I share a clear read on New York Fashion Week, spotlighting independent designers who elevate craft and story, then map out practical steps to start and grow a modeling career. From honest runway requirements to building digitals and using social.

• independent designers raising production quality and soul
• why set, venue and story sell a collection
• fast fashion fatigue and value of craftsmanship
• realistic runway requirements and alternative lanes
• skill building through coaching, workshops and practice
• portfolio must-haves: digitals, range, walk videos
• stepping from local shows to bigger markets
• using social media as a living comp card
• mindset for rejection, consistency and growth

People mentioned:

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I sit down with Sasha, a New York fashion photographer and producer, to unpack how she pivoted from engineering into creative work, built a portfolio, and learned to balance production with artistry. The talk moves from small beginnings to big-brand campaigns, with candid lessons on boundaries, assistants, and saying no.

• family pressure toward traditional careers and the pandemic pivot
• early wins shooting yearbook and relearning with minimal gear
• networking through any role to gain access and skills
• owning the title photographer to shape perception
• producing multi-location campaigns and handling constant changes
• why producing and shooting at once drains creative focus
• when to stop saying yes and set boundaries
• unpaid work filters and energy economics
• building teams with the right set vibe and fit

Sasha’s contact info:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sashaeck.ph?igsh=eXUza3ZvYWltM2hs

Email: [email protected]

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Victoria shares the standout moments from fashion month and why each one used history to create impact, intimacy, and staying power. From Jacquemus’s Pamela Picasso homage to Armani’s next chapter, we explore how storytelling turns runway into memory.

• Paris Fashion Week highlights through a narrative lens
• Jacquemus closing look referencing Pamela Picasso
• Schiaparelli’s jewel heist recreation with Teyana Taylor
• Valentino panorama staging and lineage of spectatorship
• Legacy, grief, and stewardship at Armani
• Why fashion month feels overwhelming yet meaningful
• Paths into fashion across Paris, Milan, London, New York, Miami
• Outfit shoutout to Clothing Stories boutique
• Final reflections and where to follow our work

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Pages mentioned: https://www.clothingstories.com/

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We sit with curator and educator Amber-Dawn Bear Robe to trace a journey from fiber arts to Parsons and explore how Indigenous fashion grows from community, care, and serious work. The talk maps the realities behind the runway, upcoming exhibitions, and advice for newcomers.

• curating museum exhibitions and runway shows across territories
• moving from Santa Fe to New York to teach at Parsons
• the unseen labor and care that make shows work
• why Indigenous fashion defies a single definition
• community-first production vs business-first norms
• upcoming exhibitions in Toronto, St Petersburg and Memphis
• practical guidance for models, designers and backstage roles

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Victoria shares a practical playbook for breaking into New York Fashion Week, from understanding the CFDA calendar to finding legit indie shows and landing last-minute crew gigs. She pulls from years of modeling, production, and photography to give you steps you can use now.

• why this show exists and who it serves
• early modeling start and shift into production
• moving to New York opportunities
• CFDA calendar basics and why it matters
• when castings and bookings actually happen
• budget housing and travel strategies
• applying to everything without getting scammed
• backstage and crew roles that open doors
• independent shows vs official calendar trade-offs
• real examples of paid, well-run showcases
• research tactics to find designers and producers
• mindset: be humble, be present, follow up

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