In this two part episode, Leigh Campbell chats with fashion whisperer Lucinda Pikkat about what really makes brands "cool"! With 15 years in PR and trend forecasting (and a cult TikTok following hanging on her brand advice), Lucinda breaks down why some Aussie labels thrive while others face-plant into irrelevance.

From the resurrection of iconic Y2K brands, to why New Balance went from daggy dad shoes to must-haves, they unpack how cultural relevancy, brand identity, and a dash of rule-breaking create that coveted cool factor. Plus, Leigh loved chatting with Lucinda so much that we just had to ask her back for next weeks episode! 

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CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Guest: Lucinda Pikkat

Producer: Mollie Harwood & Ella Maitland

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti

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