Founder of StyleWise discusses the pros and cons of the thrifting phenomenon

Designer and owner of Lourdes Lopez studios join us for a talk about sustainability, her Spanish heritage and how her creative process grows from a sustainable standpoint. 

In this episode, _shift catches up with founder of Stevi Limited, Maddie Palmer to discuss her move to Germany, the growth of her business throughout the past year as well as what is to come.

The unique and colourful streetwear business originally meant to cure boredom whilst at home has skyrocketed in the last 12 months and has shocked yet pushed Palmer to go and sell through e-commerce taking the big step to advancing her company.

To shop Stevi Limited:

https://www.stevilimited.com 

To follow Stevi Limited:

@stevi_limited (via Instagram)

Music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

In this episode, _shift speaks to the owner of The Saint Archive, Jemima Andrews regarding the realities of founding a fashion reselling business.

Having established the Depop shop only a year and a half ago in September 2019, The Saint Archive has amassed over 13,000 Depop followers and over 400 sales with an average 5 star rating. Providing an insight into what it takes to be successful in an oversaturated industry, Jemima discusses the ups and downs of running a luxury reselling brand, the influence of the coronavirus pandemic and her tips and tricks for those considering following in her footsteps.

To shop The Saint Archive visit https://www.instagram.com/thesaintarchive/, https://www.thesaintarchive.com or https://www.depop.com/thesaintarchive/.

Music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

We have spoken to a few different people to get their take on what getting the ick means 

In this episode, I talk to Bay Area musician Eileen Sho Ji. We discuss lockdown graduation, navigating the digital world we are currently living in and the trials and tribulations of cultivating your own ‘personal brand.’

An insight of what it means to be a plus-size woman in today's society - Fun, struggle and empowerment!

By Shanne and Ylenia

In this episode, we discuss what it's like to be a woman of faith and colour in the arts industries. Whether Islam or Christianity, faith shapes so much of the lives of those who follow it, but can conflict arise when your values clash with the industry you work in?

Here is what Christian designer and social media influencer Alice Oluyitan, says about her own values and career.

Former model, Amaia Navarro, tells us everything there is know 

Music: Tokyo Dreaming (Instrumental Version) by Particle House courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Luca Wowczyna is one of London’s newest breed of creative talents. At just 19, they are already curating an impressive portfolio as a stylist, working with publications such as Bricks magazine, Berlin indie mag Kaltblut creating look books for London’s new wave of fashion designers. They now hold the position of fashion editor at Facebook group turned industry coveted mag, HFTzine.

_shift speaks to Wowczyna on how they broke into the industry, how digital technologies are changing fashion communication, and their love of video game inspired y2k aesthetics.