The Magnifique Podcast
Hi guys! Welcome to Magnifique, your favorite fashion lovers podcast.
My names Gabrielle and I’m a fashion industry newb, though I’ve loved playing dress up for as long as I can remember. The fashion industry is an intimidating space, filled with elitist know-it-alls, it's hard to feel invited to learn about the rich history behind modern-day fashion.
I started this podcast because time after time, I've tried to find podcasts to learn more about hmm: how Gilded Age fashion influences modern-day attire, or Marc Jacobs being the reason for Louis Vuittons ready-to-wear line, OR how Levi Strauss pioneered Western Denim…and I'm met with a graveyard of results. I can't find anything! So I guess if I want something in this niche, I must do it myself. I invite you to join me as I expand my knowledge of the fashion space. Together we'll kinda be geniuses of fashion.
The Magnifique Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 30 - St.Louis' Fashion History; From FurTopia to the Shoe Manufacturing Boom
On this episode, we discuss St.Louis' fashion history. Did you know that George Warren Brown influenced the industry of shoe manufacturing to briefly migrate inland into the midwest for over 3 decades?
Episode 29 - Celebrating Fashion Illustrations and What Have You
Fashion illustrations, caricatures, and fashion plates formed the backbone of fashion advertising before photography dominated the industry. These artistic expressions showcase the evolution of how fashion was communicated and marketed to audie...
Episode 28 - Vivienne Westwood: Punk Queen and Fashion Icon
Vivienne Westwood transformed from a primary school teacher to punk fashion pioneer, creating iconic designs that challenged societal norms while drawing inspiration from historical costumes and art. Her journey from outsider to Dame showcases ...
Episode 27 - The Fashion Industry Explained: From Manufacturers to Models
The fashion industry is a complex ecosystem encompassing everything from design and manufacturing to marketing and retail, with a current estimated global value of $35.2 trillion. We explore the structure, evolution, and key players that transf...
Episode 26 - The Rise, Fall, and Evolution of NYC's Garment District
The Garment District in New York City undergoes a fascinating transformation from its origins as a red-light district known as "The Tenderloin" to becoming the epicenter of American fashion manufacturing and design. We explore how this neighbor...
