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Statement Piece
Sophie Hayssen & Sita Dandiker
47 episodes
6 days ago
Hosted by Sita Dandiker and Sophie Hayssen, Statement Piece dissects the hottest topics in the world of fashion with both style and substance. Subjects range from middle school fashion faux-pas to the cultural significance of Crocs, but all share the same goal: inspiring others to think critically about what we wear and why. Find us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/StatementPiece
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Hosted by Sita Dandiker and Sophie Hayssen, Statement Piece dissects the hottest topics in the world of fashion with both style and substance. Subjects range from middle school fashion faux-pas to the cultural significance of Crocs, but all share the same goal: inspiring others to think critically about what we wear and why. Find us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/StatementPiece
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Statement Piece
What is a White Party?

You may have seen the photos from billionaire Michael Rubin’s star studded Fourth of July bash in the Hamptons. You might have also wondered who is this man? Why are all these celebs wearing white? And don’t all their outfits kinda suck? Sophie and Sita bring out the haterade as they attempt to answer all these questions, delving into the history of white parties and sharing their controversial opinions how to wear white 

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2 years ago
35 minutes 31 seconds

Statement Piece
Has Influencer Marketing Gone Too Far?

When a free trip to China, a fast fashion giant, and a crew of up and coming influencers collide, what could go wrong? In this timely ep, the girls unpack the Shein trip lighting up social media. Touching on the allure of freebies, the business of influencing, and shady marketing tactics, Sita and Sophie grapple with the idea that convenience comes with a cost

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2 years ago
37 minutes 36 seconds

Statement Piece
Dupe Dopes and Counterfeit Cuties

Sophie and Sita take on the world of dupes aka less expensive versions of popular products. But what’s the line between dupe and counterfeit?  Why is Gen-Z so obsessed with this trend? And how did the line between duper and duped be so hard to find? 

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2 years ago
31 minutes 12 seconds

Statement Piece
Stealth Wealth or Borecore?

They say money talks and wealth whispers, but what happens when those whispers go viral on TikTok? This week, the girls are talking about quiet luxury, the decidedly unrelateable trend featured in Succession and Gwenyth Paltrow’s ski trial. But is quiet luxury even new? Why do rich people want to dress this way? And, most importantly, why does everyone else want to dress this way too?

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2 years ago
37 minutes 13 seconds

Statement Piece
My Dad Made Me Famous

From Kaia to Kendall, what celebrity isn’t a nepo baby these days? In this super-sized episode the girls look at the history of nepotism in fashion going back to monarchs and robber barons while breaking down what exactly defines a nepo baby and why the public is obsessed with them. 

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2 years ago
1 hour 3 minutes 40 seconds

Statement Piece
It’s Not a Bag It’s a Birkin

Birkin Bags have been a top status symbol among the ultra wealthy for decades, but is their reign coming to a close? This episode, hosts Sophie and Sita break down the bag’s history, its cultural significance, and whether its value will last. 

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2 years ago
29 minutes 9 seconds

Statement Piece
Tennis: Where Fashion Holds Court

Grab your rackets and your polos, girlies! In this episode, Sita and Sophie break down fashion's long standing relationship with tennis from its early days as a upper-crust social sport to its sliiiightly more liberal (and practical) dress codes nowadays. Of course, discussion veers towards the sport's undisputed GOAT, Serena Williams, and how her sartorial impact will likely be felt for years to come. 

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2 years ago
28 minutes 20 seconds

Statement Piece
Crocs: Ugly or Iconic?

This week Sita and Sophie tackle Crocs- one of the most ubiquitous and controversial shoes in fashion. The girls breakdown the history of the shoe, their cult appeal, and attempt to answer once and for all whether Crocs are the ugliest shoe of all time.

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2 years ago
29 minutes 51 seconds

Statement Piece
Middle School Fashion Nightmares (Introducing: Sophie!)

We’re back with a new season and new cohost, Sophie Hayssen. This week we reflect on our fashion histories, what cultural factors have influenced our styles, and where our styles stand today.

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2 years ago
37 minutes 43 seconds

Statement Piece
Sparking the Men’s Beauty Industry ft. Frontman co-founders Annelise Hillman and Nick Bunn

We explore brand building with Frontman co-founders Annelise Hillman and Nick Bunn, zeroing in on how men's beauty is expanding and why companies like Frontman are on the forefront of consumer behavior shifts.


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4 years ago
37 minutes

Statement Piece
AI + Fashion ft. Trendify App’s Founding Team

We explore AI’s role in fashion with the Trendify team, who constructed an algorithm that can detect where you can buy an item of clothing solely based upon a screenshot of that item. We also take a look at how tech, fashion, and sustainability intersect.

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4 years ago
38 minutes 21 seconds

Statement Piece
Models that Eat: Safe Spaces, Activism, and More in the Modeling Industry ft. Pojo

Pojo walks us through her career as a model and how she’s navigated growing her own brand, Models that Eat, as a safe space for models dealing with eating disorders, body image issues, and other social dilemmas within the modeling industry.

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4 years ago
34 minutes 27 seconds

Statement Piece
Controversial Fashion Trends We Approve Of

We analyze what makes certain trends controversial and whether or not one should partake in them, zeroing in on birkenstocks, slides, utility vests, and more.

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4 years ago
30 minutes 42 seconds

Statement Piece
How to Be a Serial Entrepreneur ft. Audrey Hilfiger

Audrey Hilfiger brings us through her journey from organizing business to flower arrangements and finally to Wonderland Home. We discuss the importance of ethical manufacturing, knowing your ingredients, and making products with intention.

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4 years ago
38 minutes 7 seconds

Statement Piece
Hot or Not: S21 Couture

We review Dior, Iris Van Herpen, Valentino, and more, examining how their spring pieces reflect society's current circumstances and trends.

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4 years ago
33 minutes 48 seconds

Statement Piece
The Creative Production Process ft. Varshini
We sit down with Varshini, who has been working at TikTok since 2018. She started working with some of the first fashion creators on the platform and has since become a creative producer. We also reflect on the South Asian experience and representation in American media.
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4 years ago
34 minutes 52 seconds

Statement Piece
Why More Men Are Wearing Makeup ft. TikTokker Zak Heath

We sit down with Zak Heath, a men’s beauty TikTokker, to discuss his thoughts on natural makeup looks, the men’s beauty industry, and how British and American beauty standards intersect.

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4 years ago
35 minutes 2 seconds

Statement Piece
Culture Critic’s Hot Takes on Australian Influencers, Aboriginal Representation, and More

This week, the Culture Critic podcast host, Nethmi, reflects on her life in Australia and perception of American culture, politics, and more.

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4 years ago
24 minutes 10 seconds

Statement Piece
2020 Trend Reflections & 2021 Predictions

We investigate 2020 trends like white wellies and North Face jackets, attempting to shape our thoughts on what will be popular in 2021.

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4 years ago
26 minutes 3 seconds

Statement Piece
The Human Hair Trade’s Dirty Secrets ft. Initial Cut’s Courtney Reed

This week, we talk to Courtney Reed about her fellowship in India and China exploring the human hair trade, the origins of her company Initial Cut, and wigs’ rise to popularity in pop culture.

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4 years ago
30 minutes 39 seconds

Statement Piece
Hosted by Sita Dandiker and Sophie Hayssen, Statement Piece dissects the hottest topics in the world of fashion with both style and substance. Subjects range from middle school fashion faux-pas to the cultural significance of Crocs, but all share the same goal: inspiring others to think critically about what we wear and why. Find us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/StatementPiece