Dinner for Shoes

In Dinner for Shoes episode 53, Robongi + Holiday Jewelry, host Sarah Wasilak shares her favorite jewelry gifts of the season to shop for yourself or your loved ones. She invites Dana Rebecca Gordon of Dana Rebecca Designs onto the podcast to chat about some of the most trend-worthy pieces for 2024 and 2025. Dana also shares insight about the bridal section of her brand, offering ideas for engagem...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 52, Sicilian Slice + Vintage Sites, host Sarah Wasilak welcomes Justine DeRosa of Select Vintage onto the podcast. Justine chats about how her background in the fashion industry led her to launch a vintage site and Brooklyn-based showroom where her clients can shop in person. Justine’s vision is rooted in sustainability to combat the consequences of fast fashion — and s...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 51, Better Bras + Breast Cancer Awareness, host Sarah Wasilak welcomes Jessica Johnson , Founder and CEO of Figiúra , onto the podcast. Jessica chats about how she’s filling a huge gap in the market with a collection of bras made specifically for women with augmented breasts. Sarah also discusses some important Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives from other fashion labe...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 50, French Toast With Producer + Host, Sarah Wasilak and creative director and producer Megan Kai are together in person to reminisce about one full year of creating the podcast. Megan acts as this week’s Special Guest , and they both interview each other about everything from learning experiences to navigating technical challenges from afar. While they’re enjoying fami...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 49, Sweetheart Roll + Bridal Goals, host Sarah Wasilak discusses her favorite 2025 wedding dress trends following New York Bridal Fashion Week. She talks to Special Guest Nicole Wegman, founder of Ring Concierge , about engagement rings and bridal jewelry becoming increasingly popular and expected to remain prominent bestsellers for the brand. Nicole’s go-to meal is sus...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 48, Vic Jacobi on WNBA Fashion, host Sarah Wasilak names her WNBA best dressed and talks to Special Guest Victoria (otherwise known as @countonvic ), about the ins and outs of the industry. Vic shares her styling adventures with player Hailey Van Lith and explains how she connects NBA and WNBA stars to brands that are the perfect fit, making for iconic collaborations ac...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 47, VOTE + Avocado Toast, host Sarah Wasilak welcomes Sophie Flack , founder of jewelry lines Semper Augustus and Mad Fine , as Special Guest . Sarah wears Mad Fine’s Vote Nameplate Necklace and Voter Cubic Zirconia Hairpin , which support Run For Something Civics thanks to Sophie’s dedication to giving back to important causes. During the guest interview, Sophie and Sa...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 46, George M Johnson on Flamboyants, Fashion + Identity, host Sarah Wasilak chats with the New York Times bestselling author about their new book Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I’d Known . They also discuss George’s memoir-manifesto All Boys Aren’t Blue , which has been banned under federal law and has empowered George to fight for the freedom to read...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 45, Frappuccino + Fashion Week, host Sarah Wasilak chats about the biggest trends for spring/summer 2025 that she spotted on the runways at New York Fashion Week. She also explains how she chose her outfits for Fashion Week this season, curating photos of celebrity and influencer looks she liked, then tweaking them to fit her own sense of style. Sarah sips on an Apple C...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 44, Latinx-Owned Businesses + Fashion Brands, Sarah welcomes Stephany Sensi of Sensi Studio to the podcast. Stephany and Sarah discuss what goes into building the artisanal and sustainable resort wear brand, with all pieces handcrafted in Ecuador. Sarah also shares a list of her 10 favorite Latinx-owned labels to shop and she tries out the Friday special and famous Cuba...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 43, Lobster Roll + Hamptons Goals, Sarah talks about her first-ever experience in the Hamptons — specifically Montauk — and shares the outfits she wore. Special guest Maria Maiurano , fashion creator and Hamptons regular, stops by for a chat, and they discuss the best brands to shop for a weekend in the Hamptons, as well as the overall style and vibe of the scene at the...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 42, BFF Brat Summer, Sarah explains why she’s newly obsessed with the idea of being a Brat Girl, as long as she has a stylish friend by her side. She chats about some of her favorite pop culture Brat BFF moments this summer, including everyone from Charli XCX and Billie Eilish to Leah Kateb, JaNa Craig, and Serena Page from “Love Island USA.” Sarah also discusses some o...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 41, Bubble Tea + Summer Jewelry, Sarah invites special guest Taryn O’Flynn of jewelry brand Briwok onto the podcast. Taryn discusses how her move to Australia changed the ethos of her brand, which she named after her late friend Bri. Taryn’s handmade jewelry is meant to reflect an “eternal summer holiday” vibe, utilizing unique materials that make each piece feel like a...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 40, Fashion Reel Reporting + Acrobat Style With The Couturetionist , Sarah interviews Las Vegas-based acrobat and fashion reporter Kevin DeMaro about his hobby-turned-business and influence on Instagram and TikTok . Sarah and Kevin chat about what goes into creating a viral social media video that serves style and opinion, and Kevin shares his favorite-ever performance...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 39, Lara Eurdolian + Pom Pom Charlie on Dog Fashion, Sarah chats with on-air reporter, event host, and author of Charlie at the Pom Springs Hotel Lara Eurdolian. All the while, Lara’s 18-year-old senior dog rescue Charlie Westin King sits on her lap to help his “Pomager” field interview questions and deliver the best possible responses like the “Pom Father” that he is....

In Dinner for Shoes episode 38, Greek Salads + Vacation Outfits, Sarah talks about her trip to the Greek islands of Hydra, Milos, and Paros. She shares details about everything she wore and ate along the way, spotlighting some of her favorite meals and summer looks she’d been looking forward to debuting. (Of course, one of the aforementioned looks is the Cult Gaia wedding guest dress she spotlight...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 37, The Wedding Guest Dress of My Dreams, Sarah talks about the Cult Gaia Enid dress she bought on Black Friday years ago, and is finally getting to wear to a wedding in Hydra, Greece. Working with Alteration Specialists Tailor Shop Manager Yaser Elsafty, Sarah transformed the gown to better fit her height and stripped away inches of fabric so that the dress’s cape can...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 36, Summer Roll + Swim Brands, Sarah shares some of her favorite swimwear brands for 2024, all of which have a focus on diversity and inclusivity, and many of which are notably sustainable. She welcomes Vivek Agarwal , founder of OOKIOH , and Hannah Attalah , founder of Oceanus , for interviews, as these are two of her all-time favorite swim labels. Sarah samples three...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 35, LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses + Fashion Brands, Sarah shares some of her favorite queer fashion designers and welcomes special guest Ty McBride of Intentionally ______ , which is a renowned footwear company that has also introduced lifestyle. Sold at popular retailers Revolve, Shopbop, Free People, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, and more, the shoes allow for ultimate ex...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 34, The Ins + Outs of Fashion PR, podcast host Sarah Wasilak invites two different public relations agencies on for a chat to discuss their work and career paths. Kristjana Hillberg and Hannah Gerber of Media Muze are joined by their client Erin O’Brian Houston , co-founder and CEO of sustainable brand Wearwell . Then, fashion industry veteran Savannah Engel , founder o...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 33, Elysian Cafe + Cannes, podcast host Sarah Wasilak names her personal best dressed at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in France. She wears Parisian-influenced brands of course, and chats with stylist Amanda Lim , who worked with actress Georgia MacPhail on her 2024 Cannes wardrobe to debut her new film Horizon: An American Saga . Sarah also samples the Smoked Salmon Cl...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 32, Pizza Pies + Marrying the Kais, podcast host Sarah Wasilak talks through the wedding outfits her sister Rachel and Dinner for Shoes producer Megan wore for their Charleston nuptials. While Rachel chose three different looks — a custom sage green three-piece suit from Indochino , an ASTR The Label tuxedo romper, and SuitShop co-ords — Megan opted for a V. Chapman gow...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 31, AAPI-Owned Businesses + Fashion Brands, podcast host Sarah Wasilak discusses some of her favorite AAPI-founded fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands. We dive in even deeper to two of them as we introduce special guests Christine Alcalay of Christine Alcalay Atelier and Jen Wang of Ming Yu Wang . Sarah chats with Christine and Jen about their fashion and jewelry comp...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 30, Bespoke Cakes + Sustainable Bridal, podcast host Sarah Wasilak welcomes wedding dress designer Brenna Simmons of Nordeen to the podcast. Brenna discusses the ways in which her designs are inspired by nature and crafted to consider the environment at all costs. Sarah also names some of her other favorite sustainable bridal brands at a wide range of price points. Fitt...

In Dinner for Shoes episode 29, Tulerie Founders on Borrowing + Lending Clothes, podcast host Sarah Wasilak welcomes sisters and clothing rental masterminds Diana Giese and Violet Gross to the podcast. The duo take us through the birth of the peer-to-peer luxury app, shedding light on some of the most popular brands to borrow and lend (spoiler: Zimmermann, Loewe, Prada, La Double J, Ganni, and Sta...