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Through The Back Door16: How Retail Pharmacy Became NYC’s Coolest Indie Fashion Store in NYC with Sopiha BoliWhat if one of the coolest fashion stores in NYC was built by walking up to strangers on the street and asking, “Where’d you get that fit?”In this episode of Through the Back Door, Claire sits down with Sophia Boli, founder of Retail Pharmacy — a cult-favorite boutique in the Lower East Side that’s become a hub for underground fashion and emerging designers. From chasing down fits on the street to curating one of the coolest stores in NYC, Sophia shares how personal taste, community, and creative grit shaped every step of her journey.They tal...2025-07-2059 minThrough The Back Door15: Fashion Commentary Without the Industry Filter — with Nikesh @notsoquietluxuryIf you’re into fashion on social media, there’s no doubt you’ve come across @notsoquietluxury either it is the content, accent or the topics. I always find myself coming back for Nikesh’s pov becuase he isnt always pointing out the obvious—the kind of stuff you don’t see from a lot of other fashion commentators. I stumbled across NotSoQuietLuxury a few fashion weeks ago, and ever since, I’ve been following his content and knew I had to have him on the podcast.I’m always curious how people get into the things they love in fas...2025-06-251h 16Through The Back Door14:Data Meets Fashion: The Style Analytics JourneyI spoke with Molly Rooyakkers (@style.analytics) about how trends can sometimes feel huge online—but don’t always show up in real life. We got into the nuance of interpreting digital trend cycles and how sometimes what looks like a viral trend is really just a curated moment that doesn’t break through beyond the screen.We also talked about sustainability—how her platform walks the line between showing trends people are drawn to (often through fast fashion) while still encouraging mindful consumption. Molly emphasizes using what you already have, repurposing existing wardrobes, and building a personal...2025-06-0654 minThrough The Back Door13: The Unhinged Fashion Girl With Rebecca-Jo @youthin.asiaIn this episode, Claire talks with Rebecca-Jo about her journey through the fashion world—from modeling in Asia to becoming a content creator known for her bold, unfiltered take on style. Rebecca shares how she broke into modeling in the early aughts, a completely different world from today. She lived in model houses, traveled to places like China with nothing but a flip phone, and had to quickly learn how to navigate intense and often isolating situations. Working in Asia opened up new opportunities and gave her cultural insight, but also revealed the limitations of the industry—especially when tryi...2025-05-282h 02
Through The Back Door12:The Unhinged Fashion Girl with Rebecca-Jo Dunham-Baruchel @youthin.asiaIn this episode, Claire talks with Rebecca-Jo about her journey through the fashion world—from modeling in Asia to becoming a content creator known for her bold, unfiltered take on style. Rebecca shares how she broke into modeling in the early aughts, a completely different world from today. She lived in model houses, traveled to places like China with nothing but a flip phone, and had to quickly learn how to navigate intense and often isolating situations. Working in Asia opened up new opportunities and gave her cultural insight, but also revealed the limitations of the industry—especially when tryi...2025-05-262h 13Through The Back Door12: The Fashion Archives with Amelie StanescuIn this episode of Through the Back Door, Claire sits down with Amelie Stanescu, the voice behind The Fashion Archives, for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation about fashion, identity, and finding your place in a shifting industry. Amelie shares her journey from Romania to Berlin and even Paris, where she carved out a space for herself in the fashion world. She reflects on the contrasts between Berlin’s experimental, open-minded energy and Paris’s structured, legacy-driven scene, and how each city shaped her creative perspective.Amelie opens up about how her academic background in business continues to info...2025-04-252h 04Through The Back Door11: Fashion Tech Series: All Things Fashion Tech with Mary Korlin-DownsIn this episode:Mary Korlin-Downs — product designer, creative director, and founder of All Things Fashion Tech — shares her journey into the world of fashion tech, her inspirations, and her vision for the future. We dive into the intersection of fashion and technology, emerging career paths, and the role of sustainability and AI in shaping what's next. Mary also emphasizes the importance of building community and staying consistent when growing an audience, offering personal insights and real talk about navigating the fashion tech landscape.💻 Explore All Things Fashion Tech:Substack: allthingsfashiontech.substack.com...2025-04-111h 03Through The Back Door10: @notanotherhannah- A photographer turned makeup artists, exploring new mediums.In this engaging conversation, Hanna and Claire explore the intersection of makeup artistry and photography, discussing Hanna's journey from a photographer to a beauty influencer. They delve into the impact of social media, the evolution of trends in the beauty industry, and the role of AI in creative processes. Hanna shares her experiences with viral content and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in a fast-paced digital landscape, while also reflecting on the personal growth that comes from embracing change and creativity. In this engaging conversation, Hanna shares her journey from personal struggles to launching her own lipstick line, emphasizing...2024-12-1047 minThrough The Back Door9: Dopl World with Designer Selena Norman World Building In FashionIn this episode, Claire chats with Selena Norman to dive deep into the unconventional paths that lead to success in the fashion world. They emphasize the importance of creativity, community, and self-discovery, as Selena shares her journey from industrial design to jewelry making with her brand, Dopl World. She also opens up about the challenges of maintaining originality in a fast-paced, fast-fashion landscape.World-building in fashion: The creative process of telling stories through fashion collections and the value of creating timeless, cherished designs, especially in bridal fashion.3D printing in jewelry and fashion design: How this innovative technology streamlines production...2024-11-0454 minThrough The Back Door8: Riley Hundley Woodell Modeling in NYC, authenticity and always be kind.SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Riley shares her journey from North Carolina to New York City, detailing her experiences in the modeling industry, the importance of networking, and the evolving role of social media in fashion. She discusses her participation in various fashion weeks, the challenges and triumphs of modeling, and offers valuable advice for aspiring models. The conversation highlights the significance of authenticity, personal branding, and the interconnectedness of the fashion community.Keywordsmodeling, New York, fashion week, social media, networking, career advice, runway, designers, authenticity, personal branding. More info on Riely:Check them out at on instagram @rileyhundleywoodell About Us!Th...2024-10-0353 minThrough The Back Door7: Made by Mena- Talks NYFW, Sustainability, Ai, and the state of fashion.SummaryIn this conversation, Claire and Chris Mena discuss the intricacies of the fashion industry, focusing on Mena's recent Urban Camo show. They explore the challenges and successes of fashion shows, the importance of hair and makeup, and the role of AI in design. Sustainability is highlighted as a core value in Mena's work, alongside the impact of social media on fashion trends. The discussion also touches on the need for emerging designers to navigate the business side of fashion while remaining true to their artistic vision. Mena shares insights on the future of fashion, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and...2024-09-2557 minThrough The Back Door6: Helena Eisenhart Talks Sustainability and Owning a Fashion Brand in NYCToday we’re getting into the world of sustainable fashion with New York City-based designer Helena Eisenhart. They’ve been running their own brand since 2015, blending creativity with ethical practices to craft standout collections. In this episode, Helena shares their journey from college to becoming a brand owner, how they source sustainable materials, and the challenges of maintaining a small, independent fashion label. Join us as we discuss the importance of community, collaboration, and staying true to your values while navigating the ever-evolving fashion landscape.Starting the Brand: Helena began the fashion brand in 2015, right after graduating college, and transferred to Pr...2024-08-3142 minThrough The Back Door5: Carlos Reyes of Renacio: From OMG Fashion to New York Fashion WeekSummaryCarlos Reyes from Renacio discusses their experience as a designer preparing for New York Fashion Week and the challenges of living outside of New York while showing in the event. They talk about their journey in the fashion industry, their design aesthetic inspired by painter Remedios Varo, and their approach to storytelling through their collections. Carlos also shares their experience on the reality show OMG Fashion and the impact it had on their brand. In this conversation, Renacio discusses their experience in the fashion industry, including their appearance on a reality TV show and their process for getting on the...2024-08-2032 min
Through The Back Door3: Veronica Campos - Navigating the Modeling World and Advocating for Plus-Size ModelsIn this episode of "Through the Back Door," we sit down with Veronica Campos, a New York City-based model, to talk about her journey and career. Veronica shares how she got started in modeling, what it's like to be a full-time model in New York, and how to navigate the complexities of modeling agencies and social media.Veronica discusses the impact social media has on a model's career, explaining how it can shape a model’s public persona and create opportunities to connect with their audience. Through social media, Veronica has embraced her role not only as a model but al...2024-08-2054 minThrough The Back Door2: Camryn McClain- the emerging designer behind Renee New York🎙️✨ Excited to share highlights from our latest Through the back door podcast episode featuring @itscamywamy the amazing designer behind @reneenewyork! We chat about her love for fashion, inspired by her family’s sense of style, and how it led her to this exciting career.We also catch up on what life is like after school and how she juggles being a designer by day and a brand owner by night—even squeezing in work during subway rides. Plus, we talk about how she’s networking and marketing her brand. Cam’s drive to create something beautiful and bring her dreams to life is truly...2024-08-0532 minThrough The Back Door4: Caroline Zimbalist- Breaking Boundaries with Fashion and Art"A new episode of @throughthebackdoorpodcast with the talented designer and artist, Caroline Zimbalist ! 🌟 We talk about her incredible journey from her early days to now, how she showed in fashion week, CFDA application process, having her art in museums, and dressing celebs for major events and more.Caroline also talks on her signature bioplastic designs—how she started using this cool material and what she’s doing with it now. Plus, we talk about fashion sustainability, clothing life cycles, social media, and all the exciting things she’s planning next.Episode drops on Sunday everywhere you get your podcasts, and you can c...2024-08-0535 min
Through The Back Door1: Dureshehwar- Designer post school, bts on working for Prabal Gurung.We are excited to launch our first podcast episode with our guest, Dureshehwar! We met during our time at FIT, and she’s been on an incredible journey ever since. Currently working as an Assistant Designer for Prabal Gurung, a true master in the world of couture runways.Behind-the-scenes experience and the amazing stories she has to share. She’ll take us through the ups and downs of transitioning from school to intern life and finally landing a dream role as an Assistant Designer at a prestigious fashion house. It’s a title that’s notoriously tough to snag in this fie...2024-03-2428 min