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Why Fashion Is More Political Than Ever Right Now

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In Dinner for Shoes episode 76, host Sarah Wasilak explores the powerful intersection of fashion and politics — spotlighting recent runway moments and everyday creators using style as a tool for resistance, identity, and visibility.

From Willy Chavarria’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection honoring those unjustly imprisoned at Cecot Prison in El Salvador, to the 2025 Met Gala’s bold celebration of Black Dandyism amidst government efforts to erase the contributions of Black and LGBTQ+ Americans, Sarah breaks down how clothes speak louder than words.

After walking us through the designers and fashion movements that speak to her, she enjoys a colorful homemade Mediterranean salad — a personal nod to her belief that there’s beauty (and strength) in multitudes.

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THIS DINNER

Mediterranean salad from Pinterest


THESE SHOES

John Fluevog Bells Heels in Sage


THIS OUTFIT

Shop my look      

Hervé Léger dress

8 Other Reasons necklace

Anthropologie earrings


THESE CHAPTERS

0:00 - INTRO

2:05 - THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES

8:05 - ROBERT WUN FW25 COUTURE

10:42 - WILLY CHAVARRIA SS26

12:34 - CAMPILLO FW25

14:29 - MET GALA 2025: BLACK DANDYISM

18:31 - MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI DIOR 2026 CRUISE 

21:53 - TIKTOK POLITICAL FASHION STATEMENTS

25:11 - COLORFUL MEDITERRANEAN SALAD


THIS PRODUCTION

is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak.

is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai.

is tech supervised by Nick.

includes photos and videos in chronological order by Sarah Wasilak, Robert Wun, Diet Prada, I Deserve Couture, Adame Cross, SHOWstudio, @raitruu TikTok, MG // Fashion & Life Style TikTok, Campillo, The 19th, @avjai7 TikTok, Viren H Shah TikTok, Launch Season TikTok, Don Cirdo TikTok, Sugarlesscoat TikTok, @fromabolivian TikTok, and @rubiyunuen TikTok.

references "At the Met Gala, Fashion on the Frontlines of Resistance" via The 19th.

is made with love.


Dinner for Shoes is a fashion podcast for people who love food, hosted by editor Sarah Wasilak. With appearances by her cats, Trish and Kit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode. 

Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. If there are any fashion topics you’ve been pondering or good eats you think Sarah should try, don’t hesitate to send a DM or an email.


Dinner for Shoes is an original by The Kai Productions.


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