Do you know how long it takes synthetics like polyester & nylon to decompose if they end up in a landfill?  Find out in this episode!

Information source:

https://www.sustainyourstyle.org/en/whats-wrong-with-the-fashion-industry#anchor-environmental-impact

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Discussing a few stand-out points from Fash-Ed's May Book & Movie Club pick, The Psychology of Fashion by Carolyn Mair.

June's pick is the movie, Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel, which we'll talk about in the first Wednesday episode in July!  (available to watch free with Amazon Prime)

Read the Psychology of Fashion:

Bookshop (buy here to support Fash-Ed!) - physical book

Amazon - physical book/e-book/audiobook

Diana Vreeland Biography: 

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Diana-Vreeland

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Due to celebrations, last week's Fact Friday is coming to you on Monday instead!  Do you know what these bags were created to hold?!

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The coastal grandmother trend isn't going anywhere soon and this episode takes a look into where you can get some inspo to style your best coastal grandmother look!

"Coastal Grandmother" creator:

Lex Nicoleta

More Info:

https://stylecaster.com/what-is-a-coastal-grandmother/#slide-2

My picks/inspo for Coastal Grandmother style:

Mar Y Sol Odette Crossbody Bag

Eugenia Kim Lillian Hat

Cleobella Boyfriend Dress

Pact The Harbour Relaxed Pant

Christy Dawn The Bianca Dress

Neu Nomads Boyfriend Shirt - Satin Tencel

Reformation Dane Short

Eileen Fisher Organic Linen Cardigan (& plus)

Small Business Feature:  Cleobella

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This week's Fact Friday connects two of my favorite things!  Find out what book/movie scene inspired Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 2005 show, It's Only a Game.

Information Source: 

https://blog.metmuseum.org/alexandermcqueen/ensemble-its-only-a-game-2/

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This episode goes over some key findings from my thesis research on mental health/well-being in fashion journalism and the fashion industry, in general.  The small business feature of the week is Whiskey Moon Boutique!

Some information sources (please reach out for specific references!):

Flourish by Dr. Martin Seligman - Amazon (kindle, hardback, paperback, audiobook), Bookshop (*supports local bookstores, paperback, ebook, audiobook)

CNNhealth Burnout may be changing your brain. Here's what to do

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Whiskey Moon Boutique

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This week's fact is about creating realistic expectations around body image.  The episode also introduces Fash-Ed's new book + movie club, starting out with Carolyn Mair's The Psychology of Fashion for mental health month!  You can purchase the book here: Amazon (Kindle & paperback), Barnes & Noble (paperback & Nook), or Bookshop (paperback *supports local bookstores) & we will discuss the first Wednesday in June (please send an email if you'd like to be a guest on that episode!). 

This episode is available as a video podcast on Spotify!

Information Source:

Carolyn Mair's The Psychology of Fashion 

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CW: Please be aware that at the beginning of this episode I discuss opinions on standing with Roe v. Wade.  Although this is a fashion podcast, it's my belief that a platform should always be used to discuss crucial issues at hand.  If abortion is triggering for you, please skip to 6:15 to avoid this topic (or just join again for the next episode!).

After sharing resources, this episode gets back to fashion issues, discussing my Met Gala favorites from this past Monday (for some much-needed lightness in the week), and also the importance of recognizing and supporting the unionization of Condé Nast workers. (also, please forgive the few small editing issues - I need to figure out why things keep disappearing!)

Abortion Funds in Every State

Information Sources:

https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a39491391/met-gala-2022-theme-guests-date-explained/

https://www.glamour.com/story/gabrielle-union-met-gala-2022-outfit

https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-story-of-tiaras-a-history-of-elegance

https://www.instagram.com/p/CdE0SjmOzqa/

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The prices of Met Gala tickets have changed quite a bit since its inception in 1948 by Eleanor Lambert!  To kick off your weekend Met Gala festivities, listen to this episode to find out the price of a ticket to the very first Met Gala.

Information Source:

https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/met-gala-history-how-it-turned-from-fundraiser-to-fashions-biggest-night-1235167840/

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This episode goes over 3 main takeaways that I got out of watching the documentary Made in Bangladesh, which displays first-hand accounts from garment workers working in the fashion industry in Bangladesh.  The intention of this episode is to increase awareness and reinforce the importance of supporting garment worker rights and improving working conditions.

Documentary:

Made In Bangladesh

Causes to Support:

Fashion Revolution

#PayYourWorkers

Labour Behind The Label

Small Business Feature: Abacaxi

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