Dinner for Shoes is a podcast hosted bySarah Wasilak, a fashion and food enthusiast with her mouth full. With appearances by her cats,Trish andKit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode. 

In episode 10, Disability Representation in Fashion, Sarah welcomes Natalie Trevonne to the couch, where the industry vets chat about the launch of Trevonne’s inclusive clothing brandNYI (Not Your Inspiration) and enjoy Prasini salads fromPlaka Souvlaki. Trevonne discusses her accomplishments as a blind fashion designer who brought her ideas to life through the incredible advocacy work she’s recognized for in the disability community. Sarah and Natalie share details about the start of their friendship and their steadfast support of one another in a world where barriers often prevent awareness and important stories from being told.  

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THIS DINNER

Avocado Dill Prasini Salad FromPlaka Souvlaki in Hoboken, NJ

THESE SHOES

Vintage Forever 21 Suede Boots

NATALIE’S OUTFIT

White blouse with a crochet trim

Oversize silver hoop earrings

Vintage paneled skirt

SARAH’S OUTFIT

Shop my look

Mavi Silvia Denim Jacket

Zara Rhinestone TRF Wide Leg Jeans

Showpo Button-Up Crop Top

Vintage BaubleBar earrings

Fendi First 1 White Fabric Running Shoes

Ettika Your Essential Flex Band Cuff

THESE CHAPTERS

0:00 - WHO IS NATALIE TREVONNE?

6:20 - THE IMPORTANCE OF AUDIO DESCRIPTION IN FASHION

12:00 - NATALIE’S OUTFIT

13:20 - NATALIE’S DISABILITY INCLUSION WORK

16:10 - NATALIE’S NYC MUST-DOS

18:30 - HOW DOPE WOULD A BLIND DESIGNER BE?

25:00 - NATALIE’S PODCAST, FASHIONABLY TARDY

27:23 - THE BIRTH OF NATALIE’S FASHION BRAND, NYI

34:30 - THE PROBLEM WITH ADAPTIVE CLOTHING LINES

38:35 - THE FUTURE OF NYI

43:10 - NOT MY EYES, ALL-BLIND RUNWAY SHOW

45:45 - NYI TAKES THE RUNWAY

49:00 - LESSONS FROM NATALIE

THIS PRODUCTION

is created, written, hosted, and produced bySarah Wasilak.

is creative directed and executive produced byMegan Kai.

is tech supervised by Nick.

includes photos in chronological order bySarah Wasilak, Plaka Souvlaki@plakasouvlaki on Instagram, NYI@wearnyi on Instagram,Popsugar.com, Emily In Paris@emilyinparis on Instagram, Emily in Paris Outfits@emilyinparisoutfits on Instagram, Cynthia Bergstrom@cynthiabergstrom on Instagram, Natalie Trevonne@natalietrevonne on Instagram, Joe’s Pizza NYC@joespizzanyc on Instagram, Chez Josephine@chezjosephine on Instagram, Belle Torek@mademoiselleanabelle on Instagram,Boqueria.com, Nelson Wong@limitless90 on Instagram, Rebirth Garments@rebirthgarments on Instagram, Esther Ladipo@estherladipo on Instagram, Not My Eyes Inc.@notmyeyesinc on Instagram, Annalee Smith@plusmodelannalee on Instagram, andwearnyi.com. 

referencesEmily in Paris,Buffy the Vampire Slayer,Joe’s Pizza,Chez Josephine,Boqueria,Macy’s Herald Square,Cal Poly Pomona,Fashionably Tardy podcast,Metaverse Fashion Week,Essence,Vogue Business,LaVant Consulting,Sky Cubacub of Rebirth Garments,Kyle Denman,Annalee Smith, andNot My Eyes Inc. 

is made with love.