When he performs stand-up, Joel Kim Booster pays a lot of attention to how he presents himself on stage. While these days his aesthetic is “Janet Jackson backup dancer, 1994,” it hasn’t always been that way. In this episode, Joel walks us throu

Bun Huggers to White Oxfords: Clothing As Armor

Jul 9th, 2019 17m 2s

Clothing has a functional purpose, but it can also unlock our inner confidence. It can act as our armor. In this episode, we’re mixing it up. Three different takes on everyday pieces of armor - with Olympian Emma Coburn, Jeni Britton-Bauer of J

Door-Knockers and Dior: Misa Hylton

Jul 2nd, 2019 18m 29s

When luxury designers refused to lend her recording artists clothing for videos and shoots, fashion stylist Misa Hylton came up with her own designs. The looks she made ushered in a new era for women in hip-hop. Learn more about your ad cho

Culottes to Karen O: Christian Joy

Jun 25th, 2019 17m 21s

Christian Joy’s work is meant to be torn, sweated on, and ripped off. From sticky rock clubs to glimmering Coachella stages, her one-of-a-kind aesthetic has been seen on artists like Childish Gambino, Maggie Rogers, and most notably, Karen O.

Seeing Yourself On Screen: Camille Friend

Jun 18th, 2019 14m 3s

As a hairstylist in Hollywood, Camille Friend created the iconic looks in Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and many more. Her fascination with hair styling started at a young age-when she would help out in her uncle’s hair salon. Learn more ab

The Powersuit Remixed: Rae Tutera

Jun 18th, 2019 15m 42s

Buying a suit that fit was a profound experience for Rae Tutera. It transformed their sense of self and led them to a new career: helping other non-binary folks find the clothes that work for them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas

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Introducing Dress Codes

Jun 3rd, 2019 2m 29s

A show about the moments that made us — and what we were wearing when it happened. A new show from New Balance and Gimlet Creative. Hosted by Emily Spivack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices