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Welcome to The Fashion Geek, an opinionated (well, it’s from New York), straight from the hip, no pretension podcast for men who don’t know a lot about Men’s Fashion and want to learn more. Hosted by Reg Ferguson (Fashion Geek #1), Founder of New York Fashion Geek, a Men’s Fashion consultancy that helps men go from Fashion Confused to Fashion Confident. On this podcast, Reg dives deep into brands and trends, sharing stories from the world of Men’s fashion that will help you become Fashion Confident.
Each episode of The Fashion Geek brings you discussions featuring entrepreneurs and experts with topics ranging from vintage clothing to streetwear, all designed to educate, enlighten and entertain.
Whether you live and breathe Men’s Fashion or you’re new to the space and want to learn more, The Fashion Geek has something for everyone. Learn what you need to know to bring out the style you always wished you had.
80 | Are You Team HipHop or Team Streetwear? Ft. Elizabeth Way From F.I.T.
The Fashion Geek
51 minutes
1 year ago
80 | Are You Team HipHop or Team Streetwear? Ft. Elizabeth Way From F.I.T.
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Elizabeth Way is an associate curator at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology and a seasoned fashion historian with extensive knowledge of the intersection between hip hop culture and streetwear. Her work in curating exhibitions showcases her expertise in the evolution of fashion influenced by urban and hip hop styles.
In this episode, you'll learn,
- The significant influence of Dapper Dan on bridging European luxury fashion with American sportswear, leading to the creation of streetwear.
- The curation process of over 150 objects from 50 lenders for the exhibition, highlighting influential hip hop fashion pieces and challenging decisions to narrow down the selection.
- The evolution of sneakers as a fashion staple, particularly in hip hop culture, and their association with African American culture and streetwear fashion.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro+Welcome
01:18 The Intersection of Fashion and Hip-Hop
04:40 The Influence of Hip-Hop on Streetwear
09:41 The Evolution of Sneaker Culture
17:34 The Aspiration and Luxury in Hip-Hop Fashion
20:38 The Impact of Hip-Hop on Popular Brands
27:18 The Influence of Subculture on Mainstream Fashion
27:48 The Evolution of Rebel Music and Its Impact on Fashion
28:49 The Power of Hip Hop in Fashion
30:33 The Relevance of Hip Hop Fashion in the 21st Century
31:45 The Influence of Dapper Dan on Fashion
35:01 The Challenges of Curating a Fashion Exhibition
40:32 The Importance of Fashion in Culture and Society
41:58 Personal Journey in the Fashion Industry
45:21 Fashion Tips for the Everyday Man
46:59 Closing Remarks and Reflections
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The Fashion Geek
Welcome to The Fashion Geek, an opinionated (well, it’s from New York), straight from the hip, no pretension podcast for men who don’t know a lot about Men’s Fashion and want to learn more. Hosted by Reg Ferguson (Fashion Geek #1), Founder of New York Fashion Geek, a Men’s Fashion consultancy that helps men go from Fashion Confused to Fashion Confident. On this podcast, Reg dives deep into brands and trends, sharing stories from the world of Men’s fashion that will help you become Fashion Confident.
Each episode of The Fashion Geek brings you discussions featuring entrepreneurs and experts with topics ranging from vintage clothing to streetwear, all designed to educate, enlighten and entertain.
Whether you live and breathe Men’s Fashion or you’re new to the space and want to learn more, The Fashion Geek has something for everyone. Learn what you need to know to bring out the style you always wished you had.
