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This week,  Ryan speaks with Ayal Twik, co-CEO of Moose Knuckles, a global leader in the manufacturing of lean, tough and luxurious winter sportswear.  In 2019, he and his partner, Noah Stern, were named Quebec’s EY Entrepreneur of The Year. 

From a modest start ten years ago, Moose Knuckles now employs over 200 people in Montréal, Toronto, Milan and Shanghai and is sold by top retailers around the world.  Hear Twik on the company’s sustainability strategy and how the “uniqueness” of Quebec contributed to the success of the brand. 

Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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This week, Ryan speaks with Gabrielle Korn,  former editor-in-chief of Nylon  magazine. She speaks about her experience of the industry and the launch of her new book Everybody (else) Is Perfect: How I Survived Hypocrisy, Beauty, Clicks, And Likes, an intimate collection of essays on topics such as internet feminism, beauty standards in social media and shifting ideals about sexuality.

 Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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Tune in this week as guest host Aurelie Brown chats with Kimberly Carney, founder of the global marketplace Fashwire that has received recognition from Oprah. Learn how she utilized her experience in retail to create a platform that greatly benefits brands and the industry. Keep an eye as they launch their beauty app Barzzé Beauty. 

 in the coming weeks.

Find these Quebec fashion companies on Fashwire: Anne-Marie Chagnon, Lola Jeans, Lunetterie Generale, MOOV, Save The Duck, Solios Watches

Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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To kick off 2021,  guest host Aurélie Brown speaks with Alexandre Desabrais,  cofounder of  Solios,  a Montreal-based company that offers  environmentally-friendly, solar powered timepieces. Hear how each watch is ethically produced and made with durable and sustainable materials.  Did you know that if all quartz watches were solar, it would save 300  million batteries from being produced, sold and thrown away every year? 

Most recently, Solios became a  partner of the Make-A-Wish foundation, the nonprofit organization that helps fulfill the wishes of critically-ill children.

Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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This week Ryan speaks with Annye Grande, the founder of Étoile Star. The designer who is originally from Quebec received recognition from the Accessories Council as well as the CFDA. Tune is as Annye Grande discusses how Quebec influenced her and the importance of maintaining a clear brand message. 

Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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This week, Ryan speaks with Haviv Zahav,  founding partner of Showfields, the self-described " Most Interesting Store in the World" as it celebrates its 2 year anniversary. Hear how the NoHo store challenges the retail status quo by merging  Art + Commerce and reimagines shopping using immersive experiences and great service.

Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.
 

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In this episode, Ryan speaks with retail industry expert Tim Ceci who has held senior leadership positions at Nordstrom, Celine and Barney's. Tim shares insights gained over the course of his career, including four indisputable truths, his perspectives on the future of retail and more.

Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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This week Ryan speaks with Erik Ulin, VP at NuOrder. They discuss the partnership that NuOrder has undertaken with several trade shows such as Informa. Erik also shares his insights on the importance of data and tips for brands to pivot during these challenging times.

Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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This week cohost Aurelie Brown from LA speaks with John Starke from Zulily on the advantages of using Off Price Channels such as their platform. The importance of technology in the industry is also discussed.

Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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Tune in this week as Ryan chats with Josh Peskowitz, fashion director, creator and  menswear industry insider. Topics  include what makes a brand, The Trench Coat Chronicles and the importance of being a stand up guy.  Montreal's fashion leaders such as Jack Victor, Eden Power Corp, Kanuk, JJJJOUND and DIME MTL are also highlighted.

Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.