Welcome back to another episode of Verve! This week we touch on the Bottega Veneta show put on by Daniel Lee in Detroit recently, but more importantly, discuss if Detroit could be the next fashion city in America? We dive into ideas for the revitalization of previously well-off industrial cities that could benefit and capitalize on bringing clothing manufacturing back to the United States.

We also had to talk about the latest celebrity collaboration of Kim Kardashian West's Skims teaming up with Kim Jones and Fendi. Prices are a little steep, but could it be worth the price tag? 

AG ruminates on her new loungewear identity (hint: it might involve Skims) while Katie struggles to know what to wear while going out.

Plus our latest trend alert! Fuzzy bucket hats! And a last minute halloween costume idea that AG might scramble to put together this week in the home stretch.  

Outfit Posts:

Katie's Outfits

Anna Grace's Outfits

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Anna Grace IG

Articles referenced:

Detroit Doesn't Just Want to Be Your Trend

Confirmed: Fendi to Collaborate with Skims

Welcome to our spooky episode this week where we talk about a scary concept: getting sued by a brand for calling them out on IG? Diet Prada is currently under fire by Dolce & Gabbana for...telling the truth? We discuss how we feel about this concept from small and large scale brand perspective. 

On a lighter note, we give you our 2021 Halloween costume predictions! See if your costume made the list of what we predict will be the heavy hitters everyone is sure to rock this year.

Plus, last minute already-in-your-closet costume ideas in case you're more of a "better under pressure" person (spoiler: someone on this podcast def falls into this category).

Links you'll want:

Episode discussing Dolce & Gabbana's racist, classist, generally awful actions: 

Spotify

Diet Prada IG

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Welcome to this month's interview episode featuring Mandy @oldloserinbrooklyn ! 

In this important episode we discuss how TikTok has changed our every day lives, influencer marketing and Instagram culture, mental health, and the realities of being a women on the Internet. 

Plus, we ask ourselves "is getting dressed an art form?" and discuss strategies for affording fashion week worthy designer pieces on our working girl budgets.

Brands/Accounts called out in the episode:

Simone Rocha

Chopova Lowena

Vestiaire Collective

Sweaty Pigeon

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Welcome to another episode of VERVE! This week we wrap up our coverage of so-called fashion month with coverage of the Paris and Milan SS22 shows that featured many big brands like Prada, Dior, Versace, Burberry, Saint Laurent...the list goes on. Europe is the hub of fashion, no?

We covered some of the heavy hitters, plus the big collaboration for this season, Fendace (aka Versace and Fendi). Listen to find out our favorite unexpected item from the show. 

PLUS, the Simpsons did a mash up with...Balenciaga? Widsome Kaye (aka @wisdm8 from Tik Tok) walked in the Balmain Menswear show and normally we're not fans of the influencer on the runway trend but you're going to want to see this one. Watch his TikTok here:

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRK2pMgy/

Plus, as always, our week in outfit coverage which continues to look very fall transitional. Make sure to look at our Instagrams for visual reference when listening to the show!

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Welcome to this week's episode and September's interview episode featuring Elana Katz of Room 334 blog and Instagram account and founder of The Goddess Directory, an Instagram account dedicated to connecting consumers with the perfect small shop. We spent this episode discussing vintage style, the landscape of fashion careers in the current global environment, and how we can evolve our own personal styles while still staying true to ourselves. 

And as always, we break down our week of outfits from all three of us!

Don't miss it!

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Have a seat and take a load off while listening to this week's chatty episode where we cover yet another award show and fashion week...what a surprise!

This week's award show was the Emmys, and thankfully it really delivered. We covered our favorite looks including Anya Taylor-Joy, Emma Corrin (talons and all), & Yara Shahidi, plus the outfits we absolutely hated (we're looking at you, Amy Poehler's stylist).

London Fashion week is also underway, and it gave us what NYFW didn't- creativity, interest, and generally something to actually talk about. 

Then we dive into life updates like what gorgeous find's AG uncovered while thrifting in Colorado (and where she found them so you can go too!) and how Katie is getting her closet finally put together thanks to an IKEA system (again, finally).

Don't miss our fit discussion at the end and let us know what you think!

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Did the last week feel like a total whirlwind of fashion for anyone else? And did anyone else feel a little...disappointed? Yeah, us too. 

Welcome to this week's episode where we cover NYFW SS22 and give you our thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly. We're not mad, we're just disapointed.

Then we jump into the VMAs, which always feel like a sexy train wreck compared to the rest of the award shows but one celebrity in particular really gave us her all and we're just excited to have something interesting to look at.

A lastly, we do an (almost) live reaction to the Met Gala outfits! The theme this year was "American Fashion" and despite a few showings of red, white, and blue, the good ol' stars and stripes just didn't translate in this year's looks. 

And of course, as always, we recap our outfits from last week and give you the who, what, and where of what we put on our bodies last week. Enjoy!

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Link:

@relaxitsjustfashion tik tok discussing the similarities between SS09 and SS22

The fall episode you've been waiting for is finally here!

We start this week's episode off by covering the karmic event that smacked down on the Dolce & Gabbana show last week, and why we think it's well deserved. (0:45-11:20)

Then we jump into what really gets the people going: transitioning to fall! It's time to cozy up with a PSL (or a pumpkin cream cold brew if you're like us and cling to cold coffee) and listen to this week's episode where we discuss:

-How to keep wearing some of your summer pieces, but make them feel like fall

-2021 fall trends broken down for our fashion novices, fashion curious, and fashion experts

-What we can (and should!) keep wearing from last year

-Colors, fabrics, silhouettes, and so much more, all broken down into outfit suggestions, styling tips, and shopping recommendations from your favorite fashion besties 😉

Plus, like always, our weekly outfit reviews of ourselves and what we wore last week! 

Don't miss it!

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Welcome back to Verve for a very special episode 20 featuring our interview with Bianca Pirone, owner, founder, and designer of SewCal. SewCal is an upcycled fashion line featuring trendy hand sewn and reworked pieces such as blazers, crop tops, skirts, and more.

Katie, Anna Grace, and Bianca talk about...

Starting your own fashion line and the evolution of her personal style

Where she finds her inspiration and pieces to rework and design

What it's like being a business owner in your teens and early twenties

Life in LA, featuring Bianca's latest celebrity siting (Tinx from TikTok went on a date with Diplo?!)

plus, our usual weekly outfit breakdown featuring an entire week of Bianca's outfits!

You can find Bianca and SewCal on their social media handles:

@biancapirone

@shopsewcal

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