Sit-In with Ally Hilfiger and Steve Hash

Tierney Gearon is a photographer and close friend of Ally and Steve’s. The three chat about what it means to be an artist and why Tierney doesn’t like the label. Tierney talks about her process in creating one of her books: "TIERNEY GEARON: the Alphabet Book" and how tricky yet inspiring it is to work with her kids.

Chris Hess and Adam Winn of the Los Angeles-based band SWIMM stop by Steve and Ally's studio in DTLA to chat about the fears of buying used air conditioners, drinking after strangers, dating apps and their upcoming debut full length album 'Sentimental Porno'.

Ally and Steve chat with actor / musician / photographer Adam Goldberg in his brand new LA homestead about life, love, creativity, Febreze, babies, neuroticism, and Adam's upcoming album - Home, A Nice Place to Visit.

Visiting Alex Prager, American photographer and filmmaker in her studio in Los Angeles was eye opening, inspiring and FUN. Alex’s work is based on set scenes which she creates drawing from an array of references to provoke strong personal emotion. Ally and Steve got to sit in the costume archive surrounded by wigs during the interview. While learning more about how Alex works, we also learn about how one must overcome fear and boldly move forward.

Maya Stewart is a handbag and accessories designer based out of LA. Born and raised in Oklahoma, a Native American of Chickasaw, Creek and Choctaw descent. Ally and Steve sat with Maya to learn more about her family’s history, stories about how determination and a dream were the fuel to bringing her work to fruition and onto the runway. Maya’s work is all hand crafted in Los Angeles, made from Italian leather, and inspired by her Native American heritage.

Ally and Steve chat with their neighbors Katie White and Jules De Martino of The Ting Tings about the evolution of the band, their songwriting process and their upcoming album.

Sofia Sanchez De Betak aka "CHUFY" and her husband Alex De Betak invite Ally and Steve into their newly renovated SOHO loft to talk about Chufy's new book and clothing line.

Ally and Steve sit down with their friend and artist, Brandon Lomax, in his Los Angeles studio. Brandon's work explores chaos and order in nature and how it's connected to his own life experiences. Suggestion: Listen to this episode while blind folded.

Sit-In goes Live from SXSW! MaryEllis Bunn, the founder of Museum of Ice Cream, and Xavier Schipani, local Austin artist, join the stage with Ally and Steve discussing everything from Gender equality, to how to expand the imagination and creating experiential environments.

Ally and Steve chat with Tali Lennox - daughter of Annie Lennox - in her Los Angeles home about her transition from modeling to the world of fine art.

Tamara walks us through her journey from being the founder of Jimmy Choo, to now owning her name sake brand, Tamara Mellon based out of Los Angeles. We learn about the ups and downs and lessons learned when starting your own company. Tamara is a leader in women's advocacy in the fashion world and has a created a sustainable business model for her company to flourish.

Ally and Steve check out the Hilde Gallery in Los Angeles to see artist Theodore Boyer's latest show.

Ally and Steve chat with minimalist sculptor/painter Robert Moreland about his move from Louisiana to Los Angeles, the work he's done around the world, and his advice to young artists.

Ally and Steve chat with Moon Unit Zappa and Rain Joan of Arc Phoenix about their podcast, Launch Left, cultivating young artistic talent, and their creative process.

Jay visits Ally and Steve in their art studio and talks about his SNL days, his comedic process, and how make-up and push-ups kept him from making a cameo on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

Hello Methlab In The Sun, Bright White Underground, and the creation of fictitious psychedelic drugs: Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe take Ally and Steve into their world and their process. Freeman and Lowe create immersive environmental installation works that transport you to another world.

Ally and Steve sat with Australian photographer Polly Borland in her Los Angeles studio and talked about her experiences shooting Nick Cave, Queen Elizabeth II and much more.

Yi Zhou stopped by Ally and Steve's studio to talk about her work in 3D animation and working with major brands like Chanel.

Ally rifles through her fathers underwear drawer for a pair of his tighty whities for Josh, who wears them as a hat. The discussion goes all the way from Josh's first hand job, to why he started his wine company "White Girl Rose", and what he wants written on his gravestone.

Ally and Steve hang out with photographer Douglas Friedman in Marfa, Texas.

Clare Vivier - designer of California made luxury leather handbag and accessories brand Clare V - walks Ally around her studio in L.A. discussing her creative process, the value of having a business that focuses on making items locally, being a female run brand, and how to stay politically aware in a challenging time.

One of the largest artworks in the world was created by world renowned artist, Michele Oka Doner. Ally and Steve visit Michele's 4,000 sq foot SoHo studio/ living space in New York. The artist walks them through almost every item in her space and explains her point of view. Everything is an altar according to Oka Doner, including her kitchen.

Ally and Steve fly to London to visit artist, Marc Quinn, and take a tour of his multi-level studio. Marc walks Ally and Steve through precious works as well as pieces he is working on for the future.

Steve and Ally visit Chelsea Leyland, one of the fashion industry's top DJs, at her apartment in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. In addition to Chelsea’s career working with everyone from Fendi, CHANEL and Valentino, they also discuss how Chelsea uses her platform to bring awareness to epilepsy and the benefits of using CBD and cannabis as an alternative treatment.

Ally and Steve travel to Milk Studios in Chelsea, Manhattan to talk with powerhouse couple Zanna Roberts Rassi (fashion correspondent for E! News / senior fashion editor of Marie Claire) and Mazdack Rassi (fashion entrepreneur / co-founder of Milk Studios) to discuss how it all started, the current state of fashion and their newest venture together; Milk Makeup.

Nicole Will, an art adviser in New York (Will Art Advisory) brings Ally and Steve to three different shows in lower Manhattan to meet artists and discuss their work. Caris Reid, walks them through her show "Sub Rosa" at the Denny Gallery. Jess Johnson shows at the Jack Hanley gallery (where Ally experiences a trippy virtual reality experience). Lastly, they visit a showing of Karl Wirsum's work at the Derek Eller gallery.

Interior Designer, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, has decorated the homes of Cher, Christina Aguilara, the Osbournes, and the Kardashians. Martyn shares with Ally and Steve the craziest sex rooms he has ever designed and how he went from being a stage actor in England to one of America's top designers.

Steve and Ally sit in with Anya Hindmarch, an acclaimed handbag and accessories designer, in her London studio to talk about how her handbags are made, how she feeds her brain, and her hero, Margaret Thatcher.

Ally and Steve sit in with musician / photographer / activist extraordinaire Bryan Adams to talk about his creative process and his upcoming musical adaptation of an early 90s classic.

Ally and Steve travel to New York where Ally sits down for a candid conversation with her dad - fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger.

Ally Hilfiger and Steve Hash sit in with creative director, Trey Laird, and discuss Marfa, Texas, his experiences working with Gigi Hadid, Tommy Hilfiger, Lady Gaga, Tom Ford, how he started his company, and his early days with Donna Karen.Then...Ally and Steve fly to London to sit in with Gigi Hadid to talk to her about working with Tommy Hilfiger, packing and dressing for your mood, what she likes about designing the Gigi X Tommy collections, and how hands on she is every step of the way while always considering her fans!

Pamela Love, an award winning jewelry designer based in New York City, talks about her obsession with Greek Mythology, and trying to keep up during New York Fashion week without her sleep monster getting in the way, and her apprenticeship with artist, Francesco Clemente.

Timo Weiland, acclaimed fashion designer and chosen for the CFDA incubator program, discusses everything from how much fashion week and the industry in New York has changed, and how he transitioned from being a banker on Wall Street to an acclaimed fashion designer/DJ.

"Sit-In with Ally Hillfiger and Steve Hash" debuts Wednesday, October 18th, 2017.