You Have To Wear Something

Nicole interviews Mansfield Outpost founder Matt Moses about the journey that led to the creation of his brand and the challenges he has in an evolving industry. Enjoy this thoughtful conversation about storytelling marketing, activations and how to approach micro-niche collaborations such as "Golf and Wine Club".

Nicole shares thoughts on Cowboy Carter II and the Beyonce marketing blitz of the last few months.

Nicole takes a look back at the 2024 Black History Month and the Black style and biz moments that kept our attention.

Nicole interviews multitalented, D.C. based artist Chris Pyrate. Inspired by cartoons and animation, Chris's natural born talent has led him, often accidentally, to fashion design, creating murals, creative direction and kismet projects such as storytelling with Lupe Fiasco. Learn what's next for Chris who recently designed official sportswear for the Washington Wizards. A must-listen for...

Nicole does a deep dive on the keffiyeh controversy and explains how the scarf went from being just a scarf to a symbol for Palestinians.

Nicole delivers a mini rant about the lack of diversity when appointing creative directors of major fashion houses.

It seems like in L.A. there is always a new shopping market especially for the Black community. Nicole does a deep dive with Ferriss Mason, Founder of Come Up L.A. on what it takes to pull off a successful, mission-aligned market event for the Black community and the challenges that come with. Listen and learn.

The Battle of Versailles event and competition of 1973 started Paris fashion week and put American designers and Black models on the map forever. Watch the documentary by Fritz Mitchell.

Nicole shares some thoughts on NYFW 2023 nostalgic themes and trends such as quiet luxury and Beyonce worthy metallics.

Nicole interviews Latasha Ford a red carpet journalist for Penske Media covering her non-linear journey from radio, to healthcare to a dream realized through manifestation for over a decade. This Chicago native and Black woman never gave up on a vision many would have allowed to wither while raising an athlete son.

Nicole gives her two cents on the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action with a rant, focusing on the fashion industry.

Nicole checks in real quick to discuss the summer 2023 trends she actually likes.

Nicole discusses Edward Enninful stepping down from UK Vogue and the LVMH appointment of Pharrell Williams.

Nicole shares her thoughts on the speedy development of A.I. and the creation of Black and Brown models by white creators and why A.I. cannot solve our inclusivity problem.

Nicole catches up with her audience over latest trends and unpacks quiet luxury and that damn Burberry bag from Succession.

Nicole offers perspective on Law Roach quitting celebrity styling after building an incredible career from his humble days as a vintage dealer and what would make him quit after years of hard work and sacrifice.

There is a fine line between premium and luxury athleisure. Nicole chats with Black founders Brandon and Danny to discuss their Made For All clothing brand's journey and why it can take 7 years to develop a true luxury product. 

Nicole catches up with latest in fashion with musings on Rihanna's Super Bowl Performance and Vogue cover and their meaning and why subversive fashion a la Big Red Boots are reserved for the rich. 

Touched down from Mexico Nicole shares her thoughts on Mexican style and the lasting legacy and influence of Frida Kahlo…plus Lewis Hamilton and Mielle organics drama!

Jolleson is a born creative, destined to create, design, style, draw and costume the most important people in pop culture from Ari Lennox, Cardi B, Beyonce, Megan thee Stallion, SZA, Christina Aguilera, Chloe x Halle and the list will continue to grow. He share is manifested story and rise after competing on reality design show "The Hype" and why not winning did not matter.

Sneaker collecting is here to stay BUT in a $13 billion market the originators of the culture Black and brown folks are left out, as per usual. What can be done?

Nicole does her best to not talk about Ye and what the year in fashion 2022 looked like so far…

Nicole chats with self-taught Iowa-based fiber and interior designer Candice Luter about her pandemic awakening, leaving corporate America and growing an interiors business from the ground up by "going with your gut. 

There’s a ton of DEI work being done in the workplace but a huge oversight is the policing of marginalized bodies and beings through dress code policies.

Serial app daters Meg and Nicole discuss their journey trying to date in L.A. and how to balance expectations between overly casual men and the hyper-glamorization of women. What's the compromise?