Class of Camp

Imagine a college course that explored all aspects of the fashion industry and the culture it reflects. Welcome to Class of Camp, a fashion and cultural podcast, hosted by me, Christa Camp. Tune in every Monday for topical deep dives on my latest hyper-fixations within the fashion realm. Class of Camp is where curiosity and creativity intersect.

Episode 155: Chanel’s Historic Mastery of a Runway Spectacle

With fashion month winding down, I wanted to do a bit of a retrospective deep dive on a designer who, for many years, transformed the runway into an eye-catching spectacle: Chanel. ⁠WWD Fashion Show Set Article⁠⁠My TikTok⁠⁠My Instagram⁠

10-06
39:04

Episode 154: My Fall / Winter Curriculum

Welcome to the debut episode of my rebranded podcast, Class of Camp! I've decided to take my former podcast, Daydream and Listen, and give it a face lift! In this week's episode, I introduce and explain the rebranding of the podcast and share what my personal curriculum is going to be for the Fall / Winter seasons! If you haven't given thought to making your own curriculum, I highly recommend this creative approach to learning.My TikTokMy Instagram

09-29
44:20

Welcome to Class of Camp

Imagine a college course that explored all aspects of the fashion industry and the culture it reflects. Welcome to Class of Camp, a fashion and cultural podcast, hosted by me, Christa Camp. Tune in every Monday for topical deep dives on my latest hyper-fixations within the fashion realm. Class of Camp is where curiosity and creativity intersect. 

09-28
00:24

Episode 153: Chatting About My Birthday & NYFW

It's that glorious time of year again...getting one year older and the start of NYFW! Tune in to hear a recap of my fun birthday festivities and my initial thoughts on some of the NYFW shows! I also give my thoughts on Chloe Malle beginning as the Head of Editorial at Vogue!My TikTokMy Instagram

09-15
01:00:30

Episode 152: The School Girl Fashionista Aesthetic

When I think of the quintessential school girl fashionista, I think of characters like Cher Horowitz, Blair Waldorf, and Massie Block! These characters represent the girl at school who made the hallways her runway. In this week's episode, I break down this aesthetic. What type of clothes does this girl wear? What school supplies does she carry with her? And what is her ethos? Tune in to hear this as well as a recap of the top 15 back to school trends that are popular this year!My TikTokMy Instagram

08-25
01:03:25

Episode 151: Let's Talk About Fragrance

Next to fashion, perfume is a passion of mine! Are you a gourmand girly? A floral fan? Or something more obscure? With the rise of and expansion of the fragrance market in the past couple of years, I thought it was fitting to dedicate an entire episode to discussing trends in the perfume world––especially as some of them mirror ongoing fashion trends. Tune in to hear my thoughts on fragrance trends as well as my own personal favorite scents.My TikTokMy Instagram

08-18
01:00:49

Episode 150: Copenhagen Fashion Week Takeaways

From a plethora of windbreakers to quirky power dressing, I break down some of the key trend takeaways from the SS26 Copenhagen Fashion Week Shows! My TikTokMy Instagram

08-11
01:00:17

Episode 149: Are You Smart Enough To Work At Vogue?

If you were an aspiring Vogue assistant in the 1990's, it was likely you were going to be quizzed on the latest cultural ephemera. In his new book, Empire of the Elite, author, Michael M. Grynbaum reveals a list of 178 pertinent cultural topics potential applicants were quizzed on. In this week's episode, I go through all 178 items and provide a cheat sheet. Through researching these answers, I discovered new artists, movies, and written works that I want to further appreciate. Tune in to learn something new and test your 90's Vogue knowledge.My TikTokMy Instagram

08-04
01:49:04

Episode 148: How Irony Is Affecting Trend Cycles

Are new trends happening ironically or sincerely? Nowadays, it seems like wearing something "ironically" is a way to soft-launch a trend. In this week's episode, I discuss how Gen-Z fashion influencers and tastemakers utilize irony as a mechanism to subtly lead trends into the zeitgeist. Tune in to hear more discussion on this as well as digressions on Pucci Girl Summer, Keds sneakers making a return, and the Performative Man trend on TikTok.My TikTokMy Instagram

07-28
37:53

Episode 147: This Week's Cultural Digest

What should the future of luxury fashion look like? What will lead to the end of Labubus and little trinket culture? And what is a gas station affogato? If any of these questions entice you, tune in to this week's episode to hear my breakdown of what has been happening in the fashion and cultural landscape!My TikTokMy Instagram

07-21
58:56

Episode 146: The Summer Camp Aesthetic

Pack your bags, we're going to summer camp this week! Tune in to hear my historical and aesthetic deep dive on all that makes up the American Summer Camp aesthetic! My TikTokMy Instagram

07-14
56:58

Episode 145: Let's Get Physical: The Return Of The 80's Fitness Crazes

Put on your brightly colored leotard and turn on your copy of "The Firm" from Susan Harris. In this week's episode, I do a trend analysis and deep dive on the many parallels I've been noticing between modern fitness trends and those popular during the 80's. I'm waiting for Alo or Lulu to release their version of a hi-cut leo and fully re-launch us back into an aerobic-crazed fitness era. Tune in to hear this and much more!My TikTokMy Instagram

07-07
01:01:46

Episode 144: A Dior Debut With Jonathan Anderson

A new chapter at Dior has begun to unfold as their new Creative Director, Jonathan Anderson showcases his inaugural collections. This week, the Anderson gave us our first look at his take on Dior with his Summer 2026 Menswear collection. Normally, I am not one to pay too close attention to a Menswear show, but this one particularly caught my eye. Tune into this week's episode to hear my breakdown of this momentous collection as well as my discussion on Anna Wintour's announced departure as the Editor-In-Chief at American Vogue and more!My TikTokMy Instagram 

06-30
53:10

Episode 143: People You Should Know: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

As 90's fashion lovers await for the debut of Ryan Murphy's latest limited series, American Love Story, discussion about Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's style legacy has re-entered the zeitgeist. In this week's episode of the podcast, I summarize the style and the sartorial impact the late CBK had on the fashion industry. Tune in to learn more about how Carolyn made her mark as an NYC fashion "It" girl in the 1990's. My TikTokMy InstagramAll For Carolyn Instagram

06-23
52:26

Episode 142: Adding A Little Whimsy To Life

Wearing that outfit instead of saving it for a special occasion, coining a signature name for that smoothie you make every morning, spontaneously going on a quest--these are all examples of ways to make your day to day feel a little more whimsical. In this week's episode, I share some ideas for different ways to add a little more spark to life as well as ways to get out of a creative funk. Tune in to hear all of this and more!My TikTokMy Instagram

06-16
01:20:41

Episode 141: A 2010's Revival Is Upon Us

It seems like there is an air of the 2010's looming with emerging music, fashion, and media trends. In this week's episode of the podcast, I unpack all of my predictions for this potential decade revival. Additional discussions include my weekly trend spottings!My TikTokMy Instagram

06-09
01:02:39

Episode 140: Summer Reset & May Favorites

How are we half way through 2025!? Consider this episode a check in and a boost of encouragement to get back into your goals for the year. In this week's episode, I share how I've broken down my macro goals for the year into daily, weekly, and monthly habits. I also share this week's trends in my new trend report segment as well as a few of my favorite items from the month of May!My TikTokMy Instagram

06-02
01:25:15

Episode 139: People You Should Know: Miss Claire Sullivan

Introducing a new series on the podcast, People You Should Know! The fashion industry is full of incredible talent, and it's important to constantly learn the new names shaping this space. In this first addition, I am highlighting the incredible designer, Claire Sullivan of Miss Claire Sullivan! Tune in to learn about the talented designer outfitting artists like Addison Rae, Charli XCX, and Clairo!My TikTokMy Instagram

05-26
01:10:35

Episode 138: Things I Find Chic Pt. 2

My list of things I find chic continues with this week's episode! Tune in to hear what styling, decor, and lifestyle things I consider chic. Additional topics include some very exciting life updates!My TikTokMy Instagram

05-19
58:18

Episode 137: The Power Of A Creative Director, The Met Gala, and more!

Many people, including myself, are sensing a shift in the fashion industry's structure. It seems like fast fashion and mass market brands are trying to reposition themselves as being more luxurious than we typically regard them. What does this mean, and why does this shift seem to be taking place now? Tune in to hear more about this along with my thoughts ahead of this year's Met Gala!My TikTokMy Instagram

05-05
53:04

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