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The official podcast of the University of Chicago Fashion Magazine, MODA Magazine! Tune in with our hosts Arjun Kilaru, Grace Feeley, Nicole Mateo, and Stefan Aleksic for weekly dissections of fashion and art culture.

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    • Apr 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    MODA POD club wear: berlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 11:23


    On this new episode of MODA POD Arjun Kilaru and special guest Esha Deokar talk about their experience in the Berlin clubbing scene. The two talk nightlife history, fashion, and their personal thoughts. wilkommen in berlin !

    The Politicization of Fashion: 'Fits of Our First Ladies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 26:02


    In this episode, Lucy and Lila dissect the political implications of the fashion choices made by everyone from Jackie O to Melania Trump. 

    Global Fashuns 004: Shaadi SZN with Debs Narula, Reva Tharwani, and Shaivi Rajesh pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 24:34


    Welcome back to Global Fashuns S2 in 2022 !!! In this extended episode we continue our conversation about shaadi season. The panelist share their ideal weddings, talk about navigating social pressures, and share their favourite Desi foods! HostStefan Aleksic (he/they) @_stefan.a@modamagazine.uchicagoGuestsDevishi Narula @debs.narulaReva Tharwani @revatharwani @raysinsidersShaivi Rajesh @s.haiviMusical Credits:Ghoomar Instrumental — NerdMusic on YTExotic — Priyanka Chopra ft. Pitbull

    Global Fashuns 004: Shaadi SZN with Debs Narula, Reva Tharwani, and Shaivi Rajesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 35:51


    Welcome back to Global Fashuns S2 in 2022 !!! This episode we are tackling Desi wedding season otherwise known as shaadi. The panelists and Stefan chat about Shaadi traditions, destination weddings, Deepika Padukone, sangeet rehearsals and more!HostStefan Aleksic (he/they) @_stefan.a@modamagazine.uchicagoGuestsDevishi Narula @debs.narulaReva Tharwani @revatharwani @raysinsidersShaivi Rajesh @s.haiviMusical Credits:Ghoomar Instrumental — NerdMusic on YTGallan Goodiyan — from Dhil Dhadakne DoSangeet songs ;)Let's Nacho — from Kapoor & SonsSheila Ki Jawani — from Tees Maar KhanExotic — Priyanka Chopra ft. PitbullDilliwaali Girlfriend — from Yeh Jawaani Hai DeewaniBalam Pichkari — from Yeh Jawaani Hai DeewaniMahi Ve — from Kaal Ho Naa HoDeewangi Deewangi — from Om Shanti OmOh Ho Ho Ho — from Hindi MediumHo Jamalo  — by Zohaib Chandio & Naroda Malini

    Global Fashuns 003: Nazar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 19:43


    WE'RE BACK! Kicking off Season Two of Global Fashuns, Stefan and his guest Saba talk the Nazar amulet, superstition, and cultural appreciation.Saba Johnson (she/her)ig - @sablabaStefan Aleksic (he/they)ig - @_stefan.aMUSIC OF THE EP✨ Evil Eye - Bellah  

    Body Image vs. The Fashion Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 23:14


    TW: eating disordersIn this episode, Lucy and Lila discuss the fashion industry's impact on body image all through the lens of social media. All recorded from a dorm bed, the girls try to make an uncomfortable topic accessible and palatable. 

    Can You Separate the Art From the Artist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 20:17


    TW: Sexual AssaultIn this episode, Grace and Arjun discuss the recent allegations made towards fashion designer Alexander Wang as well as the concept of separating the art from the artist. Is it possible, or ethical? Join us for this casual conversation on how the modern age of accountability will change the relationship between consumer and producer in various art spheres.

    The Makeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 28:06


    Episode Title: The MakeoverAir Date: Friday Feb 26thBlurb: Nicole examines how blockbuster films overuse the “makeover” trope. What does this classic scene in movies mean for fashion? And Women in film? What does this trope tell us about how we view femininity in the world and how Hollywood wants us to view it? Host: Nicole MateoSpeaker: Mohini Kumar (Instagram @mohinikumarr)

    Global Fashuns 002: The Impact of Black Culture on Fashion pt.2 - Representation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 28:24


    Hello and welcome back to the second episode of Global Fashuns and the continuation of our last topic the impact of black culture on fashion. This week Stefan, Erinma, Genesis, and Maatkara talk about representation in media and fashion. You can find our panelists at:Erinma Adaeze Personal Instagram: @erinmaadaze Small Business Plug: @ada.palm Genesis PimentelPersonal Instagram, Twitter: @bottleofgenesisWriting Account: @genesisrewrittenMaatkara Wilson:Personal Instagram: @maatkarania

    How Ethical is Thrifting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 34:04


    Unless you’ve been severely deprived of social media and its connection to the fashion industry, you’d know how thrifting has become a staple in many young adults' fashion culture. Thrifting has become mainstream and fast-fashion is in the outs. But how ethical is thrifting really? And what does the spike in thrifting mean for lower income communities who depend on second hand shopping? Well, it all depends on what kind of shopper you are. Let’s find out. Join Nicole Mateo and guest speaker Stefan Aleksic on an economic and cultural journey in the world of fashion consumption!

    Global Fashuns 001: The Impact of Black Culture on Fashion pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 38:44


    Welcome to the pilot episode Global Fashuns! Hi! My name is Stefan and I wanted to use this new medium for MODA mag to explore global fashion and what fashion means for different cultures and identities. For our inaugural episode (which will actually be two parts), I brought together a panel to speak about the impact black culture has had on fashion and media. This first episode will focus more about the panelists’ personal experiences with fashion and their inspirations. You can find our panelists’ socials below:Erinma Adaeze Personal Instagram: @erinmaadaze Small Business Plug: @ada.palm Genesis PimentelPersonal Instagram, Twitter: @bottleofgenesisWriting Account: @genesisrewrittenMaatkara Wilson:Personal Instagram: @maatkaraniaHost: Stefan AleksicSpeaker: Erinma Adaeze, Genesis Pimentel, and Maatkara Wilson

    MODA Podcast Episode 1: Introduction to the Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 20:07


    An interview with MODA magazine editor in chief, Louis Levin.

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