Here at the Fandomentals, we believe anything you are truly passionate about can qualify as a fandom. As such, John and Kori explore some of their sartorial hobbies from tailoring, fragrances, horology, fountain pens, and more!
In light of Ramadan, Kori asked Seher to guest with her on this episode of Sartorial Splendor. Instead of talking about name-brand labels, they discuss what is generally worn during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
Gids returns to Sartorial Splendor to talk with Kori about Spring fashion, redefining luxury for our current times, how to take care of your leather shoes, the pre-loved market for luxury goods, and why men shouldn't shy away from wearing hats anymore. Actual hats. Not those baseball caps. Make sure you check out Gids on Instagram (@i_am_gids) and his YouTube channel (I am Gids). Sartorial Splendor is a proud member of the Fandomentals Network.
John and Kori spend this month's episode talking about cultivating mindful buying habits. They also look at signs of retail addiction, as well as how to avoid that FOMO and competitive mindset when it comes to fragrance purchases.
In the first episode of 2021, Kori has a special guest, fragrance reviewer Trusted Nose! tune in to hear what they'd both like to see in 2021 from the world of fragrance, what they're currently digging, and what is on both of their must-have lists! Make sure you check Trusted Nose out on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsNDDV80a0owzfyUQQNFcww (YouTube) and https://www.instagram.com/trusted_nose/?hl=en (Instagram)!
In the final episode of 2020, John and Kori talk about this year's hits and misses, how fragrance handled the COVID pandemic, and what they'd like to see in the new year.
For this episode of Sartorial Splendor, Kori is joined by special guest, Gids! They talk fragrances (obviously), as well as the importance of tailoring, fashion, and why no YouTuber should ever, ever again utter the phrase "panty-dropper". Make sure you check Gids out on his https://www.instagram.com/i_am_gids/?hl=en (Instagram), as well as his excellent https://www.youtube.com/user/MrGiddyT (YouTube channel)!
For this episode of Sartorial Splendor, Kori is joined by fellow Muslimahs Jennifer and Saania as they discuss fragrance in Islam, their favorite scents, as well as ethical consumption and which notes they tend to avoid.
The nose behind Seattle-based Âge de Querelle Perfumes, Chad Bylsma, graciously agreed to talk with Kori on a variety of topics, ranging from our shared love of punk music to scents, "historical accuracy", and wondering whether we'd both still be here by the time this episode was published. Spoiler Alert: We're both alive.
In this episode of Sartorial Splendor, Kori has guests Amina Dicko and Manahil to discuss being a Muslimah in the fragrance community, as well as some of their favorite elements of fragrance.
Kori, along with special guest host Kia, talk fragrances, especially accessibility of designer frags, as well as what Mugler fragrance is right for you.
Kori welcomes special guest co-host Amina Dicko as they discuss Maya Njie, niche scents, leather notes, boozy notes, and much more!
Kori and John kick off the first episode by discussing what sartorial is to them... and maybe go off on a tangent about a few things fragrance-related.