First Impressions

This episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker features an exciting conversation with special guest Courtney Blood, where we will be exploring themes of growth & success, ageism, lovers, haters and navigating public opinions. Courtney is a Personal Stylist, Presenter, Content Creator, and Founder of her styling business Monday Project Co. Courtney took a leap of faith and walked away from a 30 year corporate career to pursue styling, and has utilised her expertise to help her clients to style strategically and disrupt the fashion industry’s perception of ageing. At the time of recording, she’s already surpassed 250K social media followers from zero since late 2022, where Courtney shares her biggest passion inspiring her audience to make sustainable and empowered choices when shopping and selecting outfits.Follow Courtney: @mondayprojectcoFollow Lauren: @laurendibartoloFollow Australian Style Institute: @australianstyleinstitute

This episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, features an inspiring conversation between host Lauren Di Bartolo and Melbourne based artist Paink, aka Monty. Paink is known for his bold and innovative art style, whose work ranges from large scale murals, celebrity portraits and screen-to-canvas art. This conversation delves into Monty's work ethic, creative process, how his upbringing lead to his career and some of his most impressive achievements. Follow Monty: @paink_artist Follow us: @australianstyleinstitute

This Style Series episode of 'Rule Breaker, Style Maker' features special guest Paola Di Trocchio, who joins Lauren to discuss the topic of uniform dressing. Leaning upon Paola's expertise as a fashion curator and history enthusiast, this conversation unpacks how 'uniform dressing' can impact someone's signature style. Gain tips on how to intentionally create a uniform to best represent yourself, and hear insights from Paola about her experience curating exhibitions around people who had a dedicated style. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute Follow Paola: @pditrocchio

If you're a fashion history buff or gallery goer, this episode is for you! Lauren chats to leading fashion curator and writer Paola Di Trocchio, who has had a 20 year career at the NGV and is currently completing her doctoral thesis which includes a close study of fashion journalist and style maverick Anna Piaggi. Throughout this conversation, Paola reveals what goes on behind the scenes of an exhibition, including insights the public may not know about sourcing items, research, acquiring and conserving historical pieces, in order to put together an considered (and celebrated!) exhibition. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute Follow Paola: @pditrocchio

In this Style Series episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, Lauren and Claire discuss the topic of Professional Dressing - Dress code guidelines, presentation expectations of an organisation, the differing ideologies surrounding getting dressed for work, and practical tips for navigating our own personal brand. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute @laurendibartolo

This Style Series episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker explores the topic of first impressions, and how us humans often make assumptions based on appearance. Host Lauren Di Bartolo and ASI National Trainer Claire Jenson deep dive into why we do this, and how we might impact what someone thinks of us based on how we present ourselves. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute Follow Lauren: @laurendibartolo Follow Claire: @clairejensenstyle

Hosted by ASI National Trainer Claire Jensen, this episode features a conversation with Drag Queen Isis Avis Loren (aka Michael), who was the winner of Rupaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 3. With a heavy focus on mental health and being your authentic self, Michael discusses his time on the reality TV show, why he pursued drag and how being Isis connects with his identity. Follow Australian Style Institute on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute Follow Isis Avis Loren: @isisavisloren

This episode features a conversation between host Lauren Di Bartolo and Courtney Holm, founder of circular fashion label A.BCH. As a designer, educator, and entrepreneur, Courtney shares her extensive knowledge on sustainability and fashion, how she's disrupting the industry, and how we can be more sustainable consumers within our own wardrobes.  Follow ASI: @australianstyleinstitute Follow A.BCH: @abch.world Follow Lauren: @laurendibartolo

In this Style Series episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, special guest Tish Tily (founder of specialty bra store She Science) joins Lauren to talk everything boobs and bras. This conversation busts all the myths and misconceptions surrounding the topic, and discusses the practical tips for any bra wearer that are often overlooked. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute Follow She Science: @shescience

This episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, features a conversation between host Lauren Di Bartolo and Australian model, creative, entrepreneur, and advocate for Indigenous equality Nathan McGuire. Nathan is the founder of Mob In Fashion, and has had a 10 year career as a fashion model and creative. This episode features inspiring stories from his experiences as a model on set, his passion for diversity and inclusion of First Nations creatives in the Australian fashion industry, and advice for those wanting to get involved in the field. Instagram: Follow Nathan: @nathan.mcguire Follow Australian Style Institute: @australianstyleinstitute