That’s The V Fashion Podcast

What do you want to know? I sit down with Hannah, freelance model, producer, and creative director to unpack what it’s really like to make it through a massive Victoria’s Secret open casting call and still walk away with more questions than answers. We talk candidly about nerves, branding, agency power, and how to protect yourself while you chase big fashion goals.  • how the Victoria’s Secret ope...

What do you want to know? We break down what Paris Fashion Week actually is, why it includes multiple seasons, and how men’s shows can quietly deliver some of the most creative runway moments. We also zoom in on haute couture rules, the fashion week calendar ahead, and the two menswear highlights that stayed on our minds.  • men’s Paris Fashion Week recap and why it can feel under the radar  • how...

What do you want to know? We talk with Erin about getting started in freelance modeling, what she learned after a short and shady agency experience, and how model camp helped her come back with a clearer plan. We get practical about networking, building a portfolio with smart test shoots, and protecting ourselves with contracts, usage terms, and getting paid on time.  • how Erin first got into mod...

What do you want to know? We record from Central Park and unpack what a fashion pop-up actually is through our first-hand visit to Prada’s Chelsea Hotel activation. We talk about why it felt more like immersive art than shopping, what surprised us about the crowd, and how you can find great pop-ups before they blow up online. • recording on location in Central Park and what you hear in the backgro...

What do you want to know? I sit down with Alexia Maldonado, owner of I Fell in Love Here, vintage clothing boutique, to talk about what it really takes to run a curated vintage boutique in downtown El Paso. We get into sourcing 90s and Y2K pieces, helping customers find their style faster, and balancing a vintage store with an online clothing brand.  • Alexia’s path from EPCC fashion design to ope...

What do you want to know? I break down what the Met Gala actually is, why it exists, and how it grew from a New York charity dinner into the fashion world’s most watched night. We also get into who controls the guest list, how brands use the tables, and whether “buying your way in” changes what the event stands for.  • The Met Gala as a charity event funding the Met’s Costume Institute  • Why cost...

What do you want to know? Catching up after a short break and get honest about what That’s the V is really about: turning real fashion curiosity into a show that teaches without talking down. I also bring my boyfriend, Alex and behind-the-scenes sponsor on mic to share why he pushed me to start now, plus how sports and music shape what the world wears.  • why the podcast starts before feeling read...

What do you want to know? We geek out over Chanel Cruise 2026-2027 and why Matthieu Blazy’s research-driven approach makes the house feel modern while staying true to Gabrielle Chanel’s roots. Then we look ahead to the Met Gala’s costume design theme and what it could unlock for fashion as art and craftsmanship. • Chanel Cruise 2026-2027 as a lesson in brand history and modern design • The CC logo...

What do you want to know? I talk with Emma Campoya model and actress, about going from Ciudad Juárez to bigger markets and what changes when modeling stops being a hobby and becomes a real job. We get honest about agencies, castings, pay, and why doing your research matters more than luck. • choosing to pursue modeling after early training and local work • moving to Mexico City and learning how ca...

What do you want to know? I’m feeling creatively stuck, so I vent honestly about how social media overload affects my ideas and why fashion styling pulls me back into real creativity. I share how I fell into styling, what commercial set styling actually involves, and how you can start building skills, taste, and connections without waiting for a “perfect” break. • social media burnout and creative...

What do you want to know? I catch up with my longtime friend and former fellow model and unpack how she turned a small-city start into a corporate fashion career as an assistant buyer at Neiman Marcus. We get honest about rejection, unexpected detours like selling power tools, and what buying really looks like behind the scenes.  • Early inspiration for modeling and getting started through local s...

What do you want to know? I break down what makes a fashion collaboration fair, productive, and worth your time, especially when you’re new and trying to build a portfolio without a big budget. We also get real about how “exposure” can turn into exploitation and how to protect your work with clearer communication and stronger boundaries.  • why collaborations matter when you’re starting in the cre...

What do you want to know? I sit down with the founder of Clothing Stories for a Spanish conversation about building a boutique from nothing and using fashion photography to give every piece a point of view. We talk about clothes as memory, creative collaboration done right, and how personal style can lift someone up on a hard day.  • starting Clothing Stories in El Paso with no network and a lot o...

What do you want to know? I get brutally honest about the modeling industry and why the agency side can be confusing, expensive, and sometimes predatory. I share what legit representation looks like, how to vet agencies and agents, and how content creation can expand your modeling career even if you stay independent.  • difference between a modeling agency and a modeling school  • why paying an ag...

What do you want to know? I catch up with Angelina Brower in LA and get honest about what it really takes to build a career across acting, modeling, and content creation. We talk about the unglamorous parts of Fashion Week, how to find agents who actually care, and why exploring new niches like UGC can keep you working and confident.  • staying in touch and why the creative industry is smaller tha...

What do you want to know? I follow Paris Fashion Week Fall Winter 2026 through stories that link design to culture, from Dior’s park-inspired poetry to YSL’s 60-year salute to the women’s suit, with sharp stops at Stella McCartney’s ethical staging and Schiaparelli’s surreal spark. We close by naming fashion as community, history, and daily art. • Dior’s cohesive park narrative and wearable charm...

What do you want to know? Two creatives from the border trace how training, grit, and timing turn stage nerves into screen credits. We unpack Melissa’s path from Juarez theater to LA sets, the rise of self-tapes, and how social media now shapes casting and representation. • early curiosity and El Paso roots • Juarez musical theater as core training • Televisa CEA intensity and learning to play • f...

What do you want to know? I share a clear read on New York Fashion Week, spotlighting independent designers who elevate craft and story, then map out practical steps to start and grow a modeling career. From honest runway requirements to building digitals and using social. • independent designers raising production quality and soul • why set, venue and story sell a collection • fast fashion fatigu...

What do you want to know? I sit down with Sasha, a New York fashion photographer and producer, to unpack how she pivoted from engineering into creative work, built a portfolio, and learned to balance production with artistry. The talk moves from small beginnings to big-brand campaigns, with candid lessons on boundaries, assistants, and saying no. • family pressure toward traditional careers and th...

What do you want to know? Victoria shares the standout moments from fashion month and why each one used history to create impact, intimacy, and staying power. From Jacquemus’s Pamela Picasso homage to Armani’s next chapter, we explore how storytelling turns runway into memory. • Paris Fashion Week highlights through a narrative lens • Jacquemus closing look referencing Pamela Picasso • Schiaparell...

What do you want to know? We sit with curator and educator Amber-Dawn Bear Robe to trace a journey from fiber arts to Parsons and explore how Indigenous fashion grows from community, care, and serious work. The talk maps the realities behind the runway, upcoming exhibitions, and advice for newcomers. • curating museum exhibitions and runway shows across territories • moving from Santa Fe to New Yo...

What do you want to know? Victoria shares a practical playbook for breaking into New York Fashion Week, from understanding the CFDA calendar to finding legit indie shows and landing last-minute crew gigs. She pulls from years of modeling, production, and photography to give you steps you can use now. • why this show exists and who it serves • early modeling start and shift into production • moving...