Podcasts about Chromat

On this episode we sat down with Chromat!k, an artist with Dallas roots but has toured nationwide. We talk about his influences, including Kanye and Kid Cudi. We also talk about his Dallas Cowboys fandom, his passion for hoops that led to him sharing the court with WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale. We also dig into his artistry, from his energetic performances to his creative process, offering listeners a glimpse into the mind of the upcoming star. Chromat!ks Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechromeozone?igsh=MWUzazgyaTJnaGhvbA== YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheChromeOzone?si=nZfiiBkqVPncfmmB Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChromeOzone TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechromeozone?_t=8jgyvCKJNxT&_r=1 Intro Song | Chromat!k - Atlas

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Steph Venegas. Stephanie Venegas is a multi-disciplinary creative born and raised in Uptown, NYC.  Her experience as a brand designer and photographer within the last decade led her to start her own creative studio - Natives.  Under the Natives umbrella, she has been able to work with clients such as NYC Parks, Nike, Adidas, Hennessy, KrinkNYC, American Giant, and Chromat to name a few. Stephanie also currently serves as the Creative Director for MRFU, a streetwear/lifestyle brand located in Uptown, NYC. In this week's episode, Steph tells us how she went from being a community-taught computer expert to owning her own graphic design company and accepting household name brands as clients. Since she's gone out on her own, all of her clients have come to her. She's been able to attract her clientele because her work and her portfolio speaks for itself. Even though she wasn't always very confident, especially when she was working for not-so-diverse agencies, she is leaning into her passions and taking the graphic design world by storm. Tune in to learn more about how she grew her confidence, got over her imposter syndrome, and had the courage to become a highly successful entrepreneur. Follow Steph on:  Website: https://www.dotsav.co/about  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/savenegas/  MFRU: https://mrfu.nyc/  Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/  Keep up with the podcast:  Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message  Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As of late Emme has strutted across the runway for Chromat. A positive body image swimsuit line made strictly from ocean plastics. As well she attended an event at the UN for Sustainable Art called: Art without Pollution. We will get into all the plus more. Like Emme's LOVE for cars and wanted to know about my test drive of the new C class. Next time we do an interview it'll be in a fast acar!! I'll announce on air. Here's the truth I've been a fan since back in the day so this is a wow moment for meFor over two decades as a leading voice and face in the fashion industry, Emme is the iconic and world-renowned supermodel. With the conviction that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, Emme has paved the way and given women a voice to feel beautiful and empowered.A TV personality, brand spokesperson, model, consultant, author, creative director of clothing lines, a cancer survivor, lecturer, former Revlon spokeswoman and globally recognized women's advocate for positive body image and self-esteem. Emme's message is clear – to awaken the inner magnificence inherent in each of us, to be whole. She is the first model invited to speak before a Congressional subcommittee in Washington, D.C. with a mission to increase public awareness of eating and body image disorders and is the founder of Fashion Without Limits: Changing The Face of Fashion, in it's 5th year with partner Syracuse University - a first of it's kind - an inclusive fashion design initiative, teaching future fashion designers how to design for all women size 0-24+.The Fashion Without Limits EMME Award™ winners receive a cash gift of $500, and Emme (or another top model of choice). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready for a very special new episode, dropping FRIDAY, January 13th, with an exclusive interview with Supermodel and Life Coach Emme!    So, FRIDAY the 13th is actually your lucky day! Because your favorite personal stylist  Holly Katz, is expanding her focus on CELEBRATING WOMEN-OWNED BRANDS and WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS on the podcast - all year - this year!  #Yaaaaaasssss!    And who better to PUMP US UP with confidence and wisdom than our new BFFF (Best Fashion Friend Forever), than supermodel and fashion mold-breaker, EMME?!     After three decades empowering women and influencing (shapeshifting / disrupting) the worlds of fashion and beauty, Emme has all this experience and more to share!    We are all about Fashion Over 40 - and we mean, WAAAAAYYY over 40.  So, it is perfect timing that EMME sits down with Holly to talk about loving who you are - no matter what stage of life you are in.    LISTEN HERE!    About EMME:   Emme has been a trusted voice in the fashion, wellness, beauty, and news industries for more than 20 years, and she is widely regarded as a trailblazing social reformer for women's empowerment and positive body image. She is the founder of the True Beauty Foundation, whose mission is to enhance young people's mental wellness.     Emme's passion is to "feel extraordinarily free in our bodies and live our most inspired lives possible" as a TV personality, brand spokesperson, TV and podcast host, consultant, author, Revlon spokeswoman, keynote speaker, and creative director of her clothing lines (EMME®, mebyEMME®, and TrueBeautybyEMME®).    Emme was chosen twice for People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People," and Ladies' Home Journal named her one of the "Most Important Women in America" and one of the "Most Fascinating Women of the Year."     In 2018, Oprah Magazine dubbed her the "Godmother of the Full-Figured Industry." Emme is also a TEDx speaker. She has also been recognized as one of the "Women of the Year" by Glamour Magazine and one of the "25 Most Influential Women" by Biography magazine.     So, now you know that EMME is a BFD.  (If you need to Google that, then go ahead.) But this girl knows fashion. And she knows women's fashion over 40...and how to love living in your own skin after 40.   Join us for a delightful, enlightening and refreshing conversation about loving the woman that you are. Not what you see on Instagram. Not the one you see in photoshopped images in magazines. Not what the trends tell you to be.     In Emme's words:    “I love finding joy within the honoring of my body and all that it can do. I love being in fashion, being able to be involved in fashion and wearing trend-appropriate fashion. I was also an athlete growing up, so I love being out and about and being fit.”    Emme has written a book and done TV shows, and it's all around honoring the body, all the different shapes and sizes and colors and all that we are - and not listening to voices that dictate that “you should be this way, or you should be that way.”     “I don't want to feel like I am “less-than” every single step of my life. I want to feel infused with joy. That is it. It's an inward journey to tap in, tune in and turn on to that.”    “So, when you hear messaging on the outside, when you hear conversations around the dinner table, when you hear cocktail party discussions, or you see billboards and your image - or your friends' images - are not reflected in the ideas of beauty, just know that deep down inside, that if you're rocking your life and you're in it to win it, that's the best place to be, instead of trying to change yourself.”  EMME    MKAYYY, #PREACCHHH     For instance, one day, you might not have a big butt and then suddenly the trend is that you need to have a bigger butt.  So, you run out and try and get one.  Or, the next day you need to have a certain hairstyle, so blah, blah, blah. Don't spend time being something you're not.    From her early days in journalism to becoming the first plus-size supermodel to becoming a life coach, EMME's journey is one all women can relate to.     She has broken every rule and every mold that women have been forced to believe for decades – and then – she walked New York Fashion Week runway in her 50s for Chromat - in lingerie - no less!   (Or, very much less!) This is GIVING. US. LIFE.   Her inspiring, nurturing and thoughtful approach to being body-positive, to tapping into to her female super-powers and spreading human happiness, is just a beyond refreshing conversation to hear. You'll want to save this one.   Listen, review, SHARE and enjoy this soul-comforting episode wherever you get your podcasts.     FASHION CRIMES PODCAST  “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed!”    Hosted by your favorite personal stylist, Holly Katz!  www.fashioncrimespodcast.com 

For our tenth episode, we welcomed a very special guest, Becca McCharen-Tran, who has hosted sewing workshops for the guests at Lotus House, and is also Founder and Creative Director of the Miami-based swim and activewear brand, Chromat. Listen in as we discuss Chromat's brand philosophy and how it intersects with our mission here at Lotus House along with the importance of community,  creative activism and inclusivity.Help us make this holiday season a special one for our families: Holiday toy wishlist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pIbjKM3S0AmGCDAs4uJIEW4_PYnDEOXO/view?usp=share_linkHoliday volunteer sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecqUJ9NZEzUshRON-BSJYE_ZBR5EupdRyhxNUsR5y6WwT_wA/viewformIf you enjoyed this episode, please give us a rating on Spotify and Apple.Urgent needs wishlist: https://a.co/a9JvJ1eDONATE: https://lotushouse.kindful.comAll other inquiries: love@lotushouse.orgWebsite: www.lotushouse.org Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Twitter and YouTube: @lotushouseshelter Host: Jackie Roth Editor: Margo Hannah Producer: Grettel Jiménez-Singer Cover Art and Logo: Sam Billman 

This week on the show we are in the artist's studio visiting with the one and only Tourmaline. Tourmaline's work extends across various media and is a magical blend of a very research-oriented practice that brings history to life, and crafting visions of repose, luxury, relaxation, magic and joy – whether it is in the form of video installations,  photography, or fashion. To say that her work is interdisciplinary would be an understatement – not only is Tourmaline an accomplished and award winning contemporary artist, whose work can be found at this year's Venice Bienalle and Art Basel, among countless other exhibitions, but she also works within the context of cinema – for instance the film “Happy Birthday, Marsha!” Which she co-directed, and focuses on the life of legendary trans artist and activist Masha P. Johnson – Tourmaline is also an accomplished writer, her latest being a book coming in 2024 from Penguin Random Houses' Tiny Reprations imprint, on the life of Marsha P Johnson. In our chat delve deeply into Tourmaline's process, influences, and also discuss her background as an organizer for abolition and trans and queer rights, and how this background factors into her work. Tune in to hear Tourmaline's story!Links from the conversation with Tourmaline> https://www.instagram.com/tourmaliiine/> http://www.happybirthdaymarsha.com/> Tourmaline Wins Art Basel's Biggest Prize: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/art-basel-tourmaline-helena-uambembe-baloise-prize-1234631825/amp/> Chromat x Tourmaline SS22: https://chromat.co/blogs/news/ss22Get access to exlusive content - join us on Patreon!> https://patreon.com/artobsolescenceJoin the conversation:https://twitter.com/ArtObsolescencehttps://www.instagram.com/artobsolescence/Support artistsArt and Obsolescence is a non-profit podcast, sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts, and we are committed to equitably supporting artists that come on the show. Help support our work by making a tax deductible gift through NYFA here: https://www.artandobsolescence.com/donate

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are so excited to have Emme on the show. Emme is a model, brand spokesperson, television personality, Revlon's first full-figured spokeswoman, and was crowned the godmother of the full-figured industry by Oprah Magazine. Often considered to be the first plus-sized supermodel, Emme made history as the first plus-sized model to land on People's 50 Most Beautiful list, the first plus-sized model to appear on a billboard in Times Square, and the first plus-sized model to land her own contract with a major beauty company. Emme continues to make waves as an advocate and was the first celebrity body image and self-esteem champion invited to speak before a congressional subcommittee in Washington, D.C. to increase awareness of the dangers of eating disorders and poor body image. Through her work as a plus model and designer, she saw the gap in the education system for designers which led to her developing Fashion Without Limits, a global initiative established at her alma mater, Syracuse University, where young designers are taught an inclusive fashion education. Emme also made her New York Fashion Week debut for Chromat in 2017. In this episode, Emme will tell us how she fell into modelling, how she felt being the first plus-sized model in the 90s, and how she left her comfort zone to embrace this career path. Besides this, Emme will also talk about how she maintained her confidence in the face of criticism, how she continues to take care of her body today, and when she became aware of her relationship with her body. Last but not least, we will discuss diet culture including diet products, body perception, and more. Keep listening to hear how Emme is working to spread kindness, empathy, and inclusivity through her work and initiatives. Instagram: @theofficialemmaTwitter: @SupermodelEmmeWebsite: https://www.emmestyle.com/

 Happy Bisexual Awareness Week! This weeks L Word: Generation Q recap is all the queer tension we love. A full review of the met gala, the VMA's and Verzuz. We define monosexism and figure out if your 'Am I a Bad Queer?' questions are either genuine or selfish. Lastly, Raven Symone. Enough said. https://weareher.com/download/ - Use code "BQP" for 7 day free premiumShoutouts:Shana:  ChromatxTourmaline future forward bodywear design for Chromat that embraces Collective Opulence Celebrating Kindred (or COCK) The swimwear is for girls who don't tuck, trans femmes, nonbinary and trans masc people who pack, intersex babes, women men and everyone embracing COCK #becausebulgesbelongatthebeach Kris: Rainbow Railroad - global non-profit that helps LGBTQI+ people escape state-sponsored violence. https://www.rainbowrailroad.orgBad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokShop for official Bad Queers ApparelLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

PARAISO MIAMI BEACH RETURNS JULY 8 – 11, 2021, WITH MORE THAN 30 SWIMWEAR BRANDS PRESENTING IN-PERSON RUNWAY SHOWS AND EXPERIENCES FOR RESORT 2022 Jonathan Simkhai, CARAVANA, CHROMAT, and PQ Swim among other esteemed swimwear and resort wear brands, join returning presenters including Luli Fama, Palmacea, and Maaji for four days of city-wide events MIAMI ...

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This episode of The Imprint Podcast, we sat down with Becca Chan, Surface Designer from Reebok We discussed her journey from transitioning from a textile designer to becoming a surface designer at Reebok and how that role actually never existed. Along with her inspiration and influences and the struggles of not being able to travel during a global pandemic. Her inspiration in her creative vision and creative process in her design work from Chromat to working with none other than Cardi B and creating I new iconic Club C. Host: Shernay LaTouche Guest: Becca Chan Music: Häzel Disclaimer: All views and opinions are that of the Imprint Collective and DO NOT reflect the views of any brands in affiliation. #theimprint #theimprintcollective #sneakerhead #theimprintpodcast #kicks #femalelead #sneakercollective #diversefemalesneakercollective #BeccaChan #footweardesigner #footwear #designer #designcommunity #theimprintconversation #Reebok #surfacedesigner #Chromat #Cardib #music #Community #strongfemalelead #clubcreebok #icon

Saddled with the burden of fixing the environment that previous generations ignored, millennials are heeding the call of the IPCC and leading the charge on sustainability - setting a strong example for Gen-Z. Savvier with social media than previous generations and more politically engaged/disruptive than their parents, they are solidly exhausted with bureaucracy and becoming leaders in their own right. So what gives?Host: Julie Gilhart, President of Tomorrow Projects and Chief Development Officer of Tomorrow Ltd., on behalf of The RealRealGuests:Hillary Taymour, Founder of Collina StradaCollina Strada isn’t just a fashion label, it's also a platform for social issues and awareness. Created by Hillary Taymour, her main concern is staying true to her craft, and staying on course to becoming a fully sustainable and radically transparent brand in the near future.Based and manufactured in New York, the brand’s cult status core pieces transcend trends. Taymour’s designs are imbued with a fearlessly fluid attitude, re-inventing classics and unexpected details. Collina Strada embodies humor and youth. The brand DNA is now firmly cemented in the ability to look inward, even when we’re loud and expressive on the outside. Season after season, Collina Strada’s goal remains the same: to encourage self-reflection through clothing. How can you be the best version of yourself today?Becca McCharen-Tran, Founder of ChromatBecca McCharen-Tran is the founder and creative director of the future-forward bodywear label Chromat. With a degree from the UVA School of Architecture, McCharen-Tran fuses a technical background with a focus on the body to create designs for boundary-breaking women like Beyoncé, Madonna and Nicki Minaj. A Forbes "30 Under 30" pick for "People Who Are Reinventing the World," McCharen-Tran speaks about the fraught impact that fashion had on her own upbringing -- motivating her to reshape the industry into a more inclusive and accessible space. Each Chromat collection explores the intersection of architecture, fashion and technology, producing garments that augment and enhance the body’s performance through innovative design and cutting-edge technical fabrics. Chromat is designed in New York City and Miami by a diverse team of creative collaborators ranging from artists to scientists to choreographers.Priya Ahluwalia, Founder of AhluwaliaAhluwalia was founded by London-born Priya Ahluwalia in 2018, after graduating from the MA Menswear course at The University of Westminster. In 2020, Ahluwalia became one of the eight brands to win the LVMH Prize, was named as a part of Matches Fashion’s Innovators programme and listed as one of the Forbes 30 under 30 on the European Arts and Culture list. Through her design ethos, Priya combines elements from her dual Indian-Nigerian heritage and London roots to explore the potential of vintage and deadstock clothing by giving existing textiles and traditional techniques a new life. SS21 marks Ahluwalia’s fifth collection, having already shown at Paris Fashion Week in collaboration with Adidas (AW19) and through standalone presentations at London Fashion Week Men’s (SS20 & AW20). Priya has published two books – Sweet Lassi & Jalebi – which capture the visual narratives of her world through a mix of photographs and personal stories. Ahluwalia is currently stocked with Browns, Matches, Ssense, LN-CC, and more.Watch the episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xKPp3PSxsg See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks episode we talk with model, Veronica Pome'e. Veronica has made history as the first Polynesian to open for Chromat during NYFW, as well as being the first Plus Size, Polynesian Sports Illustrated model. While dominating the fashion world, Veronica also fuels her passion in organizing as a community leader for young girls and at risk youth. During this episode she opens up and shares a bit about her journey that led her to these monumental moments. Im addition to how she discovered her purpose, and what else she has in store for the future.

Episode 23 is out now with the remarkable Suzi Analogue. Suzi is a rarity within electronic music as a beat maker, songwriter and creator of her label Never Normal Records, which features releases from artists tinkering and crafting sound and vision from every society. Suzi has been taking listeners down a synthesized journey with her music and production, often toying with sounds that pull from Footwork, Hip - Hop & even R&B. She’s blazed down a path of her own, from composing live scores for fashion week like she did for designer Chromat in 2018, performing in different cities all around the world with her synthesizers in tow, and giving back to young artists in Africa through her production classes. Suzi really uses her path, presence and success as a tool for leadership and change. Suzi’s music proudly radiates her individuality and thoughtful approach to make art that speaks, educates and innovates. Shannon chats to Suzi Analogue about everything from the challenges of starting her own record label, taking care of yourself in your 30’s, black liberation, and she dives into the social and political ideas and themes behind her latest release the SU CASA EP. Tracklist ~ "FSN8" - Suzi Analogue "Smoke" - Suzi Analogue + Swarvy "PPL PWR" - Suzi Analogue *off the SU CASA EP* Follow @suzianalogue Follow Shannon: @Shannon1DJ (Insta & Twitter) Follow Club Management: @club_management (Instagram) BE APART OF THE PATREON COMMUNITY - www.patreon.com/clubmanagement1

Over the past 7 years, writer and curator Kimberly Drew has unabashedly made a name for herself within the world of art and fashion. She’s already interviewed icons like Lupita Nyong'o, and Tina Lawson. She’s served bold looks on the runways of Chromat, and Collina Strada. Looking back on her career, Drew notes that “if I had come in with less love [for art], I wouldn’t have been as successful.” That love first began in her hometown of Orange, New Jersey- a community that Kimberly describes as “culturally rich”. It then carried her to Smith College, where she studied African American Studies and Art History. Finally, it brought her to THE Thelma Golden (AKA “Beyonce of the art world”) at the Studio Museum in Harlem. From there, Drew went on to create the extremely successful Tumblr blog, Black Contemporary Art, which is solely dedicated to highlighting black artists and landed a dream role managing social for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, before going out to do her own thing full-time. Listen to this episode, and you’ll realize why the witty and enlightened Ms.Drew is adored by so many. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:SKINCARE: Rescue Spa, Biologique Recherche Lotion P50, Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner, Life Wellness Center, Biologique Recherche Masque VivantBODY: Salt Spray Body Butter, NOK RevivalRESOURCES: iHeart Podcast Nominations! @thelmagolden, @switttch, @lpeopleswagner, @naomishimada, @tahairyStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Follow Kimberly: @museummammy & @blackcontemporaryartCheck out her book: This Is What I Know About ArtRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on

In this episode, Niki interviews Becca McCharen-Tran, queer fashion designer and founder of Chromat (a swim and bodywear brand known for its powerful garments that fit all bodies). Recognizing the impact of cultural institutions, they discuss the inherent white supremacist nature of the fashion industry, pick apart the contradictions of the new trends of "body positivity" and "inclusivity", and highlight different designers who are centering conversations of race, police brutality, and the carceral state.

Meet New York native, Mecca James-Williams, a fashion stylist, creative and the Contributing Senior Style Editor at The Zoe Report/Bustle in addition to having her own home decor and concious living platform called Its Apartment Four. Mecca has worked with countless brands and publications from Essence Mag, Nylon Mag, Chromat, Bustle to name a few. It’s safe to say Mecca has no plans on slowing down anytime yet...   Follow Mecca on IG: @meccajw APT 4:  @itsapt4   Follow me on IG: @naomielizee Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on IG: @sowhatdoyoudoagain   If you love the episode, make sure to screenshot and tag @sowhatdoyoudoagain  on IG so we can share on our page! And it would mean the world if you took the time to subscribe, rate and review the podcast! Thank you! 

In this retail podcast, say hello to Jordana Guimarães , the Co-Founder of FASHINNOVATION, a platform that's showcasing the coolest innovations in retail and fashion technology. Along with husband Marcelo Guimaraes, she launched the first edition of FASHINNOVATION successfully at New York Fashion Week in 2018. Believe it or not, their initial concept garnered the attention of companies like Diane Von Furstenberg and Louis Vuitton. The conferences have featured fashion heavyweights including Chromat, Ba&Sh, WGSN, Fern Mallis, Wearable X, Mara Hoffman, Boxed Water, Refinery29, Fast Company amongst many others. Tune into the Vue Podcast and listen to Jordana talk about: - Why she started Fashinnovation and the community she is building. - AI's role in retail - How technology can help with returns, wastage and sustainability - Why every retailer needs to include a sustainability component in their experience - How the fashion industry can create social impact through technology - The inspiration behind her book titled “It Can Be You”, a book on empowerment through fashion Here's the transcript, to make your experience easier: https://vue.ai/blog/podcast/the-vue-podcast-leaders-in-retail-jordana-guimaraes/

Join Neisha T Mulchan for an OMG amazing, maybe life-changing conversation with the winners of the 2018 #HER Universe fashion show, Cynthia Kirkland, Jane Burson and Kristie Siedow-Thompson. We ununcovered the beauty, the benefit and psycho social value of embracing and expressing our geek passions. And talked about, translating our fandom passions into positive action, creating successful, fulfilling, careers, communities, fellowships and identity.Kristie Siedow-Thompson is a noted, freelance fashion designer, as well as a graphic artist and app designer www.kristieinthecity.com @ksiedowthompson Cynthia Kirkland is a noted Costumer and Geek Fashion Designer, @Athel_Artistry Jane Burson is a noted Illustrator and Designer and a Specialty in History our of Textiles and material culture@Jane makes stuff on IG

As of late Emme has strutted across the runway for Chromat. A positive body image swimsuit line made strictly from ocean plastics. As well she attended an event at the UN for Sustainable Art called: Art without Pollution. We will get into all the plus more. Like Emme's LOVE for cars and wanted to know about my test drive of the new C class. Next time we do an interview it'll be in a fast acar!! I'll announce on air. Here's the truth  I've been a fan since back in the day so this is a wow moment for me For over two decades as a leading voice and face in the fashion industry, Emme is the iconic and world-renowned supermodel. With the conviction that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, Emme has paved the way and given women a voice to feel beautiful and empowered. A TV personality, brand spokesperson, model, consultant, author, creative director of clothing lines, a cancer survivor, lecturer, former Revlon spokeswoman and globally recognized women's advocate for positive body image and self-esteem. Emme's message is clear – to awaken the inner magnificence inherent in each of us, to be whole. She is the first model invited to speak before a Congressional subcommittee in Washington, D.C. with a mission to increase public awareness of eating and body image disorders and is the founder of Fashion Without Limits: Changing The Face of Fashion, in it's 5th year with partner Syracuse University - a first of it's kind - an inclusive fashion design initiative, teaching future fashion designers how to design for all women size 0-24+. The Fashion Without Limits EMME Award™ winners receive a cash gift of $500, and Emme (or another top model of choice).   

On Tuesday, November 16, 2016, Eva Chen, head of fashion partnerships at Instagram along with Becca McCharen-Tran of Chromat and Tanya Taylor, discussed how Instagram became a critical fashion marketing channel, especially popular among professionals in the fashion industry. Watch the full video with captions on YouTube. The Museum at FIT (MFIT) is the only museum dedicated exclusively to the art of fashion in New York City. https://www.fitnyc.edu/museum

EXPERT PANEL: Designing for Inclusive Sizing With Jessica Kahan Dvorett (Merchandising and Branding at Gwynnie Bee), Becca McCharen (Designer at CHROMAT), and Polina Veksler (Co-founder/CEO at Universal Standard); Moderated by Don Howard (Executive Director at Alvanon). Introductory remarks by Rick Darling (Executive Director of Government & Trade Relations, and Corporate Sustainability at Li & Fung Limited), Janice Wang (CEO at Alvanon), and Deborah Weinswig (CEO/Founder at Coresight Research). About the Trailblazers Conference June 14, 2018: One Size Does Not Fit All: Inclusive Design & the Modern Consumer Niche markets like adaptive, inclusive and plus-size design are growing fast in a world increasingly more invested in empowering the underrepresented. Retail now has an opportunity to both increase profit margins while positively impacting the lives of millions of consumers with unmet needs. We look forward to further exploring these multibillion-dollar retail opportunities at this conference. Alvanon Trailblazers is an annual gathering of top entrepreneurs, creators and businesses discussing the big topics shaping and impacting the future of our industry. About Coresight Research and Alvanon CORESIGHT RESEARCH is a research and advisory firm that works at the intersection of global retail, technology and fashion. The firm has offices in the US, UK, China and India and specializes in crossborder retail strategies. ALVANON is an innovations company reinventing the way fashion works. We believe in empowering the apparel industry to change; in a desire to keep learning and improving; and that collaborative innovation is key to success in today’s rapidly changing world.

Sarah Chiwaya (the blogger babe behind @curvily, CurvilyFashion.com) discovered the world of plus size blogging around the time of her wedding several years ago. She learned firsthand the power of representation, and fashion, to radically transform a woman’s sense of self-worth!   Sarah has built her own blogging empire since then and has used her voice and her image to create powerful representation for curvy bodies in the fashion world. She also happens to be my fashion week spirit guide--I’ve literally bumped into her every time I’ve attended shows at NYFW, and she knows all the insider tips and tricks for getting on the lists for shows and establishing yourself as a fixture on that circuit.   She also knows the progression of plus size representation within NYFW first hand, because she’s witnessed it at the shows she’s attended over the years. Sarah is a pioneer and she’s paving the way for women to fall her into the world of high fash-un for plus! Keep tabs on Sarah to get the best insider’s POV on upcoming NYFW 2018, starting February 8!   Key takeaways:   Bridal body drama How Sarah discovered the world of plus size blogging The power of representation “Thinspo” trolls and follower politics for plus size bloggers Sarah’s journey with body positivity and why being unremarkably remarkable is now a goal The progression of plus in NYFW over the past few years Chromat’s use of plus models in fashion week Fashion week hacks for those who want to get into the shows Why fashion insiders resist size inclusion, and the controversy over the term “plus” Sarah’s favorite exemplars of plus size brands delivering high-end fashion Why brands are running out of excuses not to be size inclusive   Mentioned in this episode:   Chromat Universal Standard All67 leather jackets Rachel Antonoff’s collaboration with Gwynnie Bee CurvilyFashion.com Sarah’s Instagram   Share the Body Love!   Share what you learned here via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter   Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. I love hearing what you have to say!   Post your own experiences, thoughts, and feedback to social media using the hashtag #healthyatanysize!

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Hey, Cool Job Episode 19: Chromat Designer Becca McCharen-Tran by Mary H.K. Choi

On the third episode of Loose Threads, I talk with Jon Schwartz, co-founder of Voodoo Manufacturing, about the recent advances in 3D printing; how 3D printing has evolved since his last startup; the growth of bridge manufacturing; Voodoo's work with Chromat during fashion week; the growth of 3D printed shoes; using recent manufacturing advances to customize fit, not just aesthetics; and building design software that lowers the barrier of entry for 3D design. — Show Notes — Voodoo Manufacturing http://voodoomfg.com Chromat 3D printed dress http://chromat.co/pages/lab Unmade http://www.unmade.com — About Loose Threads — Inside the fashion industry and what's next for ecommerce, by Richie Siegel. http://loosethreads.xyz Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/buLQY9 Twitter: http://twitter.com/loosethreadsxyz

Just after finishing college at the University of Virginia, Alexis Ohanian, with his friend Steve Huffman, created Reddit. Designed to be the front page of the Internet, Reddit is now one of the most talked about and influential spots on the web. Plus: Inspired by her architecture degree from the University of Virginia, Becca McCharen began designing structural corsets and body-cages for small fashion shows. Only a few years later, McCharen’s hobby has grown into Chromat, an experimental label worn by just about every major female pop star, including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Nicki Minaj. And: While the term entrepreneur goes in and out of fashion, Ron Monark says that the skills required to start a new company have always been in vogue.

Just after finishing college at the University of Virginia, Alexis Ohanian, with his friend Steve Huffman, created Reddit. Designed to be the front page of the Internet, Reddit is now one of the most talked about and influential spots on the web. Plus: Inspired by her architecture degree from the University of Virginia, Becca McCharen began designing structural corsets and body-cages for small fashion shows. Only a few years later, McCharen’s hobby has grown into Chromat, an experimental label worn by just about every major female pop star, including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Nicki Minaj. And: While the term entrepreneur goes in and out of fashion, Ron Monark (College of William and Mary) says that the skills required to start a new company have always been in vogue.

How do you get Super Stars like Madonna to wear your fashion?Listen to our Interview with Becca McCharen, Founder of Chromat to find out! Becca McCharen started her career as an architect. But her love for creating unique fashion pieces like bras, skirts and bathing suits in her "off time" snowballed into a full-fledged fashion force! Her company Chromat lives for creating structural experiments for the human body. Her architectural body cages have become her calling card, noticed and worn by Hollywood stars like Madonna, Beyonce and Nicki Minaj! Becca's inspiring story chronicles her company's inception, it's fantastic growth and insights into New York's fashion scene. She is raw, humble and making major dents in the fashion industry!