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follow us!  tiktok this week, ayanna + akua talk -core aesthetics, pyer moss's first bag drop, and brands we're loving.  instagram some core resources  the core bible  aesthetics wiki  if you're feeling super nerdy: Gorpcore -Grailed Gorpcore - Vogue UK First Came Normcore. Now Get Ready for Gorpcore. - The Cut Regencycore - Vogue What is Cottagecore - Vogue Fashion and the rise of Balletcore - W Magazine  Zara x NYCBallet (collab with Vanessa Beecroft)  You Don't Need to Dance in Order to Embrace Balletcore - InStyle Fairycore - InStyle Want To Try The Balletcore Trend? A Former Dancer Shows You How - Refinery29 Earthcore From Cottagecore To Goblincore — What's Your TikTok Fashion Aesthetic? - Refinery29 Kidcore - The Trendspotter The Artists That Shaped Angelcore — The Internet's ‘Girliest' Aesthetic - Refinery29

this week, akua and ayanna talk ralph lauren's HBCU collab, brands they're loving, and the marketing giant that is Calvin Klein.    follow us!  instagram.com/offtherackpod tiktok.com/@offtherackpod

we've been gone for a min, we know.  we won't do that again.  this week, akua + ayanna talk virgil, andre leon talley, and whether or not they have any desire to work in fashion again.    follow us on tiktok + instagram: @offtherackpod

this week, ayanna + akua talk through the CFDA winners, daniel lee's departure from bottega, and the avon lady herself, robyn rihanna fenty.    follow us on IG: instagram.com/offtherackpod

did you miss us? this week ayanna and akua talk through the LulaRich, a docuseries that chronicles the downfall of LulaRoe.    follow us:  instagram.com/offtherackpod 

this week's episode akua holds down the fort and talks through vogue's "7 days, 7 looks" series.    follow us on IG!  https://www.instagram.com/offtherackpod/

this week akua + ayanna talk celebrity brand partnerships.  lil nas x. saweetie. travis. you get it.    follow our (new!) instagram: offtherackpod

this week, akua + ayanna are joined by buyer and content creator alyssa mosley to talk about this year's Met Gala.  follow us:  @brainwashxmedia  @akuakwakwa  follow alyssa mosley  @am0sley on IG  @cherryemojixo on tiktok  intro music: https://soundcloud.com/loveave/diorslippers

this week ayanna + akua talk revolve x aaliyah, old navy's inclusive sizing, and the cult of SHEIN   References  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o_5zMkS0Gh4SDZvuwXJ23dDDIrO9q6UzFo6JF3wGj1Y/edit?usp=sharing

this week, akua and ayanna were joined by only made founder Rayne Schloss!  Only Made is an accessories brand based in brooklyn. the flyest out tbh. they talk about her journey launching a brand during the pandemic, working in the industry, and advice for black women looking to launch their own brands.  follow us!  instagram.com/brainwashxmedia twitter.com/brainwashxmedia brainwash.media  

this week ayanna and akua were still recovering from that weird pyer moss show so they talked. about nothing. as friends do.    find us:  https://www.instagram.com/brainwashxmedia/ https://twitter.com/brainwashxmedia brainwash.media

this week akua and ayanna discuss the importance of critique, fashion blogs and their impact on the industry at large, and the new frontier of blogging— tiktoking?  fashion news  The Cutting Room Floor Leandra episode Beyoncé in Telfar  Pyer Moss Fall 2021 Couture Show    follow us!  instagram.com/brainwashxmedia twitter.com/brainwashxmedia brainwash.media

this week ayanna and akua talk punk music, how the genre evolved into pop-punk, tartan skirts, and willow smith. 

this week, akua and ayanna were joined by fashion designer, artist, and former Rookie Mag staff writer Rian Phin to discuss the online magazine's impact on fashion at large.   download full show notes here follow rian:  twitter: @rianphin instagram: @thatadult youtube: rian phin follow us: instagram: @brainwashxmedia twitter: @brainwashxmedia brainwash.media

this week akua and ayanna take a trip down memory lane and talk about their journey with off the rack on its 1 year anniversary.    follow us: instagram.com/brainwashxmedia twitter.com/brainwashxmedia

this week, akua and ayanna discussed the resurgence of Coach, the Pillow Tabby bag, and how the rise of thrifting and nostalgia has influenced coach's comeback download the full show notes⤵️ https://drive.google.com/file/d/139gSQglB4mhvYfKU6HTHI9YEpy2ePQYk/view?usp=sharing   follow us: instagram.com/brainwashxmedia twitter.com/brainwashxmedia brainwash.media

this week, akua and ayanna discuss how some of their fave pop stars utilize fashion as part of their album rollout. they talk everyone from doja to kanye. Follow us:  instagram.com/brainwashxmedia instagram.com/brainwash.club twitter.com/brainwashxmedia twitter.com/brainwashclub Read Our Latest Stories: brainwash.media Shop our Brands: brainwash.club

this week, akua and ayanna are joined by trend forecaster and creative strategist, anu lingala to talk about the fashion cycle, trend forecasting, and some ss21 trends we're loving.   download the show notes here. 

this week, akua and ayanna talk about the current state of fashion retail, current consumer shopping habits, and brick and mortar stores vs eCommerce. see show notes here. Follow us:  instagram.com/brainwashxmedia instagram.com/brainwash.club twitter.com/brainwashxmedia twitter.com/brainwashclub Read Our Latest Stories: brainwash.media Shop our Brands: brainwash.club

this week, akua and ayanna talk about their personal style, their style influences, and some of their most embarrassing style moments. show notes here. follow us https://www.instagram.com/brainwashxmedia/  https://twitter.com/brainwashxmedia brainwash.media

this week, akua and ayanna talk to james flemons, the designer and founder of L.A.-based brand Phlemuns. download this week's show notes here  follow brainwash:  https://twitter.com/brainwashxmedia https://www.instagram.com/brainwashxmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/brainwash.club/ brainwash.media

this week, akua & ayanna talk juicy's attempted relaunch, LVMH closing the doors, and the evolution of the magazine cover.  follow brainwash: https://www.instagram.com/brainwashxmedia/ https://twitter.com/brainwashxmedia brainwash.media

this week, ayanna + akua talk to fashion archivist and the founder of How to be a Fucking Lady, rashida reneé.  the girls talk fashion archiving, 90's supermodels, and why ed hardy simply does not slap.    follow rashida:  https://www.instagram.com/howtobeafuckinglady/ https://www.instagram.com/evilrashida/   follow brainwash: https://www.instagram.com/brainwashxmedia/ https://twitter.com/brainwashxmedia brainwash.media

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our bb akua talks emily in paris, insecure, and the power of a good LOOK.  follow akua on socials:  twitter: @akua_kwakwa instagram: @akuakwakwa follow brainwash on socials: twitter: @brainwashxmedia  instagram: @brainwashxmedia www.brainwash.media

This week Ayanna and Akua talk collaborations, what elements are needed to create a successful collaboration, and some hits and misses over the last decade. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Brands we love⁣⁣ PUNCH Jewelry & Oddities⁣⁣ Savant Studios⁣⁣ Onlymade⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Follow Us: ⁣⁣ instagram.com/brainwashxmedia⁣⁣ twitter.com/brainwashxmedia⁣⁣ www.brainwash.media⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Shop with Us: ⁣⁣ instagram.com/brainwash.club⁣⁣ twitter.com/brainwashclub⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ brainwash.club ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ intro music: POPSTAR- DJ Khaled ft. Drake ⁣⁣ outro music: COACH WAVE- U Know ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ we do not own the rights to this music so don't copyright us plz thanks x ⁣⁣

This week Akua and Ayanna discuss the history of the Birkin bag, its cultural capital, and our newfound obsession with getting one.    Follow us:  https://www.instagram.com/brainwashxmedia/ https://twitter.com/brainwashxmedia https://www.instagram.com/akuakwakwa/ https://twitter.com/akua_kwakwa www.brainwash.media  

This week, Ayanna and Akua talk through resell culture, how Supreme created the market, and how Depop has taken the baton and ran with it. Oh yeah, and we get into a few of our fave shows this fashion month and brands we're obsessed with. Duh.  Shop Brainwash Club  Brainwash.club Follow Us:  Instagram Twitter Apple Podcasts  Spotify Intro Music:  FLOURi$H ft. SPRTYK (AMEN Blessed It) https://soundcloud.com/amen-producer/flourih-ft-sprtyk-amen-blessed-it

This month, Ayanna and Akua talk sustainability and ethical fashion with climate activist Lauren Ritchie (@laurenaritchie). We get into big reformation talk, the ethics of thrifting, and how ya grandma who's been collecting Key Food bags and storing them under the sink has been eco-friendly this whole time.  About Lauren:  Lauren Ritchie (@laurenaritchie) is a 19-year-old climate activist, writer, podcast host, and student from The Bahamas studying Sustainable Development and Political Science at Columbia University. She is the creator of The Eco Gal (@itsecogal), a digital platform that educates on global climate justice, promotes intersectional climate action, and seeks to make sustainable living more accessible and inclusive by amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. She is also a writer and content strategist for Brown Girl Green, a Youth Ambassador for Plastic Pollution Coalition, and the co-host of the podcast Black Girl Blueprint (@blackgirlblueprint), a platform to center the voices and celebrate the accomplishments of young Black women in a vast array of fields. Shop Brainwash Club  Brainwash.club Follow Us:  Instagram Twitter Apple Podcasts  Spotify Intro Music:  FLOURi$H ft. SPRTYK (AMEN Blessed It) https://soundcloud.com/amen-producer/flourih-ft-sprtyk-amen-blessed-it Good Reads:  https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/08/06/magazine/fashion-sweatpants.html https://fashionista.com/2020/06/reformation-racist.  https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/9/25/17888594/american-apparel-melrose-store-relaunch https://guestofaguest.com/new-york/instagram/a-coup-is-brewing-against-influencer-and-designer-emily-oberg-sporty-and-rich?slide=1 https://www.today.com/style/everlane-clothing-brand-accused-racism-former-employees-t185840 https://pebblemag.com/magazine/living/racism-in-sustainable-fashion https://usfblogs.usfca.edu/sustainability/2019/11/19/confronting-whiteness-in-green-science/

This week, Akua & Ayanna get in their bags. Telfar bags to be exact. They discuss what makes those shopping bags so special, cool brands to follow, and their thoughts on those CFDA nominations.   Follow Us: Twitter Instagram   Cool Brands: DOS Swim Di Petsa Amari Carter   We launched our SHOP! shop our brands here.   Intro Music: FLOURi$H ft. SPRTYK (AMEN Blessed It) https://soundcloud.com/amen-producer/

This week, Ayanna and Akua discuss the importance of including Africa in conversations about luxury fashion. They also had the pleasure of talking to the Founder and CEO of The Folklore, Amira Rasool to gain some insight as to what some of these brands on the continent are up against and how we can help.    FOLLOW US  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainwashxmedia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/brainwashxmedia   SHOP THE FOLKLORE  The Folklore is an innovative online retail concept operating out of New York City and Cape Town. The Folklore stocks high-end and emerging designer brands from Africa and the diaspora, and serves as a cultural hub for contemporary brands, artists and creatives to showcase their personal stories. https://www.thefolklore.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thefolklore/ https://twitter.com/TheFolklore   BRANDS WE'RE LOVING  Mowalola Orange Culture  Maki Oh  William Okpo  Lisa Folawiyo Thebe Magugu AAKS   REFERENCES  https://youtu.be/mFyCpoCW9ak https://africanbusinessmagazine.com/sectors/retail/e-commerce-powers-africas-rapidly-expanding-fashion-sector/ https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/opinion/op-ed-its-time-for-vogue-africa https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/global-currents/tapping-31-billion-africa-opportunity

let's be honest, the fashion industry could've used an update about a decade ago.   Fashion News  https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-andre-leon-talley-chiffon-trenches-memoir-released-earlier-20200430-jcioxqzma5ddnee7vqjhyv5hiq-story.html https://www.vogue.com/article/clare-waight-keller-departs-givenchy https://fashionista.com/2020/04/saint-laurent-exits-fashion-calendar   Main Sources  https://www.grailed.com/drycleanonly/coronavirus-effect-fashion-industry https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/professional/fashions-new-2020-outlook https://www.vogue.com/article/vogue-global-conversation-e-commerce-virgil-abloh-stephanie-phair-remo-ruffini-angelica-cheung https://www.vogue.com/article/designers-fixing-fashion-calendar-retail-coronavirus-response   Brands We're Loving Pyer Moss  https://www.instagram.com/pyermoss/ Hanifa  https://www.instagram.com/hanifaofficial/ Sandy Liang https://www.instagram.com/sandyliang/   Follow us:  https://www.instagram.com/brainwashxmedia/ https://twitter.com/brainwashxmedia   Akua  https://www.instagram.com/akuakwakwa/ Ayanna  NOPE, HAHAHA :)   intro music: FLOURi$H ft. SPRTYK (AMEN Blessed It) @SPRTYK @AMENPRODUCER

presented by brainwash, this is off the rack.  listen along every last monday of every month as akua and ayanna talk through fashion news, supply chains, cool brands, and why US vogue covers are an embarrassment to us all.   intro music: FLOURi$H ft. SPRTYK (AMEN Blessed It) @SPRTYK @AMENPRODUCER   follow us:  https://www.instagram.com/brainwashxmedia/ email us!  ayanna@brainwash.media