The international fashion weeks have wrapped and before the spotlight turns to Melbourne, Lauren and Claire reflect on their favourite runway moments and their take on fashion shows in general. This episode delves into the conversations surrounding trends, celebrities, and topics that aren't often discussed when it comes to runway shows.

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Season 2 of Rule Breaker, Style Maker kicks off with an interview recorded in front of a live audience. Host Lauren Di Bartolo interviews panelists Nikki Hind (Australia's first blind fashion designer) and Cait Burke (Editor of Fashion Journal) in conjunction with Vision Australia at the launch event for their new book 'Dressed For Success'. This inspiring conversation delves into Nikki's story as a blind designer, the panel's experiences with fashion, and why fashion needs to continually strive to be a more inclusive industry. 

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In this episode, Lauren interviews fashion entrepreneur Danielle Goodwin, who owns vintage designer boutique Hawkeye Vintage. This conversation delves into all things vintage fashion & accessories, including how to know which pieces hold value, as well as Danielle's incredible story of owning a business of 12 years and going from strength to strength.

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In this episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, Lauren and Claire discuss a topic that impacts anybody who wears clothes: Sustainability. We're becoming more conscious consumers across the board, and what we wear and buy greatly impacts the environment. This episode features interesting consumption statistics, and practical tips to maintain a sustainable fashion lifestyle.

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Sai-Wai Foo is a Melbourne based artist and fashion designer who has worked across the Australian fashion industry, and is dedicated to inclusion and representation. She is the Program Coordinator for Melbourne Fashion Festival, and has also appeared on the TV show 'Making It'. Lauren chats to Sai-Wai about her creative history and achievements, the misconceptions of a creative workplace, diversity in fashion business, and how it's never too late to take a chance and do what you love.

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In this episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, Claire interviews our usual host Lauren Di Bartolo about her career and business achievements. Lauren is the founder of Australian Style Institute, a professional stylist of over 15 years, and an expert in human behaviour. We explore how sometimes taking the first step is all that you need to achieve your dreams.

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In this episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, Lauren welcomes Molly and Emma, whose careers have seen them go from Occupational Therapists to fashion designers. As co-founders of inclusive fashion brand JAM the label, they were inspired by their work as disability support workers, JAM is designed with people with disability in mind, amplifying the the message that everyone deserves the opportunity to look and feel good in the clothes they wear. Molly and Emma delve into the importance of inclusion in the fashion industry, starting a clothing business without a background in fashion, and how their design process is equally about function and style. 

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Host and Australian Style Institute founder Lauren Di Bartolo and National Trainer Claire Jensen come together to chat about bias, in particular style bias, and it’s impact on not only our wardrobes, but our confidence. Touching on human behaviour and the viewpoint from professional stylists, this episode delves into what cognitive bias is, how it influences the way we think about ourselves, and how we can overcome the barrier it creates for our personal style.

In this episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, Lauren welcomes guest Jacqui Challinor, executive chef of hatted restaurant NOMAD. Jacqui has an impressive career story to tell, as she delves into being a female head chef in a male-dominated industry, her journey with alcohol, and learning how to stand up for herself. Jacqui stresses the power of taking a chance, and how saying yes to opportunities has opened so many doors.

Warning: This episode contains themes of sexual abuse and alcoholism.

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Shopping - it's something that a lot people have a love-hate relationship with. Lauren is joined by Australian Style Institute National Trainer and stylist Claire Jensen to discuss all their tips and tricks when hitting the retail stores.

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