Flavor of Fashion

In this episode, Belle chats with Nashville-based iPhone photographer, Nita' Ann. Nita has turned her side hustle and hobby of iPhone photography into a full-time career in just 3-4 years. Her story began with shooting content for her friends on her college campus back in 2020. She now lives in a high-rise in downtown Nashville, making a full-time income off of iPhone photography and videograp...

In this episode, Belle chats with WOHIVIA fashion designer, Olivia Wolstenholme. The Sheffield/UK-based brand creates one-of-a-kind, hand-made and sustainably sourced pieces, some of which feature healing crystals. The brand's designs range from festival wear to evening wear, and everything in between. WOHIVIA has recently been featured in London Fashion Week, as well as several pop-up events,...

In this episode, Belle chats with Steve Nanino: Co-founder and owner of graphic t-shirt brands, Girl Dangerous and Kid Dangerous. The LA-based brands create unique prints for men, women and kids that feature zodiac signs, national parks, NASA and Nashville-inspired designs, to name a few. Their products are featured in retailers like REVOLVE, Free People, Anthropologie, Boot Barn, Tillys and REI....

In this episode, Belle chats with former textile dyer and Executive VP of Fibre52, Graham Stewart. Graham has worked in the textile industry for over 40 years and found that the way cotton is processed and produced has not changed much at all. As a result of years of practice and application, Graham discovered a new, sustainable formula to process cotton that uses less heat, energy, water and time...

In this episode, Belle chats with social media expert and founder of Two 14 Social, Jacqueline Radulović. The Orlando-based social media agency elevates fashion and lifestyle brands by humanizing their social presence. Learn about engagement rates, content strategies, fashion marketing tips, brand deals, affiliate marketing, paid partnerships, influencer management, user generated content, buildin...

In this episode, Belle chats with sustainability expert and owner of To La Mer Vintage, Meredith Holland. The San Diego-based brand, To La Mer Vintage, was born out of a dream to combine Meredith's two passions: sustainability and fashion. Learn about vintage sourcing, the stories clothes can tell, imperfect sustainability, the controversy of real fur, pop-up events, tips for starting your own...

In this episode, Belle chats with Emelie Conroy, the founder and designer of LA-based, bohemian-inspired handbag brand, Everina. The brand's focus is on creating fair trade and artisan-made straw and leather handbags from sustainable materials. These natural materials, such as rattan and water hyacinth, are found in abundance in the local communities of Emelie's home country, Indonesia. Ea...

In this episode, Belle chats with the founder of Opolis Optics, James Merrill. Opolis is an eyewear brand that originated in Maine, and is now based in Venice Beach, CA. Their mission focuses on reducing ocean and landfill-based plastic, and turning it into high-quality products, which, in-turn, supports the communities most impacted by plastic pollution. In this episode, you'll learn about th...

Fashion Month for the Fall/Winter 2023 Ready-to-Wear season wrapped in early March. Many heritage brands and emerging designers debuted their newest collections on the runways in NYC, London, Milan and Paris. In this solo episode, Belle chats about her top five favorite shows (including one SS23 show, plus an honorable mention), in addition to some catwalk trends! Check out each of the collections...

In this episode, Belle chats with vintage denim expert and owner of Junkyard Jeans, Eric Schrader. Eric is an Idaho-based vintage buyer and reseller who specializes in denim and military apparel. He has twenty-five years of experience in the vintage resale market and has sold at The Rose Bowl, in addition to his individual clients around the world. Eric also sells his pieces to design departments...

In this episode, Belle chats with Sofia Elin, fellow FIDM alumni and Assistant Designer at Beyond Yoga. Sofia has studied fashion design in both Barcelona and Los Angeles, and showed her Rio, Carnival-inspired collection at the FIDM Debut 2019 Runway Show. She's worked on collaborations with several brands and companies, including Levi's, HBO Max, and Women of Wrestling. Learn about Sofia&...

In this episode, Belle chats with Will Hunt, the founder and designer of Encinitas, CA-based women's activewear brand, ETHOS. Will moved from the UK to the US several years ago and started his business at the age of 20. His previous experience in retail, as a bike mechanic, and his individual pursuits of learning the skills necessary to run a clothing brand has helped him to successfully navigate...

In this episode, Belle chats with fellow FIDM alum, technical designer and Dire Design Haus Founder/CEO, Brittany Riner. Brittany has many years of experience working in the action sports industry, designing everything from snow gear to a youth moto apparel collection with an emphasis on safety education. She has a breadth of knowledge and skills related to graphic design, trend research, sourcing...

In this episode, Belle chats with her very first mentor in the fashion industry, Jill Courtemanche. Jill is an extraordinary milliner based out in Los Angeles who creates beautiful, hand-made hats for a variety of clients. Her products range from custom derby hats and fedoras, to berets and bridal wear. Learn about her experience in the industry, how she started her own atelier and how she creates...

In this episode, Belle chats with her former FIDM instructor and Technical Designer, Meredith Petro. Meredith is a fellow FIDM alumni based in Los Angeles, and has worked as a technical designer in the fashion industry for 15 years for brands like ModCloth and Lucky Brand. Belle and Meredith talk everything from her experience in the industry, to the importance of company culture, the challen...

In this episode, Belle and her good friend and celebrity/personal stylist, Kinsey Ranee, chat everything from organizing and cleaning out your closet, to Kinsey's favorite looks and pieces from her 2022 wardrobe. Kinsey also mentions her upcoming move to Nashville, in addition to how she likes to reset for the new year - including daily habits, routines and goal-setting for freelancers and working...

In this episode, Belle and Haley Staples, CEO and founder of @healthystaples chat about everything from her personal health and fitness journey, to confidence and facing rejection and how to break into the modeling industry. Healthy Staples is a website, app and online community that helps people become their strongest and healthiest selves in an affordable way, no matter their location. Healthy S...

In this episode, Belle and her good friend/fellow FIDM alumna and hair stylist, @victoriawaang, finish their fashion month Spring/Summer and Resort 2023 catwalk reviews with Paris Fashion Week. Listen to Pt. 1 to hear highlights of NYFW, London Fashion Week & Milan Fashion Week + about Victoria's background and her recent @hungryhipsters internship! - Instagram Accounts - Victoria @victoriawaa...

In this episode, Belle interviews LA-based denim designer, Ally Dechant. The two discuss everything from Ally's internship this past summer at Ralph Lauren in NYC, to her experience in The Business of Denim program at FIDM, her favorite denim washes and brands, her own denim tattoos, designing for Pistola Denim and so much more! Follow Ally on Instagram: https://instagram.com/allydechant?igshid=Ym...

In this episode, Belle interviews FIDM and GIA alumni, DáVon Novas. DáVon is a San Diego-based jeweler who makes custom and couture pieces under the brand name, 'Mis Manos.' Belle and DáVon chat about everything from attending FIDM & GIA, to starting a business, as well as the meaning behind his brand name, DáVon's favorite gemstones, and so much more! Follow DáVon/Mis Manos on Instagram:...

In this episode, Belle chats with fellow FIDM alumni and San Diego-based personal stylist, Paulina Lysette. Learn how to find your own personal style and begin building your dream wardrobe + some holiday travel and packing tips, fashion merchandising & more! Be sure to check out all of Paulina's social platforms below, as well as her style guide, styling services + a few special discount...

In this episode, you'll learn a bit about fashion designer, FIDM alumna, hair stylist and recent @hungryhipsters intern, @victoriawaang. Hear about some of Belle and Victoria's favorite Spring/Summer and Resort 2023 collections/catwalk shows and stay tuned for part 2, where they cover Paris fashion week, in addition to some industry news!  *CATWALK REVIEW STARTS AT 35:17*  - Instagram Ac...

In this episode, you'll get to know a little bit about the Flavor of Fashion Podcast Host, Belle Barreiro Seiden, and some of her Nashville recommendations. In addition, Belle gives an overview of the history of Fashion Week/Month/NYFW and reviews this past fashion weeks' street style trends. Tune into the show next week as Belle and her good friend and fellow FIDM alum, Victoria Wang, discuss the...

In this episode, Belle interviews long-time FIDM friend, Kinsey Ranee, about her experience as an LA-based celebrity and personal stylist. Learn about how Kinsey launched her career, as well as the exciting, and not-so-glamorous sides of her job and the fashion industry. Kinsey has worked with a variety of clients - from sustainable bag brand, Everina, to Vogue Hommes and celebrities like Camila C...

Welcome to the Flavor of Fashion podcast, hosted by FIDM alumni and denim designer, Belle Barreiro Seiden. Tune in to the Nashville-based show every Monday for a taste of the world of fashion and to hear from industry professionals and inspirational creatives alike. Listen and learn alongside Belle, as she and her guests chat about trend, design, branding, marketing and so much more! Follow the Fl...