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The Manic Metallic Podcast

The Manic Metallic Podcast gives listeners the chance to dive into fashion from all aspects of time: past, present, and future.Once per week, host Liberty Imhoff brings you a mixture of interview episodes with those involved in the fashion industry and of solo episodes where she gives you her take on issues involving today's fashion industry.This podcast discusses current events impacting the fashion industry, the people and places that have shaped what fashion has become, and what fashion has

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055. Managing A Dual Career In Fashion and Law With...

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2025/12/03

On Episode 55 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, we spoke with Layo Gbadamosi, a fashion designer and entertainment lawyer. Here’s some of what we discussed:How she made it through attending both fashion school and law school at the same timeThe inventive way that she created her first legal job by way of fashionHow creatives can talk to white-collar professionals about what they doThe visual inspiration of Layo GWhy you need to get really clear on your target customerHow AI makes authenticity more

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054. How Fashion Can Be Lucrative and Ways That...

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2025/10/02

Episode 54 of The Manic Metallic Podcast with creative entrepreneur Dareyna Swann ran the gamut from fashion education and artificial intelligence to fast fashion and ways to get into fashion that people don’t talk about as much as they should.Specifically, here is some of what we covered:Dareyna’s education as a teen at the High School of Fashion Industries in ManhattanHow fashion can actually be a lucrative industryWhy fashion needs to solve more problemsHow your desire for prestige is keeping you

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053. Perseverance, Perspective, and Overcoming The...

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2025/09/24

On Episode 53 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, I had a fun, value-packed conversation with Onalaja creative director Kanyinsola Onajala.Here’s a peek into some of what we talked about:What Kanyinsola learned about fashion from her personal experiences in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and ItalyHer pointers on getting into fashion for folks that have not (or did not) natively come from — or attend school in — an area rich with fashion history and cultureHer experiences in working with British designers

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052. Tastemaking, Traveling, and The Power Of Exuding...

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2025/06/11

On Episode 52 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, I had a nice chat with Fashion Talk founder and Editor-in-Chief Amarissa Imoukhuede.We discussed, among other topics, the following:The synergy of Manic Metallic and Fashion TalkHow growing up in a household that prioritized creativity and individualism influenced her desire to be in the fashion industryHer journey through the fashion industry, from her first roles at a small home decor company and at Calvin Klein to being a fashion publication

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051. Baby Boomer Women, Gen Z Fashion, and Retail...

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2025/06/09

Episode 51 of The Manic Metallic Podcast is a marathon interview with BB Babes founder Mindy Solkin. We discuss too much to mention in a description, but some of our topics were:Mindy’s Northeast Philadelphia childhood, and how it influenced her desire to work in fashionWhether online stores’ continued dominance correlate with a loss of respect for fashionHow engaging in creative hobbies could foster a genuine enjoyment of fashionHow fashion will always have an element of selfishness and why that

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050. The Future Of Fashion Is Here - And It Is Based...

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2025/03/21

Episode 50 of The Manic Metallic Podcast sees us interviewing Guzangs founder Idelle Taye, a rising star in the fashion space and a passionate advocate for the African fashion scene.In this episode, we discuss a wide variety of topics, including:The Guzangs mission, and how Idelle came up with the idea for the companyMisconceptions that Westerners have about the African fashion sceneThe challenges of entering the industry for people without a fashion background and that, consequently, have zero

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049. The Last Word - New York Fashion Week SS24

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2023/10/10

Welcome to Season 4 of The Manic Metallic Podcast!We're kicking off the season by doing a last word on New York Fashion Week's SS24 collections (and we will try to do the same for London, Milan, and Paris, time-dependent, of course).We've broken down the shows into five categories:Initial Thoughts (shows that, for better or worse, we wanted to elaborate on a bit more)Perennially Chic (shows by brands/designers that are, well, perennially chic)Collections That Were Nice, But Not

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048. What It Means To Be A Fashion Connector With...

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2023/04/27

Episode 48 of The Manic Metallic Podcast is a masterclass in branding and visibility, courtesy of multifaceted St. Louis-based fashionpreneur AK Brown.We discuss such topics as:Why we are stronger together in fashion rather than constantly working against each other - AKA, why we need to set our egos aside to achieve positive results for fashionThe concept of a “fraudscape” - and how it has made its way into both the fashion and media landscapeWhy we really, REALLY need to double down on creating

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047. Why Fashion Creatives Really Need To Increase...

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2023/04/19

In Episode 47, we speak with Leslie Gallin, past president of footwear for Informa Markets and current consultant in the fashion industry.Among the topics that we discuss are:Her time working with the inimitable Alber Elbaz at Geoffrey BeeneThe traits that you need to make it in the fashion industryWhy fashion creatives need to enhance their business knowledge of the business side of the industryWhy asking for help in fashion is beneficialHow to tell a story with your brand for the market without

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046. Fashion's Potential To Positively Impact Society...

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2023/04/12

Episode 46 of The Manic Metallic Podcast was a marathon fashion conversation with journalist, radio host, and accessory designer Kim Kleczka.Kim and I discuss, among many other topics, the following:Fashion’s power to change society - and how being a more collaborative and open industry will further fashion's ability to affect overall global changeThe mission of IMTAC, a young women’s magazine that she co-founded, and why it is important given our current cultureHow the psychology of fashion

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045. A Fashionable View From Paris With Fashion...

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2023/04/05

In Episode 45, we speak with fashion writer Kevin Robles about many topics, including:His path to working in CELINE’s e-commerce department, and where Myspace fits into the pictureA breakdown of the differences between fashion in New York and Paris (from someone that has lived in both places)Why there is no substitute for seeing clothing up close and in person - especially when learning about fashionHis interview with fashion commentator Hanan Besovic of @ideservecouture - and whether fashion

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044. Discussing the Ukrainian Fashion Industry - And...

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2023/03/30

Episode 44 is going to be a real fashion treat! In it, we have a fascinating conversation with fashion industry veteran Jen Sidary.Among our topics are the following:How she is contributing to the cohesion of today’s Ukrainian fashion industry with her current venture, ANGELFORFASHION.com, a multi-brand fashion eCommerce websiteHer rise from working a retail position at a Kansas City department store to becoming the store’s footwear buyerHer choice to accept a senior position at Zappos over the

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043. Fashion and Wellness With Style Blogger Alexis...

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2023/03/01

For episode 43, we speak with Alexis Calcavecchia, creator of Style In The Now. Alexis and I fit a lot of topics into this episode, some of which include:Her goal in growing a community around her blog Style In The NowHow she got a role as a stylist at a fashion week eventActionable advice on how fashion people can strengthen their Instagram accounts and connect more effectively with their audiencesHow some sectors of fashion are actually going in the right direction with respect to

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042. All Things Los Angeles Fashion With Writer Lizzy...

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2023/02/21

In the third episode of Season 3, we have an in-depth discussion with writer and Gemma Magazine creator Lizzy Collazos.Lizzy and I discuss the following:How her roots in Louisiana inspired her to catapult herself into the fashion industryHer path to becoming a fashion writer despite not majoring in anything fashion or writing-relatedThe ins and outs of the Los Angeles, CA fashion sceneSome of the coolest events that she's gotten into - and how you can do the sameAnd more!DOWNLOAD THE SHOW

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041. Vivienne Westwood, Dior, and Supporting Your...

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2023/02/14

In the second episode of Season 3, we talk to one of my favorite Gen. Z people today - Tina Dimkovska, better known as @theotherlagerfeld on her popular Instagram account. Our conversation is broad; some of our chosen topics include:How she feels about many of the most prominent online fashion commentators being maleHow the late Vivienne Westwood inspired her to begin writing her fashion critiquesThe current state of omnipresent fashion houses Gucci and DiorHow she has become a part of the Skopje

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040. The Importance Of Building Relationships In...

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2023/02/07

Welcome to Season 3 of The Manic Metallic Podcast! We're very excited to debut our first season in which we have episodes with guest interviews in addition to our much-loved solo episodes.In our first episode of the season, our conversation with designer Terina Nicole runs the gamut of:Tracing her path from a North Jersey childhood to becoming a sustainable accessories designerHer passion for being a fashion educatorWhy it is important to build relationships in the fashion industry - and how to

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PODCAST TRAILER - The Manic Metallic Podcast

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2023/01/30

Welcome to The Manic Metallic Podcast, where we respect fashion’s past, analyze fashion’s present, and get excited about fashion’s future. Join host Liberty Imhoff once a week as she brings a mixture of interviews from guests involved in the fashion industry and solo episodes where she gives her take on different aspects of today’s fashion industry. The Manic Metallic Podcast is here to challenge your assumptions about what fashion is and who it is for.CONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCAST and

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039. Collaboration Over Competition In Fashion

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2022/12/22

In the final episode of Season 2 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, Liberty discusses both her and Manic Metallic's desire for more collaboration and less competition in fashion. She also drops a special surprise for Manic Metallic's podcast listeners in this episode, so make sure that you tune in to this one!DOWNLOAD THE SHOW TRANSCRIPT FOR $0.99https://manicmetallic.com/product/the-manic-metallic-podcast-episode-039-transcript/REFERENCESFashion Revolution https://www.fashionrevolution.org/

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038. Want To Start A Fashion Company? We Can Help You.

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2022/12/07

At Manic Metallic, we believe that fashion is an art, discipline, and societal force for change. I (Liberty), your host, have been pondering recently how Manic Metallic can help others in a more direct and tangible way.In other words, how can Manic Metallic use fashion as a force for societal change aside from being part of the fashion discourse with our unique voice (which is very important in its own right)?Listen to this episode to see what we've got in mind to help both those that currently

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037. Gratitude, But Make It Fashion

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2022/11/23

In this short episode, our host shows a bit of thanks and gratitude to fashion and the fashion industry in honor of Thanksgiving.DOWNLOAD THE SHOW TRANSCRIPT FOR $0.99https://manicmetallic.com/product/the-manic-metallic-podcast-episode-037-transcript/SUPPORT THE MANIC METALLIC PODCAST ($)https://app.redcircle.com/shows/11d2b542-f3b4-4462-b85e-5708034cb823/donationsCONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcastCONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICSubscribe To Our

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