloe Malle beginning as the Head of Editorial at Vogue!My TikTokMy Instagram

When I think of the quintessential school girl fashionista, I think of characters like Cher Horowitz, Blair Waldorf, and Massie Block! These characters represent the girl at school who made the hallways her runway. In this week's episode, I break down this aesthetic. What type of clothes does this girl wear? What school supplies does she carry with her? And what is her ethos? Tune in to hear this as well as a recap of the top 15 back to school trends that are popular this year!My TikTokMy Instagram