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Hi friends! Life has been crazy for us lately but Jadan is here for a quick solo episode about some recent fashion mess. Every few days, a new Creative Director is being fired or "exiting the brand" and we're very curious about why. So far we've seen Lanvin, Rochas, Bally, and now Ann Demeulemeester push their CD out the door and I think we should talk about it before the next announcement comes. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, and follow us on all platforms @SampleSizeMedia!

Hey friends! This week we're kicking off the official unofficial Sample Size book club with Andre Leon Talley's tell-all, The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir. We recap the life and times of the fashion giant and discuss the issues with the lack of intersectional critique of the book. We also spend some time catching up on London Fashion Week shows and end up sharing thoughts on Pharrell's appointment to menswear creative director of Louis Vuitton and Virgil's memory.

Hey friends! This week we're discussing the anatomy of an "IT Brand", join us as we break down the key elements to becoming a buzzy name in the fashion industry and building a cult following. We also get into the faux-fur drama kicked up at Schiaparelli's Spring 2023 Couture show by Kylie Jenner and Daniel Roseberry. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, and follow us on all platforms @SampleSizeMedia

Hey friends! We're back with the inaugural episode of Fashion with Friends featuring one of our closest friends and favorite fashion girlies @Sydneyrella_! In this episode, we chat about the realities of working in fashion, Soho House memberships, and how to make it in New York. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on IG and Tiktok @SampleSizeMedia

Hello friends! This week we're continuing to break down stories the fashion industry wants us to forget. Join us we discuss John Galliano's return to the spotlight after his anti-semetic "breakdown" and how Alexander Wang teamed up with the right PR girls to make everyone forget about his even darker past. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, and follow us on all platforms @SampleSizeMedia

Good Morning Size Queens! We're back for another season of comedy, commentary, and mispronouncing European names, starting with discussing Coco Chanel's rise to prominence and connections to Nazi Germany. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review on your podcast app, and follow us on all platforms @SampleSizeMedia.

According to Harper's Bazaar "sapphic style" has gone mainstream, so we asked videographer, creative director, primary lesbian, and friend of the pod Jordan (they/them) to help us get to the bottom of the trend. Join us as we dive into the trend's origins, our lesbian style icons, and the commodification of queer aesthetics. LINKS Jordan - @GEMPROD_ // @jrd_y Noelle - @noellewtf // @noelle.wtf Sample Size - @samplesizemedia

On this episode we break down behind one of fashion's iconic runway shows, the Battle of Versailles. This once-in-a-lifetime show pitted American and French designers against one another for a one-night-only showcasing of the talents of both countries, with fashion greats such as Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy, Oscar de la Renta, and Anne Klein battling it out to raise funds for the Palace of Versailles. Tune in to find out what sparked the fashion rivalry between countries, and how black models helped secure the win for the Americans. Follow Sample Size Media on social everywhere @SampleSizeMedia. Check out the show notes here.

On this episode, the Sample Size crew is back for our first episode of 2022 to discuss the life and crimes of the infamous jewel thief and fashion icon, Doris Marie Payne. Following the documentary "The Life and Crime of Doris Payne" we break down how Doris weaponized fashion, classism, and featurism to steal millions of dollars of rare jewelry. Timestamps 0:00 Intro + RIP Andre Leon Talley & Manfred Thierry Mugler 23:46 Doris Payne Show Notes

On this episode, we take a look back at 2021 and revisit our favorite moments in entertainment and fashion, and take a moment to reflect on the passing of Virgil Abloh. We also cover the finale of the Daniel Lee scandal, Cardi B's new creative director job, and possibly the best red carpet of the year. Please leave and rating and review and don't forget, its not that serious, its just clothes. SOCIAL N LINKS samplesizemedia.com Twitter Instagram TikTok Youtube SAMPLE SIZE CREW Noelle: @yeahnoe // @yeahnoee Tone: @tone.b0ne // @Tone_b0ne Jadan: @jadan_wash // @Iam_jadan

This episode we have the whole team in-studio to bring you the latest in fashion news including the winners and the snubs at the 2021 CFDA Awards, Daniel Lee's abrupt departure from Bottega Veneta, and the future of the brand. Finally inspired by the upcoming film House of Gucci, we debut our new segment: Fashion Beefs, where we take a closer look at the true-crime scandals and infamous conflicts of fashion history. Thanks for tuning in, make sure you leave a rating and review! SOCIAL N LINKS samplesizemedia.com Twitter Instagram TikTok Youtube SAMPLE SIZE CREW Noelle: @yeahnoe // @yeahnoee Tone: @tone.b0ne // @Tone_b0ne Jadan: @jadan_wash // @Iam_jadan

DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE AUDIO IS CRUNCHY because we attempted to film this ep for youtube. SOCIAL N LINKS samplesizemedia.com Twitter Instagram TikTok Youtube CO-HOSTS Noelle: @yeahnoe // @yeahnoee Tone: @tone.b0ne // @Tone_b0ne

On today's episode, we're talking about the fashion industry's latest obsession, collaborations. We're breaking what worked and what didn't from the Balenciaga x Gucci “hack” and the recent Fendi by Versace//Versace by Fendi collaborations. SOCIAL N LINKS samplesizemedia.com Twitter Instagram TikTok CO-HOSTS Noelle: @yeahnoe // @yeahnoee Tone: @tone.b0ne // @Tone_b0ne

Noelle and Tone are back from a short break and a very long NYFW/VMAs/Met Gala season to digest all of the red carpet and SS22 collections including: Laur, WHO DECIDES WAR, Theophilio, Peter Do, and Kim Shui, Laquan Smith, and Tom Ford. Episode Main Topic: Fast Fashion Trend Cycles On this week's episode we continue the conversation about fast fashion but focus on its influence on the trend cycles. We get into how Zara abandoning the traditional fashion production cycle turned into rapid micro trend cycles, marginalized communities that benefit from fast fashion, NYFW collections being chuegy, and how buying designer clothing for clout is just as dangerous as buying fast fashion. SOCIAL N LINKS samplesizemedia.com Twitter Instagram TikTok CO-HOSTS Noelle: @yeahnoe // @yeahnoee Tone: @tone.b0ne // @Tone_b0ne

On this week's #SampleSize episode, our Sample Size Investigations team is back, and this time we take notorious fast fashion behemoth, Shein, to court. In the opening of the case we set the stage, building a character profile of the brand by examining its founding, the evolution of its business model, and the controversial moves they've made en route to becoming the number one downloaded shopping app. Next, the prosecution builds the case against Shein, bringing to light recent thievery committed by the brand at the expense of crochet fashion designer & small business owner, Bailey Prado. Even calling to the stand expert witness and fashion blog, Diet Prada, to help shine a light on this specific fashion crime. Finally, in defense of Shein, we take a look at US trademark law, discussing it's lack of protections for fashion designers, allowing Shein free reign to prey on the works of small businesses. And yes, we do talk about THAT challenge, and the messiness associated with it, so you definitely don't want to this episode! If you're not already following us on Apple Music or Spotify, make sure to hit that "follow" button on the top of our show's profile page & if you enjoyed this episode, rate us 5 stars and leave a review, telling us what you liked best! To stay updated on everything Sample Size, connect with us on all major social media platforms @SampleSizePod. See you next episode!

On today's episode, we talk Donda part two and the billionaire in town, Mizz Rihanna Robin Fenty. Which leads to our topic of the day, luxury. We cover how e-commerce and social media as devalued the term, dupe bag shoppers, and the importance of having style over items. Tone also as a moment of self-realization when it comes to wardrobe building and we crack the code to non-binary clothing. This episode is extremely unhinged so strap in!

On this week's episode of #SampleSize we discuss the first couture collection from Pyer Moss and Kerby Jean Ramo, titled Collection 1. Amidst the controversy, we get into a taboo topic, why black creatives are scared to publicly crique black art. What's considered valid critique and what's just being a hater?We also dive into fashion at the Olympics with the debut of Telfar Clemens' and Team Libera's groundbreaking collaboration.

On this week's episode of #SampleSize we talk about Couture Week, which happened last week. We talk shows we liked and shows we disliked. We also announce a new addition to the Sample Size family, and the new show we have in the works. Lastly, we take a good look at the BET awards and ask ourselves, what happened to the once illustrious show for premier black talent. You don't want to miss out on these conversations. Don't forget to rate and review if you enjoyed the episode, and we'll see you next time.

On today's episode of #SampleSize, we have a kiki with friend of the show Jadan Washington. We get into Doja Cat's latest drop, Planet Her, pride shenanigans, and Jadan's preference in caucasian designers. If you liked this episode don't forget to rate and review us. Make sure you're following the page to never miss a drop.

This week we celebrate the 10th episode of the pod with our first guest, Marvin Jules, vintage reseller, sports memorabilia collector, and cryptocurrency enthusiast. We discuss finding your niche as an entrepreneur, following your intuition, and the launch of ClienteleCoin, the world's first streetwear crypto coin. Make sure you follow Marvin on Instagram and keep an eye out for the ClienteleCoin launch on July 5th. Click the link to join the ClienteleCoin telegram to get all of the latest updates. Instagram: @PrimetimeVntg @Clientele_ @Primetime_Menlo Shop: www.primetimevntg.com

On this week's episode, we discuss Jean Paul Gaultier's cryptic IG posts and why the changing of the creative guard can lead to a 180 of house's identity. Then Noelle gets to be a hater 40 minutes straight as we discuss the differences between "traditional" designers and graphic designers.

In this episode, we kick things off by discussing our favorite designer, Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss, and his announcement that he was invited to show a couture show in Paris, making him the first Black American designer to accomplish this feat. We then continue our fashion and hip hop discussion by taking a look at the history between hip hop and fashion, starting from the origins of Hip Hop and covering up until present day time. Tune in to find out more!

On this week's episode, we celebrate some big wins for our favorite black designers and discuss the CFDA Fashion Fund Nominees. Then, we’re creating the Sample Size Definitive List of Best-Dressed Rappers™. Tune in to see if your favorite rapper made the cut!

Welcome to Sample Size! On today's episode we talk about the return of the Met Gala, everyone's favorite elite fundraising event and fashion showcase, and we imagine what we would wear if we were sent an invite. We also talk about why you shouldn't put the squeeze on superproducer DJ Mustard, especially if he's paying you to shop for him. Finally we talk NFTs! Yup, society's current buzziest term, we explain what a NFTs is, and imagine its possible role in the fashion industry. Thanks for tuning in, don't forget to rate and review this episode! Social Media: IG: @samplesizepod + @yeahnoe + @tone.b0ne Twitter: @samplesizepod + @yeahnoee + @tone_b0ne TikTok: @samplesizepod + @yeahnoe + @tone.b0ne

In this episode, Noelle and Tone discuss Guess' attempt to rip off Telfar and why culture matters more than what you’re selling. We also talk about Lil Nas’ sinister collaboration with MSCHF and why Nike wasn’t so hot on the collaboration. And Finally we take you on a journey back in fashion, yup we’re talking about Y2K, an era that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. As always thank you for tuning in! For details about what was mentioned in the episode visit: https://www.samplesizepodcast.com Socials IG: @samplesizepod + @yeahnoe + @tone.b0ne Twitter: @samplesizepod + @yeahnoee + @tone_b0ne Tik-Tok: @samplesizepod + @yeahnoe + @tone.b0ne

On this episode of Sample Size, we tackle fashion twitter's latest scandals: infamous IG model Ari Fletcher's being featured in a Vogue ad and beloved designer Mowalola being called out for backing out of collaborations and stealing designs. Lastly, we take a deep dive into the history of the art of Haute Couture. We discuss the qualifications of the art form, some notable black couturier, and Noelle goes on a rant about how important Theirry Mugler and Alexander McQueen are. Listen in, and join in on the conversation by letting us know what you think on social media @samplesizepod on IG & Twitter or visit our site, www.samplesizepodcast.com! If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to rate and review us, so other like-minded individuals can find this podcast.

In this episode, we discuss our favorite looks from fashion month as well as the looks that we disliked. We then jump into the Andre Leon Tally saga, and we ask, is he broke or is this just a power play from friends turn enemies. Lastly, we discuss sneaker resell culture, and discuss Joe Herbert, infamous owner of West Coast Sneakers, is his mother to blame or is this another symptom of clout chasing? Listen in, and join in on the conversation by letting us know what you think on social media @samplesizepod on IG & Twitter or visit our site, www.samplesizepodcast.com! If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to rate and review us, so other like minded individuals can find this podcast. Side Note: We apologize for the abrupt ending to the episode, we experienced technical difficulties that led to us losing a portion of our pod. We hope you still enjoyed the episode, we promise to make it up on our following episode.

On the second episode of Sample Size we tackle fashion’s latest news; Megan the Stallion’s controversial Harper’s Bazaar cover and Kanye West’s stylistic impact on his soon-to-be ex wife Kim Kardashian. We also take a deep dive in Rihanna’s LVMH-backed empire after the announcement that Fenty, the mogul’s luxury line, is closing for business, in order to answer the question of what makes a celebrity clothing line successful. Socials: IG: @samplesizepod, @yeahnoe, @tone.b0ne Twitter: @samplesizepod, @yeahnoee, @tone_b0ne Email: contact@samplesizepodcast.com Don't forget to rate and review us! If you have any comments, concerns or collaborations feel free to reach out! See you next time1

In our premier episode we introduce the world to our two cohost, Noelle & Tone Bone. We discuss why we wanted to start a podcast and all that went into the planning. We also play a round of quick hit questions where we answer questions that give insight into our versions of fashion. Which then leads to our discussion about brand collaborations, where we define what a collaboration is to us, and what we love and hate about two (or more) brands getting together to collaborate. Finally we end this episode discussing brand fatigue and the biggest reasons we get tired of a brand. There's a lot to hear on the first ever episode of Sample Size! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate and review us on whichever app you used to listen, and we hope you give us 5 stars! If not, please let us know where we can improve or if you have any topics you want us to discuss and/or any questions you wanted to ask please send an email to contact@samplesizepodcast.com. See you in two weeks!