In this episode of Fashion Reverie Talks, we welcome acclaimed fashion designer, FIT professor, and casting agent Renaldo Barnette for an insightful conversation with Kristopher Fraser about his thought-provoking article, "African Models Versus Black American Models: Who Comes Out on Top?" Together, they explore representation, opportunity, industry trends, and the evolving landscape of fashion modeling from a unique insider perspective. We also wrap up the season with a fun and engaging Fashion Quiz featuring fashion publicist Scott French, testing fashion knowledge while looking back at some of the biggest moments in style. As always, we kick off the show with the latest fashion news, covering the stories, designers, and trends making headlines around the world. Whether you're a fashion professional, student, or style enthusiast, this episode offers thoughtful discussion, industry insight, and a celebration of another exciting season of Fashion Reverie Talks.

On this episode of Fashion Reverie Talks, hosts Tijana Ibrahimovic and Christopher Fraser welcome acclaimed fashion designer Byron Lars and his business partner Sheila Gray to discuss their exciting new partnership with HSN and the evolution of their fashion brand, In Earnest. Discover how they are bringing their signature blend of style, versatility, and inclusivity to a broader audience while staying true to the design philosophy that has made Byron Lars a respected name in fashion for over three decades. The conversation explores fashion for women of all ages, the importance of confidence through clothing, fabric sourcing, creative inspiration, and how HSN has opened new opportunities to connect directly with consumers. Byron and Sheila also share insights into the future of their collections and why accessibility and individuality remain at the heart of everything they create. In the second half of the show, Christopher Fraser discusses his latest article examining the impact of generative AI on the fashion industry. From concerns about job displacement and AI-generated models to the potential benefits and limitations of artificial intelligence, this timely discussion explores how technology is reshaping fashion and what it means for the industry's future. Topics Include:

• Byron Lars' new HSN collection
• The evolution of In Earnest
• Fashion inclusivity and body confidence
• Designing for women of all ages
• Behind-the-scenes fabric sourcing
• The future of fashion retail
• Generative AI and fashion careers
• AI-generated models and industry concerns
• Human creativity vs. artificial intelligence

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In this episode, we are happy to have renowned jewelry designer Burkindy to talk about his brand.
We will also have a discussion about the recent Met Gala with author and fashion insider Lisa Silhanek and our editor-in-chief William S. Gooch. We start all of our episodes with fashion news.

In this episode, we are happy to have Fashion Reverie Editor-in-Chief William Gooch to talk about Dance Theatre of Harlem’s season at New York City Center. And I will chat about my new article on fashionreverie.com “What It Takes to Become a Fashion Stylist in 2026”

In this episode of Fashion Reverie Talks, we are happy to have Fashion Reverie Style Editor Renessta Olds to give her perspective on New York Fashion Week fall 2026 season. We also have a round table discussion about Netflix’s “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Model” with fashionreverie.com Editor-in-Chief William Gooch, fashion publicist/producer/author Scott French and Vicki Sasso, the founder of Seasoned Models.

In this first episode of the season, we are happy to have
Fashion Reverie Editor-in-Chief William Gooch to give our New York Fashion Week fall 2026 preview.

In this our last episode of the season, we are happy to have Fashion Reverie Style Editor Renessta Old to talk about the “Fashion Reverie 2025 Holiday Gift Guide,” and Publicist extraordinaire Scott French who will conduct our end of the season “Fashion Quiz.” That said, we start all of our episodes with fashion news.

In this episode, we are happy to have emerging streetwear designer Joe Millman of Chamberlin
and fashionreverie.com associate editor Sydney Yeager to chat about fall 2025 ladies’ fragrances. Let’s start with Fashion News.

In this episode, we are happy to have top model Daiane Sodre and bridal magazine mogul and bridal publicist extraordinaire Myrdith Leon-McCormack and Model Shailah Edmonds. Let’s start with Fashion News.

In this episode we’re also joined by Kristopher Fraser, Associate Editor of Fashion Reverie, to unpack his thought-provoking article, “The Demise of Fashion Publishing.” Plus, we celebrate the return of Cicily, who we’ve missed dearly since the start of the season — it’s so good to be back!