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Changing Room Thoughts

Welcome to the Changing Room Thoughts podcast with Karina, the fashion nerd. Explore fashion"s history, commentary, and self-expression in bite-sized 20-minute episodes every Monday. Your go-to style inspiration and critical musings, perfect for your commute. Join us for a casual yet thought-provoking fashion journey.

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00:22:57

Ep 36 | reimagining engagement rings

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2025/09/26

The diamond industry has sold us a narrow vision of romance — one that equates love with the size, sparkle, and price tag of a center stone. But what happens when we question the 4 Cs, the obsession with diamond size, and the idea that bigger means better?In this episode, we dive into how the diamond monopoly reshaped our expectations of engagement rings and why it’s time to break free. We’ll explore antique and vintage rings as sources of inspiration, challenge how feminism and gender equality get

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00:43:51

Episode 35 | Hauteline Pt 2. Checking in on the...

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2025/09/05

It's been almost two years since our last checkin with the rentals for it-girls: Hauteline! Since then Kristie Chow's business has expanded to another co-founder (and good friend) Michelle Li, another storefront in LES, and a wider selection of delectable designers, and nationwide shipping. I'm so excited to share what's the same, and what is different with these ever-savvy entrepreneurs :)

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00:18:09

Ep 34 | Tariffs: is the fashion industry effed? What...

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2025/04/23

It doesn’t take a fashion-head to reach the conclusion our clothes are about to get more expensive with tariffs looming. According to CNBC, 97% of our clothes are made outside the US and it’s estimated that our clothes will get 67% more expensive. Now more than ever, how do you decide what’s worth your hard earned money? In trying to produce sleepwear, I’m learning a lot about the nuance from the generation of the fibers (what we usually discuss in sustainable fashion) to the resulting fabric (so

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00:19:58

Episode 33 | Alexis Bittar, Deadwood, and emerging...

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2025/02/14

Surprise surprise! This episode finds a re-invigorated, inspired Karina. This New York Fashion Week I had the pleasure of interacting with so many exciting independent and emerging designers that I'm genuinely hoping I can put y'all onto! This fashion week there was a presentation to satisfy many of my sartorial curiosities thanks to Lindsey Media. A creative visionary that sold his name-sake brand for roughly $48 million and bought it back for less than $3 million. An emerging sustainable

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00:33:28

Episode 32 | exploring the depths of girlhood with...

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2024/12/04

Call me crazy but a piece of jewelry is really that deep. Shana Cave conveys her profound understanding of the chaotic albeit beautiful experience of adolescence and adulthood as a woman. Uncanny that such complexity is so intuitively understood by women world wide through metal and stone, but Shana Cave’s ideas are as precious as the materials she uses in her work. An impishly knobby Viking Princess ring, Topaz vines blooming on the wrist, delicate lace cut out of chunky sheet metal, rubies and

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00:16:36

Episode 31 | Are your biases against "Made in China"...

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2024/10/28

Trying out a new format here which is way lower effort to produce, and perhaps a gateway to me yapping more... But a trip back to China has left me with much to unpack about fashion here, my own biases and cultural identity... idk this episode was cathartic to produce :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karina-chan4/support

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Episode 30 | Questioning the purpose of NYFW + Sample...

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2024/10/23

First solo episode back! It's good to talk 1:1 with you guys again :) This time I get real about fashion week and whether or not it adequately serves fashionphile's love for the art and subject of clothing. (Hint: I don't think so) I'm trying to be more comfortable being opinionated in general. I feel like I try my best not to be one of those judgmental, b*tchy "fashion people" for the sake of being a diva, but I also think people don't follow me to hear me regurgitate unorginal takes or deliver

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00:59:59

Episode 29 | How sustainable fashion is actually made

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2024/09/01

Support the Chinese Miao Tribe and help keep their embroidery history alive here: https://sourgongzhu.com/ Checkout Sour Gong Zhu's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sourgongzhu/ 00:00 Introduction to the Meow Tribe Embroidery 00:45 Understanding Sustainable Fashion 01:50 Welcome to Season Three of Changing Room Thoughts 02:36 Meet Becca Pu: Fashion Tech Innovator 04:23 Challenges in Sustainable Fashion 07:50 The Importance of Indigenous Textiles 13:54 Modernizing Traditional Folk

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01:14:31

Episode 28 | Undermind -- a new indie fashion...

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2024/06/10

Join us for a multi-faceted and inspiring episode as we delve into the worlds of fashion, creative expression, and personal resilience. Our conversations with Henry and Marco of Undermind span everything from their collective's ventures in fashion magazine publishing and music production, to tales of early techno raves, the power of community, and the importance of positive manifestation practices.Don't miss the exciting launch of Iconic Magazine on June 5th!--- Support this podcast:

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00:42:44

Episode 27 | Building a jewelry business with Sage...

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2024/05/16

My Hoang is the definition of multi-hyphenate. But despite her many titles: jewelry business founder, AI Inventory Management SAAS startup founder, marketer, woman in stem--it is My's attitude that really left a mark on me. My's passion for her custom watch jewelry business, Sage and Saber, is not fueled by pride or money -- but by love. Love for what she does, love for her customers, and the love of learning how to do something new. Being delulu is just being delulu unless you back those

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00:40:38

Episode 26 | how to shop like it's your job w/...

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2024/04/29

Poshmark's head of merchandising, Chloe Baffert, has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Daily Mail for her trend predictions. And if you've had the privilege of watching any of her TikToks, you'd know her refreshingly honest takes from 2023's trends being 2010's references to calling out Staud's overpriced and unoriginal Cleo Peppiat dupes. Her content belies just how much the girl knows how to shop. Chloe is a bonafide e-commerce queen. Not only has she led merchandising at

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00:28:20

Episode 26 | The Met Gala

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2024/04/15

Met Gala this, Met Gala that. What is the Met Gala? And what is so special about it that it captures the world's attention on the first Monday of every May? What does the costume institute do? If you've ever been curious about the Met Gala and are curious about this year's event -- this episode is for you! Discord Server TikTok Youtube Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karina-chan4/support

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Ep 24: I found THE best nail techs in NYC feat. Leyla...

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2024/03/18

Join the⁠ Changing Room Thoughts Discord Server here Follow Nail Fairy on IG here https://www.instagram.com/nailfairy_nyc?igsh=MTltcHNsd2E2Mnd0Mw== I have NEVER in my life been stopped and asked about my nails more. I have been stopped at least a dozen times (not exaggerating) about my latest Nail Fairy manicure. The nurse at my checkup, the girls working at the MAC counter, literally EVERYONE and their mothers wants to know where I get my manicures done. It makes one wonder: who is behind such

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00:18:34

Episode 23 | the mindgames of corporate fashion

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2024/03/04

Join the⁠ Changing Room Thoughts Discord ServerFollow ⁠@newyork.ccc⁠ on IG for more events like the one we did at the Met's exhibit: Women Dressing Women TikTok: @karinajchan IG: @karinajchan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karina-chan4/support

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Episode 22 | Villainesses, Old Ladies, and Dark...

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2024/02/19

Join the Changing Room Thoughts Discord ServerFollow @newyork.ccc on IG for more events like the one we did at the Met Gala's exhibit: Women Dressing Women "The Craze for Feminine Rage" by Emily Tom "Your Satin Ribbons Will Not Save You" by Salome Sol Women Love Power - Feminine Archetypes Dark Feminine Designers/Brands Mentioned: Elena Velez Mirror Palais SS24 Alaia by Pieter Mulier --- Support this podcast:

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00:42:06

Episode 21 | the tea is HOT in the Chinese...

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2024/02/12

Check out the time stamps below to skip around! Vivian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivian.z/ Today's episode of Changing Room Thoughts touches on some controversyyyyyy. But we said what we said! Vivian and I talk about it all: cultural appropriation, is it lunar new year or Chinese new year, internalized sinophobia in Chinese Americans all while we drink some actual tea! 0:00 CRT 21: Happy Lunar New Year 09:17 being REALLY chinese 11:47 lunar new year or chinese new

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00:33:40

Episode 20 | What it takes to build a sustainable...

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2024/02/05

You might cross Faith on the street and think to yourself, "My goodness, what a beautiful and well dressed girl!" But dig a little deeper and you'll find that Faith Nathanie isn't just a pretty face. Her youth belies her maturity, experience, and entrepreneurial prowess. Years before she was known as @faithnathanie, the certified social media star sitting at 134,000 followers on Instagram. Years before she started running her own creative services business. And right before moving

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00:51:25

Episode 19 | Spring Summer 2024 Couture Week w/ Your...

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2024/01/29

I am soooooo excited to bring this SS24 Couture Week review episode of Changing Room Thoughts to you today! Joined by my very knowledgeable and insightful guests Ari Arvand and Edward Park we uncover all the juicy details of this season's finest masterworks and biggest flops. For those of you who don't know: haute couture garments are handmade, unique and custom-made garments while ready-to-wear is clothing produced in large(er) quantities in a factory. TLDR couture week showcases the

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00:29:50

Episode 18 | The Queen of Modern Chinese Streetwear:...

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2024/01/22

Shop DAWANG here There is something so undeniably gorgeous about the Qi Pao. The refined, structured tailoring. The divine hand-feel of silk brocade. As a Chinese American -- it's always been a shame to me that I felt I could only celebrate the beauty of my heritage's sartorial culture on rare occasions. You may have seen traditional Chinoiserie at weddings and graduations, but on a day-to-day Chinese Americans don a more "practical" and "casual" dress as dictated by our

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00:36:43

Episode 17 | Building and scaling a data-driven...

Changing Room Thoughts ·

2024/01/15

Today’s guest speaker is the zenith of corporate baddie on TOP turned fashion tech startup founder. A former Blackstone employee, our esteemed guest speaker today left the trillion-dollar asset manager to start Pickle, a peer-to-peer clothing rental app, that allows users to rent out their closet to people who live nearby and favorite of enterprising fashion girlies nationwide. Though born in New York City in 2021, Pickle has more than half of its new users come from other parts of the country. In

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