Ryan's Rants & Raves

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan speaks with Fred Mannella who is an expert in the resale market. An entrepreneur and founder, Fred discusses the process of buying vintage items, why it is sustainable, and the future of the fashion industry. Check out 2 Authenticators . Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in...

Send us Fan Mail This week Ryan speaks with fellow Canadian & New Yorker, Sarah Roberston . A partner at Dorsey & Whitney , Sarah shares her experience in licensing and the metaverse.  Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan speaks with Romy-Belzile & Myriam Belzile-Maguire. These two women entrepreneurs are the founders of Maguire Shoes where the price the consumer pays is 100% transparent. The three discuss the importance of transparent pricing, their store in NoHo, and entrepreneurship. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produce...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan speaks with Greg Nicoghosian, Global Brand Director at PAJAR and Jane Labrèche at PAJAR . They discuss the brand, licensing, and the importance of development within the industry. They also shared the exciting news that PAJAR is behind the new footwear at Prince Tennis . Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan chats with Nancy Caouette who founded Little Yogi Company . They discuss slow fashion, the industry, and how childrenswear should not be dictated by gender stereotypes. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf

Send us Fan Mail Cette semaine Ryan discute l’ouverture du Webster à Toronto avec Rodolphe Nantas qui dirige les achats hommes chez la compagnie. Rod partage les tendances dans la mode ainsi que comment il découvre les nouvelles marques.  3.Paradis & Saintwoods sont deux marques québécoises qui se trouvent maintenant chez le Webster.  Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, de...

Send us Fan Mail Cette semaine, on vous propose notre premier épisode en français! Dans cette interview, Ryan parle avec Clément Barret qui est le Chef de Streetwear chez Citadium. Les deux discutent des tendances streetwear ainsi que de l'importance de poursuivre nos passions. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Governm...

Send us Fan Mail This week Ryan speaks with Delia Folk , the cofounder of The Style That Binds Us . Delia shares her experience as a buyer at Barney's as well as trends that she is currently seeing. Discussion points on standing out from the competition were also discussed.  Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan speaks with Wilson Griffin and Karin Dillie at Recurate . Recurate promotes the idea of resale within the fashion industry. In this vain, topics such as resale, sustainability, and the future of fashion were discussed.  Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and host...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan speaks with Guillaume Jamet of CWF . Not only does he have great experience with the province of Quebec, but he shares insights on how the children's industry differs from traditional RTW.  CWF is a partner to several great Quebec companies such as SSENSE . Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Qu...

Send us Fan Mail This week Ryan speaks with Fred Derring ( DLS Outfitters ) and Karen Alberg ( MR Magazine ). They discuss new trends in the market and the return of trade shows. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan speaks with Dominique Showers, VP of Recommerce at Arc'teryx. Dominique, who grew up in Montreal, discusses the new ReBIRD program and how the company is striving everyday and in every manner to be more circular and inclusionary.  Hear how you can take your apparel to their new SoHo store for a quick repair or store credit, and how the company plans to reduce...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan speaks with Jake Karls, co-founder of the Montréal-based chocolate company Mid-Day Squares .  Described as the "first functional chocolate bars" and “everything a protein bar wishes it was,” Mid-Day Squares combine plant-based proteins and superfoods.  Tune in to learn about how Jake and his team is planning to take on the snack world.  Ryan’s Rants &...

Send us Fan Mail Ryan and his colleague Susan Pak discuss digital transformation  in the retail industry  with Etienne Mérineau,  cofounder of HeyDay .   The conversational AI platform  was recently acquired by another Canadian business, Hootsuite.  Mérineau discusses how  technology has reshaped the brand experience and ways retailers can stay relevant. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast serie...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan speaks with Franco Rocchi , senior director of marketing  at Le Chateau . In this episode, they discuss the return of Le Chateau, Montreal's fashion ecosystem, and the future of shopping. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan speaks with serial entrepreneur Aslaug Magnusdottir. They discuss how she entered the industry from Gilt, Moda Operandi, and her new project with Katla which focuses on sustainable and local manufacturing. Topics on fashion technology, blockchain, overproduction, and the new sustainability were also discussed. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan speaks with Emeric Tchatchoua , the founder of 3 Paradis . They discuss his creative inspiration and how he has a purpose to be a true member of the community. Listen to this LVMH prize winners story. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attac...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan speaks with Montrealer David Helwani,  founder of TWENTY MTL , a label that focuses on comfort, fit and timeless versatility.  They discuss how to craft a brand and how David merged his passion for music into the business. This includes the David Helwani Project , where David partnered with Chi Modu for a virtual 3D gallery exhibition. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan speaks with Karla Martin and Scott LaBoda, both fashion industry experts from Deloitte, on how COVID-19 has impacted the fashion industry in ways that will continue to accelerate transformation and drive innovation. They also discuss what drives a successful “seasonless” strategy and how to increase diversity and inclusion in fashion. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan chats with Nicolas Topiol, the CEO of Christian Lacroix. They discuss the importance of collaborations to attract a new audience, as well as the rise in demand for vintage luxury.   Topiol, who lives in Paris, Montréal and Miami,  also explains why he was "blown away" by  Québec's creativity and approach to business. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a pod...

Send us Fan Mail This week Ryan speaks with Jason McNary, CEO of UNOde50. He is also on the board of Spring Studios and provides his expertise on inclusivity. Ryan and Jason discuss several topics including retail strategy, how to create equitable organizations, and the future of the industry.  Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Qu...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan chats with Alexandre Abitan the chief marketing officer of MODEXTIL , a privately held Montreal-based apparel company established in 1981. The company manufactures its own brands and also distributes premium brands to the North American market including Save the Duck, whose products are 100% animal free and cruelty free. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series...

Send us Fan Mail This week Ryan speaks with Justin Svatina, the founder of DOMREBEL , a Montreal-based visual arts company that specializes in hand-crafted graphic tees.  The two discuss how with even little knowledge of fashion, one can still succeed by growing organically. Today, DOMREBEL is found in 35 countries worldwide and its custom pieces are worn by icons such as Guns N’ Roses, U2, Rihann...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan has a discussion with Nick Beighton, the CEO of ASOS. They speak about how this global online retailer has transformed the industry by creating fashion with integrity. The two also discuss the importance of data, authenticity, sustainability, among other topics. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Qu...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan chats with Inder Bedi, the founder of Matt & Nat . They discuss his new project of 457 Anew , sustainability, the process of sourcing locally, and how consumers can vote with their dollar. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan...