The August Forum Podcast

In the thirty-sixth episode of the August Forum Podcast, I am pleased to have back on Rob Bowhan, the proprietor of August and the one behind the scenes of the store. We discussed what has changed about the shop in the past 2 years and how the industry has also change. He now also is a co-owner at Design Team Enterprises and aids in their growth. We talked extensively about changes made at the shop and how trends not only in fashion but in society had changed the way we look at the shop and the industry. Subscribe to The August Forum Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Find August on Instagram @_augustshop or august-shop.com

In the thirty-fifth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we are pleased to have Josh Kuhn, the man that runs the Wisconsin Design Team storefront and someone who is a part of the creative process. From his journey from college to living in New York interning for Playground Printing, it became clear that his path was to lead him in the creation of Wisconsin Design Team. We talked extensively about his creative design process and his day-to-day logistical operation of the storefront. Subscribe to The August Forum Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Find August on Instagram @_augustshop or august-shop.com

In the thirty-fourth episode of the August Forum Podcast, it’s Sam’s first shop talk! Shop Talk features figures in the fashion space as they discuss their perspectives and anecdotes within their fields. Sam, Jack, and I talk about our favorite video games, Pokémon, and everything culture. We discuss the direction August is heading with our August Aux label through new shows, mixes, and partnerships! It doesn’t end there as we discuss the general music scene of Madison outside of underground house and how bands and the punk scene have emerged. This is The August Forum. Subscribe to The August Forum Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Find August on Instagram @_augustshop or on august-shop.com

In the thirty-third episode of the August Forum Podcast, we am pleased to have the creative duo behind the contemporary fashion label Samuel Zelig, Melissa Marsella & Jonathan Levite. From their journey together that started at Otis College of Art & design which would blossom to their current work now with Samuel Zelig, Melissa and Jonathan has developed this imaginary label. We talked extensively about their creative design process and their intentionality in each piece and step within their process from a drawing to an actual piece of clothing. Subscribe to The August Forum Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Find August on Instagram @_augustshop or august-shop.com

In the thirty-first episode of the August Forum Podcast, it’s Bailey’s first shop talk! Shop Talk features figures in the fashion space as they discuss their perspectives and anecdotes within their fields. Bailey, Lily, and I talk about our third spaces, places to eat in Madison, and our valentines. We discuss the creative direction August is heading into with our private label through Bailey’s work! It doesn’t end with the private label though as we also talk about content and the introduction of sporty and rich into our brand mix. This is The August Forum. Subscribe to The August Forum Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Find August on Instagram @_augustshop or on august-shop.com

In the thirty-first episode of the August Forum Podcast, we am pleased to have proprietor & creative of The Bounty J. Henley. From his long career at Lands End to somehow opening up a space that sells curated vintage, J. has entered a world he never thought he would be in. We talked extensively about the development of the of the space and how he continues to imagine new environmental narratives into the store. Subscribe to The August Forum Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Find August on Instagram @_augustshop or august-shop.com

In the thirtieth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we am pleased to have proprietor of Journeyman Co. Todd Christiansen. From his long career at Lands End to now being a small business owner of two spaces in Wisconsin Todd gives great insight into why the state of Wisconsin is special. We talked extensively about the development of the customer experience and how he curates the most perfect experience for anyone that walks through either his Middleton or Madison stores. Subscribe to The August Forum Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Find August on Instagram @_augustshop or august-shop.com

In the twenty-ninth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we am pleased to have industry professional and owner of Portland retail staple Machus, Justin Machus. From his amass journey in retail from working on state street for his families retail stores, to opening up his own stores in Local35 and Machus. With his expansive creative views we look into his love of photography and other creative outlets he’s continued to explore. For this episode, we talked about his growth of Machus’ private label and how he continues to transform his brand from being more than just a retail space but into a brand. The conversation was fruitful and filling. This is The August Forum. Subscribe to The August Forum Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Find August on Instagram @_augustshop or august-shop.com

In the twenty-eighth episode of the August Forum Podcast, its our end of the year Shop Talk! Shop Talk features figures in the fashion space as they discuss their perspectives and anecdotes within their fields. Jack, Lily, and I talk about our 2023, artists, sneaker, and brands of the year and what we can look forward to in 2024. We discuss new brands that will be coming in next year and how our content and social will look a bit different next year. As 2023 comes to an end we reminisce on some of our favorite memories from this past year as we wish you all a happy holiday! This is The August Forum. Subscribe to The August Forum Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Find August on Instagram @_augustshop or on august-shop.com

In the twenty-seventh episode of the August Forum Podcast, I am pleased to have Nike Alum, collector, curator, & historian, Timothy Smith From his amass 450 pair collection to his journey through Nike Timothy has seen it all. With his expansive collection to his work at Nike through their growth globally, Timothy had truly become a master at the brand and the message behind it. For this episode, we talked about his top 5 favorite shoes, his collection and the way he curated and the way his perspective of the brand has changed throughout the years. The conversation was fruitful and filling. This is The August Forum. Subscribe to The August Forum Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Find August on Instagram @_augustshop or august-shop.com