ahhhhh! we're on camera! (and we got cut off technically before the end of the episode so sorry for the abrupt ending lol) in this episode, i drag myself for some of my recent fashion takes and then we discuss high level thoughts about fashion trends in the wake of a looming conservative presidency will we be high femme or androgynous? who gets to sell us those 'blue bracelets'? what will we do with our high heels? let's discuss. (on video for the first time!) -- Join us over on TikTok...

a lot of us are coming to terms with the depths of misogyny in the U.S. and that will take time. among those realizations, i encourage you to realize your true self aesthetically and consider the idea…..who would i be if i didn’t consider what men thought? this episode is a manifesto, a trip down memory lane and a hope for the future 💙 (EDIT: when going down memory lane i mistakenly credited Tim Burton with directing the Kelis video for “Get Along With You” and it was actually, Paul...

another one! (DJ Khaled voice) let’s have a chat about some of the most interesting fashion headlines in recent memory…. ​we speculate on the long term plan for Mytheresa's acquisition of YNAP​we tell Kering 'told ya so' after another horrible sales cycle​we discuss Miu Miu's meteoric growth- and the idea that lazy design sometimes comes out on top.... -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join...

in this episode, we dive into the return of business formal dress codes—because apparently, our sweatpants weren't cutting it in the boardroom! as companies roll out their return to office plans, the stakes are higher than ever. is it time to dust off those blazers, or are we just trading comfort for conformity? join us as we unravel the fashion dilemmas and the not-so-subtle power plays behind what we wear to work. after all, when job security is on the line, it’s not just what you say;...

*topic discussion starts at 8:00 minute mark* in this episode, we’re diving into the 2025 Met Gala theme and asking the real questions: do designers and attendees actually care about the exhibit curation, or is it just another excuse to show off their wild outfits? join us as we explore the balance between creativity and cultural appropriation, and wonder if the Met Gala can ever be more than just a night of excess. tune in for some real talk, a few eye rolls, and maybe even a call...

another one! (DJ Khaled voice) let’s have a chat about some of the most interesting fashion headlines in recent memory…. we dive into Beyoncé’s Levi’s campaign—is it too much of a good thing? we chat about Telfar’s real leather bags- is the company moving in a more luxe direction? should they? we unpack Hedi Slimane’s exit from Celine—are we sad to see him go? -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube:...

have you ever wondered what constitutes the perfect outfit to wear while traveling? have you ever wondered why some people take forever to go through the TSA line? you might think you have airport fits down to a science, as did i but after my last flight, i’ve been humbled. let’s discuss. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack:...

let's talk about the latest fashion industry news that made me take a second look: -The Row is now a unicorn but how will that impact business in the long run? -the West is fighting back against fast fashion; could tariffs be the answer? -Nike CEO John Donahoe is stepping down, in a move that signals a departure from tech and a return to culture --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

a NYFW retrospective from your favorite bootleg sociologist lol, featuring hot takes about Tiffany Haddish at Monse and an interesting study about the fashion industry from McKinsey and Co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

SZN 3 starts now!!! we are gathered here today to mourn the irony of luxury brands grappling with their own extinction-level event buckle up for a cheeky look at the fall of opulence in a world where even the rich are starting to wonder, “is it even worth it?” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

THE LAST EP. OF SEASON 2! THANK YOU ALL AND TALK TO YOU SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

in this episode, we explore how the 'flattening' of the Internet and algorithms on social media are reshaping fashion content and consumer choices. does the algorithm lead to a lack of diversity? (spoiler: it does. but so did things that came before it.) join in for a conversation about navigating the complex relationships between algorithms and fashion, culture and creative expression. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod --- Support this podcast:...

Aimee Song is taking a radically different approach to creating a clothing line the second time around. her new luxury knitwear label Amiya is a complete reimagining of what it means to have an influencer backed brand. but is this a rare situation or a glimpse into the future? -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

a lawsuit was recently filed against Hermes regarding the purchase (or rather the inability to purchase) of the Birkin bag. beyond the lawsuit lies the very interesting question about desire- why does everyone want what they can't have? -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

in 2001, J Lo's lifestyle brand was raking in hundreds of millions of dollars. today two decades later, she is openly struggling with selling her likeness to today's consumer. her fall from public favor is an interesting case study- what does celebrity mean today? how has society's view of celebrity morphed over the last 20 years? are the days of celebrity clothing lines over? -- Join me over on TikTok and Insta: @itsjennceleste --- Support this podcast:...

the inventor of streetwear and one of the most profitable black designers of the 20th century, Willi Smith is largely forgotten by the fashion industry. let's discuss his story and how we can trace his business moves to the modern streetwear industry we have today. fashionably late for Black History Month! -- Join me over on TikTok and Insta: @itsjennceleste --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

Pharrell, get behind me. i'm about to go in. -- Join me over on TikTok and Insta: @itsjennceleste --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

the kids must be stopped but first, we have to acknowledge the mess we made. -- Join me over on TikTok and Insta: @itsjennceleste --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

......the most vulnerable episode yet. -- Join me over on TikTok and Insta: @itsjennceleste --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

kidding! this isn't a roast but a look back at the biggest trends of the year- what i loved, what i didn't, and everything in between. i also take a little time to talk about my New Years style resolutions and how i plan to be authentically me in 2024. see you all in 2024!!! -- Join me over on TikTok and Insta: @itsjennceleste --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

Phoebe Philo transformed Chloe and Celine over the better part of a decade, making LVMH close to a billion dollars. then, she took a step back to focus on other things. now she's back with an eponymous label, but is it too little too late? -- Join me over on TikTok and Insta: @itsjennceleste --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

we're baaacckkkkkkk...... and we're talking about dressing in a way to shield ourselves from unnecessary attention and possible harm; sometimes you don't want to be a stand out. there's plenty of good reasons for that. let's discuss some, shall we? -- Join me over on TikTok and Insta: @itsjennceleste --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

spoiler alert: this is a good conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

(this title is so dramatic lol but i wanted to continue my conversation that sparked a lot of conversation over on TikTok) is NYFW dead? obviously it's not, but it is experiencing a death of sorts. allow me to explain..... -- Join me over on TikTok: @itsjennceleste Join me over on Insta: @itsjennceleste --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support