This week we were able to speak with the founders of CARAA bags, an NYC based sport bag and accessory company. Carmen Chen Wu and Aaron Lou met through some rather kismet circumstances, and came together to create their own handbag business for the modern woman on the go.

Carmen and Aaron go in depth on the inspiration behind their designs, how every aspect is thought through from multi-strap functionality, pockets for everything including your favorite gloss so you never have to go digging again, and they even gave us a glimpse into some of the bags they’re working on right now. Whether you’re carrying laundry while riding a scooter, you’re a new mom looking for the perfect baby bag, or you’re a guy who realized you have more you need to carry than just a wallet- CARAA has the perfect bag for you.

CARAA has been featured on POOSH, Harper’s Bazaar, New York Magazine, Vogue, The New York Times and is sold at some of our favorite retailers like Carbon 38, FP Movement and Shopbop. We even secured a discount code for our listeners! Use CARAAXVERVE at checkout for 15% off!

WE'RE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! We have a cute new episode format for you all to enjoy where we rounded up the hottest and most interesting pop culture topics from the last month that had even an inkling of fashion influence and gave you all our unsolicited opinions on them. I know, it's an amazing idea, so we can't wait for you to listen and hear such tantalizing topics like:

The Victoria's Secret Hulu documentary is basically just (another) Jeffrey Epstein movie in disguise

Kate Moss is having a renaissance and we're here for it

Emma Chamberlain is back on Youtube- what does this mean for social media culture at large?

Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are having another baby and we're physically ill about it

Balenciaga is ditching Yeezy and Kanye, while Kim K walks in the show. Is Demna choosing Kim in the divorce?

Make sure to subscribe to listen to this week's episode and more!

Verve IG

Katie IG

Anna Grace IG

Marc Jacobs showed his Fall 2022 collection last week at the New York City Public Library on a seemingly random Monday night in June while the rest of the fashion world was away in Europe looking at men’s shows. The entire show took 9 minutes and showed 42 looks- a fraction of his last season's collection.

The collection itself was extremely interesting- new and interesting uses of fabric and silhouette while still feeling relevant by using on trend items we're familiar with like corsets platform shoes. We take a look at what was presented, but also dive deep into what this intense, parred down, off-schedule showing means for the future of runway shows. Will designers begin to break the mold and present collections in their own time? Is the runway format still necessary when the retail shopping experience has changed so dramatically with the invention of the internet? We discuss all that and more in this week's episode!

Verve IG

Fashion has been used throughout history to express discontent. From the suffragette movement in the 1900s to the Black Panther uniform of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s, adorning your body to make a statement can create a sense of community while letting the world know you're not messing around. 

If you find yourself in need of healthcare assistance, please visit www.abortionfunds.org to find resources and information. If you're looking to support people in your state seeking care, go to www.donations4abortion.com to find groups helping people in your area!

Verve IG

In the 2000s it was fragrances, the 2010s had makeup, and it appears the 2020s will be all about skincare. If you're anything like us, you've been unable to ignore how many celebrities are pushing out skincare lines these day. Hailey Bieber launched Rhode on June 15th and Kim Kardashian launched SKKN on June 21st. They are the latest celebs to take the plunge, but with very different products and very different target consumers. We dive into how and why so many famous people are slapping their name on products they might not have had any hand in creating, where Kim K got the idea for her massive 9 part collection, and if we think any of this stuff is worth your hard earned cash. 

Have you bought any celebrity skincare? Let us know by sending us an email at [email protected] or hitting us up on social media!

@VervePodcast on Instagram

Ivy Thompson, aka @thesewloartist, is a historical clothing enthusiast who truly walks the walk. She's best known for showing off her amazing Victorian and Edwardian closet on TikTok which is full of clothing she not only wears every day but often makes herself! We got the scoop on what exactly *is* Victorian and Edwardian fashion, how she got into this niche community, and what it's like to wear clothing styles that are 100+ years old in a modern world. Ivy is so passionate about having fun with your wardrobe, and that shines through in this incredibly informative episode! Don't miss it!

@thesewloartist on TikTik

@the_sewlo_artist on IG

Verve IG

This is your ultimate episode for summer 2022. We look back at the trends we saw on the runway in September for NYFW SS22 and see what came to fruition, from microshorts to bubble skirts. Then, Katie and Anna Grace walk you through their ultimate style refresh. After more than a year of hosting this podcast, your hosts have sat down and take a good long hard look at their closets. No more clutter, no more confusion (hopefully), no more useless purchasing! We break down our body type analysis, seasonal color analysis, and essence to come up with our "3 Words' curtesy of Allison Bornstein's TikTok series. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by your closet or have been looking to get your style essence under control, this is the ultimate episode for you!

Taylor Quitara is an artist and fashion content creator, currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Back in 2020, Taylor was working at a talent agency. When the pandemic hit, she reconnected to her love of painting, and shared her work on TikTok where she now has built a platform of almost 200k.

On her TikTok, Taylor shares her love of vintage fashion and how she’s a proud outfit repeater. She walks us through how she went from binge shopping at Zara for a dopamine hit after a rough day at work (who can relate?) to intentionally thrifting to find unique pieces she treasures.

Her surrealist oil paintings are inspired by her French grandmother’s infamous Sunday night dinner parties. The exaggerated scale and figures represent how her childhood memories have been embellished & distorted overtime. Taylor is currently prepping for her debut solo show- “Go Play, The Adults Are Talking’ which opens June 4th in New York City. 

https://www.artbyquitara.com/

TAYLOR'S INSTAGRAM

TAYLOR'S TIKTOK