What Is The Met Gala

What Is Paris Fashion Week

What do you want to know? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2554093/fan_mail/new] We break down what Paris Fashion Week actually is, why it includes multiple seasons, and how men’s shows can quietly deliver some of the most creative runway moments. We also zoom in on haute couture rules, the fashion week calendar ahead, and the two menswear highlights that stayed on our minds.  • men’s Paris Fashion Week recap and why it can feel under the radar  • how heat waves change show schedules and runway logistics  • why Paris hosts men’s, couture, and ready-to-wear weeks  • what makes haute couture “couture” and why it’s treated as art  • the upcoming fashion calendar: couture in July, Copenhagen in August, then New York, Milan, London, Paris in September  • how social media and fashion journalists shape what you actually see  • Louis Vuitton under Pharrell Williams, set design, accessories, and gender-fluid styling  • Willy Chavarria’s Comunion, Chicano influences, and Latin culture on a Paris runway  People mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/ideservecouture?igsh=MXZyZGhhOW8za3czeQ== [https://www.instagram.com/ideservecouture?igsh=MXZyZGhhOW8za3czeQ==] 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 Freelance Model

What do you want to know? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2554093/fan_mail/new] We talk with Erin about getting started in freelance modeling, what she learned after a short and shady agency experience, and how model camp helped her come back with a clearer plan. We get practical about networking, building a portfolio with smart test shoots, and protecting ourselves with contracts, usage terms, and getting paid on time.  • how Erin first got into modeling and why freelance fit her life as a student  • warning signs of scammy agencies in smaller markets and why upfront fees are a red flag  • what a strong model camp experience teaches about the business and the legal basics  • using networking to find reputable photographers and setting up test shoots safely  • building a portfolio with range without oversaturating your book  • why usage rights matter and how to ask where your likeness will appear  • writing our own freelance modeling contracts and sending invoices to get paid  People mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/3rincday [https://www.instagram.com/3rincday] 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 Pop-Up

What do you want to know? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2554093/fan_mail/new] We record from Central Park and unpack what a fashion pop-up actually is through our first-hand visit to Prada’s Chelsea Hotel activation. We talk about why it felt more like immersive art than shopping, what surprised us about the crowd, and how you can find great pop-ups before they blow up online. • recording on location in Central Park and what you hear in the background • first impressions of the Prada pop-up at the Chelsea Hotel • collaboration-first storytelling with film and video game culture • retro futuristic set design and the three-room walkthrough • why a pop-up can work with minimal branding • what fashion brands gain from pop-ups during slower seasons • how Prada’s approach compares with New York Fashion Week pop-ups • practical ways to find pop-ups through brand accounts and local creators • how to join Victoria’s Instagram broadcast channel for fashion opportunities 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 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/]