In our first article discussion episode of the season, host Liberty Imhoff discusses Manic Metallic's latest article “The Plight Of The Fashion Journalist” and sheds a healthy dose of light on the topics discussed in the article. The article is linked below in the show notes. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICInstagram: @manicmetallic Newsletter: https://bit.ly/manicnewsletter Website: https://manicmetallic.com/ CONNECT...

In this week's edition of Three Things Exciting Manic Metallic In Fashion, we're discussing the following: S/S 2023 Fashion Week Calendar ReleasesRejection Of Instagram’s Recent Changesthe Fabric Act  CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICInstagram: @manicmetallic Newsletter: https://bit.ly/manicnewsletter Website: https://manicmetallic.com/ CONNECT WITH LIBERTYInstagram: @liberty.imhoff Website: libertyimhoff.com ALTERNATIVE...

In the first "Who Is....?" installment of Season 2 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, we look at one of the men that is responsible for leading Condé Nast - publisher of Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and others - to where it is today. We're discussing current Condé Nast Chairman of the Board of Directors (and former CEO/Chairman of Condé Nast International) Jonathan Newhouse. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC...

Host Liberty Imhoff and her husband Ben just came back from a one-month honeymoon in Italy and France, and Liberty has a lot to say about what she saw! Tune in to hear a debrief on her thoughts about the specific fashion locations that she visited and her overall take on fashion in the aforementioned countries. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Manic Metallic Podcast! Host Liberty Imhoff (who was married recently, hence the name change) kicks off this season by discussing three things exciting her about the fashion industry at present: Noir Kei Ninomiya, designed by designer Kei NinomiyaValentino’s Fall 2022 Haute Couture collectionArizona Muse’s company Dirt CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC...

In our 21st episode, Liberty discusses the Oscars that were held on March 27, 2022. This is not, however, your average Oscars conversation. It's bigger than just Oscars fashion. Tune in to check out her take on yesterday's awards show. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICInstagram: @manicmetallic Newsletter: https://bit.ly/manicnewsletter Website: manicmetallic.com CONNECT WITH LIBERTYInstagram: @libertygaither_ ALTERNATIVE...

In this seventh installment of our “Who Is….?” series, we’re going to talk about the life and career of one of fashion’s most underrated female founders. This is someone that employed around 1,200 people around the peak period for her company. It’s someone whose work was, and is, considered by some to be the epitome of elegance. We’re going to discuss Jeanne Lanvin. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC...

We're excited to be back to our Monday episodes of discussing three things exciting us in fashion at Manic Metallic. Host Liberty Gaither talks about these three things: Fashion Brands Finally Taking A Stand On the Russian War Against UkraineFashion Weeks Not Being Canceled During This CrisisStellar Outputs In Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC...

The sixth installment of our “Who Is….?” series centers around the fashion journalist that turned fashion into a subject of news on which to report. We’re going to talk about fashion journalist Virginia Pope. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICInstagram: @manicmetallic Newsletter: https://bit.ly/manicnewsletter Website: manicmetallic.com CONNECT WITH LIBERTYInstagram: @libertygaither_ ALTERNATIVE FASHION CAPITALS - MORE...

In today's episode, Liberty talks about four ways in which those of us in fashion seemingly choose to deal with world crises on a personal level. The Manic Metallic Podcast and Manic Metallic both stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and their right to remain an independent country. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC...

In this episode, we discuss our latest article, titled "Why The Means By Which Gathering Information Is Important – And What That Means For Fashion". We discuss the pros and cons of using social media, newsletter subscriptions, and RSS technology to obtain information - and how that is relevant to the fashion industry. We link to the article below, as well as a few other resources about this topic. Here's our article: "Why The Means By Which Gathering Information Is Important – And What That...

For the fifth episode of our “Who Is….?” series, we decided to spotlight someone that’s different from our first four entrants. This entrant is a man, and he is primarily a footwear designer. In addition to creating well-known products himself, he has worked with many well-known names. Our fifth “Who Is….?” series entrant is Vince Camuto. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC...

In this episode, we’re doing a slightly different version of the podcast. Liberty, your host, took a few days to view each look from every single New York Fashion Week show from the FW22 season - and talks briefly (some briefer than others) about some of the brands on today’s podcast. She comments on 25 specific shows and gives five brands that she believes have immense potential for the future. If you'd like to chat with her about these shows or have anything to say about any of the other...

In the third installment of our “What Was….?” series, we’re going to talk about a place for which fashion lovers worldwide held a special place in their hearts - and were absolutely devastated at its closing. We’re going to talk about colette, the famous Parisian concept store. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICInstagram: @manicmetallic Newsletter: https://bit.ly/manicnewsletter Website: manicmetallic.com CONNECT WITH...

Our fourth "Who Is....?" installment focuses on the life and career of fashion journalist Teri Agins. We discuss her love of fashion from a young age, when she decided to become a journalist, and why she's one of the greats in fashion journalism. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICInstagram: @manicmetallic Newsletter: https://bit.ly/manicnewsletter Website: manicmetallic.com CONNECT WITH...

It's Monday, which means that we're discussing three things exciting us at Manic Metallic. Host Liberty Gaither talks about these three things: A brief summary of Manic Metallic's NYFW attendanceStockholm Fashion WeekAlexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton's decision to show in New York CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC...

Our third "Who Is....?" installment focuses on the life and career of fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert. We discuss her journey from Indiana to building the foundations of the modern-day fashion industry, which includes creating the predecessor to New York Fashion Week and founding the CFDA. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC...

It's Monday, which means that we're discussing three things exciting us at Manic Metallic. Host Liberty Gaither talks about these three things: Copenhagen Fashion Week's FW22 CollectionsFungi's use in fashionthreeASFOUR's new made-to-order collection CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICInstagram: @manicmetallic Newsletter: https://bit.ly/manicnewsletter Website: manicmetallic.com CONNECT WITH...

In the second installment of our “What Was….?” series, we’re going to talk about one of the first department stores in the United States, created in the birthplace of American democracy. We’re going to talk about Wanamaker’s, created in Philadelphia. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICInstagram: @manicmetallic Newsletter: https://bit.ly/manicnewsletter Website: manicmetallic.com CONNECT WITH...

In this episode, we discuss the topic of our latest article that covers the metaverse’s impact on the fashion industry. We link to that article below, as well as other resources mentioned on the metaverse in this episode. Here's our article: "We Are Better Than This: The Metaverse’s Impact On The Fashion Industry" https://manicmetallic.com/fashion-technology/we-are-better-than-this-the-metaverses-imprint-on-the-fashion-industry/ CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC...

Our second "Who Is....?" installment focuses on the life and career of former supermodel Gia Carangi. We discuss her roots in Philadelphia, her lightning-quick rise in the fashion industry, and her influence on the fashion industry. CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICInstagram: @manicmetallic Newsletter: https://bit.ly/manicnewsletter Website: manicmetallic.com CONNECT WITH...

It's Monday, which means that we're discussing three things exciting us at Manic Metallic. Host Liberty Gaither talks about these three things: Fashion Group InternationalThom BrowneManic Metallic's upcoming New York Fashion Week coverage CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcast CONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICInstagram: @manicmetallic Newsletter: https://bit.ly/manicnewsletter Website: manicmetallic.com CONNECT WITH...

Today is the first installment of our Thursday series "What Was....?". This series will elevate the stories of past places and events that have been important to the fashion story since the industry began. This includes topics such as shopping locations, awards shows, geographic locations, runway shows, exhibits, leisure spots, and so on. We will explain why each topic was relevant to the fashion industry in the past, and why it is important to remember its influence on fashion today. Our...

In this episode, we're discussing the topic of our latest article - the concept of slow journalism, and whether the fashion industry should consider embracing it. We link to that article below, as well as other resources on slow journalism that will help you to wrap your head around the issue. Here's our article: “Should The Fashion Industry Consider Embracing Slow Journalism?” https://manicmetallic.com/editorials/should-the-fashion-industry-consider-embracing-slow-journalism/  CONNECT WITH...

Today is the first installment of our Tuesday series "Who Is....?". This series is designed to spotlight the people that have built fashion into what it is today. These are people that might be known of, but only on a surface-level basis. These people that have built fashion into what it is today deserve to be given their due by current generations. Our first "Who Is....?" feature is fashion journalist and television reporter Elsa Klensch, widely known for hosting CNN's Style with Elsa...