A Fashion Moment

Zenobia Morrow, GIA G.G., is an artist, private jeweler, and the owner of SevenJune, a company specializing in the creation of custom engagement rings and fine jewelry. Morrow, an Atlanta, Georgia native attended Howard University, where she received her B.F.A. in design and would later proceed to study gemology at the Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.). Zenobia is one of the few African American certified gemologists in the world. Her fine jewelry designs have been featured in Essence, Ebony, Modern Luxury Magazine, and more! Her creations are a celebrity favorite and can often be spotted on some of the most prominent red carpets. Zenobia’s designs reflect her hope to reclaim the feminine by celebrating the glamour of nature. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Zenobia to delve into her journey as an artist and gemologist, the joy of vintage shopping, the process of crafting her style, and of course, some of her favorite fashion moments of all time. Shop SevenJune https://www.sevenjunejewelry.com/ Follow SevenJune on Instagram @sevenjunejewelry Learn more about Zenobia: ESSENCE Magazine: https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/essence-network-zenobia-morrow-diamond-dealer/ Gem Gossip: https://gemgossip.com/q-a-with-zenobia-morrow-of-sevenjune-jewelry/ EBONY Magazine: https://www.ebony.com/career-finance/diamond-dealer-zenobia-morrow/ Enjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashionmomen Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment

David BenDavid, also known as DBD, is the founder and creative director of Sprayground, a streetwear line known for its art-inspired backpacks and coveted by celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Meg Thee Stallion, Paris Hilton, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, and more. A native of the Bronx, New York, DBD attended a visual arts school in New York City, which helped him further refine his innate gift as a creative artist. After completing his studies, DBD applied for several jobs but faced constant rejection. He would later travel the world with only a backpack, which would result in him meeting a business partner that would help him create a multimillion-dollar brand, Sprayground in 2010. DBD’s first backpack, “Hello My Name Is,” revolutionized the bag market and was pioneered as one of the first streetwear backpacks brands in the world. Over the past decade, Sprayground brand has expanded its product line to apparel, swimwear, travel bags, gaming chairs, and more. In addition to the brand’s celebrity founding, Sprayground has also collaborated with brands like Formula 1, Universal Studios, NBA, MARVEL, The Colombian Army and Humanitarian Organizations, and more. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with DBD to discuss his early life in the Bronx, lessons learned as an entrepreneur, and the importance of leading with creativity.  Enjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashionmoment Show Notes: Follow David BenDavid on Instagram @davidbendavid Follow Sprayground on Instagram @sprayground Shop Sprayground: https://www.sprayground.com/ New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/nyregion/coronavirus-sprayground-david-ben-david.html The Source Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/nyregion/coronavirus-sprayground-david-ben-david.html LA Times Article: https://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-wwd-sprayground-backpack-brand-20180731-story.html Hypebeast Article: https://hypebeast.com/2013/8/david-ben-david-talks-about-sprayground-and-the-bag-industry Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment

A native of Compton, California, designer and entrepreneur Shante Nicole, the founder of Nicole Shante, discovered her love for fashion and creating at the early age of nine years old. Inspired by the impeccable style of the strong women in her family and by getting lost in the glossy pages of Vogue, Shante enrolled in the fashion marketing program at the Fashion Insitute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. With a knack for building something out of nothing, she would later leave corporate America to create her own fashion business. In this episode, host Kirsten Holtz Naim talks to Shante about her journey as a designer, building a successful business, the beauty of creating a private label, diversity in the fashion industry, and the importance of tailoring for women. Show Notes: Shop Nicole Shante at https://nicoleshante.com/ Follow Nicole Shante on Instagram @nicoleshanteofficial Enjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashionmoment Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment

Shawn Pean is the Chief Architect and creative director of the luxury house, June79 in New York City. This Brooklyn-born talent studied business and applied his skills to the world of fashion by taking on roles in buying and wholesale. Shawn’s accolades as an industry veteran and pioneer are endless. He spent nine years in the buying office at Saks, working in the men’s accessories, footwear, and outerwear departments. He also served as president and managing director of Balmain USA and vice president of wholesale at Valentino USA. In 2020, Shawn brought his decades-long experience to the forefront as an entrepreneur by establishing his luxury menswear brand in pursuit of the unsuit, June79. Pean’s suiting separates exemplify a “European sophistication” with a “Brooklyn attitude” generating genius cuts you won’t see anywhere else. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Shawn to discuss his exemplary career in the fashion industry, overcoming the challenges of being a high-profile fashion executive, and why it’s important to know what drives your business.  Enjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashionmoment Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes: Shop June79: https://june79nyc.com/ Follow June79 on Instagram @june79nyc Follow Shawn on Instagram @mr.shawn.p Luxury Daily Article profile: https://www.luxurydaily.com/emboldened-by-stints-at-balmain-valentino-and-saks-shawn-pean-launches-luxury-menswear-label-june79/ Gotham Magazine Article: https://gothammag.com/nyc-style-stud-shawn-pean Ebony Magazine Article: https://www.ebony.com/style/june79/ Learn more about the Black Retail Action Group (BRAG): https://www.bragusa.org/ Follow BRAG on Instagram @brag_usa Learn more about Harlem's Fashion Row:

At an early age, Cynthia Rowley, a native of Illinois, discovered her love of sewing. With an artistic and creative gift that spanned beyond her garments, Cynthia studied painting and fine arts at the Art Institute of Chicago. She would later pivot into fashion after observing the constraints of the art world environment, shifting into an industry that would allow her to be creatively free to express herself. After completing her academic studies, Cynthia moved to New York City, ready to pursue her dream of becoming a designer.  After a decade of building her business, Cynthia would be honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) with the Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent in 1994. Cynthia's brand philosophy, that fashion should be an adventure, catapulted her line into a full-blown brand containing a series of products, licenses, and brand collaborations. She would also author the Swell book series, featuring her illustration and writing talents. Combining her penchant for all things pretty and sporty, Cynthia collaborated with Roxy Quicksilver to produce surf and snow collections and even launched a CR Surf Camp in Montauk.  Cynthia is also the recipient of The Art Institute of Chicago's Legend of Fashion award and the Designer of the Year award at the 37th Annual American Apparel and Footwear Association American Image Awards. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim took a moment to sit down with Cynthia to discuss the importance of listening to your audience, how naivete can be a form of power, the importance of an internship, and not taking "no" for an answer.  Enjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashionmoment Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes: Shop the collections at https://cynthiarowley.com/ Follow Cynthia on Instagram @cynthiarowley  Check out Cynthia’s podcast, Ageless with her daughter Kit Keenan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ageless/id1462642371  Follow Cynthia’s podcast on Instagram @agelesspodcast  Forbes Article: ROXY And Cynthia Rowley Launch New Snow And Surf Collection With Ambassadors Chloe Kim And Kelia Moniz: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellebruton/2021/11/03/roxy-and-cynthia-rowley-launch-new-snow-and-surf-collection-with-ambassadors-chloe-kim-and-kelia-moniz/ Learn more about The Art Institute of Chicago: https://www.artic.edu/  The New York Times Article (1994) Announcing Cynthia’s first CFDA Award: https://www.nytimes.com/1994/11/18/style/chronicle-864757.html  Learn more about CR Surf Camp: https://cynthiarowley.com/blogs/news/crsurfcamp-2019  Shop Cynthia’s books: Swell: A Girl’s Guide to the Good Life: https://www.amazon.com/Swell-Girls-Guide-Good-Life/dp/0756786576/ref=sr_1_1  Slim: A Fantasy Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Slim-Fantasy-Memoir-Cynthia-Rowley/dp/0847829235/ref=sr_1_6  The Swell Dressed Party: https://www.amazon.com/Swell-Dressed-Party-Cynthia-Rowley-ebook/dp/B003T0FK9E/ref=sr_1_5  Swell Holiday: Turning Up the Twinkle: https://www.amazon.com/Swell-Holiday-Turning-Up-Twinkle/dp/074348214X/ref=sr_1_3  Home Swell Home: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Swell-Cynthia-Rowley/dp/0743442776/ref=sr_1_2

Constance C.R. White is a fashion content creator, editor, writer, and style expert. She studied journalism at New York University and received her MBA from Northwestern University, blending her penchant for reporting and the world of business. Constance landed roles at Women’s Wear Daily, ELLE, and would later cover fashion for The New York Times. Constance was also a contributor to many publications like the Chicago Tribune and became a frequent TV guest on programs like The Today Show and MSNBC. In 2003, Constance was appointed as the style director, brand consultant, and spokesperson at eBay and would later become the editor-in-chief at ESSENCE magazine. She is the author of books like How to Slay and StyleNoir. She is also the editor of the hit book From the Editors of Essence: Salute to Michelle Obama and has been named twice as one of the “Top 50 People in Fashion” by The New York Daily News. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Constance to discuss her fashion career, the world of editorial, what it means to be a great journalist, and why it’s important to serve your audience. Enjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashionmoment Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show notes: Follow Constance on Instagram @officialcwhite  Visit http://constancecrwhite.com/  Avenue Magazine article by Constance C.R. White, “Anifa Mvuemba, a New Face of Fashion” https://avenuemagazine.com/anifa-mvuemba-fashion/  Learn more about Pam Grier: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/when-you-earn-it-they-cant-take-it-away-an-interview-with-pam-grier  Learn more about New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute: https://journalism.nyu.edu/  Learn More about Carrie Donovan: https://www.nytimes.com/2001/11/13/nyregion/carrie-donovan-one-of-a-kind-fashion-editor-and-tv-s-old-navy-lady-dies-at-73.html  Check out the Old Navy commercial featuring the legendary Carrie Donovan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-DYN3MBi34  Learn more about Claudia Payne: https://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/18/business/media/17asktheeditors.html  Follow Monique Greenwood on Twitter @MoniqueAkwaaba  Check out Monique’s Akwaaba bed and breakfasts locations: https://www.akwaaba.com/  Learn more about Agnes Cammock by following her on Instagram @agnescammock  Learn more about Darlene Gillard Jones: https://www.darlenegillardjones.com/

At 25, fashion designer Tanya Taylor launched her namesake brand in 2012, taking the New York fashion scene by storm. Equipped with academic training from McGill University, Central Saint Martins, and Parsons, in conjunction with her unwavering belief in her vision, Taylor transformed her clothing line into the successful multifaceted brand it is today. Tanya integrates her love of color into all of her collections, but her dedication to the arts, activism, and inclusivity are most prevalent throughout her work.  Whether it’s getting people to register to vote, providing a range of sizes beyond the industry standard, or her ongoing collaboration with Memorial Sloane Kettering, Tanya uses her talents, connections, and love for fashion to make an impact. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim catches up with Tanya to talk about her career journey in the fashion industry, strategic decisions that helped her thrive as a brand during the pandemic, and of course, reflecting on one of her favorite fashion moments of all time. Enjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashionmoment Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes: Shop Tanya Taylor’s collections now at https://www.tanyataylor.com/ Follow Tanya Taylor on Instagram @tanyataylor and on Facebook @tanyataylornyc   Shop Tanya Taylor x Paintbox Nail Polish: https://gretta.co/products/tanya-taylor-x-paintbox-nail-polish  Follow Toronto Fashion Week on Instagram @tfw  Learn more about McGill University: https://www.mcgill.ca/  Vogue Business article covering Tanya’s commitment to size inclusivity, “The payoffs of plus-size: https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/tanya-taylor-plus-size-inclusivity-profit  House Beautiful article, “Fashion Designer Tanya Taylor Launches Home Collection”: https://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/best-stores/a36674977/fashion-designer-tanya-taylor-launches-spring-summer-home-decor/  Glamour article, “Designer Tanya Taylor Debuts Clever NYFW Film Series to Encourage Voting”:  https://www.glamour.com/story/tanya-taylor-nyfw-film-series-to-encourage-voting  Learn more about Tanya Taylor & Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center:  https://www.tanyataylor.com/pages/msk  Learn more about HENSE’s mural work in Washington, D.C.: https://savingplaces.org/stories/slideshow-update-painted-dc-church-now-artistic-inside#.YdIl4mjMLIU  Learn more about the notes left at the White House during that infamous Obama farewell party: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9445203/Dave-Chappelle-says-celebrities-left-dirty-notes-White-House-Trump-Obama-party.html

Elaine Nichols is the Supervisory Curator of Culture at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C.A native of Charlotte, North Carlina, Nichols developed her love for African American history at a young age by listening to the stories about her heritage, culture, and resilience from the elders in her family. Her love of history would later guide her academic pursuits, leading her to complete a Masters of Art in Public Service Archaeology from the University of South Carolina and a Masters of Art in Social Administration and Planning from Case Western Reserve University.  Nichols made her curatorial debut at the South Carolina State Museum, where she curated the exhibition, The Last Miles of the Way: African American Funeral and Mourning Customs in South Carolina, 1890-Present. The collection garnered worldwide attention, propelling Elaine up the ranks to become the museum’s curator of history. In 2009, after completing work on the “Save Our National Treasures” project, Nichols was recruited into her current role at the NMAAHC, where she curates a variety of costumes, textiles, and decorative arts to tell the stories that reflect significant moments in African American culture. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Elaine to discuss her longstanding career as a curator, what it was like to meet Rosa Parks, black fashion history, why she loves the flapper dress, and more.  Enjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashionmoment Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes: Learn more about the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC): https://nmaahc.si.edu/  Learn more about Elaine Nichols: https://nmaahc.si.edu/  Check out the upcoming events at NMAAHC: https://nmaahc.si.edu/events  (WATCH) All of the Videos from the Fashion, Culture Futures: African American Ingenuity, Activism, And Storytelling Symposium: https://nmaahc.si.edu/events/fashion-culture-futures-african-american-ingenuity-activism-and-storytelling-symposium?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D155809946  Learn more about Dr. Bertha Maxwell-Roddey: https://www.ninertimes.com/news/unc-charlotte-s-second-full-time-black-professor-dr-bertha-maxwell-roddey/article_96a626d4-80e6-11eb-97ca-efc343687404.html  L.A. Times Article “The Sweet Chariot Swings Low--A Study of Black Burial Rites” : https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-07-05-vw-3215-story.html  Learn more about Shannon Faulkner: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/when-the-first-woman-entered-the-citadel/2018/08/06/0906e622-7bb4-11e8-aeee-4d04c8ac6158_story.html  Learn more about Kitty Black-Perkins: https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2019/02/28/meet-south-carolina-woman-who-designed-mattels-first-black-barbie/2702687002/  NPR Article on the NMAAHC “Save Our National Treasures” program: https://www.npr.org/2014/09/10/347378402/to-preserve-black-history-people-keep-national-treasures-at-home  Learn more about Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie Bunch III: https://www.si.edu/about/secretary-lonnie-bunch  Rosa Parks’ dress from 1955 on display at the NMAAHC: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/snapshot/rosa-parks-dress  Learn more about the work of fashion designer and entrepreneur Ann Lowe: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/pretty-pink  Check out B.Michael on Instagram @bmichaelamerica

Nigel Barker is a photographer, TV personality, and philanthropist known for his breath-taking photos and his iconic role as a judge on America’s Next Top Model, a televised model competition show hosted by supermodel, Tyra Banks. Born in London, Barker hit the fashion scene as a model after winning a televised competition. He would later move to New York City and eventually teach himself the fundamentals of photography by observing the sets, production details, and logistics at his modeling shoots. Nigel used what he learned to eventually become one of the most sought-after photographers in the world. In addition to his many talents, Barker has directed and worked on several films including humanitarian documentaries like A Sealed Fate and Haiti: Hunger and Hope. Nigel recently launched a podcast with his childhood friend, Tom Astor, called Shaken & Stirred. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Nigel to talk about his iconic career in the fashion industry, the complexities of identity, and the importance of family, along with an update on his recent work with the Special Olympics.  Enjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashionmoment Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes:  Follow Nigel Barker on Instagram @nigelbarker  Check out Nigel’s podcast Shaken & Stirred: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shaken-stirred/id1455145047  Follow Shaken and Stirred on Instagram: @shakenandstirred Learn more about Nigel’s work as a Champion Ambassador with the Special Olympics and the “Be Brave” collection + campaign: https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/special-olympics-shines-at-new-york-fashion-week-2021-with-bebrave-collection  Watch America’s Next Top Model episodes on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/70258519  New York Times 1997 Article: “The Model Who Invented Heroin Chic”: https://www.nytimes.com/1997/09/07/arts/the-model-who-invented-heroin-chic.html ABC News Feature with Nigel Barker: “How to Look Better in Photos: Celebrity Photographer's 6 Tips” https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/photos-nigel-barkers-tips/story?id=21400498   The DOGPOUND gym: https://www.thedogpound.com/

Kimora Lee Simmons is a model, a mogul, but most of all, she’s a mom. In 1999, Kimora launched her first clothing line, Baby Phat, which would become one of the first explosive streetwear brands that specifically catered to women, and even more so, women of color. Kimora created size-inclusive denim styles and looks that complemented a wide range of women with diverse body types. As a result, the Baby Phat brand became a fashion sensation, popping up in magazines, runways, and top celebrities across the globe. In the early 2000s, Kimora launched an intimate docuseries called “Life in the Fab Lane,” where she gave the audience an inside look into her life as a working mom and a glimpse behind the scenes into her fashion empire.  In 2006, Kimora captured our hearts with her book Fabulosity, which empowered countless women to pursue self-love, confidence, and success. She would later build a high-end luxury brand, KLS, and would become the Creative Director of JustFab. Her list of accolades and accomplishments is endless. Now, with her brilliant daughters Aoki and Ming by her side, Kimora launched Baby Phat Beauty and recently revived and expanded her clothing brand, Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons. Host, Kirsten Holtz Naim sat down with Kimora to talk about her illustrious career, the revival of Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons, and her dedication to empowering women. Enjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashionmoment Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes: Check out the new Baby Phat Collection: https://babyphat.com/  Shop the full collection available at Macy’s: https://www.macys.com/shop/featured/baby-phat-womens  Follow Baby Phat on Instagram @babyphat Follow Kimora Lee Simmons on Instagram @kimoraleesimmons    Shop Baby Phat Beauty: https://babyphatbeauty.com/  Purchase Kimora’s book, Fabulosity: What it is and How to Get It: https://www.amazon.com/Fabulosity-What-Kimora-Lee-Simmons/dp/006084339X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=fabulosity&qid=1639505761&sr=8-1

Tracy Reese is an American designer whose signature designs for the modern woman transformed the fashion industry and paved a significant path for black designers across the globe. In 1998, Tracy Reese launched her namesake fashion brand in New York City and expanded into sub-brands like Plenty, Frock! and Black Label, which sold in stores like Barney's Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Anthropologie for more than two decades. She is also the first black member on the Board of Directors for the Council of Fashion Designers of America. In 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama wore a custom Tracy Reese dress to address the DNC. Other notable fans of the brand include Sarah Jessica Parker, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Oprah Winfrey. Tracy Reese continues to evolve and has pivoted her business strategy to a more sustainable, slow-fashion model. Tracy recently moved her design studio to her hometown, Detroit, where she built an artisan studio to create economic opportunities for women in under-served communities. In 2019, Tracy launched Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese, a responsibly designed and produced collection. Hope for Flowers' mission is to create a positive social impact by empowering women and young people through arts programming in public schools and collaboration with local artisans in Detroit. In this episode, host Kirsten Holtz Naim discusses Tracy Reese's legendary fashion career and the importance of sustainable design. Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes: Shop Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese at HopeForFlowers.com  Follow Tracy Reese on Instagram @tracy_reese  Follow Hope for Flowers on Instagram @hopeforflowersbytracyreese HistoricDetroit.org article on Crowley’s Department Store: https://historicdetroit.org/buildings/crowleys-department-store  Learn more about Stephen Burrows: https://stephenburrows.com/  Learn more about Parsons School of Design: https://www.newschool.edu/parsons/  Follow and learn more about designer Mariane Sitbon on Instagram @martinesitbon  Vogue Article Perry Ellis Spring 1993 Collection (feat. the work of Marc Jacobs): https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-1993-ready-to-wear/perry-ellis  Learn more about Fe Noel: https://fenoel.com/

Born and raised to Jamaican parents in Springfield, Massachusetts, stylist, on-air personality, and creative director Carlton Spence knew that fashion was his calling from an early age by recreating looks for himself and loved ones. Carlton would later launch his decades-long fashion career in the buying office for Jordan Marsh and Lord & Taylor department stores. He eventually took a position as a Marketing Manager at Boston with Marithe + Francois Girbaud, propelling his career into visual merchandising, where he discovered his ultimate calling as a stylist.  Carlton would later become one of the top stylists on the gospel scene, working with artists like Byron Cage, Ricky Dillard, Hezekiah Walker, Shirley Caesar, and more. Spence is now a Fashion Merchandising professor at LIM College, where he shares his expertise in styling and merchandising. In this episode, host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Carlton to discuss his fashion career journey, the importance of looking the part, the impact of fashion in the gospel industry, and what it takes to make an artist look their best.  Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes: Follow stylist Carlton Spence on Instagram @carltonspence  Learn more about Carlton by visiting CarltonSpenceStyle.com  Zora Article: “Easter Sunday Is Peak Black Church Fashion: An Appreciation”: https://zora.medium.com/easter-sunday-is-peak-black-church-fashion-an-appreciation-de84ef2a12cf  About EBONY Fashion Fair’s Shayla Simpson: https://www.afro.com/shayla-simpson-ebony-fashion-fairs-goddess-ages/  EBONY Article: “Ebony Fashion Fair: Defining African-Americans in Fashion”:https://www.ebony.com/exclusive/ebony-fashion-fair-defining-african-americans-in-fashion/  EBONY Magazine: https://www.ebony.com/  About Jordan Marsh: https://mountauburn.org/author-talk-jordan-marsh-new-englands-greatest-department-store-3/  About Lord & Taylor: https://lordandtaylor.com/  About Marithe + Francois Girbaud: https://www.girbaud.com/en/  Learn more about Pamela Watson: https://www.pamelawatsonstyles.com/about  About the Stellar Awards: https://www.thestellarawards.com/ Gospel artist Byron Cage on Instagram @byroncage  Check out 5001 Flavors: https://www.5001flavors.com/  “For Every Mountain” by Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUaGoS2LW5g

Ashley Longshore believes that a girl is her own best friend. The Louisiana based artist described as “the modern Andy Warhol” is known for her signature colors and bold aesthetic; with pop culture and Hollywood glamour centric iconic art pieces. As a self-taught, unapologetic painter and prolific creator originally from Montgomery, Alabama, Ashley is the true embodiment of originality -- using mixed mediums for each unique creation -- and quickly becoming a legend in the art and fashion community. Longshore has worked with a variety of celebrity art collectors from Blake Lively to Salma Hayek and became the first solo female artist to exhibit her work at Bergdorf Goodman. Longshore’s entrepreneurial and go-getter spirit led her to launch her own business - encouraging artists to sell their work for what it’s worth - outside the art galleries and traditional means of art curation.  In this week’s conversation, Ashley Longshore and I discuss the courage and conviction necessary to follow through on your vision, how to tap into your natural gifts, and why being “ambitchous” is a good thing. Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes: Buy your copy of Roar! A Collection of Mighty Women by Ashley Longshore Immerse yourself in Ashley’s world by visiting AshleyLongshore.com Follow Ashley on Instagram at @AshleyLongshoreArt

Sahara Lotti is an American entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Lashify, a luxury beauty company that holds over 100 patents and trademarks worldwide. Sahara is known for inventing the Lashify system: the revolutionary Gossamer lash and Fuse Control Wand. The technology allows for the lash to be placed on the underside of the upper lash, creating a seamless look without the damage. The Lashify system is an award-winning technology bringing home several awards, including The Cosmopolitan Holy Grail Award, Marie Claire’s Worth It Award, and The New Beauty Award, among others..Lashify lashes have been featured on several celebrities on the red carpet,, television,, movies, and more.   Sahara has taken Lashify to the next level by creating a supportive community of women from all over the world who share not only their lash looks but also encourage and empower one another across social media. Lashify is more than just lashes, it’s a lifestyle, and Sahara is the embodiment of the brand. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sat down with the one and only Sahara Lotti to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur, the wonder of Lashify, and her go-to fashion favorites.   Enjoy this episode? Help us keep the podcast going by buying us a cup of coffee! Visit www.buymeacoffee.com/afashionmoment to support. Connect with Us! Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Show Notes: Shop LASHIFY Now at https://lashify.com/  Follow Lashify on Instagram @lashify  Follow Sahara on Instagram @saharalotti

Designer Reco Chapple does it all. As one of the very few African American designers to create and manage a successful fashion house, Chapple's portfolio includes a variety of womenswear, menswear, accessories, and houseware. The Atlanta-based designer started by dressing local strippers and drag queens and would later style some of the most prominent figures in business and entertainment, including Toni Braxton, rapper T.I. Kandi Burruss, Janelle Monáe, and more. Chapple has also established one of the only black-owned fabric stores in America. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Reco to chat about the road to establishing his career and fashion house, the power of the bounce back, valuable advice for young designers, and his deep love for the Black community. Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show notes: Follow House of Chapple on Instagram @houseofchapple Shop House of Chapple at https://www.houseofchapple.com/  Follow Glamour World Fabrics on Instagram @glamourworldfabrics Follow Reco Chapple on Instagram @iamrecochapple Shop HBCU Collegiate Central at: https://hbcucollegiatecentral.com/  Follow HBCU Collegiate Central Instagram @hbcucollegiatecentral  Follow House of Chapple on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXh0LpGk6IwmZC3ncXUoL_A  Learn more about Tennessee State University: https://www.tnstate.edu/  Kevan Hall: https://kevanhalldesigns.com/  Sergio Hudson: https://sergiohudson.com/  Learn more about Michael Knight: https://www.cnn.com/2017/10/18/entertainment/mychael-knight-dead/index.html  Check out Jedda-Khan’s episode on A Fashion Moment: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jedda-khan/id1545056305?i=1000509483885

Norma Kamali is an American fashion designer and icon whose career has continued to rise for over five decades. This native New Yorker and FIT graduate took the world by storm with the invention of her iconic sleeping bag coat in 1970, an item that continues to be one of the designer's signature staples until this very day. She was one of the first major designers to launch an online store in the 90s and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the CFDA. Much like her designs, Norma is both classic and timeless. Now in her 70s, Norma continues to uphold her dedication to empowering women. This year, Norma released a new book, I am Invincible, a blueprint on how to age with power detailing her personal mantras, life advice, recipes, healthy living tips, and more. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim chats with Kamali about her illustrious career in the fashion industry, the secret to aging well, and the importance of sleep and body movement.  Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes: Follow Norma Kamali on Instagram @normakamali Shop Norma Kamali at normakamali.com Buy Norma's book I Am Invincible: https://www.amazon.com/Norma-Kamali-I-Am-Invincible-ebook/dp/B084SY46DB Check out the "Sleeping Bag Coat": https://normakamali.com/collections/sleeping-bag-coat Learn more about the history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STQjemRl5Y4 And this pretty cool Flash Mob in NYC for the 10th anniversary in the 80s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2s9HgCwRW4 Check out Norma's acceptance speech for the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RUPR8rziC0 Town & Country Article: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/beauty-products/a35525066/norma-kamali-memoir/ Huffington Post coverage of Norma Kamali's Wellness Cafe: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/norma-kamali-3d-shopping_n_1009091

Sondra Jo Holtz is a model, social media influencer, and self-love advocate. When she’s not saving lives as a 911 emergency operator, she’s sharing her adventurous travels and the latest fashions for brands like SKIMS, Savage FENTY, and Fabletics, to name a few. But beyond her captivating personality and gorgeous campaign photos, Sondra Jo’s quest to spread the gospel of body positivity through her platform, Curves and A Carry-On, has left an impact on thousands of women across the globe, reminding us that all bodies should be celebrated and never marginalized. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Sondra Jo to discuss diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry, the complexities of the terminology used to discuss the body positivity movement, and the importance and power of authenticity. Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes: Follow Sondra on Instagram @curvesandacarryon    Mariah Carey’s Emancipation of Mimi: https://open.spotify.com/album/43iBTEWECK7hSnE0p6GgNo  The Meaning of Mariah by Mariah Carey on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Meaning-of-Mariah-Carey-Audiobook/B08BW1VY1X  Zombie by The Cranberries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts  Learn more about The Smashing Pumpkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts  Rainbow clothing store: https://www.rainbowshops.com/  Lizzo ft. Cardi B. Rumors video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P9XUrniiK4  Hollywood Reporter Article: Lizzo Tears Up Over “Fat-Phobic,” “Racist” Comments, Tries to Stay Positive: “I’m Not Serving Anyone But Myself” https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/lizzo-cries-instagram-live-fat-phobic-racist-comments-1234998247/  Sondra in Greece: https://www.instagram.com/p/BYoVfuhHJjE/  Grazia article: Tabria Majors Dropped Another Hot Collab with Fashion to Figure https://graziamagazine.com/us/articles/tabria-majors-fashion-figure-swim/  Check out Tabria Majors on Instagram @tabriamajors Check out Gabi Fresh on Instagram @gabifresh Pop Sugar Article: Gabi Fresh x Swimsuits for All: Gabi Fresh Drops a New Swimsuits For All Collection, Just in Time For Your Swim Shopping Spree https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/swimsuits-for-all-gabifresh-collection-2021-48253498  Check out Ashley Graham on Instagram @ashleygraham  Check out Latecia Thomas @lateciat  Check out Fashion to Figure: https://www.fashiontofigure.com/  Model Precious Lee walking for Versace: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/video/meet-1st-sized-model-versace-runway-76004755  Rihanna’s Savage Fenty Show on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FP623M3/Disdain for the terms like full figured and rubenesque, size inclusivity, plus size and the terminology used to define bodies

In 2013, the Rana Plaza disaster, where a building collapse killed one thousand garment workers and injured more than 2,500 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, spurred global outrage. The catastrophic event inspired fashion and design professionals Carrie Somers and Orsola De Castro to create Fashion Revolution, an international non-profit organization spanning over 92 countries, dedicated to mobilizing citizens, industry, and policymakers through research, education and advocacy work. In the United States, Fashion Revolution USA’s mission is to bring thousands of stakeholders and volunteers across the fashion industry and textiles supply chain together to help create an inclusive U.S. fashion system that conducts business ethically, regenerates the environment, and produces responsibly.  Fashion Revolution U.S.A. has activated citizens across the nation to stand up for garment workers’ rights through campaigns like #WhoMadeMyClothes and legislation like S.B. 62 in California to enforce fair labor practices. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Fashion Revolution USA’s Director of Education and Global Programming, Kathleen Grevers, and Director of Operations and Community, Ashleyn Przedwiecki, about industry challenges like textile waste and labor malpractice. Grevers and Przedwiecki also share what we can do as global citizens to advocate for fair labor and sustainability in the fashion industry.  Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes:  Follow Fashion Revolution on Instagram @fash_rev Learn more about Fashion Revolution USA at https://www.fashionrevolution.org/north-america/usa/  Learn more about Fashion Revolution at https://www.fashionrevolution.org/  World Economic Forum Article: New climate change report shows need for urgent action - here's how leaders can act: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/08/ipcc-report-on-climate-change/  Learn more about the “Who made my clothes?” campaign: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/commentisfree/2019/apr/22/who-made-my-clothes-stand-up-for-workers-rights-with-fashion-revolution-week  “Fashion as Design” course presented by The Moma: https://www.coursera.org/learn/fashion-design   Check out the Fashion Transparency Index 2021: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/about/transparency/  Learn more about the SB 62 California Bill: https://www.vogue.com/article/california-sb-62-garment-worker-protection-act  SB 62 passed: https://www.vogue.com/article/california-sb-62-garment-worker-protection-act  Learn more about Jennifer Fisher: https://www.fisherclaygroup.com/

Keanan Duffty is a British fashion designer and musician based in New York City. Duffty studied fashion design at Saint Martin's School of Art in London and is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. He is also a Mentor for the Master's Program in Fashion Styling at Polimoda, and a Program Director at the Master’s of Professional Studies in Fashion Management at Parsons School of Design.  In addition to launching his own label, Slinky Vagabond in the 1990s, Keanan would later work for brands like Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B., John Varvatos, and launched an exclusive line at Target for David Bowie. Duffty also co-authored the book Rebel Rebel-Anti Style, which traced the roots of rebel style and emphasized the cultural impact of punk and The New Romantic Era. Keanan sat down with host Kirsten Holtz Naim to talk about his journey as a designer, his life in the music industry, along with some of his favorite fashion moments of all time. Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes: Follow Keanan on Instagram @keananduffty   Check out Slinky Vagabond: https://www.slinkyvagabond.net/  Check out Slinky Vagabond’s new single,”The Beauty in You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zPWZehRNfQ  Buy Keanan’s book Rebel, Rebel: Anti-Style: https://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Anti-Style-Keanan-Duffty/dp/0789318105  Learn more about Keanan's exclusive line at Target for David Bowie: https://consumerist.com/2007/10/12/target-to-offer-david-bowie-themed-clothes-sadly-no-sequined-jumpsuits-not-designed-by-bowie/ Learn more about the Masters in Fashion Management program at Parsons: https://www.newschool.edu/parsons/mps-fashion-management/  Learn more about Northern Soul: https://timeline.com/northern-soul-american-music-9e04a7e4ccce   Central Saint Martins: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/central-saint-martins  Google Arts & Culture Exhibit Article: The Glamour of the New Romantics: https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/the-glamour-of-the-new-romantics-museum-of-youth-culture/4QLi03P23S-3Kg?hl=en  The Guardian Article: ‘Heroic, sexy and a warrior bravado’: how Adam and the Ants redefined pop: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/26/adam-and-the-ants-heroic-sexy-warrior-bravado-kings-wild-frontier  The Warehouse in Leeds, England: https://www.theleedswarehouse.com/  X-ray Spex: https://www.x-rayspex.com/  Dire Straits “Money for Nothing” music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTP2RUD_cL0  Vivienne Westwood: https://www.viviennewestwood.com/en/  A Robin Williams Signed Photo and Pair of Keanan Duffty x Reebok Shoes (2003): http://rebelrebelantistyle.blogspot.com/2020/08/  The Look: Adventures in Rock and Pop Fashion by Paul Gorman: https://www.amazon.com/Look-Adventures-Fashion-Gorman-2006-04-05/dp/B01K3JSDYM  Bond Hardware jewelry: https://bond-hardware.com/  Check out Never Have I Ever on Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FakCjoNnxik  Simon Doonan, Season 1, Episode 8: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simon-doonan/id1545056305?i=1000510419597  Council of Fashion Designers of America: https://cfda.com/

Standing at a statuesque 5'11" model Somalia Knight was determined to become a model. Inspired by the hit show "America's Next Top Model," Somalia's determination grew more than ever. She started a fashion club in high school to foster a community of fashion enthusiasts and raise funding to support various philanthropic efforts like combating eating disorders. Determined to overcome the exhaustion of being bullied, Somalia graduated early at the top of her class. She would later meet an agent who would help launch her career.  With her unique look and newfound confidence, Somalia shaved her head, showing off her prominent ears, which would further catapult her career into working with one of the top modeling agencies in the world. She's walked for designers like Calvin Klein and LaQuan Smith and appeared in magazines like iD and NYLON. We had a chat about her modeling journey, her experience working with Solange, and the power of breaking out of the box. Connect with Us! Spotify | Apple Shop + Support Instagram: @afashionmoment Twitter: @A_FashionMoment Email: AFashionMomentPodcast@gmail.com Website: A Fashion Moment Show Notes: Follow Somalia on Instagram @somaliaknight Follow Somalia on Clubhouse @somaliaknight Follow Somalia on Twitter @KnightSomalia  America’s Next Top Model on Instagram @antmvh1 Eva Marcelle’s America Next Top Model Win: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/tvshowbiz/video-1093049/Eva-Marcille-Pigford-wins-Americas-Model-2004.html  Florida A&M University: https://www.famu.edu/  Joan Smalls https://www.instagram.com/joansmalls/  “Passage” film by Saint Heron (Solange): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdOPVyaIt6w  Somalia’s favorite fashion moment: Joan Smalls shot by Karl Lagerfeld: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFCpZ2agacv/c/17902052032557973/