//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~f740ecfae22167517f1b94f1c8443d63288045c53e766fbe98829fb489c8e5fa A Fashion Moment is a bird's-eye view to one of the most elusive industries in the world: fashion. Kirsten Holtz Naim takes us behind the glitz and glamour -- bringing you the personal stories and ingenious style that captured audiences around the globe. By promoting the stories of unheard visionaries along with some favorite household designer names, Kirsten uses her fashion industry expertise to take you behind the curtain. Through intimate conversations with the creative geniuses behind the jaw-dropping looks of our lifetimes, Kirsten probes the minds at the center of the madness. From Bevy Smith to Carol Alt, this season of 'A Fashion Moment' will take you on a journey through the personal struggles and triumphs in the most competitive and fantastical industry in the world.  Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0000 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD5650801884.mp3?updated=1645395375 Zenobia Morrow, GIA G.G., is an artist, private jeweler, and the owner of SevenJune, a company specializing in the creation of custom engagement rings and fine jewelry. Morrow, an Atlanta, Georgia native attended Howard University, where she received her B.F.A. in design and would later proceed to study gemology at the Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.). Zenobia is one of the few African American certified gemologists in the world. Her fine jewelry designs have been featured in Essence, Ebony, Modern Luxury Magazine, and more! Her creations are a celebrity favorite and can often be spotted on some of the most prominent red carpets. Zenobia’s designs reflect her hope to reclaim the feminine by celebrating the glamour of nature. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Zenobia to delve into her journey as an artist and gemologist, the joy of vintage shopping, the process of crafting her style, and of course, some of her favorite fashion moments of all time.Shop SevenJune https://www.sevenjunejewelry.co... Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD5650801884.mp3?updated=1645395375 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD5650801884.mp3?updated=1645395375 Zenobia Morrow, GIA G.G., is an artist, private jeweler, and the owner of SevenJune, a company specializing in the creation of custom engagement rings and fine jewelry. Morrow, an Atlanta, Georgia native attended Howard University, where she received her B.F.A. in design and would later proceed to study gemology at the Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.). Zenobia is one of the few African American certified gemologists in the world. Her fine jewelry designs have been featured in Essence, Ebony, Modern Luxury Magazine, and more! Her creations are a celebrity favorite and can often be spotted on some of the most prominent red carpets. Zenobia’s designs reflect her hope to reclaim the feminine by celebrating the glamour of nature. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Zenobia to delve into her journey as an artist and gemologist, the joy of vintage shopping, the process of crafting her style, and of course, some of her favorite fashion moments of all time.Shop SevenJune https://www.sevenjunejewelry.co... Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD5650801884.mp3?updated=1645395375 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD2827828483.mp3?updated=1644422309 David BenDavid, also known as DBD, is the founder and creative director of Sprayground, a streetwear line known for its art-inspired backpacks and coveted by celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Meg Thee Stallion, Paris Hilton, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, and more. A native of the Bronx, New York, DBD attended a visual arts school in New York City, which helped him further refine his innate gift as a creative artist. After completing his studies, DBD applied for several jobs but faced constant rejection. He would later travel the world with only a backpack, which would result in him meeting a business partner that would help him create a multimillion-dollar brand, Sprayground in 2010.DBD’s first backpack, “Hello My Name Is,” revolutionized the bag market and was pioneered as one of the first streetwear backpacks brands in the world. Over the past decade, Sprayground brand has expanded its product line to apparel, swimwear, travel bags, gaming chairs, and more. In addition to the brand’s celebrity founding, Spray... Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD2827828483.mp3?updated=1644422309 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD2827828483.mp3?updated=1644422309 David BenDavid, also known as DBD, is the founder and creative director of Sprayground, a streetwear line known for its art-inspired backpacks and coveted by celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Meg Thee Stallion, Paris Hilton, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, and more. A native of the Bronx, New York, DBD attended a visual arts school in New York City, which helped him further refine his innate gift as a creative artist. After completing his studies, DBD applied for several jobs but faced constant rejection. He would later travel the world with only a backpack, which would result in him meeting a business partner that would help him create a multimillion-dollar brand, Sprayground in 2010.DBD’s first backpack, “Hello My Name Is,” revolutionized the bag market and was pioneered as one of the first streetwear backpacks brands in the world. Over the past decade, Sprayground brand has expanded its product line to apparel, swimwear, travel bags, gaming chairs, and more. In addition to the brand’s celebrity founding, Spray... Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD2827828483.mp3?updated=1644422309 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD2970267038.mp3?updated=1643796835 A native of Compton, California, designer and entrepreneur Shante Nicole, the founder of Nicole Shante, discovered her love for fashion and creating at the early age of nine years old. Inspired by the impeccable style of the strong women in her family and by getting lost in the glossy pages of Vogue, Shante enrolled in the fashion marketing program at the Fashion Insitute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. With a knack for building something out of nothing, she would later leave corporate America to create her own fashion business. In this episode, host Kirsten Holtz Naim talks to Shante about her journey as a designer, building a successful business, the beauty of creating a private label, diversity in the fashion industry, and the importance of tailoring for women.Show Notes:Shop Nicole Shante at https://nicoleshante.com/Follow Nicole Shante on Instagram @nicoleshanteofficialEnjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashi... Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD2970267038.mp3?updated=1643796835 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD2970267038.mp3?updated=1643796835 A native of Compton, California, designer and entrepreneur Shante Nicole, the founder of Nicole Shante, discovered her love for fashion and creating at the early age of nine years old. Inspired by the impeccable style of the strong women in her family and by getting lost in the glossy pages of Vogue, Shante enrolled in the fashion marketing program at the Fashion Insitute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. With a knack for building something out of nothing, she would later leave corporate America to create her own fashion business. In this episode, host Kirsten Holtz Naim talks to Shante about her journey as a designer, building a successful business, the beauty of creating a private label, diversity in the fashion industry, and the importance of tailoring for women.Show Notes:Shop Nicole Shante at https://nicoleshante.com/Follow Nicole Shante on Instagram @nicoleshanteofficialEnjoy the episode? Support the podcast by buying a cup of coffee! Learn more here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afashi... Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD2970267038.mp3?updated=1643796835 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD5597558308.mp3?updated=1643758094 Shawn Pean is the Chief Architect and creative director of the luxury house, June79 in New York City. This Brooklyn-born talent studied business and applied his skills to the world of fashion by taking on roles in buying and wholesale. Shawn’s accolades as an industry veteran and pioneer are endless. He spent nine years in the buying office at Saks, working in the men’s accessories, footwear, and outerwear departments. He also served as president and managing director of Balmain USA and vice president of wholesale at Valentino USA. In 2020, Shawn brought his decades-long experience to the forefront as an entrepreneur by establishing his luxury menswear brand in pursuit of the unsuit, June79. Pean’s suiting separates exemplify a “European sophistication” with a “Brooklyn attitude” generating genius cuts you won’t see anywhere else. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Shawn to discuss his exemplary career in the fashion industry, overcoming the challenges of being a high-profile fashion execu... Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD5597558308.mp3?updated=1643758094 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD5597558308.mp3?updated=1643758094 Shawn Pean is the Chief Architect and creative director of the luxury house, June79 in New York City. This Brooklyn-born talent studied business and applied his skills to the world of fashion by taking on roles in buying and wholesale. Shawn’s accolades as an industry veteran and pioneer are endless. He spent nine years in the buying office at Saks, working in the men’s accessories, footwear, and outerwear departments. He also served as president and managing director of Balmain USA and vice president of wholesale at Valentino USA. In 2020, Shawn brought his decades-long experience to the forefront as an entrepreneur by establishing his luxury menswear brand in pursuit of the unsuit, June79. Pean’s suiting separates exemplify a “European sophistication” with a “Brooklyn attitude” generating genius cuts you won’t see anywhere else. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Shawn to discuss his exemplary career in the fashion industry, overcoming the challenges of being a high-profile fashion execu... Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD5597558308.mp3?updated=1643758094 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD3830250539.mp3?updated=1642566312 At an early age, Cynthia Rowley, a native of Illinois, discovered her love of sewing. With an artistic and creative gift that spanned beyond her garments, Cynthia studied painting and fine arts at the Art Institute of Chicago. She would later pivot into fashion after observing the constraints of the art world environment, shifting into an industry that would allow her to be creatively free to express herself. After completing her academic studies, Cynthia moved to New York City, ready to pursue her dream of becoming a designer. After a decade of building her business, Cynthia would be honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) with the Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent in 1994. Cynthia's brand philosophy, that fashion should be an adventure, catapulted her line into a full-blown brand containing a series of products, licenses, and brand collaborations. She would also author the Swell book series, featuring her illustration and writing talents. Combining her penchant for all things p... Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD3830250539.mp3?updated=1642566312 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD3830250539.mp3?updated=1642566312 At an early age, Cynthia Rowley, a native of Illinois, discovered her love of sewing. With an artistic and creative gift that spanned beyond her garments, Cynthia studied painting and fine arts at the Art Institute of Chicago. She would later pivot into fashion after observing the constraints of the art world environment, shifting into an industry that would allow her to be creatively free to express herself. After completing her academic studies, Cynthia moved to New York City, ready to pursue her dream of becoming a designer. After a decade of building her business, Cynthia would be honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) with the Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent in 1994. Cynthia's brand philosophy, that fashion should be an adventure, catapulted her line into a full-blown brand containing a series of products, licenses, and brand collaborations. She would also author the Swell book series, featuring her illustration and writing talents. Combining her penchant for all things p... Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.megaphone.fm/POD3830250539.mp3?updated=1642566312