Model Student

This episode is a tribute to Jay Jaxon, the chameleon of a designer. He worked for esteemed Paris fashion houses, such as Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Louis Scherrer, and Christian Dior. From NY to Paris to LA, Jaxon had 40 years of design brilliance. I hope we can continue to remember his name and celebrate his lifetime full of excellence. Beyond Jaxon, I hope we can acknowledge the impact Black artists have had on American culture.

LOST HISTORY:

Newsletter:

https://mailchi.mp/c93ebce64726/lost-history-newsletter

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/lost__history/

https://www.tiktok.com/@lost__history

WRITING:

Growing Pains: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965

RESOURCES:

https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/black-designers-fashion-history-virgil-abloh-telfar-clemens

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/28/obituaries/jay-jaxon-overlooked.html

http://rachelfenderson.com/exhibitions

https://fashionstyledetroit.com/meet-fashion-designer-jay-jaxon/

https://www.whitneymanney.com/new-blog/jayjaxon

https://www.bet.com/article/ccbl8u/patrick-kelly-was-the-first-american-designer-to-win-over-paris-runways-with-bold-designs

When I reflect on Elizabeth’s life and legacy,  I am acknowledging a woman who demanded freedom and found that through the means of fashion. She was able to build a career for herself, even more notable due to the discrimination and injust circumstances of the time. She became the dressmaker and close friend to the first Lady, and despite their falling out, her dresses remain and are in museums now. From slavery to an estbalished skillful seamstress, Elizabeth Hobb Keckley was quite the woman.

LOST HISTORY:

Newsletter:

https://mailchi.mp/c93ebce64726/lost-history-newsletter

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/lost__history/

https://www.tiktok.com/@lost__history

WRITING:

Growing Pains: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965

SOURCES:

https://www.whitehousehistory.org/from-slavery-to-the-white-house-the-extraordinary-life-of-elizabeth-keckly

https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/black-designers-fashion-history-virgil-abloh-telfar-clemens

https://www.officialdata.org/us/inflation/1850?amount=1200

Ashley Kim on carving space in the modeling industry, why representation that extends beyond stereotypes matters, healing her innerchild, mantras, and beyond! I'm quite fond of this episode and proud of the conversation we shared. I hope you enjoy, xo. 

ASHLEY KIM: 

Stetts Portfolio

Instagram 

MORE FROM YOURS TRULY:

Growing Pains; a collection of poetry and prose 

1000% promise you've seen Lex on your Pinterest feed before and 1000% promise you'll enjoy this episode. Lex and I discuss the influence of social media on trends, finding personal style, thrifting, and beyond. She's truly the coolest girl and I was so excited to talk to her! Enjoy, xo.

LEX:

https://www.instagram.com/lexxhy/

https://www.instagram.com/filmsnotdeadjustexpensive/

MORE FROM YOURS TRULY:

@modelstudentalex: https://www.tiktok.com/@modelstudentalex

Growing Pains, a collection of poetry and prose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

My guest is especially special today because Marissa Mooney is the first photographer I ever worked with! Literally! I shot with them before I even signed to an agency so this is a proper full circle moment for me. Marissa and I discuss a range of subjects, from gender identity and presentation to the differences in working with celebrities/models/dancers to developing photography style/skill and beyond. Thank you for listening, enjoy! xo

MARISSA: 

https://www.instagram.com/mmooneyimages/

MORE WORK FROM YOURS TRULY:

Growing Pains: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

My big sister and role model x 3000, drum roll please... LATICIA ROLLE! Laticia is an actor, model, and founder of Tress. We discuss Laticia's journey to modeling, what she has learned throughout, and how to empower and find yourself. Beyond that, we discuss Tress. Tress is a hat company dedicated to nourishing and protecting curly hair. Their satin lined products are functional, sophisticated, and innovative. I hope you enjoy Laticia's grounded energy as much as I do! xo

LATICIA: 

https://www.instagram.com/laticia.rolle/

https://msha.ke/laticia/

TRESS:

https://tressforus.com

MORE FROM YOURS TRULY:

Growing Pains: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Round of applause for our first man on Model Student, welcome Jean Mpalomby! We discuss Jean's personal history: coming to America as a refugee and journey as a model. Jean has worked with Yves Saint Laurent, Open Ceremony, Moschino, Coco and Breezy, James Street Co, Taft, and beyond. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! xo

JEAN:

https://www.instagram.com/jeanmpalomby/?hl=en

https://people.com/celebrity/jean-mpalomby-model-who-was-a-refugee/

MORE FROM YOURS TRULY:

Growing Pains: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Tenesha Luckett was the first hairstylist I ever worked with and now the first hairstylist on Model Student! Tenesha and I talk about the importance of being able to work with multiple hair textures, salon vs set experience, how to connect and network, traveling to LA for work, being on set for the Savage x Fenty show, and beyond! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. 

TENESHA: 

https://www.instagram.com/tenesha_styles/

https://linktr.ee/Tenesha_Styles

MORE WORK FROM YOURS TRULY:

Growing Pains: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Today my guest is the one, the only, the darling Chloe Bruderer! A shining star like none other and my #1 inspo forever and always. Chloe and I gab about personal style, the Olsens, rebranding, creativity, confidence, and beyond. Special thank you to Chloe, not only for being my guest, but also designing the Model Student podcast art! xo

SOBRIQUET & CHLOE:

https://www.shopsobriquet.com/

https://www.instagram.com/shopsobriquet/

https://www.instagram.com/chlobrud/

https://linktr.ee/chlobrud

MORE WORK FROM YOURS TRULY:

Growing Pains: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Reneé has always given me the best advice when it comes to modeling, so it was a no-brainer to have her on as a guest! We discuss how Reneė began modeling, moving to LA, working with Good American, how to build connections with agents and casting directors, building confidence, and beyond. 

RENEE MAUDLENA NOE: 

https://www.wilhelmina.com/los-angeles/women/mainboard/4180-renee-noe/

https://www.instagram.com/reneemaudlena/

https://www.tiktok.com/@reneemaudlenanoe/?

MORE WORK:

Growing Pains; a collection of poetry and prose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1