The Style That Binds Us podcast

We are excited to welcome Kelly Rutherford and Molly Hanten of Sovereign Collective to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Over the years, Molly & Kelly picked up special pieces from their travels around the world. Upon returning home, they often couldn’t locate the brand since they may not have had an online presence. The two joined forces to create e-commerce site, Sovereign Collective, which features styles from hard-to-find brands from around the world. During the episode, we’ll learn how Kelly & Molly got the idea to start Sovereign Collective, how they find brands for the site, their mission and more. You'll also learn how Molly transitioned from fitness to fashion during the pandemic and how Kelly's role as Lily van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl further developed her personal style. Enjoy!

https://www.shopsovereigncollective.com/

Did you know there will be more weddings in 2022 then there have been since 1984? We know that it can be extremely difficult to figure out what to wear to weddings, especially if you have multiple coming up. In this episode, Stylist, Alison Bruhn, and Delia, the mother daughter co-founders of The Style That Binds Us decode dress codes for you so you’ll know exactly what to wear. Alison & Delia break down outfit ideas based on what time the wedding will be held, who your bride is, the location and more. We’re answering Alison’s most frequently asked questions from her styling clients on what to wear to weddings in this episode. We hope you enjoy it! *If you have any questions or want to learn more about Alison’s styling services, here’s a link to more information: https://thestylethatbindsus.lpages.co/alisons-wardrobe-consulting-services/

- Wedding Guest Dresses shoppable selection: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/wedding-guest-dresses/

- Wedding Guest Accessories: Shoes & Evening Bags shoppable selection: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/wedding-guest-accessories-shoes-evening-bags/

We are excited to welcome Katya Libin, who is the Co-Founder of HeyMama, a networking community for working moms, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Delia hosted a How To Pitch A Buyer event with Hey Mama in 2018, so we have been longtime fans of this awesome company & community! Katya has been published on TODAY.com and Thrive Global, and has been featured in Woman’s Day, Parents, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, Inc., among many others. She was named one of the Center for Women & Wealth’s 20 Most Inspiring Women to Watch Out For and as a Forbes Next 1000 recipient.

Class Rebel Fundraising class: https://classrebel.com/fundraising-101/

We are excited to welcome the Founder and CEO of M.M.LaFleur, Sarah LaFleur, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! M.M.LaFleur is a New York-based clothing brand celebrating women through thoughtfully designed pieces, personal styling, and engaging content. Prior to founding M.M.LaFleur in 2013, Sarah attended Harvard University, where she graduated with a degree in Social Studies, and pursued a career in international development before moving into management consulting. Sarah recently became a mom of 3 (congratulations!). M.M.LaFleur has been featured in Forbes, Inc., WWD, Glossy, The Washington Post, The Cut & many more. We can’t wait to get the scoop on where she got the idea for M.M.LaFleur, how she went about making that a reality, how M.M.LaFleur has evolved since its founding, and what she’s learned along the way.

This is something both Alison & Delia as well as Alison’s styling clients have been re-evaluating this Spring. We have evolved and changed during COVID as have our lifestyles (both work & play). We emerged from lockdown two years older, and many of our bodies have changed during that period of time. Therefore, you may feel a lot of pieces in your closet no longer feel like you or you may be sick of looking at them! In our latest episode, mother daughter duo, Alison & Delia, discuss how to approach your wardrobe post-lockdown. We are looking at this time as an exciting opportunity to elevate our style & thoughtfully determine how we want to present ourselves to the world! If you’d like a more personal approach to navigating your closet, email [email protected] to schedule your complimentary style discovery call. We hope you enjoy this episode!

- How To Dress Like A Style Icon: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/24-7-stylist/

We are excited to welcome Michelle Visser, Founder/CEO of Honest Baby Clothing to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Honest Baby Clothing is an expansion of the iconic Honest company led by mom of three, Jessica Alba. Before starting Honest Baby Clothing, Michelle founded Burt’s Bees Baby. Michelle is an entrepreneur, innovator & visionary behind the organic, sustainable revolution within the baby & kids fashion space. She is an eco-expert, and we can’t wait to get her advice on how to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle! Honest Baby Clothing has been featured in Oprah Daily, People Magazine, Good Morning America, Popsugar, Parents, USA Today, & more. In this episode, you’ll get the scoop on how Honest Baby Clothing came to be, how to live a cleaner & greener life, what it is like working with Jessica Alba & so much more! Here's a link to the shoppable selection of our current favorite styles from Honest Baby Clothing!

Use the code THESTYLE20 to get 20% off your order on www.honestbabyclothing.com

What makes an icon? What is it about them that makes them stylish? Someone who inspires & challenges you to try harder with your outfits? Style icons have crafted an identifiable aesthetic that people can describe & strive to replicate. Dressing like your style icons may be easier than you think. We’d invite you to select your style icons and start gathering photographs of them. *Our current mojo is dressing as classic and simply as possible. If you want a more personalized approach? Email [email protected] to book your spring styling appointments! Link to 24/7 Stylist How To Dress Like A Style Icon shop section: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/24-7-stylist/

We are excited to welcome the Chairman & Chief Cheerleader of Hammitt bags, Tony Drockton, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Tony started Hammitt in 2008, and has grown the company throughout the years despite challenging periods such as the recession and the pandemic. Hammitt bags are known for their quality, function & signature rivot detail. They have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, WWD, Fashionista, US Weekly & more. The bags have been spotted on Angelina Jolie as well as in The Big Bang Theory, 90210, Entourage, & Gossip Girl. We can’t wait for you to get the scoop on why Tony started the company, what makes Hammitt bags unique, tips on how to grow a business & so much more. Enjoy! *Link to shop our favorite Hammitt bags!

We are excited to welcome Amira Rasool, Founder and CEO of The Folklore to The Style That Binds Us podcast! The Folklore is an innovative online retail concept featuring high-end and emerging designer brands from Africa and the diaspora. The Folklore serves as a cultural hub for contemporary brands, artists and creatives to showcase their personal stories. The Folklore has been featured in Vogue, Fast Company, Forbes, Refinery29, Business of Fashion, Who What Wear, The Cut and many more. In this episode, you’ll get the inside scoop on where Amira got the idea for The Folklore, how they choose designers for the site, how she supports designers from Africa & the diaspora and so much more. We hope you enjoy this episode! Here is a link to shop our favorite products from The Folklore.

We’re excited to welcome Amanda Hearst who is the Co-Founder of sustainable e-commerce platform, Maison de Mode, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Before starting Maison de Mode, Amanda worked as an Associate Market Editor at Marie Claire, Special Projects Editor at Town & Country and is now a regular Contributing Editor to Hearst. During the episode, you’ll get the scoop on where she got the idea for Maison de Mode, tips on how to be more sustainable, her favorite sustainable brands & more. Enjoy!