Changing Room Thoughts

The diamond industry has sold us a narrow vision of romance — one that equates love with the size, sparkle, and price tag of a center stone. But what happens when we question the 4 Cs, the obsession with diamond size, and the idea that bigger means better ? In this episode, we dive into how the diamond monopoly reshaped our expectations of engagement rings and why it’s time to break free. We’ll ex...

It's been almost two years since our last checkin with the rentals for it-girls: Hauteline! Since then Kristie Chow's business has expanded to another co-founder (and good friend) Michelle Li, another storefront in LES, and a wider selection of delectable designers, and nationwide shipping . I'm so excited to share what's the same, and what is different with these ever-savvy entrep...

It doesn’t take a fashion-head to reach the conclusion our clothes are about to get more expensive with tariffs looming. According to CNBC, 97% of our clothes are made outside the US and it’s estimated that our clothes will get 67% more expensive. Now more than ever, how do you decide what’s worth your hard earned money? In trying to produce sleepwear, I’m learning a lot about the nuance from the...

Surprise surprise! This episode finds a re-invigorated, inspired Karina. This New York Fashion Week I had the pleasure of interacting with so many exciting independent and emerging designers that I'm genuinely hoping I can put y'all onto! This fashion week there was a presentation to satisfy many of my sartorial curiosities thanks to Lindsey Media. A creative visionary that sold his name-s...

Call me crazy but a piece of jewelry is really that deep. Shana Cave conveys her profound understanding of the chaotic albeit beautiful experience of adolescence and adulthood as a woman. Uncanny that such complexity is so intuitively understood by women world wide through metal and stone, but Shana Cave’s ideas are as precious as the materials she uses in her work.  An impishly knobby Viking Prin...

Trying out a new format here which is way lower effort to produce, and perhaps a gateway to me yapping more... But a trip back to China has left me with much to unpack about fashion here, my own biases and cultural identity... idk this episode was cathartic to produce :)

First solo episode back! It's good to talk 1:1 with you guys again :) This time I get real about fashion week and whether or not it adequately serves fashionphile's love for the art and subject of clothing. (Hint: I don't think so) I'm trying to be more comfortable being opinionated in general. I feel like I try my best not to be one of those judgmental, b*tchy "fashion people" for the sake of bei...

Support the Chinese Miao Tribe and help keep their embroidery history alive here: https://sourgongzhu.com/ Checkout Sour Gong Zhu's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sourgongzhu/ 00:00 Introduction to the Meow Tribe Embroidery 00:45 Understanding Sustainable Fashion 01:50 Welcome to Season Three of Changing Room Thoughts 02:36 Meet Becca Pu: Fashion Tech Innovator 04:23 Challenges in S...

Join us for a multi-faceted and inspiring episode as we delve into the worlds of fashion, creative expression, and personal resilience. Our conversations with Henry and Marco of Undermind span everything from their collective's ventures in fashion magazine publishing and music production, to tales of early techno raves, the power of community, and the importance of positive manifestation pract...

My Hoang is the definition of multi-hyphenate. But despite her many titles: jewelry business founder, AI Inventory Management SAAS startup founder, marketer, woman in stem--it is My's attitude that really left a mark on me. My's passion for her custom watch jewelry business, Sage and Saber , is not fueled by pride or money -- but by love. Love for what she does, love for her customers, and...

Poshmark's head of merchandising, Chloe Baffert, has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Daily Mail for her trend predictions. And if you've had the privilege of watching any of her TikToks, you'd know her refreshingly honest takes from 2023's trends being 2010's references to calling out Staud's overpriced and unoriginal Cleo Peppiat dupes. Her content belies just how much the g...

Met Gala this, Met Gala that. What is the Met Gala? And what is so special about it that it captures the world's attention on the first Monday of every May? What does the costume institute do? If you've ever been curious about the Met Gala and are curious about this year's event -- this episode is for you! Discord Server TikTok Youtube Instagram

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Join the Changing Room Thoughts Discord Server Follow @newyork.ccc on IG for more events like the one we did at the Met Gala's exhibit: Women Dressing Women "The Craze for Feminine Rage" by Emily Tom "Your Satin Ribbons Will Not Save You" by Salome Sol Women Love Power - Feminine Archetypes Dark Feminine Designers/Brands Mentioned: Elena Velez Mirror Palais SS24 Alaia by Pi...

Check out the time stamps below to skip around! Vivian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivian.z/ Today's episode of Changing Room Thoughts touches on some controversyyyyyy. But we said what we said! Vivian and I talk about it all: cultural appropriation, is it lunar new year or Chinese new year, internalized sinophobia in Chinese Americans all while we drink some actual tea! 0:00 CR...

You might cross Faith on the street and think to yourself, "My goodness, what a beautiful and well dressed girl!" But dig a little deeper and you'll find that Faith Nathanie isn't just a pretty face. Her youth belies her maturity, experience, and entrepreneurial prowess. Years before she was known as @faithnathanie, the certified social media star sitting at 134,000 followers on...

I am soooooo excited to bring this SS24 Couture Week review episode of Changing Room Thoughts to you today! Joined by my very knowledgeable and insightful guests Ari Arvand and Edward Park we uncover all the juicy details of this season's finest masterworks and biggest flops. For those of you who don't know: haute couture garments are handmade, unique and custom-made garments while ready-t...

Shop DAWANG here There is something so undeniably gorgeous about the Qi Pao. The refined, structured tailoring. The divine hand-feel of silk brocade. As a Chinese American -- it's always been a shame to me that I felt I could only celebrate the beauty of my heritage's sartorial culture on rare occasions. You may have seen traditional Chinoiserie at weddings and graduations, but on a day-to...

Today’s guest speaker is the zenith of corporate baddie on TOP turned fashion tech startup founder. A former Blackstone employee, our esteemed guest speaker today left the trillion-dollar asset manager to start Pickle, a peer-to-peer clothing rental app, that allows users to rent out their closet to people who live nearby and favorite of enterprising fashion girlies nationwide. Though born in New...

Personally I feel that the connection between one's spiritual practice and their fashion comes quite naturally -- but if this is a novel idea to you I encourage you to keep an open mind. For those that think, perhaps a little too much, about the clothes they put on their bodies -- adopting some aspects of spiritual self reflection, self awareness, self love, and self care can uplevel not only our...

What's a fashion podcast without a scathing review of top trends, looks, and designers of the year? Grab a drink/joint/vice of choice and join me and Mars Scott (AKA @mars.0rbit on TikTok) in our roundup of the year's biggest flops and most iconic moments in fashion. From Anok Yai's goddess-like appearance at the MET Gala to Muni Long's unfortunate Mugler ensemble we get intoooo it...

Welcome back to Changing Room Thoughts! In this episode, recorded at the fabulous P&T Knitwear studio, I dive into the transformative practice of reinvention and finding personal style for the upcoming year. As 2024 approaches, I want to curate a wardrobe with intentionality, ethical consumption, and sustainability. In this episode we explore what the meaning of personal style even is--and how...

I'm excited to welcome my second guest ever, Kristie Chow, on Changing Room Thoughts. Together we explore how to balance tech and fashion and sustainability. We discuss Hauteline, Kristie's curated rental platform bridging sustainability and style. The episode dives into Kristie's journey, her elevated and exclusive curation of high-end fashion, and a vision for a future where renting...

Happy Cyber Monday! Today, I discuss the TikTok-fueled boycott around companies tied to the Israel-Palestine conflict. I question its practicality, urging you to explore and support local businesses. Join me for a unique take on conscious consumerism in a global crisis. Boycott list here: https://boycott.thewitness.news/browse/1