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This episode features a discussion on the documentary film Slay, which looks inside the cruelty of the fur, leather, and wool industries. (TW: animal cruelty)

Do you know what natural source was used to create purple clothing dye in ancient times? Find out in this short episode!

Journalist Iman Amrani with Channel 4 (UK) recently released an investigation into SHEIN factories, which were observed undercover with hidden cameras for the first time. Listen to learn some of the key findings.

If you want a small taste of what you can learn in this month's Book and Movie Club pick, this Fact Friday episode is for you!

In part 2 of our discussion on Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell, hear about the progression of Anna Wintour's career at Vogue, Vogue culture, the Met Gala, and more!

Can you guess which designer started the trend of lavish after parties? Find out in this week's Fact Friday!

This is part 1 of 2 (part 2 coming next week!) of the September Book and Movie Club pick, Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell. We discuss some of the things I found most interesting about the early years of Anna's career.

With a 35% decrease in the past 15 years alone, clothing is being worn less than ever. Listen to this week's Fact Friday to learn just how little the average clothing item is worn before being discarded.

Bio-based leathers are not only better for the environment but keep animals from suffering under the traditional leather industry, and with Vegea, a material made from waste from the wine industry, you can have your wine and wear it, too!

Do you know when the very first issue of Vogue was published?! Learn something new in just 2 minutes this Fact Friday!

Find out in this episode just what's happening with Boohoo naming Kourtney Kardashian their "sustainability advisor"

After watching the documentary film, Slay, which was released on Waterbear Network yesterday, I had to share these disturbing facts on leather and fur production.

Let's discuss the movie, The September Issue, and some of the things we can learn about Vogue, Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, and more!

Can you guess what percentage of landfill waste comes from our discarded clothing? Find out in this short episode!

Learn all about the Eloise at the Plaza/Blair Waldorf-inspired transitional fall trend - Plazacore / Plaza Princess!

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At a 38-year tenure, do you know who holds this title?! Find out in this short & sweet fact Friday episode!

Can you guess which literary figure filed the patent for an "elastic strap with a clasp"?! Find out in this super short Fact Friday episode!

This episode features the ethical shopping resources Made Trade (for all lifestyle shopping & gifting!), along with Cruelty-Free Kitty & Ethical Elephant for everything you need to know about cruelty-free beauty shopping!

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A little bit of grim fashion history for you awaits in this short episode!

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This is an extra little surprise fact episode to start off this season of Fash-Ed!  Listen to find out how our food chain is affected by microfibers released from synthetic fabrics (like polyester, nylon, PVC, and more).

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This episode discusses Fash-Ed's June Book & Movie Club pick, the film, Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel

July Book & Movie Club Pick: Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas

Keep your clothes from being burnt or ending up in a landfill with these responsible recycling brands!

Learn when the first Paris Fashion Week which included haute couture, ready-to-wear, & menswear happened & a bit about the intriguing competition it kicked off!

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Learn why it's important for garment worker safety to know about & encourage brands to sign on to the International Accord!

Can you guess which designer (hint: he founded a major luxury brand!) walked 292 miles to Paris to begin his career?!  Find out in this week's Fact Friday episode!

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Do you know how long it takes synthetics like polyester & nylon to decompose if they end up in a landfill?  Find out in this episode!

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Due to celebrations, last week's Fact Friday is coming to you on Monday instead!  Do you know what these bags were created to hold?!

The coastal grandmother trend isn't going anywhere soon and this episode takes a look into where you can get some inspo to style your best coastal grandmother look!

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This week's Fact Friday connects two of my favorite things!  Find out what book/movie scene inspired Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 2005 show, It's Only a Game.

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This episode goes over some key findings from my thesis research on mental health/well-being in fashion journalism and the fashion industry, in general.  The small business feature of the week is Whiskey Moon Boutique!

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CW: Please be aware that at the beginning of this episode I discuss opinions on standing with Roe v. Wade.  Although this is a fashion podcast, it's my belief that a platform should always be used to discuss crucial issues at hand.  If abortion is triggering for you, please skip to 6:15 to avoid this topic (or just join again for the next episode!).

After sharing resources, this episode gets back to fashion issues, discussing my Met Gala favorites from this past Monday (for some much-needed lightness in the week), and also the importance of recognizing and supporting the unionization of Condé Nast workers. (also, please forgive the few small editing issues - I need to figure out why things keep disappearing!)

The prices of Met Gala tickets have changed quite a bit since its inception in 1948 by Eleanor Lambert!  To kick off your weekend Met Gala festivities, listen to this episode to find out the price of a ticket to the very first Met Gala.

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This episode goes over 3 main takeaways that I got out of watching the documentary Made in Bangladesh, which displays first-hand accounts from garment workers working in the fashion industry in Bangladesh.  The intention of this episode is to increase awareness and reinforce the importance of supporting garment worker rights and improving working conditions.

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Happy Easter weekend to those who celebrate!  This fact Friday, learn just how far back the tradition of wearing new clothes for Easter dates.

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In this episode of Fash-Ed, I talk about why I love Good on You & Shoptiques as ethical shopping resources (more to come in a part 2 with cruelty-free shopping resources!) and share Hudson Houndstooth as the small business feature of the week.

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Start thinking of your guess now!  This Fact Friday learn the amount of money Marie Antoinette had for a clothing budget.

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A super short Fact Friday on Medieval Poulaine shoes - turn this episode on while you're getting ready & learn how crazy long these shoes could be!

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This episode includes a short intro to Fash-Ed's Fact Friday episodes, which will typically be a super short episode to help you learn one new fashion fact in the time it takes to brush your teeth.  This week, we're focusing on pollution from the fashion industry.

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Hi!  Welcome to Fash-Ed!  This first episode is an introduction to the podcast & me, Natalie, the person behind the mic.  I also go over a brief history of New York Fashion Week and wrap up the episode with a small business feature on Dazey LA. 

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