Balenciaga Catastrophe, Advent Calendars & Snapchat Filters: When An Apology Simply Isn't Enough

TW: Racism/Antisemitism Ohhhh are you guys in for treat today! The segment you never knew you needed has accidentally been born - Opinions with PETE (sounds better than it reads haha). Pete joins the girls for one of this weeks hot debate topics!In this episode the girls talk about the latest bra trends, the impact of shock factor fashion and Ye West and Adidas (yes, the subject of Sophie's PHD) getting their boobs cast by artist Lydia Reeves for M&S.Let us know your thoughts about this podcast by getting in touch via our Instagram & TikTok: @fashademix--------Don't forget to rate and suscribe wherever you get your podcasts.--------Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @fashademix--------Sophie Hillier is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing specialising in Fashion and Public Relations as well as an assistant course director in Business Management and Marketing. She has previously taught on the fashion business and promotions course for 7 years after running her own PR agency in London. Sophie is currently studying for her PHD researching crisis management in fashion retail.Laura Arrowsmith-Carter is a senior lecturer in fashion marketing as well as assistant course leader in the school on business and Law. Prior to Working in academic for 6 years Laura worked on large scale customer facing fashion campaigns with editorial in advertorial features in publications such as Vogue, Elle, The Telegraph and Woman and Home. Laura is also a freelance fashion writer with a research interest in ethical marketing.Both Sophie and Laura have a wide breadth of industry experience as well as the research and contacts that give them their edge of expertise. Commentary from both of them has been captured on ITV news, I newspaper, Birmingham Mail, Drapers. Retail Gazette and local and national radio stations.--------The Fashademix Podcast is a Brum Radio Podcast. For more Brum Radio podcasts visit www.brumradio.com/podcasts

Today we talk to the wonderful Jenna Robinson about her time on Married At First Sight, her love for Cow Birmingham and how she is re-educating people on Veganism one step at a time. Let us know your thoughts about this podcast by getting in touch via our Instagram & TikTok: @fashademix--------Don't forget to rate and suscribe wherever you get your podcasts.--------Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @fashademix--------Sophie Hillier is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing specialising in Fashion and Public Relations as well as an assistant course director in Business Management and Marketing. She has previously taught on the fashion business and promotions course for 7 years after running her own PR agency in London. Sophie is currently studying for her PHD researching crisis management in fashion retail.Laura Arrowsmith-Carter is a senior lecturer in fashion marketing as well as assistant course leader in the school on business and Law. Prior to Working in academic for 6 years Laura worked on large scale customer facing fashion campaigns with editorial in advertorial features in publications such as Vogue, Elle, The Telegraph and Woman and Home. Laura is also a freelance fashion writer with a research interest in ethical marketing.Both Sophie and Laura have a wide breadth of industry experience as well as the research and contacts that give them their edge of expertise. Commentary from both of them has been captured on ITV news, I newspaper, Birmingham Mail, Drapers. Retail Gazette and local and national radio stations.--------The Fashademix Podcast is a Brum Radio Podcast. For more Brum Radio podcasts visit www.brumradio.com/podcasts

TW: Child Pornography, Sexual Assault & Abuse. The girls talk love languages, Producer Pete and Valentines to start as they thank new followers and listeners for joining them on the Fashademix journey. Kick starting the conversation on the tragic case of this years Brit Awards, giving as little airtime as possible to Balenciaga and Alexander Wang. Then moving on to Burberry's new branding, Tiffany's mid-life crisis and Zara's make up range for children - childs play or pageant-esque? Help us decide! Finally wrapping up with the new trend of de-influencing. Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch via our Instagram & TikTok: @fashademix--------Don't forget to rate and suscribe wherever you get your podcasts.--------Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @fashademix--------Sophie Hillier is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing specialising in Fashion and Public Relations as well as an assistant course director in Business Management and Marketing. She has previously taught on the fashion business and promotions course for 7 years after running her own PR agency in London. Sophie is currently studying for her PHD researching crisis management in fashion retail.Laura Arrowsmith-Carter is a senior lecturer in fashion marketing as well as assistant course leader in the school on business and Law. Prior to Working in academic for 6 years Laura worked on large scale customer facing fashion campaigns with editorial in advertorial features in publications such as Vogue, Elle, The Telegraph and Woman and Home. Laura is also a freelance fashion writer with a research interest in ethical marketing.Both Sophie and Laura have a wide breadth of industry experience as well as the research and contacts that give them their edge of expertise. Commentary from both of them has been captured on ITV news, I newspaper, Birmingham Mail, Drapers. Retail Gazette and local and national radio stations.--------The Fashademix Podcast is a Brum Radio Podcast. For more Brum Radio podcasts visit www.brumradio.com/podcasts

The girls welcome the talented entrepreneur, James harper who discusses his innovative business idea and how it has grown from strength to strength. James educates the girls on the sneaker industry and explains that luxury doesn’t necessarily mean quality. Is the price tag worth it?! Take a listen to find out which brands James would stay away from! Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch via our Instagram & TikTok: @fashademix--------Don't forget to rate and suscribe wherever you get your podcasts.--------Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @fashademix--------Sophie Hillier is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing specialising in Fashion and Public Relations as well as an assistant course director in Business Management and Marketing. She has previously taught on the fashion business and promotions course for 7 years after running her own PR agency in London. Sophie is currently studying for her PHD researching crisis management in fashion retail.Laura Arrowsmith-Carter is a senior lecturer in fashion marketing as well as assistant course leader in the school on business and Law. Prior to Working in academic for 6 years Laura worked on large scale customer facing fashion campaigns with editorial in advertorial features in publications such as Vogue, Elle, The Telegraph and Woman and Home. Laura is also a freelance fashion writer with a research interest in ethical marketing.Both Sophie and Laura have a wide breadth of industry experience as well as the research and contacts that give them their edge of expertise. Commentary from both of them has been captured on ITV news, I newspaper, Birmingham Mail, Drapers. Retail Gazette and local and national radio stations.--------The Fashademix Podcast is a Brum Radio Podcast. For more Brum Radio podcasts visit www.brumradio.com/podcasts

So much to talk about this episode from Brooklyn Beckham's styling career to Kylie Jenner's roaring breast!  The girls delve into the new terminology 'green hushing' and what this means for fashion brands, as well as an interesting new PR tactic doing the rounds. Find out why Sophie never did become a police woman and why Laura can’t open a pomegranate!  Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch via our Instagram & TikTok: @fashademix--------Don't forget to rate and suscribe wherever you get your podcasts.--------Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @fashademix--------Sophie Hillier is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing specialising in Fashion and Public Relations as well as an assistant course director in Business Management and Marketing. She has previously taught on the fashion business and promotions course for 7 years after running her own PR agency in London. Sophie is currently studying for her PHD researching crisis management in fashion retail.Laura Carter, now a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Marketing, has previously taught on the same Fashion Business course for the past 4 years with previous experience running large scale customer facing campaigns in the retail sector with editorial and advertorial work featured in Elle, Grazia, Vogue and so on. Laura's future focus is on ethical marketing and sustainability.Both Sophie and Laura have a wide breadth of industry experience as well as the research and contacts that give them their edge of expertise. Commentary from both of them has been captured on ITV news, I newspaper, Birmingham Mail, Drapers. Retail Gazette and local and national radio stations.--------The Fashademix Podcast is a Brum Radio Podcast. For more Brum Radio podcasts visit www.brumradio.com/podcasts

This week your girls fall for an epic PR scam! More on that on a later date, can you guess?Hun, we got scammed! In the know this week is all things reality - do you agree with the girls that reality TV needs a shake up?! Covering The Apprentice 'Boardroom Barbies' and Love Islands imbalance and green washing, as well as Adidas trying to steal stripes out of everyones wardrobes. Pathetic. Finally, this weeks like to know features a missing glove, great customer service and value co-creation from Jacqameus!Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch via our Instagram page @fashademix--------Don't forget to rate and suscribe wherever you get your podcasts.--------Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @fashademix--------Sophie Hillier is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing specialising in Fashion and Public Relations as well as an assistant course director in Business Management and Marketing. She has previously taught on the fashion business and promotions course for 7 years after running her own PR agency in London. Sophie is currently studying for her PHD researching crisis management in fashion retail.Laura Carter, now a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Marketing, has previously taught on the same Fashion Business course for the past 4 years with previous experience running large scale customer facing campaigns in the retail sector with editorial and advertorial work featured in Elle, Grazia, Vogue and so on. Laura's future focus is on ethical marketing and sustainability.Both Sophie and Laura have a wide breadth of industry experience as well as the research and contacts that give them their edge of expertise. Commentary from both of them has been captured on ITV news, I newspaper, Birmingham Mail, Drapers. Retail Gazette and local and national radio stations.--------The Fashademix Podcast is a Brum Radio Podcast. For more Brum Radio podcasts visit www.brumradio.com/podcasts

So here goes our first guest special of 2023. And we had the absolute pleasure of interviewing BBC Traitors winner Meryl Williams. As Traitors addicts we had to try not to fan girl too much but absolutely failed. In this high energy podcast we discuss with Meryl her say yes attitude, her favourite brands and how she wants to make an impact on the fashion industry for those with dwarfism. We are truly humbled and totally inspired by Meryl.--------Don't forget to rate and suscribe wherever you get your podcasts.--------Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @fashademix--------Sophie Hillier is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing specialising in Fashion and Public Relations as well as an assistant course director in Business Management and Marketing. She has previously taught on the fashion business and promotions course for 7 years after running her own PR agency in London. Sophie is currently studying for her PHD researching crisis management in fashion retail.Laura Carter is a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Marketing, having previously taught on the same Fashion Business course for the past 4 years with previous experience running large scale customer facing campaigns in the retail sector with editorial and advertorial work featured in Elle, Grazia, Vogue and so on. Laura's future focus is on ethical marketing and sustainability.Both Sophie and Laura have a wide breadth of industry experience as well as the research and contacts that give them their edge of expertise. Commentary from both of them has been captured on ITV news, I newspaper, Birmingham Mail, Drapers. Retail Gazette and local and national radio stations.--------The Fashademix Podcast is a Brum Radio Podcast. For more Brum Radio podcasts visit www.brumradio.com/podcasts

Happy New Year! ✨The girls are feeling all the positive vibes as they set their intentions for 2023 with the help from Francesca Amber. Not only do they celebrate the life of Dame Vivienne Westwood but also Ben Francis for his recent MBE, as well as the work by ITS owner Adam Friday and fiancé Jamie Corbett. Is Calvin Klein's new approach the future for retail or simply a 'testing the water' strategy for survival?Hear all about what not to do with a Tiffany bracelet and why being dyslexic is a work of art!Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch via our Instagram page @fashademix--------Don't forget to rate and suscribe wherever you get your podcasts.--------Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @fashademix--------Sophie Hillier is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing specialising in Fashion and Public Relations as well as an assistant course director in Business Management and Marketing. She has previously taught on the fashion business and promotions course for 7 years after running her own PR agency in London. Sophie is currently studying for her PHD researching crisis management in fashion retail.Laura Carter, now a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Marketing, has previously taught on the same Fashion Business course for the past 4 years with previous experience running large scale customer facing campaigns in the retail sector with editorial and advertorial work featured in Elle, Grazia, Vogue and so on. Laura's future focus is on ethical marketing and sustainability.Both Sophie and Laura have a wide breadth of industry experience as well as the research and contacts that give them their edge of expertise. Commentary from both of them has been captured on ITV news, I newspaper, Birmingham Mail, Drapers. Retail Gazette and local and national radio stations.--------The Fashademix Podcast is a Brum Radio Podcast. For more Brum Radio podcasts visit www.brumradio.com/podcasts

🚨 *TRIGGER WARNING* 🚨 - This podcast contains topics of: child pornography and grooming. In this episode of the Fashademix, Laura and Sophie have a meaningful conversation about childhood experiences and how they have impacted their buying decisions and as well as how they handle day to day pressures.They also discuss in depth the catastrophic error made by the luxury fashion house Balenciaga. For over a century, the high fashion brand has been synonymous with wearable luxury, fluid tailoring, and in more recent years – Kim Kardashian. However, after several atrocious styling decisions in November earlier this year, Balenciaga is now being uttered in the same breath as child pornography, grooming, and, even Satan. What does this mean for the future of the brand. They get to know M&S with their recent Christmas advert calendar and look forward to the new year and what lies ahead for The Fashademix! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Love Laura, Sophie and Producer Pete!--------Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch via our Instagram page @fashademix--------Don't forget to rate and suscribe wherever you get your podcasts.--------Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @fashademix--------Sophie Hillier is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing specialising in Fashion and Public Relations as well as an assistant course director in Business Management and Marketing. She has previously taught on the fashion business and promotions course for 7 years after running her own PR agency in London. Sophie is currently studying for her PHD researching crisis management in fashion retail.Laura Carter, now a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Marketing, has previously taught on the same Fashion Business course for the past 4 years with previous experience running large scale customer facing campaigns in the retail sector with editorial and advertorial work featured in Elle, Grazia, Vogue and so on. Laura's future focus is on ethical marketing and sustainability.Both Sophie and Laura have a wide breadth of industry experience as well as the research and contacts that give them their edge of expertise. Commentary from both of them has been captured on ITV news, I newspaper, Birmingham Mail, Drapers. Retail Gazette and local and national radio stations.--------The Fashademix Podcast is a Brum Radio Podcast. For more Brum Radio podcasts visit www.brumradio.com/podcasts

This podcast was recorded 2 weeks prior to the release date. Sophie & Laura will be updating their stance on Kanye West in the next episode. Which will be recorded on Monday 5th December and released in Mid December. This weeks podcast is slightly different with Laura and Sophie discussing the latest issues surrounding the World Cup, along with the social media appeal by Birmingham legend, Joe Lycett! But the girls still keep to their fashion routes by discussing the latest employee considerations by River Island. CEO Will Kernan informed staff across stores and HQ that support packages will be made available to help them during the cost-of-living crisis!This weeks like to know is all about Zalando's Adaptive Fashion collections which are embracing the disabled community. As part of their commitment to inclusive fashion, Zalando launches its first adaptive collection across private labels: Zign, Pier One, Anna Field, Yourturn and Even&Odd in 25 markets. With A dedicated landing page and accompanying marketing campaign aim to help customers discover and shop adaptive fashion on Zalando, alongside further improvements in customer experience planned over the next few months, watch this space! Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch via our Instagram page @fashademix--------Don't forget to rate and suscribe wherever you get your podcasts.--------Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @fashademix--------Sophie Hillier is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing specialising in Fashion and Public Relations as well as an assistant course director in Business Management and Marketing. She has previously taught on the fashion business and promotions course for 7 years after running her own PR agency in London. Sophie is currently studying for her PHD researching crisis management in fashion retail.Laura Carter, now a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Marketing, has previously taught on the same Fashion Business course for the past 4 years with previous experience running large scale customer facing campaigns in the retail sector with editorial and advertorial work featured in Elle, Grazia, Vogue and so on. Laura's future focus is on ethical marketing and sustainability.Both Sophie and Laura have a wide breadth of industry experience as well as the research and contacts that give them their edge of expertise. Commentary from both of them has been captured on ITV news, I newspaper, Birmingham Mail, Drapers. Retail Gazette and local and national radio stations.--------The Fashademix Podcast is a Brum Radio Podcast. For more Brum Radio podcasts visit www.brumradio.com/podcasts