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FashionTalks

Fashion Talks is a podcast that observes the world through the lens of fashion and produced in partnership with CAFA, the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. Join host Donna Bishop as she interviews designers, stylists, industry insiders and even those outside fashion to reveal insights, observations, personal stories and historical moments on how fashion helps to shape the world we live in and how our world shapes fashion and the clothes we wear. Follow Fashion Talks @FashionTalksPodcast and to see

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FashionTalks Presents: Fashion Runway Canada

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2025/11/14

This special FashionTalks series dives into each episode of the new season of Project Runway Canada. Donna will sit down with every eliminated designer for an in-depth exit interview, exploring their creative journey, challenges and what's next. Then Donna teams up with fashion expert Sarah Jay for a lively post-show breakdown—recapping runway wins, design drama, and the trends that truly popped. A must-listen for fashion lovers following the season in real time.

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36:54

Creativity, Connection, and Courage: Chelli Look

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2025/11/13

In part two of discussing the film, Dawn Dusk, Donna sits down with designer Chelli Look to explore the intimate relationship between fashion, emotion, and identity. In this moving conversation, Chelli traces her earliest style memories, the power of accessories, and fashion generally. She opens up about Dawn Dusk, the documentary that followed her craft and her healing, and explains how forgiveness transformed chaos into order—on the inside and in her designs. From chain wallets and second-grade

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40:31

Slow Fashion, Deep Healing: Inside the Film Dawn Dusk

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2025/10/30

In this episode ofFashionTalks, host Donna Bishop welcomes in the first part of a two part series, filmmakers Blue and Jason, the creative duo behind the award-winning documentaryDawn Dusk. Their film follows Chicago-based leather artisan Chelli Look, whose minimalist, slow-fashion designs became a vessel for processing profound personal loss. As Blue and Jason share, what began as a short maker film evolved into a deeply human story about creativity, resilience, and the healing power of art.Through

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43:33

Makeup, Madonna and a whole lot more with MUA Viktor...

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2025/10/09

In this episode, Donna sits down with makeup artist and drag visionary Viktor Peters (a.k.a. Verushka) to explore the transformative power of beauty, fashion, and self-expression. From growing up in a modern Mennonite community in Chihuahua, Mexico to studying music at Canadian Mennonite University and finding his voice in Winnipeg and Toronto, Viktor traces his path through MAC Cosmetics, the discipline of skin tone and texture mastery, and the confidence that makeup can unlock, reframing beauty as

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46:57

Brittany Gray on Fancy Face, Beauty & Confidence

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2025/09/25

Beauty isn’t vanity—it’s self-respect. In this episode, Donnasits down withBrittany Gray, makeup artist and founder of Fancy Face; a beauty service and retail boutique and product line, to explore the transformative power of makeup and the business behind a leadingCanadian beauty brand. Brittany shares how performing inChicagoat age 15 and watching Catherine Zeta-Jones on set sparked her vision to bring celebrity-level artistry to everyday women. She traces Fancy Face’s growth from apartment studio

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52:14

Success Through Prioritizing Women's Health,...

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2025/09/10

Welcome to the latest episode of FashionTalks! In this episode host Donna Bishop speaks with designer and founder of Mayana, Nadine Woods. Nadine shares many personal details about her unconventional fashion journey.How the birth of her child influenced her businessThe surprising power of lingerieHow she launched her brand with no formal design educationThe importance of her Caribbean heritageHow she eschews traditional business practices and business paradigm she is developing and valuesDonna

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45:11

How To Go After What You Want with Fashion Designer...

FashionTalks ·

2025/08/14

In the latest episode of FashionTalks host Donna Bishop speaks with award winning fashion designer Christopher Bates. Donna and Christopher chat about:Christopher's foray into fashion (his second career)The small moments of inspiration and big swings that built his brandHow an iconic design element brought people together for lifeThe balancing act of being an entrepreneur and a designerDonna Bishop @thisisdonnabFashionTalks @fashiontalkspodChristopher Bates @chistopher.bates.official

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41:41

A Peak Behind the Curtain: Running A Fashion Brand...

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2025/07/21

In this latest episode of FashionTalks host Donna Bishop talks with Myriam Maguire, President and Lead Designer of the award winning brand Maguire (founded in 2017). While the 2024 CAFA winner of Accessories Designer of the Year has focused on footwear, it is ever expanding its offerings into a wider range of accessories. Donna and Myriam dive into:her story of launching the brand and what sparked her love of footwearunique strategies that resulted in a successful launch and growth, both creative

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58:11

Elizabeth Taylor and Other Stories with Designer Alan...

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2025/07/03

On this episode of FashionTalks host Donna Bishop chats with designer Alan Anderson. Alan has been designing his eponymous line since 1997. His fashion history (and British Royals) knowledge is deep and vast. Alan and Donna discuss:how he began his line (an inspiration for anyone)the history and importance of costume jewelrythe fascinating story of where he sources the vintage crystals he used in his designshis connection to Elizabeth Taylorthe lost art of every day dressing upand moreAlan Anderson

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38:11

Jeanne Beker Makes Fashion Personal In Her New Memoir...

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2025/06/19

Hello and welcome to season five of FashionTalks. I am your host, Donna Bishop. I know it has been a minute, so thank you so much for joining me today. I'm so glad you're here.I can think of no better guest than to launch this season than Jeanne Beker. Now, Jeannie's been on the podcast before. I'll link it down below. And we talked then about her 27 years as host of fashion television, which transformed the fashion media landscape.Past episode with Jeanne:SPOTIFY:

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Fashion Talks Is Back For Season 5

FashionTalks ·

2025/06/04

FashionTalks is back for season 5! Join host Donna Bishop as she chats with industry leaders and hot emerging talent about key insights they have learned, how they are got to where they are in life and career, and their love affair with clothes

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40:06

[Replay] Indigenization & Fashion with Amber-Dawn...

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2025/05/22

This episode was released April 24, 2024Presented with the CAFA Changemaker Award in 2023, Amber-Dawn Bear Robeis a curator, art historian and Fashion Show Program Director for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. Born in Alberta, Canada, and a member of the Siksika Nation, Bear Robe has spent her career working and lecturing in Native art institutions. Through her work and advocacy, she has played a pivotal role in the representation of Indigenous designers on a national platform.She has

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39:38

Indigenization & Fashion with Amber-Dawn Bear Robe

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2024/04/26

Presented with the CAFA Changemaker Award in 2023, Amber-Dawn Bear Robeis a curator, art historian and Fashion Show Program Director for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. Born in Alberta, Canada, and a member of the Siksika Nation, Bear Robe has spent her career working and lecturing in Native art institutions. Through her work and advocacy, she has played a pivotal role in the representation of Indigenous designers on a national platform.She has demonstrated profound dedication to

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38:24

Get Inspired! In Defence of Runway Shows: Vanja...

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2023/11/09

Vanja Vasic founded Fashion Art Toronto (intentionally called FAT) in 2005 making it the longest running fashion event in Toronto (Canada's largest city).In this episode Vanja and Donna discuss:Vanja's history and how her artistic, rebellious parents helped shape her creative spiritthe tie between fashion and artthe "naughty" origins of Fashion Art Torontokey milestones throughout the past 18 yearsthe importance of the runway show and why it is still the anchor of Fashion Art Torontothe surprising

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Icons: John Fluevog, George Clinton & Dame Zandra Rhodes

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2023/10/26

John Fluevog has been designing shoes since the 1970s. His unmistakeable footwear has graced not just runway shows around the world, but have been worn by countless celebrities including Madonna, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. George Clinton, known as Parliament known as Funkadelic, came to prominence in the 60s, revolutionized R&B music in the 70s and continues to make music with a host of artists including Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, LL Cook J and Drake (one of his latest).Dame Zandra Rhodes has been a

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49:04

Breaking Down Web3 and Other Technologies with David...

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2023/10/20

David Cash, founder of Cash Labs, has been identified by Vogue Magazine as the leading force in bringing web3 to market. David, the 2023 CAFA Innovation Award winner, is the founder of Metaverse Fashion Week and has worked with dozens of global brands from Farfetch to Estée Lauder to Verizon to the NBA.In this episode David and host Donna Bishop discuss:David's journey to founding Cash LabsThe origins of Metaverse Fashion Week (and what is that experience?)Breaking down Web3, AI, VR, Blockchain and

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50:10

Yes. You Need To Be A Thought Leader. Here's How.

FashionTalks ·

2023/10/12

As the founder and CEO of Talk Boutique, Andrea Sampson has been training individuals in delivering engaging talks, compelling stories, dynamic presentations and building active communities based on developing thought leadership.Listen to Andrea and Donna Bishop discuss: The dual value of being a thought leaderWhy fashion is ripe for new thought leadersHow to start being a thought leaderThought leader vs expert vs trail blazer vs influencer vs change makerWhy an emotional connection is essential to

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39:42

Show Me The Money: Venture Capital and Outside...

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2023/10/05

Qasim Mohammad is an investor who currently works out of Wittington Venture. His expertise is deeply rooted in consumer brands.In this episode Qasim and Donna discuss:Outside investing 101 - what is venture capital and other financing optionsWhat are the goals of the VC/ investorHow to build you network for potential investingWhat makes a great pitch Advice for crafting a pitch and where to look for pitch decksScaling for capitalHow to present your opportunity and examples of companies that are

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38:14

Essential Legal Advice: IP Protection, Contracts and...

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2023/09/28

Branding/ fashion lawyer and trademark agent Ashlee Froese breaks down so many myths around the relationship and importance between entrepreneurship (and not just fashion designers), legals, trademarks, IP and more.In this episode you will hear Ashlee Froese and Donna Bishop discuss:What it means to be a fashion lawyer and the eco system of the industryWhen it is beneficial to engage a lawyer (likely sooner than you think)Why freelancers benefit from working with a lawyer (its not just for big

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31:07

Essential Tips For Identifying and Managing Burnout,...

FashionTalks ·

2023/09/21

Lara Koretsky is a leadership and business coach pulls back the curtain how she supports her clients to achieve professional success and satisfaction, as well as personal expansion and growth.In this episode Lara talks with host Donna Bishop about:the essential connection between aligning personal values and professional goalsditching your "Itty Bitty Shitty Committee"identifying burnout vs stressboundaries, boundaries - what they are and how to keep themreality check about "time off"the one minute

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