IFA Paris

Modesty has been a subject of spirited controversy through the ages. The reasons may be due to the constantly changing modesty attitudes which may vary from place to place, from age to age, from one section of society to another, and even from one time of day to another. Changing fashions add further interest and controversy to modesty. With each change in fashion, interest and attention are directed to different parts of the body, thus creating changes in modesty attitudes. Modesty can be manifested through clothing. Modesty assumes different forms in different countries, it varies from places, age and even in the time of the day and role the person is assuming. 

Asiya Rafiq, hailing from Kashmir (India) with an Educational Background in Psychology, Certified in ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) from Dubai is the First Indian Modest Fashion Designer (Specialized in Adaptive Wear) now staying in UAE.

It's really hard to break into Paris' fashion industry, especially as a non-native francophone. Freelance Stylist Manvi shines the light on her experience getting what she wants from Paris; and how she plans on advancing her personal career trajectory. This episode is for anyone who has an interest in starting a path in styling and creative direction. It is also for the listeners who have ever needed advice from someone relatable, experienced and successful after their studies in fashion. Otherwise known as, someone who has come to Paris with hopes of becoming relevant in the fashion scene, and who has been able to do so.

Podcast photo credit: @ManviBhatnagar_

With Ye and Demna at The Gap, we seem to be in a golden age of accessible style and luxury. Democratization is a buzz word in fashion these days. But is this really a new concept? Just like low rise jeans, everything old in fashion is new again. This week, Ashleigh talks with special guest, Catherine Ormen, a fashion curator and author, about the history of elitism and democratization in the fashion industry.

" This week's episode we will discuss " The influence of the LGBTQ+ community in the fashion industry", with a special guest, Cedric Feito founder of Paint."

For this podcast I Sagarika Gosavi MBA Media Major student at IFA Paris; Had the pleasure to interview African/French Fashion Designer Mossi Traoré (@mossitraore). Winner of 2020 Pierre Bergé Prize of ANDAM, Social entrepreneur, creative director of his ready to wear ethical line MOSSI official (@mossi.officiel) and founder of French haute couture school Ateliers Alix (@ateliers.alix).

 We will be covering :-

1.Business tips from the expert

2.How to build a strong brand identity

3.Studying your target audience 

4.How to land your ideal internships 

How to achieve your zen at work: advice from an industry wellness expert (Sheena Patel)

Exclusive or Inclusive?

From April Ashley to Valentine Sampaio, we have seen transgender models gracing magazine covers and fashion runways. They are style icons, celebrities, teachers and they can be the next-door neighbor that loves to invite you out for dinner. Yet, it is only recently that a fraction of the people in Indonesia is understanding the term, transgender.

Today, we take a deep dive to see what transgenders face when being themselves is still considered to be a mental illness and the reason for natural disasters. How do they navigate themselves when being true to yourself is not socially acceptable?

Join us as we gain more insights into the transgender community in Indonesia and the country's developing fashion industry with guests Remy @remmieux, fashion designer turned model turned entrepreneur, as well as Dena @denarachman of @bebitalk and co-founder to one of the top modeling agencies in Indonesia @futuremodels.id.

With our Special Guest: Colombian Fashion Designer, Laura Rondón.          

“All culture matters”, but today we are concentrating on the fashion industry’s prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination towards Latinxs.              

Latinxs talent abounds, but Latinx’s influence on the fashion industry is unparalleled. However, demographic differences and recent business changes suggest that if the industry fails to adjust and consider one of its largest customer-based (and sources of creative genius) Latinxs this model could be catastrophic.