FASHIONPHILE Unboxed

In this episode, media executive Sade Strehlke joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis to unbox the art of the hunt, the lasting value of pre-loved luxury, and why the best pieces come with a story.

From beginning her career as an intern at The Wall Street Journal to serving as Editor-in-Chief at Popsugar and Head of Home Editorial at Walmart, Sade shares how strategic career jumps accelerated her path. She opens up about balancing high-powered executive roles with motherhood, bagging jaw-dropping designer deals on the secondhand market (like the $30,000 mink coat from The Row she scored for $1,700), and her long-lasting love affair with resale. Over the years, she’s built a style philosophy rooted in intentionality, circular fashion, and attracting—not chasing—the perfect handbag. This mindset inspired her to launch Roux, an AI-powered commerce app that styles, shops, and acts as a resale concierge on your behalf.

The conversation covers accessories with appreciating resale value (such as the ever-coveted Hermes Birkin and Kelly), objects that are passed down from generation to generation, and how circularity is reshaping the way we shop and sell.

In this episode, digital creator, style expert, and social justice advocate Tashira Halyard joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis to unbox conscious consumption, building a capsule wardrobe, and fashion as an act of self-expression. 

From starting her blog Politics & Fashion while studying for the bar exam to pivoting from child welfare policy to working at Saint Laurent after surviving breast cancer, Tashira shares how personal adversity shaped her career and style philosophy. She discusses finding your “style pillar,” when to invest in trends, and the role circularity plays in curating a closet. She also reveals why shopping and selling pre-loved gems (like the JPG Birkin she sourced from FASHIONPHILE) is akin to borrowing a book from a library. 

The conversation dives deep into why resale models are essential to the future of retail, how consumers can build sustainable value in their closets, and what it means to shop with true intention.

In this episode, Patientce Foster, CEO of Fifth & Freedom and Brand Manager for Cardi B, joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis to unbox luxury brand scaling, authentic representation, and cultural influence. 

From running a neighborhood paper in the sixth grade to taking on Balenciaga at the Louvre, Patientce shares how her self-taught career in public relations naturally evolved into creative direction, global brand strategy, and talent management. She discusses her Louis Vuitton x Murakami haul, why Cardi plays to win in the “sport of fashion,” how traditional luxury adapted to Cardi rather than her fitting into their playbook, and how she landed her first black Birkin 30. 

The conversation explores how non-traditional narratives are expanding the luxury market, why FASHIONPHILE acts as a gateway to luxury, and what it takes to build a lasting legacy on your own terms. It’s a must-listen for brand strategists and retail executives alike.  

In this episode, Assouline Executive Editor Kristian Laliberte joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis and CEO Ben Hemminger to unbox the role of tactile treasures in an increasingly digital world and the craftsmanship behind The Book of Iconic Bags and The Book of Iconic Shoes. 

From being employee number five at Refinery29 to crafting permanent luxury volumes at Assouline, Kristian shares how his background in journalism evolved into a career-defining role in luxury publishing. He discusses the art of a curated retail experience, restoring a $200 Louis Vuitton Trunk, the demise of Barneys, and the terrifying moment an AI copy editor went rogue. 

The conversation offers an eye-opening look into why tangible objects matter more now than ever, how luxury brands build lasting cultural equity, and how resale value has become the definitive barometer for success. 

In our debut episode, content creator and luxury fashion expert Charles Gross joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis and FASHIONPHILE’s Head of Social Commerce Ben Gallagher to unbox the art of collecting, accessibility in luxury, and the story behind his $300 Birkin. 

From his first luxury purchase to his iconic catchphrase “Let’s talk about it,” Charles shares how a childhood fascination turned into a massive digital platform. He delves into the evolving mystique of the Birkin, how it's become a household name, and whether or not it’s losing its luster. 

No matter your relationship with luxury, this conversation offers an unfiltered look into the psychology of why we covet what we do. 

Join Founder and President Sarah Davis, CEO Ben Hemminger, and Head of Social Commerce Ben Gallagher as they unpack all things ultra-luxury resale. Every episode, they sit down with an industry insider, creative, or tastemaker to share stories, strategies, and the tricks of the trade.

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