What Is A Fashion Podcast

What Is It Like Owning A Vintage Boutique

What do you want to know? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2554093/fan_mail/new] I sit down with Alexia Maldonado, owner of I Fell in Love Here, vintage clothing boutique, to talk about what it really takes to run a curated vintage boutique in downtown El Paso. We get into sourcing 90s and Y2K pieces, helping customers find their style faster, and balancing a vintage store with an online clothing brand.  • Alexia’s path from EPCC fashion design to opening a boutique  • Why 90s and Y2K vintage feels personal and sells well  • How thrifting knowledge starts with textiles, labels, and quality  • Using stories to add meaning and value to secondhand clothing  • Letting go of clothes with a simple one-in, one-out closet rule  • Personal styling sessions, Pinterest mood boards, and fast try-ons  • Why some people struggle to shop and how we guide them  • Relocating from Horizon to downtown for access and foot traffic  • Choosing an in-person retail experience over e-commerce for vintage  • Building Amaldeux, pivoting from New York to LA manufacturing  • Designing with sustainability, durability, and timeless details in mind  • Dream cities for expansion like New York and Paris  Names mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/alexiamaldonado [https://www.instagram.com/alexiamaldonado] https://www.instagram.com/ifellinlovehere [https://www.instagram.com/ifellinlovehere] https://www.instagram.com/amaldeux?igsh=eXZma201MWtqeWVt [https://www.instagram.com/amaldeux?igsh=eXZma201MWtqeWVt] Make sure to follow @thatsthevpodcast on all platforms for more fashion content and a big thank you to our sponsor, JAG Premier Advertising Agency If you're looking to get on platforms like Hulu or Netflix, check out the link: https://jagadvertising.com/ [https://jagadvertising.com/]

What Is The Met Gala

What do you want to know? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2554093/fan_mail/new] I break down what the Met Gala actually is, why it exists, and how it grew from a New York charity dinner into the fashion world’s most watched night. We also get into who controls the guest list, how brands use the tables, and whether “buying your way in” changes what the event stands for.  • The Met Gala as a charity event funding the Met’s Costume Institute  • Why costume design and fashion history deserve museum-level attention  • How the event evolved from society tables to a global celebrity showcase  • The jump in table prices and what that suggests about costs and demand  • Anna Wintour’s role in shaping exclusivity and invitations  • Brands buying tables and how guest placement can work for big vs smaller labels  • Networking strategy, assigned seating, couples being separated, and the no-phone rule  • The Jeff Bezos controversy and the tension between fundraising and exclusivity  Make sure to follow @thatsthevpodcast on all platforms for more fashion content and a big thank you to our sponsor, JAG Premier Advertising Agency If you're looking to get on platforms like Hulu or Netflix, check out the link: https://jagadvertising.com/ [https://jagadvertising.com/]

What Is A Fashion Podcast

What do you want to know? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2554093/fan_mail/new] Catching up after a short break and get honest about what That’s the V is really about: turning real fashion curiosity into a show that teaches without talking down. I also bring my boyfriend, Alex and behind-the-scenes sponsor on mic to share why he pushed me to start now, plus how sports and music shape what the world wears.  • why the podcast starts before feeling ready  • how my fashion experience across modeling, styling, photography, and runway work shapes the lens  • fashion as a personal statement and “character”  • athletes, social media reach, and brand collaborations  • sports tunnels as modern runways and the Met Gala crossover  • Ralph Lauren’s early vision for functional, lived-in style  • rappers as a pipeline for discovering brands and designers  • under-the-radar designer names and why Gap is interesting right now  Make sure to follow @thatsthevpodcast on all platforms for more fashion content and a big thank you to our sponsor, JAG Premier Advertising Agency If you're looking to get on platforms like Hulu or Netflix, check out the link: https://jagadvertising.com/ [https://jagadvertising.com/]

Chanel And The Met Gala

What do you want to know? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2554093/fan_mail/new] We geek out over Chanel Cruise 2026-2027 and why Matthieu Blazy’s research-driven approach makes the house feel modern while staying true to Gabrielle Chanel’s roots. Then we look ahead to the Met Gala’s costume design theme and what it could unlock for fashion as art and craftsmanship. • Chanel Cruise 2026-2027 as a lesson in brand history and modern design • The CC logo as a built-in garment detail rather than surface branding • Mermaid campaign inspiration tied to a Biarritz mural • 1920s swimwear references including swim caps and early resort style • Classic Chanel codes like tweed and black-and-white styling • Runway casting as storytelling, including a pregnant model moment • Fashion research recommendations including StyleNotCom • Met Gala preview with costume design craft and why Schiaparelli stands out Make sure to follow @thatsthevpodcast on all platforms for more fashion content and a big thank you to our sponsor, JAG Premier Advertising Agency If you're looking to get on platforms like Hulu or Netflix, check out the link: https://jagadvertising.com/ [https://jagadvertising.com/]

Being a model in Mexico City with Emma Campoya

What do you want to know? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2554093/fan_mail/new] I talk with Emma Campoya model and actress, about going from Ciudad Juárez to bigger markets and what changes when modeling stops being a hobby and becomes a real job. We get honest about agencies, castings, pay, and why doing your research matters more than luck. • choosing to pursue modeling after early training and local work • moving to Mexico City and learning how castings really work • dealing with family concerns and misconceptions about modeling • finding the right agency through scouting and building trust with bookers • understanding runway standards and the shock of bigger markets • why commercial modeling often pays more than editorial • trying acting for the first time and learning emotional preparation • a surreal fitting job that put a global supermodel nearby • practical advice for new models: research, ask questions, stay humble make sure to follow at podcast on all platforms for more active content. Emma’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/emmacampoya?igsh=bXo4eW82dzZzbWRx [https://www.instagram.com/emmacampoya?igsh=bXo4eW82dzZzbWRx] Make sure to follow @thatsthevpodcast on all platforms for more fashion content and a big thank you to our sponsor, JAG Premier Advertising Agency If you're looking to get on platforms like Hulu or Netflix, check out the link: https://jagadvertising.com/ [https://jagadvertising.com/]