The Style That Binds Us podcast

We are excited to welcome Kelly Rutherford and Molly Hanten of Sovereign Collective to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Over the years, Molly & Kelly picked up special pieces from their travels around the world. Upon returning home, they often couldn’t locate the brand since they may not have had an online presence. The two joined forces to create e-commerce site, Sovereign Collective, which f...

Did you know there will be more weddings in 2022 then there have been since 1984? We know that it can be extremely difficult to figure out what to wear to weddings, especially if you have multiple coming up. In this episode, Stylist, Alison Bruhn, and Delia, the mother daughter co-founders of The Style That Binds Us decode dress codes for you so you’ll know exactly what to wear. Alison & Delia...

We are excited to welcome Katya Libin, who is the Co-Founder of HeyMama, a networking community for working moms, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Delia hosted a How To Pitch A Buyer event with Hey Mama in 2018, so we have been longtime fans of this awesome company & community! Katya has been published on TODAY.com and Thrive Global, and has been featured in Woman’s Day, Parents, Cosmopolit...

We are excited to welcome the Founder and CEO of M.M.LaFleur, Sarah LaFleur, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! M.M.LaFleur is a New York-based clothing brand celebrating women through thoughtfully designed pieces, personal styling, and engaging content. Prior to founding M.M.LaFleur in 2013, Sarah attended Harvard University, where she graduated with a degree in Social Studies, and pursued a car...

This is something both Alison & Delia as well as Alison’s styling clients have been re-evaluating this Spring. We have evolved and changed during COVID as have our lifestyles (both work & play). We emerged from lockdown two years older, and many of our bodies have changed during that period of time. Therefore, you may feel a lot of pieces in your closet no longer feel like you or you may b...

We are excited to welcome Michelle Visser, Founder/CEO of Honest Baby Clothing to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Honest Baby Clothing is an expansion of the iconic Honest company led by mom of three, Jessica Alba. Before starting Honest Baby Clothing, Michelle founded Burt’s Bees Baby. Michelle is an entrepreneur, innovator & visionary behind the organic, sustainable revolution within the ba...

What makes an icon? What is it about them that makes them stylish? Someone who inspires & challenges you to try harder with your outfits? Style icons have crafted an identifiable aesthetic that people can describe & strive to replicate. Dressing like your style icons may be easier than you think. We’d invite you to select your style icons and start gathering photographs of them. *Our curre...

We are excited to welcome the Chairman & Chief Cheerleader of Hammitt bags, Tony Drockton, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Tony started Hammitt in 2008, and has grown the company throughout the years despite challenging periods such as the recession and the pandemic. Hammitt bags are known for their quality, function & signature rivot detail. They have been featured in Forbes, Entrepre...

We are excited to welcome Amira Rasool, Founder and CEO of The Folklore to The Style That Binds Us podcast! The Folklore is an innovative online retail concept featuring high-end and emerging designer brands from Africa and the diaspora. The Folklore serves as a cultural hub for contemporary brands, artists and creatives to showcase their personal stories. The Folklore has been featured in Vogue,...

We’re excited to welcome Amanda Hearst who is the Co-Founder of sustainable e-commerce platform, Maison de Mode, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Before starting Maison de Mode, Amanda worked as an Associate Market Editor at Marie Claire, Special Projects Editor at Town & Country and is now a regular Contributing Editor to Hearst. During the episode, you’ll get the scoop on where she got th...

Wondering what your style aesthetic should be? Do you need to have just one? Or can you have multiple? In this week’s episode, our mother daughter co-founders, Alison Bruhn & Delia Folk, answer these questions & more! Link to podcast episode with Aliza Licht: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/how-to-leave-your-mark-in-any-industry-interview-with-aliza-licht/ Link to our style playlist on You...

We are excited to have Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means, the sisters behind luxury cowboy boot brand, Miron Crosby, on The Style That Binds Us podcast! Miron Crosby launched in 2017 after the sisters saw a gap in the market & had moved from NYC back to Texas. They “long dreamed of bringing an authentic, yet elevated, fashion-forward luxury cowboy boot to market,” and we are so glad they...

We are excited to have Ariane Goldman, Founder & CEO of RTW & beauty brand for before, during & after pregnancy, HATCH, on The Style That Binds Us podcast! HATCH has been worn by Meghan Markle, Jessica Alba, Kerry Washington, Ashley Graham, Miranda Kerr, Khloe Kardashian, Emma Stone, Kate Hudson & Natalie Portman. They have been featured in Vogue, Elle, Entrepreneur, POPSUGAR, Forb...

Welcome to Spring 2022! Alison & Delia are here to break-down the biggest trends of the season for you in the latest episode on The Style That Binds Us podcast. Here is a link to the shoppable Spring 2022 Trend Report: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/spring-2022-trend-report/ If you'd like a more personalized approach to creating your Spring 2022 wardrobe, contact Stylist, Alison Bruhn, here:&...

We are very excited to have Parisa Fowles-Pazdro, Founder & CEO of Maxbone, on The Style That Binds Us podcast! Maxbone sells stylish and affordable luxury dog products - and is beloved by Priyanka Chopra, Emily Ratajkowski, Lucy Hale, Lily Collins & more. Their aesthetic is influenced by fashion, art, and architecture & features upscale functionality. They have collaborated with Disne...

We are delighted to welcome Sara Gay Forden, author of HOUSE OF GUCCI, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Sara’s book was recently brought to life via film in Ridley Scott’s adaptation of House of Gucci starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto and Al Pacino. Sara worked as Bureau Chief and Business Reporter for Women's Wear Daily in Milan from 1993-1999 where she reported on the inside story o...

We are so excited to have Daniella Yacobovsky & Amy Jain, founders of BaubleBar, on The Style That Binds Us podcast! They both worked in finance (which is where they met) and went to Harvard Business School. While at HBS, they chose to pursue the idea for BaubleBar in 2011 after noticing a gap in the market. Their tagline is “Embellish Every Day!” which we love. BaubleBar has partnered with co...

We are so excited to have Jennifer Zuccarini, Founder of luxury lingerie, ready-to-wear, and swim brand Fleur du Mal, on The Style That Binds Us podcast! She founded the business in 2012 and has since expanded to multiple categories and opened 2 stores. Prior to founding Fleur du Mal, Jennifer co-founded Kiki de Montparnasse and worked as Design Director at Victoria’s Secret. Fleur du Mal has been...

We are so excited to have April Gargiulo, Founder & CEO of clean & cruelty-free skincare brand, Vintner’s Daughter, on The Style That Binds Us podcast! Vintner’s Daughter has won an award from every publication you’ve ever heard of including WWD, Glamour, POPSUGAR, Harper’s Bazaar, Town & Country and more. Gwyneth Paltrow, Tracee Ellis Ross, Naomi Watts & Hailey Bieber are all fans...

We are excited to have Louise Vongerichten Ulukaya, Founder of sustainable childrenswear brand, Mon Coeur, on The Style That Binds Us podcast! Before launching Mon Coeur in January 2021, Louise worked with her father, Chef Jean-Georges’, at his restaurants, Mercer Kitchen & Chef’s Club. Louise married Hamdi Ulukaya in 2018, Founder of Chobani, and they welcomed their first son Miran later that...

We are so excited to have Colombia-born & based designer, Mercedes Salazar, on The Style That Binds Us podcast! Her collection includes exquisite jewelry, handbags, hats, homegoods and more. They have been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Forbes, Refinery29, The Zoe Report among many others. We hope you enjoy discovery Mercedes Salazar's beautiful world and brand! Here's a link to shop our favorit...

We are excited to have Cheryl Foland, Founder & CEO at clean beauty brand, lilah b, on The Style That Binds Us podcast. She started lilah b. after asking herself, “Why are there so many products!” I first discovered lilah b. while working on the beauty buying team at Barneys, and can’t wait to hear more about her company. They have been featured in Forbes, InStyle, Glossy, Who What Wear and ma...

We are excited to have Leatrice Eiseman who is the Director of the Eiseman Center for Color Information & Training and Executive Director of the Pantone® Color Institute on The Style That Binds Us podcast! Lee is a color specialist, author, educator, and speaker. Lee is the author of ten books on color. In this episode, you’ll get the inside scoop on how the Pantone Color of the Year is chosen...

We are so excited to have Chris Sheppard, President at Kenneth Jay Lane, on The Style That Binds Us podcast! I worked with Chris while working on the jewelry buying team at Barneys because KJL was my vendor! Kenneth Jay Lane is a phenomenal fashion jewelry company that has been worn by Jackie’ O, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, Nancy Reagan, Princess Diana, Babe Paley, Diana Vreelan...

The House of Gucci movie is finally here!! The all-star cast includes Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino and Jared Leto. The Director is Ridley Scott who is known for directing Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, "1984" Apple Macintosh commercial, Gladiator and American Gangster among others. The Costume Designer was Janty Yates. In this episode, get Alison & Delia’s take on the movie, the fashi...