Thoughtful Threads

Thoughtful Threads: A Fashion Philosophy Podcast

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A broadcast for people who like to talk about clothes and the plight of man over dinner, who read Vogue and The Economist with equal interest. Join us for thought-provoking conversations that unravel the intricate tapestry of society, style, and culture. Join us as we challenge conventional wisdom, interrogate societal norms, and celebrate the power of personal expression through clothing. --Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.comJoin us over on YouTube, TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspodSay hi! hithoughtfulthreads@gmail.com

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The Row, Victoria Beckham and the do's & don'ts of celeb clothing lines 08.09.2023 28:46

two brands that run parallel to each other in every way- except financially. what makes folks want to hand over their credit cards for one celebrity backed clothing line and not another? let's use The Row and Victoria Beckham as a case study and unpack the complexities of celebrity clothing lines. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtu...

this is not your friend: parasocial relationships and the downside to having influence 24.08.2023 28:26

when does your love of an online personality become too much? in this episode, we're going to dissect the impact of influencers and what happens when you shatter the internet's perception of yourself. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com

the silent power of uniforms 16.08.2023 31:53

thanks to Steve Jobs for providing inspiration for this talk. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com

luxury shopping in a dystopian hellscape 04.08.2023 32:38

What does luxury shopping look like in a world with ever increasing poverty? As people's financial situations grow worse, luxury stores have become a target for theft. Let's discuss theories on how these brands may operate to keep up with the times. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Subs...

living in Barbie World, having fun and examining society's issues with women at play 27.07.2023 20:42

The Barbie movie was hilarious while also giving women a safe space to examine our lives. One such thing I observed, as it was one of the bigger themes of the film, was the lack of women led spaces for fun in the Real World. Why is there little to no consideration to how women have fun? -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tho...

why can't Beyoncé sell us gym clothes? and other musings on celebrities turning to fashion as a creative medium 16.07.2023 41:52

why can't the Queen sell us active wear? what does it mean to have 'star power'? and why does it work in some arenas, but not others? the answer is kinda long and nuanced but this was such a fun topic to pontificate about. shout out to the peeps on TikTok who inspired this episode with some GREAT questions -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://...

SHEIN brand trips, misplaced outrage and the burning desire to be seen 08.07.2023 43:52

let's talk about the SHEIN brand trip that broke the internet recently. and as the true overthinker that i am, let's go beyond the surface and get to the heart of the issue. spoiler alert: you might think i have some unpopular opinions on this one. ***correction: in this episode, I said SHEIN recorded $100 billion in sales, but what I meant was SHEIN was valued at $100 billion (after the latest ro...

when having a job becomes an insult: rebranding entrepreneurship, shaming the 9 to 5 and why 2020 is responsible 07.06.2023 40:19

when did working 9-5 become a slur? the rise of negative language towards people who collect a paycheck is hard not to notice. there's a host of things at play that are responsible but, like almost everything wrong with the world in the last couple years, we can trace this trend back to 2020. let's do a deep dive into the rise and fall of employment. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfu...

quiet luxury, old money, and the myth of a rich savior 20.05.2023 26:33

maybe it's obsession or maybe it's the aftermath of 'Succession' (see what i did there?!) but......we need to talk about the current obsession with old money and marrying for millions. a lot of us are doing everything we can to be part of the 1%- changing the way we dress, the things we like and so on in the hopes that a lonely rich guy will scoop us up in his arms and whisk us away to paradise. l...