The Manic Metallic Podcast

Oct 10 2023
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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 to look forward to. The Manic Metallic Podcast is here to challenge your assumptions of what fashion is and who it is for.

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049. The Last Word - New York Fashion Week SS24

Oct 10 2023 17 mins  
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)Pe

048. What It Means To Be A Fashion Connector With Fashionpreneur AK Brown

Apr 26 2023 67 mins  
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” - a

047. Why Fashion Creatives Really Need To Increase Their Business Knowledge With Fashion Executive Leslie Gallin

Apr 19 2023 61 mins  
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

046. Fashion's Potential To Positively Impact Society With Radio Host Kimberley Kleczka

Apr 12 2023 72 mins  
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 youn

045. A Fashionable View From Paris With Fashion Writer Kevin Robles

Apr 05 2023 44 mins  
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 l

044. Discussing the Ukrainian Fashion Industry - And More! - With Industry Veteran Jen Sidary

Mar 30 2023 56 mins  
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

043. Fashion and Wellness With Style Blogger Alexis Calcavecchia

Feb 28 2023 48 mins  
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 wi

042. All Things Los Angeles Fashion With Writer Lizzy Collazos

Feb 21 2023 53 mins  
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 s

041. Vivienne Westwood, Dior, and Supporting Your Local Fashion Scene With Gen. Z Fashion Critic Tina Dimkovska

Feb 14 2023 47 mins  
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 f

040. The Importance Of Building Relationships In Fashion With Designer Terina Nicole

Feb 07 2023 55 mins  
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 designer