how do influencers sell u a one of a kind see thru sandy lang skirt? by selling u the concept of whimsy, escapism, *coolness* above-it-all blasé personal style

the Sandy Lang Skirt reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUzFAMNDmZX/

the vampire reel guy: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUy0FM0kiol/

today’s quick voice note is about fashion and sports - specifically why fashion continues to put out surface level collabs rather than actually go all in dressing athletes for their game. any guesses?

heavily inspired by Amy Odell's article: https://www.backrow.net

referenced my own YouTube vids so I'll link them below:

https://youtu.be/bvXaHms4oKs

https://youtu.be/BzzK0OQnJf8

guys wtf is the king doing at London Fashion Week?? and how has so much happened in only one day?? we discuss...

King Charles: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU-fL3xifry/?img_index=3

Agro Studio: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU-ZydxEadl/?img_index=3

Macy's cig top: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU-X-4pDJKi/

Coach bag charms: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUpJonskz5Z/

thoughts on the Vogue headline & the idea that fashion is "getting more political" in 2026 bc brands are dressing celebrities and posting instagram stories... 🥴

Vogue article: https://www.vogue.com/article/is-fashion-getting-political-again

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii00:35 fashion is political02:03 politics at the Grammys04:19 political by proxy06:58 when has fashion got political09:07 fashion's internal issues13:47 political vs performative15:01 should fashion be political?16:44 ok love u byeeeee#2025 #2025fashion #fashiontrends #fashionnews #fashiontrends #antihaul #shopping #whattobuy #sustainablefashion #fashionnews #fashiontiktok #trending #trendingvideo #fyoupage #smallcreator #fashioninfluencer #fashionblogger #socialmedia #socialcommentary #fashioncommentary #londoncreator #fashionpolitics #ice #grammys #brendahashtag #databutmakeitfashion #vogue #voguebusiness

the full chat with Grace Robinson on her 2026 trend predictions and where she sees fashion going this year

2026 trend prediction video featuring all the fashion creators I interviewed: https://youtu.be/22E0fukdG-Y

find Grace's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Grace.Robinson

the full chat with Shreya on her 2026 trend predictions and where she sees fashion going this year

2026 trend prediction video featuring all the fashion creators I interviewed: https://youtu.be/22E0fukdG-Y

find Shreya's channel here:

 https://www.instagram.com/brownfashiongal/

the full chat with Kat on her 2026 trend predictions and where she sees fashion going this year

2026 trend prediction video featuring all the fashion creators I interviewed: https://youtu.be/22E0fukdG-Y

find Kat's channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/@kaatttttt

the full chat with Phoebe Taylor on her 2026 trend predictions and where she sees fashion going this year

2026 trend prediction video featuring all the fashion creators I interviewed: https://youtu.be/22E0fukdG-Y

find Phoebe's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@__phoebe.taylor

the full chat with Drew Joiner on his 2026 trend predictions and where he sees fashion going this year

2026 trend prediction video featuring all the fashion creators I interviewed:

https://youtu.be/22E0fukdG-Y

find Drew's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@DrewJoiner

topic today is the new (weird? fun?) luxury fashion trend of collaborating with a classic board game. Honourable mention to the Bottega Veneta's £4,600 Jenga Set bc WHO is buying that?

things mentioned:

1. ⁠'It's all fun and games till someone pulls out the Miu Miu Uno' Highsnobiety article

2. 'The Psychology of Board Games' research paper

VOICENOTES is a new series I'm trialling exclusively on the podcast, let me know if you like these mini updates to keep u informed on the go!!!