Style Stories with Madeleine Park

In Episode 8 of Season 13, I chat with Rabie Mtanos, founder of luxury Sydney-based tailoring service, Soraya Tailoring. Rabie’s exacting eye and unwavering commitment to quality are not only the hallmarks of his business but have also shaped his dapper yet distinctive style. One to like quality and something a little bit different, the values of Rabie’s business reflect the man himself: passionate about delivering exceptional service and distinguished through excellence. The quintessential gentleman, Rabie's story has been shaped by the need to quickly forge meaningful relationships which has proved pivotal not only to his success but to tailoring a special service that embraces diversity, fosters community, and does it all with style. 

Are you enjoying the chat but would like the opportunity for me to tap into your style? Uncovering the psychology that sits behind personal style is the philosophy that forms the foundation of not only Style Stories but my new personal styling service STYLUS. STYLUS is a premium subscription-based service that empowers you with tailored fashion guidance and wardrobe optimisation advice. The on-demand, text-based service taps into your personal style, giving you all the tools to make considerate, informed choices at the touch of a text message. Go to madeleinepark.co for more details.

In Episode 7 of Season 13, I chat with Nat Thaipun, who we may know as the winner of this season's MasterChef, but to her friends, she's Nat Wolf. Wolf like in adventure, energy and passion, Nat and I go deep. And as we peel back the layers to her story, we find this stealth strength is actually a mechanism for finding purpose. Cooking may have now centred her, but Nat still doesn't mind living life on a knife's edge. And her ambitious live large approach has given her the tools to creatively curate diverse cultural cues and masterfully turn them into something modern and visionary. Whether it's her love for vintage fashion, crafting a kangaroo lab or an array of meaningful tattoos, it's Nat's style to honour history for both her story and others, but keep it contemporary and always make it cute.

Are you enjoying the chat but would like the opportunity for me to tap into your style? Uncovering the psychology that sits behind personal style is the philosophy that forms the foundation of not only Style Stories but my new personal styling service STYLUS. STYLUS is a premium subscription-based service that empowers you with tailored fashion guidance and wardrobe optimisation advice. The on-demand, text-based service taps into your personal style, giving you all the tools to make considerate, informed choices at the touch of a text message. Go to madeleinepark.co for more details.

In this freestyle episode, I set a scene and tell a short story to illustrate the common conundrums a styling service can help solve. 

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In Episode 7 of Season 13, I chat with Nina Treffkorn, co-director of Sydney contemporary art gallery, China Heights. Born to Buddhist parents that moved from a German commune to a conservative catholic small town in Ireland where she was raised, it’s fair to say Nina has become used to looking at the world from the outside in. However her move to Sydney allowed her to discover a diverse art and fashion community she could belong to, and Nina has since found her place inside. And while it’s Nina’s style to lean into a uniform look as a tool to belong she is not strictly black and white. Nina may have stood out for her height as a child but she’s learnt the value of having a unique story and style and while she finds peace is staying centred she uses her individual assets to her advantage, leading her to greater heights. 

In episode 5 of season 13, I chat with Jess Brady, Financial Planner, Financially Fierce podcast host and founder of The Greenhouse Money Growing Program. Jess’ career in finance afforded her freedoms at a young age and in her compliant yet calculating ways, Jess is now on a mission to unlock the systems that keep others from accessing their own sound financial futures. Jess’ philosophy on finance is not dissimilar to fashion - tap into what’s personally important and consciously use what serves you. Whether she’s wearing second hand clothes, dressing like a farmer, or donning Gucci shoes, it’s Jess’ style to creatively use what she’s got, reward herself occasionally and always think of others. 

In this freestyle episode, I discuss how to elevate your layered winter looks by focusing on the winter coat as both a utility item and a decorative item. I share my styling hacks to help elevate your layered look while still keeping you warm this winter.

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In episode 4 of season 13, I chat with Katie Kaars, professional Photographer and Camera Confidence Coach. With over 175,000 followers on Instagram, Katie knows how to be seen and heard. But growing up in a household where children were taught to be seen but not heard, Katie learnt from an early age  that creativity could serve as a powerful outlet for self-expression. And while her career found herself behind the lens of a camera, Katie’s style has always found a point of difference. One to enjoy a practical and pragmatic approach to both her work and her wardrobe, Katie has learnt to let go of rigidity and add more frivolity while always finding beauty in raw and authentic style. 

In this freestyle episode, following from my recent tip to Tokyo, I share tips on how to apply the thinking of Japanese philosophy Wabi Sabi to our existing wardrobes. In appreciating the aged, the irregular and the natural, Wabi Sabi offers us a great sustainable solution to understand our wardrobes in refreshing ways.

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In episode 3 of season 13, I chat with Georgie Vicars, founder of Jamoo. Like’s the label’s name suggests, Jamoo and Georgie alike are one of a kind. Inspired by the Australian coast, Jamoo is a playful pastiche of the past presenting itself in patch-worked pieces put together from a legion of repurposed towels Georgie has hunted, hoarded and handpicked. While Georgie likes to live in a moment and may still be mapping out her ensuing adventures, Jamoo stands as a reflection of her free childhood spent barefoot on the beach and sailing in the pacific paired with her care for craft and her talent for textiles. Amped up by sustainable ethics and a reverence for all things retro, the fabric of Georgie’s style and her story is one that feels bold yet benevolent, carefree but kind, and both cool and warm all at the same time.