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Prison Fashion 101

Take It Off: Fashion PodcastMar 05, 2024

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Prison Fashion 101

Prison Fashion 101

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First up, we have Prison Blues, a second-generation vendor who defies convention by crafting garments from within the walls of prison. Prison Blues shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of creating fashion in a restricted environment.

Our second guest is a former inmate who garnered attention for his daring venture into the world of prison fashion shows. Utilizing nothing but prison uniforms, towels, bedsheets, and scraps of material, he showcased his talent by sewing together intricate designs with dental floss and paper clips, pushing the boundaries of creativity within the constraints of incarceration. However, his act landed him in solitary confinement, labeled as "destroying state property."

Together, our guests offer a glimpse into the intersection of artistry, resourcefulness, and resilience within the realm of prison fashion. Tune in as we explore the stories behind the stitches and uncover the profound impact of self-expression in the most unexpected of places.

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Bonds Beyond Fabric: Exploring the Emotional Attachments to Clothing
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Are Luxury Brands in a Richcession?

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Standing Tall: Fashion for the 5'4 Visionaries

Standing Tall: Fashion for the 5'4 Visionaries

Join us for an inspiring episode as we venture into the world of petite fashion. Our special guest, the visionary founder of Tigist Petites, a luxurious designer ready-to-wear label catering to women under 5'4, takes center stage. Delve into her fascinating journey, from her Ethiopian roots to the challenges and triumphs of being an entrepreneur.

Side note: No fashion news of the week, I'll be back with your regular dose of chic gossip next Tuesday.

Jul 25, 202329:57
Ready. Set. Swap

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In this episode, we embark on a sustainable fashion journey with Starland Swap organizers. We touch on the fashion news of the week which includes Shien's factory catastrophe, barbie premiere conspiracy theories, and my personal predictions for 2023. Let's Dive In!

Jul 11, 202336:22
From Robes to Rulings: Exploring Our Old-Fashioned Supreme Court

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From the impactful rulings of the Supreme Court to the alluring glamour of Paris Couture Fashion Week, our attention is divided between the realms of justice and style. The Supreme Court's recent decisions carry weighty consequences, reshaping our society and ensuring justice for marginalized communities. Meanwhile, the fashion world unveils its artistic prowess, inspiring and captivating us with its shiny garments. As we explore these parallel worlds, prepare to be both informed and entertained.


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Pixel Perfect: The Rise of AI in Fashion
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Support Slow Fashion
Jun 20, 202335:31
Tackling Trends: Trends of Infidelity, Trends of Tony Awards, Trends of Fashion

Tackling Trends: Trends of Infidelity, Trends of Tony Awards, Trends of Fashion

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Jun 13, 202358:60
Pride Month Kicks Off and Edward Enninful Gets the Boot
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Goodbyes and Good Buys

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LaShonda Hartley, owner of Exclusive Engravings joins us for a rollercoaster chat about dating, being a single parent at 16, fashion in the Middle East and more. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate it.

May 30, 202345:39
Rebranding in the Fashion Industry: When Is the Right Time to Evolve?
May 22, 202327:33
Democratizing High Fashion Through Diversity
May 16, 202327:30
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May 09, 202325:04
Met Ball Madness

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May 02, 202347:10
Fashion Podcast Take Over

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AK Brown visits the @takeitoffshow to talk about how to bounce back from a career setback, what she truly thinks of celebrities being appointed creative directors, and other topics.

Apr 25, 202334:21
April Recap - Video Episode on Spotify

April Recap - Video Episode on Spotify

Coachella, New York City Fashion, Montreal and More.

Apr 18, 202330:08
Combat Boots to Boardroom

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Women have historically struggled to find their voice in a male-dominated world, especially our Veterans. Since WWII, women have risen to the spotlight to support their country and her freedoms in any way they can. Today, their struggle lies not with only their active-duty service but continues after service ends and civilian life begins. Lynetta Smith joins us to dissect.

Apr 11, 202330:16
Sports and Fashion Won Big Together This Weekend

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Happy Take it Off Tuesday... It's really LSU Tuesday (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday). We discuss Dawn Staley VS. Kim Mulkey's style on & off the court. Serena Williams—the fashion goat of tennis—is she really that? Why are F1 drivers regarded as being classy when NASCAR drivers are not?

Apr 04, 202333:57
Power Dressing: Charting the Influence of Politics in Fashion

Power Dressing: Charting the Influence of Politics in Fashion

Why was there a rift between Adidas and Beyonce's Ivy Park line? Law Roach: Retiring or not? What really caused Jeremy Scott to leave Moschino? How much of a role does politics play in all of these acts. Tune in to find out.

Mar 28, 202335:24
Technology is a Blessing and a Curse

Technology is a Blessing and a Curse

Please accept my sincerest apologies. For more content, you can follow @takeitoffshow

Mar 21, 202301:19
How to Create a Legacy With Your Photos

How to Create a Legacy With Your Photos

Instagram, Facebook, and now AI have all contributed to the rise of photographs. To assist with figuring out where to go from here, I invited an expert. He has shot for Vogue Mexico, Vogue India, Vogue Brazil, GQ UK, and more. Internationally renowned  fashion photographer, Raul Tovar.

Mar 14, 202335:18
Celebrating Women's History Month: How Far Have Women Come?

Celebrating Women's History Month: How Far Have Women Come?

Happy march 7th, happy womens history month, happy to be alive. Also, happy Paris Fashion Week! I promised last week that we would discuss Milan Fashion Week, but we ran out of studio time (Scouts honor). We have a distinguished visitor here with us, she is a woman, she is a fashion student, she is Kate Assimus.

Mar 07, 202341:41
Fashion can be a bit of a drag

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Feb 28, 202337:03
The Weirdest, Wildest, and Most Important Fashion Shows

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Underwear as outerwear, the perfect look for Valentine’s Day

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Feb 14, 202337:40
Is It Me? Am I The Drama?

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Black History Month: Examining the role of black influence in pop culture

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Jan 31, 202330:13
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Dec 13, 202226:09
Dress, Don’t Suppress

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Nov 15, 202229:57
Pop-up power: Why short-term stores are set to thrive

Pop-up power: Why short-term stores are set to thrive

Owner of Old Fashioned Bazaar joins us for a conversation where we cover topics like: size inclusivity, the worst decade for fashion, and first date attire turnoffs.

Nov 08, 202236:42
Recap: Red Carpet Chaos, Mexico Mayhem and More

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What to wear when traveling abroad, red carpet interviews with Miles Teller, Janelle Monáe, Machine Gun Kelly and more.

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*Video version on Spotify* ... Recap: Red Carpet Chaos, Mexico Mayhem and More

*Video version on Spotify* ... Recap: Red Carpet Chaos, Mexico Mayhem and More

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Nov 01, 202227:60
 Fashion, Expulsion, Fashion, Domestic violence

Fashion, Expulsion, Fashion, Domestic violence

If you have never been in an abusive relationship, you may be perplexed as to why more people prefer to stay in these awful unions than end them. As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this is the perfect time to speak with Kenya Lee, a specialist in women's empowerment and a survivor of domestic abuse.

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Does the fashion industry want inclusivity or a token blackie?

Does the fashion industry want inclusivity or a token blackie?

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Oct 11, 202231:38
What separates a fashion show from a fashion adventure?

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A Night in the Garden is an experiential fashion event and masquerade ball that offers an immersion in artistry and imagination. Stonelords owner Roz Morris is here to assist us in partake in its escape. For tickets, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-in-the-garden-tickets-415671102457?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Oct 03, 202212:20
Say Yes to the dress and No (maybe) to the mess

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Is shopping for a wedding dress alone taboo? Is Davids Bridal the Walmart of wedding dresses? Bridezillas Vs. Momsters? Owner of Camellia's Bridal, Nicki O'Connell, is here to help us unpack everything.

Sep 27, 202239:36
We want lower heels and higher salaries

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How can we request a higher salary? Should you date your coworker, and speaking of dating, are workplace dress codes out-of-date? Here to guide us: Please give it up for Business Coach Laura Browne. 

Sep 13, 202226:29
Kanye West Unraveling

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Mr. West went on a major rampage on Instagram throwing shots at everybody and they mama. Literally kim Kardashian and Kris jenner. Which we will get into all of that, but first I want to dissect his style evolution from pink polo shirts to foam shoes.

Sep 06, 202215:59
Style and social class: undressing the c-word

Style and social class: undressing the c-word

Joining us to talk about classism, the newest fashion trends, pop culture, and more is Guardian senior fashion writer Lauren Cochrane.

Aug 30, 202232:13
Fashion etiquette: Rules on how to dress for success

Fashion etiquette: Rules on how to dress for success

Etiquette in any form is always rooted in respect. Be it in public, at the workplace, or at a friend’s party, we use dress codes as a physical indication of respect to the people. But what if the people don’t show respect back…should we give them a fashion citation? Here to help us with the truth please welcome etiquette expert zane Carson Carruth.

Aug 23, 202219:46
America's Most Coveted Icon - The Cowboy Boot

America's Most Coveted Icon - The Cowboy Boot

Do you have to be a republican to be a country singer? Have cowboy boots become main stream? Hannah Strumner, a country singer, joins us for the breakdown.

Aug 16, 202228:13
The Risk of the Rump: BBL Era

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If you have noticed an increase in wide cut out bikinis, stretchy dresses, peekaboo moments for side-boobs, under-boobs and the more conservative classic boob…. theses are subtle signs that you are officially living in the “bbl era”….our next guest is a BBL patient, youtube native – please welcome Briana White Creative!

Aug 09, 202227:52
Instagrams Impact on Fashion

Instagrams Impact on Fashion

Joined by local instagram influencer @beingmrsfowler. We discuss how much instagram influencers really get paid, how to become an instagram influencer and more.

Jul 26, 202232:07