In this episode, Belle chats with Nashville-based iPhone photographer, Nita' Ann. Nita has turned her side hustle and hobby of iPhone photography into a full-time career in just 3-4 years. Her story began with shooting content for her friends on her college campus back in 2020. She now lives in a high-rise in downtown Nashville, making a full-time income off of iPhone photography and videography alone.

Nita shoots all types of genres - from fashion and portrait, to lifestyle, vintage and neon photography. She also shoots a lot of concerts and music videos. Nita works with fashion brands, businesses and performers, and is changing the game in both the entertainment and photography industries. She's even been highlighted on local news networks, in addition to several other podcasts, and her work has been featured on a billboard here in Nashville.

Learn about how Nita has grown her business from the ground up and built a strong social media presence. Plus, what differentiates her from traditional photographers, how she edits her photos, her Lightroom presets, shooting music videos, and her merch brand. You'll also hear about how Nita is able to offer affordable prices and quick turn-around times, strategic marketing, her Nashville recommendations & so much more!

NITA IN NASHVILLE PHOTGRAPHY WEBSITE:

https://www.nitainnashvillephotography.com/

NITA IN NASHVILLE ON FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/nitainnashvillephotography/

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MENTIONED IN EPISODE

https://www.mtsu.edu/

https://www.eastonelle.com/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqtHDruLBdd/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj6qMENjfA4/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D

https://www.nitainnashvillephotography.com/pricing

NITA'S NASHVILLE RECOMMENDATIONS

Downtown

Places to Practice Photography (in Nashville)

In this episode, Belle chats with WOHIVIA fashion designer, Olivia Wolstenholme. The Sheffield/UK-based brand creates one-of-a-kind, hand-made and sustainably sourced pieces, some of which feature healing crystals. The brand's designs range from festival wear to evening wear, and everything in between. WOHIVIA has recently been featured in London Fashion Week, as well as several pop-up events, including one coming up on the 22nd of July!

Learn about the inspiration and craftsmanship behind each piece, custom designs, rebranding, and reinventing yourself creatively. You'll also hear about Olivia's experience showing her Crystalized collection at London Fashion Week. Plus, some of her favorite types of crystals, selling on Depop and ASOS Marketplace, her advice to young designers, and how she's helped create a new fashion scene and creative community in the city of Sheffield!

WOHIVIA Event at SADACCA Warehouse (non-profit event) in Sheffield on July 22nd from 2PM - 1:30AM:

Get Tickets HERE: https://www.fatsoma.com/e/7ma08dvy/la/z1i4

Shop WOHIVIA on Depop:

https://www.depop.com/wxhivia/

Shop WOHIVIA on ASOS Marketplace:

https://m.marketplace.asos.com/boutique/wohivia

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MENTIONED IN EPISODE

Articles:

https://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/shopping/the-sustainable-clothing-line-designed-by-sheffield-graduate-3368169

https://fleurdhiver.com/fashion-show-live-during-london-fashion-week-23/

WOHIVIA Designs:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Co4M6uAtvt8/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.depop.com/products/wxhivia-sunbeam-dress-sustainable-and-ethical/

https://www.depop.com/products/wxhivia-rose-bud-tee-sustainable-and/

https://www.depop.com/products/wxhivia-pixie-dress-sustainable-and-ethical/

Other:

https://fashionshow.live/

https://www.swim90.co.uk/

https://www.wgsn.com/en

https://www.sustainablefashionweek.uk/

OLIVIA'S RECOMMENDATIONS

UK - MANCHESTER/LONDON/SHEFFIELD SPOTS

Manchester

London

Sheffield

https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/food-drink-and-nightlife/peddler-market-warehouse/

In this episode, Belle chats with Steve Nanino: Co-founder and owner of graphic t-shirt brands, Girl Dangerous and Kid Dangerous. The LA-based brands create unique prints for men, women and kids that feature zodiac signs, national parks, NASA and Nashville-inspired designs, to name a few. Their products are featured in retailers like REVOLVE, Free People, Anthropologie, Boot Barn, Tillys and REI. The Girl Dangerous brand is all about, "...curating collections through graphic art to support, motivate, inspire, and empower women."

Learn about about what goes into the perfect graphic tee, the ins and outs of running a t-shirt brand and the costs that go into making a product. Plus, how budding brands can attract the attention of big retailers and begin to to build relationships with them in the fashion business. We also talk about design exclusivity, wholesale vs direct-to-consumer, ecommerce, production, licensing, screen printing, trade shows, the challenges of running your own brand and business, the brand's work with the LAFH (LA Family Housing) non-profit organization, and so much more!

Girl Dangerous Website:

https://girldangerous.com/

Kid Dangerous Website:

https://www.kiddangerous.com/

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Connect with Steve on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-nanino-726a0444/

MENTIONED IN EPISODE

https://www.revolve.com/girl-dangerous/br/af15dd/

https://www.anthropologie.com/brands/girl-dangerous

https://www.freepeople.com/brands/girl-dangerous/

https://www.bootbarn.com/search?q=girl+dangerous&lang=default

https://www.tillys.com/find/?q=girl+dangerous&lang=default

https://www.rei.com/b/girl-dangerous

https://www.rei.com/b/kid-dangerous

https://www.printful.com/

https://lafh.org/

https://girldangerous.com/pages/giving-back

TRADE SHOWS

https://www.magicfashionevents.com/en/home.html

https://www.projectfashionevents.com/en/home.html

https://coteriefashionevents.com/

STEVE'S RECOMMENDATIONS

SOUTHERN & CENTRAL CALIFORNIA/LA SPOTS

In this episode, Belle chats with former textile dyer and Executive VP of Fibre52, Graham Stewart. Graham has worked in the textile industry for over 40 years and found that the way cotton is processed and produced has not changed much at all. As a result of years of practice and application, Graham discovered a new, sustainable formula to process cotton that uses less heat, energy, water and time than any current method (called Fibre52). The Fibre52 recipe also uses gentle bioproducts instead of heavy, forever chemicals that contaminate water supplies around the world. On top of that, the process maintains the quality of cotton and can create durable, performance fabrics that are used in athletic wear.

Learn about the ecological and economical advancements of Fibre52 and how it’s revolutionizing the fashion industry. Plus, the meaning behind the name, R&D, Graham’s other favorite fibers, how brands can use Fibre52, patents for intellectual property, future plans for expanding into other product categories, textile recycling, the circular economy, and more!

Fibre52 Website:

https://www.fibre52.com/

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MENTIONED IN EPISODE

https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Waters-Mark-Ruffalo/dp/B081FJP1YN

https://www.jeanologia.com/

https://textiles.ncsu.edu/tpacc/

GRAHAM'S RECOMMENDATIONS

MOUNT PLEASANT/CHARLESTON SPOTS

In this episode, Belle chats with social media expert and founder of Two 14 Social, Jacqueline Radulović. The Orlando-based social media agency elevates fashion and lifestyle brands by humanizing their social presence. Learn about engagement rates, content strategies, fashion marketing tips, brand deals, affiliate marketing, paid partnerships, influencer management, user generated content, building a connection and trust with your audience & more!

Two 14 Social on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-14-social/

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MENTIONED IN EPISODE

https://www.instagram.com/nash.girlgang/

https://www.instagram.com/atlgirlgang/

https://poosh.com/

https://www.instagram.com/poosh/

https://www.instagram.com/oliviaculpo/

https://www.instagram.com/tamfrancesconi/

https://nanajacqueline.com/

https://www.instagram.com/nanajacqueline_/

https://www.instagram.com/amandasteele/

https://toggl.com/

https://trello.com/

https://mightyscout.com/

JACQUELINE'S RECOMMENDATIONS

CHARLOTTE BRANDS

ORLANDO SPOTS

In this episode, Belle chats with sustainability expert and owner of To La Mer Vintage, Meredith Holland. The San Diego-based brand, To La Mer Vintage, was born out of a dream to combine Meredith's two passions: sustainability and fashion. Learn about vintage sourcing, the stories clothes can tell, imperfect sustainability, the controversy of real fur, pop-up events, tips for starting your own small biz & so much more! Plus, hear some of Meredith's top sustainability tips for your wardrobe, travel and Spring + Summer!

Follow @to.la.mer.vintage on Instagram to stay tuned for her next vintage drop - coming early May!

To La Mer Vintage Website:

https://tolamervintage.com/

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MENTIONED IN EPISODE

https://tolamervintage.com/products/roberto-cavalli-brown-leather-suede-jacket

@midnight.artclub // @carolinerabic⁠

https://www.flashdc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/para.presents/

MEREDITH'S RECOMMENDATIONS

SAN DIEGO SPOTS

Beaches & Places to Visit

Yoga Studios

BELLE'S RECOMMENDATIONS

In this episode, Belle chats with Emelie Conroy, the founder and designer of LA-based, bohemian-inspired handbag brand, Everina. The brand's focus is on creating fair trade and artisan-made straw and leather handbags from sustainable materials. These natural materials, such as rattan and water hyacinth, are found in abundance in the local communities of Emelie's home country, Indonesia. Each bag is hand-made and unique, due to the natural variation in materials used (including hand-dyed leather). Emelie is able to reproduce the same, beautiful designs and maintain the luxurious quality of her products by working closely with her supply chain and artisans despite small variations in natural, hand-made products.

Learn about the rise of straw bags, along with Emelie's favorite styles and how she likes to wear them year-round. Plus, the importance of traceability in the fashion industry, what it's like to sell wholesale to boutiques at trade shows like MAGIC and Atlanta Apparel, her advice on starting your own business and sustainable fashion brand, Everina's new Spring/Summer collections and so much more!

Everina Website:

https://shopeverina.com/collections/new-arrivals

FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM

FOLLOW ON TIKTOK & FACEBOOK

Everina Headquarter Showroom:

5209 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Business Hours: 10am - 6pm Monday - Friday Make Retail & Wholesale Appointment to: [email protected]

MENTIONED IN EPISODE

https://shopeverina.com/products/evelyn-lilac

https://fashionunited.com/news/business/accessories-council-announces-winners-of-2022-design-excellence-awards/2022111150657

https://shopeverina.com/products/sunny-natural

https://www.fashiongo.net/everina

https://www.faire.com/brand/b_5m1fjvk8du?refReqId=948pu5qdq4c4wgc9udjdmqq2u&refType=SUGGESTIONS_BRANDS

https://www.magicfashionevents.com/en/home.html

https://coteriefashionevents.com/

https://www.projectfashionevents.com/en/home.html

https://www.atlanta-apparel.com/Markets/atlanta-apparel

https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/santa-barbara

https://shopeverina.com/pages/stockist

https://shopeverina.com/products/chloe-crossbody-pink-cream-black

https://shopeverina.com/products/evelyn-handle-crossbody-cream-brown

https://shopeverina.com/products/abby-tote-small-1

EMELIE'S RECOMMENDATIONS

LA SPOTS

In this episode, Belle chats with the founder of Opolis Optics, James Merrill. Opolis is an eyewear brand that originated in Maine, and is now based in Venice Beach, CA. Their mission focuses on reducing ocean and landfill-based plastic, and turning it into high-quality products, which, in-turn, supports the communities most impacted by plastic pollution. In this episode, you'll learn about the impact of plastic pollution, the ins and outs of manufacturing with rPET, or recycled plastic, the challenges of raising capital and finding investors for your business, how covid impacted smaller brands, and so much more!

Opolis Optics Website

https://opolisoptics.com/

Discount Code for Listeners:

Don't forget to use code, "FOF20" for 20% off your order!

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FOLLOW ON TIKTOK, TWITTER & FACEBOOK

(view the World Recycling Day Surfrider Clean-Up Recap on Facebook)

MENTIONED IN EPISODE

https://girlfriend.com/products/water-filter

https://opolisoptics.com/pages/stoked-plastic

https://opolisoptics.com/pages/pre-order

https://www.patagonia.com/product/let-my-people-go-surfing-revised-paperback-book/889833674516.html?

https://surfexpo.com/

https://outdoorretailer.com/

https://thedaily.outdoorretailer.com/news/brands-and-retailers/opolis-optics-turns-plastic-bottles-into-goggles/

https://maineoutdoorbrands.com/

https://www.hansensurf.com/

https://www.llbean.com/

https://seabags.com/

https://faroboardbags.com/

https://www.surfrider.org/

https://ridecake.com/en-US

JAMES'S RECOMMENDATIONS

LA SPOTS (Venice)

MAINE SPOTS (Kennybunkport)

Fashion Month for the Fall/Winter 2023 Ready-to-Wear season wrapped in early March. Many heritage brands and emerging designers debuted their newest collections on the runways in NYC, London, Milan and Paris. In this solo episode, Belle chats about her top five favorite shows (including one SS23 show, plus an honorable mention), in addition to some catwalk trends! Check out each of the collections and looks mentioned in this episode in the links below.

Let us know your favorite show or trend by commenting on our most recent Instagram post @flavoroffashionpodcast 💗

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MENTIONED IN EPISODE

Vogue Article: ⁠https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2023-ready-to-wear/chanel⁠

Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiZ_Y2huMYE⁠

Vogue Article: ⁠https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/area⁠

Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD15BdtBW-U⁠

Vogue Article: ⁠https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2023-ready-to-wear/coach⁠

Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw-Fj03-sJw⁠

Vogue Article: ⁠https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2023-ready-to-wear/y-project⁠

Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy0kSVxa8p0⁠

Vogue Article: ⁠https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2023-ready-to-wear/diesel⁠

Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7Cm_W_PTxM⁠

Vogue Article: ⁠https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2023-ready-to-wear/ulla-johnson

Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3355YAaK_4Y⁠

In this episode, Belle chats with vintage denim expert and owner of Junkyard Jeans, Eric Schrader. Eric is an Idaho-based vintage buyer and reseller who specializes in denim and military apparel. He has twenty-five years of experience in the vintage resale market and has sold at The Rose Bowl, in addition to his individual clients around the world. Eric also sells his pieces to design departments at premium denim and luxury brands, including American Eagle, Levi's, RRL (a luxury line by Ralph Lauren), Valentino and Vetements. These brands then use these pieces as inspiration for their products and collections.

Eric buys and sells between 2,000-3,000 pieces a month and is the former host of a vintage auction in Japan. In addition, his business, Junkyard Jeans, creates custom, chain-stitched pieces for performers in New York and Los Angeles. Eric travels the world year-round to source the highest quality pieces and educates everyday people on the value of their denim and what to look for when thrifting. He even starred in a denim documentary, called Blue Gold: American Jeans, that dives into the history of denim, it's role culture, and how it's being produced and sold today.

In this episode, we dive into how Eric got his start in the vintage resale business and how he started his own store, Junkyard Jeans. You'll also learn what went into making the documentary, Blue Gold: American Jeans, how Eric currently sources his pieces, and how his business survived the pandemic. He even tells the story of when American country music duo, Brother's Osborne, stopped by the Junkyard Jeans store.

Get excited to hear advice on how to get started in the vintage resale business, Eric's favorite Boise, San Francisco, and Los Angeles vintage stores, details about his own personal denim collection, and so much more!

Junkyard Jeans Store

*Open by Appointment Only. Call or text 208-870-3042*

1725 S Broadway Ave., Boise ID

Junkyard Jeans Website

https://junkyardjeans.com/

FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM

MENTIONED IN EPISODE

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Gold-Eric-Schrader/dp/B06WGQNGYR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TcaBFFM_bs

https://hypebeast.com/2021/4/valentino-levis-517-denim-jeans-ss21-collaboration-release-date-info

https://www.valentino.com/en-dk/experience/levis-for-valentino

https://inspirationla.com/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BviAWFUHfXd/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY%3D

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca5YH3nPxWb/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY%3D

ERIC'S RECOMMENDATIONS

IDAHO STORES

OTHER BOISE ATTRACTIONS

https://adacounty.id.gov/parksandwaterways/float-the-boise-river/

https://www.cascaderaft.com/

BAY AREA/SF STORE

OAKLAND STORE

LA STORES