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FashionTalksProject Runway Canada Finale Recap: Winner RevealedIn this finale episode of FashionTalks, hosts Donna Bishop and Sarah Jay celebrate the incredible achievement of Project Runway Canada's final three designers—Charles, Curtis, and Leeland—as they each present 10-look collections. Charles crafted a love letter to his Vietnamese heritage and family, Curtis explored gender identity in historically-referential designs, and Leeland interwove his Chinese and Scottish heritage with joyful, kitschy exuberance that ultimately captured the judges' hearts and earned him the title of Project Runway Canada Season 3 winner.With interviews featuring all three finalists, this episode celebrates not just the competition's end but the beginning of b...
2026-01-211h 27FashionTalksProject Runway Canada Episode 9 Recap: Top 3 RevealedIn this penultimate episode of FashionTalks, hosts Donna Bishop and Sarah Jay dive into Project Runway Canada Episode 9, where the final three designers—Curtis, Leeland, and Charles—open their homes and studios for intimate visits as they build their 10-look finale collections. With just seven weeks and $10,000, each designer faces the ultimate test of their skills and vision.The episode takes viewers behind the scenes of model castings, runway choreography decisions, and the physically demanding reality of fashion design. Donna and Sarah reveal their top three predictions from the season's start, discuss the importance of authentic design voic...
2026-01-151h 20FashionTalksProject Runway Canada S3E8 Recap: Top 4 Fight for the PodiumThis week on FashionTalks, hosts Donna Bishop and Sarah Jay dive into the most emotional episode yet of Project Runway Canada Season 3. Episode 8 drops all the rules for the "authenticity challenge," giving Charles, Leeland, Curtis, and Foster complete creative freedom — and the results are nothing short of spectacular. Plus, Donna and Sarah celebrate the incomparable Jeanne Beker, whose presence on this episode reminds us of her legendary impact on Canadian fashion through Fashion Television and beyond.The hosts also share their 2026 fashion hopes — including sustainable fashion practices and supporting Canadian independent designers — and break down why this cliffh...
2026-01-0731 minFashionTalksProject Runway Canada Episode 7 Recap: GT BoutiqueIn this exciting Episode 7 recap of Project Runway Canada, hosts Donna Bishop and Sarah Jay break down the Giant Tiger challenge, where designers faced the unique task of creating couture looks inspired by budget-friendly clothing items without actually using them. With legendary Project Runway Season 4 winner Christian Siriano as guest judge, the episode highlighted important conversations about representation in fashion and the significance of visibility in the industry. Ultimately, Maya was eliminated after her ice queen-inspired Alpine sweater look fell short in execution, though both hosts praised her resilience and talent throughout the competition. With only four designers remaining...
2025-12-3144 minFashionTalksProject Runway Canada Episode 6 Recap: Best Foot ForwardIn this episode of FashionTalks, hosts Donna Bishop and Sarah Jay dive deep into Project Runway Canada Episode 6, where designers faced a unique challenge at Toronto's Bata Shoe Museum. Contestants had to create runway looks inspired by iconic footwear ranging from red kinky boots to Victorian lace-ups and feathered pumps.The episode took a dramatic turn with an unexpected double elimination, despite technically strong executions. With only five designers remaining and the finale approaching, the hosts celebrate the intergenerational judging panel and explore the global significance of Bata Shoe Museum. Plus, exclusive exit interviews with Rome and...
2025-12-241h 01FashionTalksProject Runway Canada Episode 5 Recap: The Bathroom Tissue ChallengeFollow along as Donna and Sarah Jay break down Episode 5 of Project Runway Canada as the designers faced a "triple-decker" challenge: creating high-fashion looks from delicate Cashmere bathroom tissue, in just one day, while navigating a devious bait-and-switch that turned collaborative pairs into competitive duels.Donna and Sarah break down each designer's approach, the clever techniques designers used to master the fragile material, and the emotional bonds that form during the competition. They reflect on how the competition only gets tougher and the elimination of Delayne as the episode concludes with an interview from her....
2025-12-1745 minFashionTalksProject Runway Canada Episode 4 Recap: The Most Technical Challenge YetIn this Project Runway Canada recap episode, FashionTalks host Donna Bishop and co-host Sarah Jay dive deep into Episode 4’s ambitious transformational challenge — a double-duty task that asked designers to create a standout look and engineer a seamless garment transition. Donna and Sarah unpack every moment with insight, humour, and historical context. Their discussion explores how the runway becomes a stage, why styling matters as much as design, and how authenticity shines when a challenge aligns perfectly with a designer’s lived experience — including Cat’s standout winning look.Donna then sits down with departing designer Little Feather as...
2025-12-1041 minFashionTalksInside Project Runway Canada Episode : Recap & Double EliminationIn this episode of FashionTalks, Donna Bishop and Sarah Jay dive into Episode 3 of Project Runway Canada, a high-stakes avant-garde team challenge, featuring future-focused textiles developed at TMU (Toronto Metropolitan University). They highlight the design moments, runway choices, and feedback that made this episode such a compelling watch.The conversation then shifts to exclusive interviews with eliminated designers Naimo and Taalrumiq, who open up about creativity, culture, and courage. Naimo reflects on fashion as freedom, embracing her Somali heritage, and the bravery it took to finally let herself be seen on a national stage. Taalrumiq shares how...
2025-12-0351 minFashionTalksProject Runway Canada Ep 2 Recap: Client Challenge ChaosIn this post-show recap of Project Runway Canada Episode 2, co-hosts Donna Bishop and Sarah Jay dig into a high-pressure client challenge that felt like “the Amazing Race of fashion.” They unpack everything from the specific L’Oréal Paris brief to the very intense timelines, and what that would look like in real life when you actually have time to meet your client, and negotiate the creative vision. Sarah brings her insider perspective from working on Season 2, reflecting on the show as a kind of “fashion bootcamp” for both designers and crew, and what this week’s unexpected non-elimination twist really...
2025-11-2632 minFashionTalksDesigner Boot Camp: Project Runway Canada ReturnsFashionTalks is heading to the runway! In this special series covering the new season of Project Runway Canada, host Donna Bishop is joined by co-host Sarah Jay—fashion director, sustainability consultant, and former wardrobe stylist for the judges on Season 2—to break down each episode of the new season. In this debut recap, they dive into the symbolism of the denim “Canadian tuxedo” challenge, what it really feels like inside the high-pressure workroom, and why shows like Project Runway are so powerful for inspiring and showcasing Canadian fashion talent. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes memories, talk about icons like Jeanne B...
2025-11-1942 minFashionTalksFashionTalks Presents: Fashion Runway CanadaThis 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.
2025-11-1400 minFashionTalksSlow Fashion, Deep Healing: Inside the Film Dawn DuskIn this episode of FashionTalks, host Donna Bishop welcomes in the first part of a two part series, filmmakers Blue and Jason, the creative duo behind the award-winning documentary Dawn 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 intimate storytelling, the conversation explores how fashion can transcend aesthetics to become a form of therapy and connection. Fr...
2025-10-3040 minFashionTalksBrittany Gray on Fancy Face, Beauty & ConfidenceBeauty isn’t vanity—it’s self-respect. In this episode, Donna sits down with Brittany 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 leading Canadian beauty brand. Brittany shares how performing in Chicago at 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 to flagship stores (including their PATH Toronto location), and explains why services now span bridal makeup, special events, makeup lessons an...
2025-09-2546 minFashionTalksSuccess Through Prioritizing Women's Health, Community and Your Values with Nadine WoodsWelcome 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 Bishop @thisisdonnabFashionTalks @fashiontalkspodMayana @wearmayanamayanageneviere.comCAFA @cafawardscafawards.ca
2025-09-1052 minFashionTalksHow To Go After What You Want with Fashion Designer Christopher BatesIn 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 ChristopherBates.comCAFA @cafawardscafawards.caTRANSCRIPT:Donna Bishop: [00:00:00] Christopher Bates, it is...
2025-08-1445 minFashionTalksA Peak Behind the Curtain: Running A Fashion Brand with Myriam McGuire, President and Lead Designer of MaguireIn 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 and fiscal a peak behind the curtain of show productionher take on consumer and business trends...
2025-07-2141 minFashionTalksElizabeth Taylor and Other Stories with Designer Alan AndersonOn 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 - @jewelsbyalan | alananderson.designDonna Bishop - @thisisdonnabFashionTalks - @fashiontalkspod
2025-07-0358 minFashionTalksJeanne Beker Makes Fashion Personal In Her New Memoir Heart On My SleeveHello 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: https://open.spotify.com/episode/59AYV2Pr1QbfDssPC5...
2025-06-1938 minFashionTalksFashion Talks Is Back For Season 5FashionTalks 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
2025-06-0401 minFashionTalksBEST OF FASHIONTALKS with the Oscar Nominated Luis SequeiraThe Oscar nominated Costume Designer Luis Sequeira got his start in fashion. In this final BEST OF episode Luis and assistant Costume Designer Ann Steel joined Donna Bishop for a live recording of FashionTalks during Toronto Fashion Week.In this episode you will hear Luis and Ann talk about:Their fashion backgroundThe process of working with Academy Award Winning Director Guillermo del Toro on his Oscar winning Best Picture film The Shape of WaterInsider details about The Shape of Water and stories of working on the film and designing the costumesTo learn more...
2023-09-0534 min
FashionTalksBEST OF FASHIONTALKS with the Oscar Nominated Luis SequeiraThe Oscar nominated Costume Designer Luis Sequeira got his start in fashion. In this final BEST OF episode Luis and assistant Costume Designer Ann Steel joined Donna Bishop for a live recording of FashionTalks during Toronto Fashion Week.In this episode y
2023-09-0534 minFashionTalksBEST OF FASHIONTALKS with Evan BiddellEvan Biddell has been designing clothes since his teens. Before he became a viral sensation with The Playsuit, he talked with Donna Bishop in an early FashionTalks episode.In this episode you will hear Evan talk candidly about:His upbringing in the Canadian PrairiesBeing on, and winning, the first Project Runway CanadaHis commitment to sustainability, the 81 Pound Challenge and this collection being on display in the Vancouver MuseumHis long relationship with super model Stacey McKenzieHis thoughts on style, why fashion kids love Norm Core, how he works with clients and more, including what he has in...
2023-08-2943 minFashionTalksBEST OF FASHIONTALKS with Evan BiddellEvan Biddell has been designing clothes since his teens. Before he became a viral sensation with The Playsuit, he talked with Donna Bishop in an early FashionTalks episode.In this episode you will hear Evan talk candidly about:His upbringing in the Canadi
2023-08-2943 minFashionTalksBEST OF FASHIONTALKS with Mina Gerges and Finding Your Authentic SelfMina Gerges is known for his fearless self expression, ground breaking modelling gigs and plus size and LGTBQ2S+ advocacy. In this episode you will hear Mina share:His Egyptian heritage and how it has shaped himHow he started creating the videos he became known forHis journey to discovering his authentic selfWhat is means to him to be a plus sized, male modelThe massive ad campaign that changed his lifeLearn more about Mina Gerges - https://www.itsminagerges.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/minagerges/Host Donna Bishop...
2023-08-2237 minFashionTalksBEST OF FASHIONTALKS with Mina Gerges and Finding Your Authentic SelfMina Gerges is known for his fearless self expression, ground breaking modelling gigs and plus size and LGTBQ2S+ advocacy. In this episode you will hear Mina share:His Egyptian heritage and how it has shaped himHow he started creating the videos he became
2023-08-2237 minFashionTalksBEST OF FASHIONTALKS with Catherine Addai on Making Your Side Hustle Your Full TimeMaking your side hustle your full time gig is one of the most common goals any entrepreneur has. Catherine Addai knows what it means to HUSTLE!In this episode you will hear:Catherine talk about what her days looked like working her side hustle, her full time job and living her lifeWhat supports and lessons she learned as a side hustle designer that have been instrumental in her successHow she honours and incorporates her Ghanaian roots into her designsHow she got her "big break"The walls she hit as a Black designer then moving through and...
2023-08-1535 minFashionTalksBEST OF FASHIONTALKS with Catherine Addai on Making Your Side Hustle Your Full TimeMaking your side hustle your full time gig is one of the most common goals any entrepreneur has. Catherine Addai knows what it means to HUSTLE!In this episode you will hear:Catherine talk about what her days looked like working her side hustle, her full t
2023-08-1536 minFashionTalksBEST OF FASHIONTALKS with Jeanne Beker on 25 Years of FashionTelevisionJeanne Beker is a fashion icon and Canadian treasure. As the host of the ground breaking FashionTelevision Jeanne brought new fans to fashion, opened a portal to the otherwise unseen magic of runways shows and witnessed the entire fashion industry respond to new media.In this episode you will hear Jeanne share stories about:how she became the host of FashionTelevisionmeeting designers Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen and many morethe moment she literally handed her mic over to someone elsethe lasting impact of FashionTelevision on her life and careerTo learn more about Jeanne Beker...
2023-08-0836 minFashionTalksBEST OF FASHIONTALKS with Jeanne Beker on 25 Years of FashionTelevisionJeanne Beker is a fashion icon and Canadian treasure. As the host of the ground breaking FashionTelevision Jeanne brought new fans to fashion, opened a portal to the otherwise unseen magic of runways shows and witnessed the entire fashion industry respond
2023-08-0838 minFashionTalksTeaser for FashionTalks For IndustryThat's a wrap on season 4! But don't worry - FashionTalks isn't going anywhere.We will return in September with a special series, FashionTalks for Industry. Host Donna Bishop will interview experts in legals, grant writing, thought leadership, financing, marketing, managing burnout and more. A host of topics to support you and your business whether you are a designer, entrepreneur, creative director, freelancer - any. career that touches fashion.Until then, enjoy some favourite episodes from the vault throughout the month of August.Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/IG...
2023-08-0300 minFashionTalksTeaser for FashionTalks For IndustryThat's a wrap on season 4! But don't worry - FashionTalks isn't going anywhere.We will return in September with a special series, FashionTalks for Industry. Host Donna Bishop will interview experts in legals, grant writing, thought leadership, financing,
2023-08-0200 minFashionTalksTrailer Season 4 - We Are Back!FashionTalks is back! Starting April 26 join host Donna Bishop for weekly conversations with designers, entrepreneurs and creatives on thinking and moving through the world through the lens of fashion. Follow FashionTalks - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/Follow Host Donna Bishop - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/Discover our Partner CAFA - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/Follow Producer Jason Perrier - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/Thanks to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/
2023-04-2200 minFashionTalksTrailer Season 4 - We Are Back!FashionTalks is back! Starting April 26 join host Donna Bishop for weekly conversations with designers, entrepreneurs and creatives on thinking and moving through the world through the lens of fashion. Follow FashionTalks - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/Follow Host Donna Bishop - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/Discover our Partner CAFA - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/Follow Producer Jason Perrier - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/Thanks to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/
2023-04-2200 minFashionTalksArchive Episode for the Festive Season: The Origins of Fashion SantaFrom the FashionTalks vault comes a fantastic conversation with one of the nicest fellas ever. A compelling origins story is so inspiring and Paul Mason's story of how the international sensation, Fashion Santa, came to be is no exception. Paul is proof that you never know what is waiting for you around the corner. The road was full of ups and downs and Paul weathered it all with grace, warmth and, naturally, the spirit of the festive season.Paul and Donna cover not just Fashion Santa, but what Paul observed about people/ what we gain from some...
2022-12-2028 minFashionTalksArchive Episode for the Festive Season: The Origins of Fashion SantaFrom the FashionTalks vault comes a fantastic conversation with one of the nicest fellas ever. A compelling origins story is so inspiring and Paul Mason's story of how the international sensation, Fashion Santa, came to be is no exception. Paul is proof that you never know what is waiting for you around the corner. The road was full of ups and downs and Paul weathered it all with grace, warmth and, naturally, the spirit of the festive season.Paul and Donna cover not just Fashion Santa, but what Paul observed about people/ what we...
2022-12-2028 minFashionTalksTo Fashion Via Football with Wuxly CEO James YurichukIt is not often you hear of someone being drafted as a linebacker for pro football and then pivoting into the fashion industry, but that is exactly what James Yurichuk, CEO of Wuxly has done. James and I have a fascinating conversation that moves between his suburb roots in Ontario, Canada to his love for brand campaigns to how his Brazilian girlfriend inspired a 180 move to starting a parka company to working with serious cultural icons.James is not your traditional fashion insider and how he thinks about his position in the industry is incredibly unique.
2022-11-2246 minFashionTalksTo Fashion Via Football with Wuxly CEO James YurichukIt is not often you hear of someone being drafted as a linebacker for pro football and then pivoting into the fashion industry, but that is exactly what James Yurichuk, CEO of Wuxly has done. James and I have a fascinating conversation that moves between his suburb roots in Ontario, Canada to his love for brand campaigns to how his Brazilian girlfriend inspired a 180 move to starting a parka company to working with serious cultural icons.
James is not your traditional fashion insider and how he thinks about his position in the industry is incredibly unique.
With inspirational parallels between...
2022-11-2246 min
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2022-11-2231 minFashionTalksThe Future of Shopping with Lisa Kisber, co-founder ShopSquadShopping can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. We have all had experiences shopping that have been amazing, or hopefully we all have. Shopping is ever evolving and that has never been more true than right now. Lisa Kisber, co-founder of ShopSquad, shares her deep knowledge of retail and where we are headed with live, digital shopping. Lisa is smart, funny and full of insights. You are going to love this conversation.Follow Lisa @lkisstyleLearn more about ShopSquad www.shopsquad.caFollow...
2022-08-1842 minFashionTalksThe Future of Shopping with Lisa Kisber, co-founder ShopSquadShopping can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. We have all had experiences shopping that have been amazing, or hopefully we all have. Shopping is ever evolving and that has never been more true than right now. Lisa Kisber, co-founder of ShopSquad, shares her deep knowledge of retail and where we are headed with live, digital shopping. Lisa is smart, funny and full of insights. You are going to love this conversation.
Follow Lisa @lkisstyle
Learn more about ShopSquad www.shopsquad.ca
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2022-08-1842 minFashionTalksA Fashion Insider Scoop with Vicky Milner, President of CAFA (Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards)There is nothing like some behind the scenes intel. Am I right? Vicky has some amazing stories to share as we reminisce about CAFA galas through the years.Vicky Milner, President of CAFA, has her finger on the pulse of the fashion industry. CAFA (Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards) is Canada's national organization honouring, celebrating and supporting designers and the other creatives within the fashion space. Its annual awards gala is a who's who of the industry combined with the hottest up and coming players. Fashion royalty from all over the world flies into Toronto to revel in...
2022-06-2938 minFashionTalksA Fashion Insider Scoop with Vicky Milner, President of CAFA (Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards)There is nothing like some behind the scenes intel. Am I right? Vicky has some amazing stories to share as we reminisce about CAFA galas through the years.
Vicky Milner, President of CAFA, has her finger on the pulse of the fashion industry. CAFA (Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards) is Canada's national organization honouring, celebrating and supporting designers and the other creatives within the fashion space. Its annual awards gala is a who's who of the industry combined with the hottest up and coming players. Fashion royalty from all over the world flies into Toronto to revel in the energy and...
2022-06-2838 minFashionTalksTruly Breaking All the Rules with Elate Cosmetics CEO/ Founder Melodie ReynoldsThis one got surprisingly emotional! Melodie Reynolds is a beauty brand founder/ CEO who is breaking all the rules when it comes to makeup. Be it the marketing messages or packaging or ingredients or corporate culture Melodie is maintaining the empowering elements of adornment through beauty while breaking the traditional molds of the billion dollar industry.Follow Elate and Melodie:@elatecosmeticswww.elatebeauty.com@melodieelatedFollow host Donna Bishop:@thisisdonnabFollow and learn more about CAFA...
2022-06-1840 minFashionTalksTruly Breaking All the Rules with Elate Cosmetics CEO/ Founder Melodie ReynoldsThis one got surprisingly emotional! Melodie Reynolds is a beauty brand founder/ CEO who is breaking all the rules when it comes to makeup. Be it the marketing messages or packaging or ingredients or corporate culture Melodie is maintaining the empowering elements of adornment through beauty while breaking the traditional molds of the billion dollar industry.
Follow Elate and Melodie:
@elatecosmetics
www.elatebeauty.com
@melodieelated
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@thisisdonnab
Follow and learn more about CAFA - Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
@cafawards
2022-06-1840 minFashionTalksFashion & Claiming Your Power with HIV Activist & Model Myles SextonMyles Sexton is a force of nature. They are a Creative Director, HIV & Sobriety Activist, model, makeup artist, content creator and lover of all things fashion and travel. In this episode Myles talks openly about how fashion has been an integral part of their life, whether it be their roots on the east coast of Canada, their decision to come forward about living with HIV, the honour of wearing the Amsterdam Rainbow Dress and so much more.Follow Myles:@mylessextonwww.mylessexton.comWatch the video as Myles shares that they...
2022-05-2040 minFashionTalksFashion & Claiming Your Power with HIV Activist & Model Myles SextonMyles Sexton is a force of nature. They are a Creative Director, HIV & Sobriety Activist, model, makeup artist, content creator and lover of all things fashion and travel. In this episode Myles talks openly about how fashion has been an integral part of their life, whether it be their roots on the east coast of Canada, their decision to come forward about living with HIV, the honour of wearing the Amsterdam Rainbow Dress and so much more.
Follow Myles:
@mylessexton
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Watch the video as Myles shares that they are living with HIV - https://www.youtube.com...
2022-05-2040 minFashionTalksNot Your Typical Fashion CEO with Ashley Freeborn of Smash + TessSmash + Tess is a community, a fashion brand and the dream of mother/ daughter team Ashley Freeborn and Teresa Freeborn. Hailed as starting the "Romper Revolution" Ashley's vision goes well beyond the freedom and comfort of the casual dressing that has taken the globe by storm since 2020. But what does being comfortable really mean? Have we shed a metaphorical corset since the onset of Covid? Hear Ashley's thoughts on this in more.Follow & Discover Smash + Tess:https://smashtess.com/@smashtessFollow host Donna...
2022-04-2827 minFashionTalksNot Your Typical Fashion CEO with Ashley Freeborn of Smash + TessSmash + Tess is a community, a fashion brand and the dream of mother/ daughter team Ashley Freeborn and Teresa Freeborn. Hailed as starting the "Romper Revolution" Ashley's vision goes well beyond the freedom and comfort of the casual dressing that has taken the globe by storm since 2020.
But what does being comfortable really mean? Have we shed a metaphorical corset since the onset of Covid? Hear Ashley's thoughts on this in more.
Follow & Discover Smash + Tess:
https://smashtess.com/
@smashtess
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@thisisdonnab
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2022-04-2827 minFashionTalksIs it Time to Ditch the Rules of the Wedding Dress with authors Michelle Bilodeau & Karen ClevelandMichelle and Karen love weddings, but that doesn't mean they didn't see the point of reevaluating the traditions and tropes of the typical, heteronormative, western wedding. We dive into the bridal, white wedding dress and the crushing pressures that the billion dollar wedding industry can impose upon women as they celebrate their nuptials.As authors of The New Wedding Book: A Guide to Ditching All the Rules, Michelle and Karen uncover the historical foundation of the traditional wedding gown (thank you Queen Victoria, but mostly Princess Grace and Princess Diana) in the hopes of supporting couples to...
2022-03-2330 minFashionTalksIs it Time to Ditch the Rules of the Wedding Dress with authors Michelle Bilodeau & Karen ClevelandMichelle and Karen love weddings, but that doesn't mean they didn't see the point of reevaluating the traditions and tropes of the typical, heteronormative, western wedding. We dive into the bridal, white wedding dress and the crushing pressures that the billion dollar wedding industry can impose upon women as they celebrate their nuptials.
As authors of The New Wedding Book: A Guide to Ditching All the Rules, Michelle and Karen uncover the historical foundation of the traditional wedding gown (thank you Queen Victoria, but mostly Princess Grace and Princess Diana) in the hopes of supporting couples to make choices that...
2022-03-2330 minFashionTalksWhen You Love Fashion But Fashion Doesn't Love You Back, You Start A Brand: Mahrzad LariWhat do you do when getting dressed is traumatizing? If you are Mahrzad Lari you face it head on. As a plus sized man since his youth Mahrzad never felt he could express himself with clothing. Flash forward to 2021 and he is disrupting the menswear industry with his label Wide the Brand. A classic, chic line of modern basics for plus sized men. Mahrzad candidly shares personal stories about his love of fashion, his experience as a plus sized man and why we should take the emotion out of size. Sound familiar? Episode with Meredith Shaw: https...
2022-03-0543 minFashionTalksWhen You Love Fashion But Fashion Doesn't Love You Back, You Start A Brand: Mahrzad LariWhat do you do when getting dressed is traumatizing? If you are Mahrzad Lari you face it head on. As a plus sized man since his youth Mahrzad never felt he could express himself with clothing. Flash forward to 2021 and he is disrupting the menswear industry with his label Wide the Brand. A classic, chic line of modern basics for plus sized men. Mahrzad candidly shares personal stories about his love of fashion, his experience as a plus sized man and why we should take the emotion out of size. Sound familiar?
Episode with Meredith Shaw: https://podcasts.apple.com...
2022-03-0543 minFashionTalksOur Body, Our Subconscious & Fashion with Atarah ValentineIs there a connection between our body and our subconscious mind? Atarah breaks down this powerful connection, shares his personal journey and love of fashion and how the clothes we choose can impact our belief system. So much to take in on this one!Follow Atarah and connect to book a session:https://www.instagram.com/atarahvalentine/Follow host Donna Bishop:https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/Learn more about our producing partner the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards:@cafawards
2022-02-1153 minFashionTalksOur Body, Our Subconscious & Fashion with Atarah ValentineIs there a connection between our body and our subconscious mind? Atarah breaks down this powerful connection, shares his personal journey and love of fashion and how the clothes we choose can impact our belief system. So much to take in on this one!
Follow Atarah and connect to book a session:
https://www.instagram.com/atarahvalentine/
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@cafawards
2022-02-1153 minFashionTalksInspiration for 2022, Brand Story & Personal Mindset with Yossi FisherYossi has not just worked in fashion, it is in his DNA coming from a family of tailors. From running his own retail business to transitioning his expertise and inspiration to consulting for international brands with a unique, holistic approach.
Through out this conversation, Yossi and Donna discuss:
- the important relationship between business and mindset
- how fashion does not equal clothing
- the dramatically evolving relationship between brands and consumers
- the powerful analogy of brand as religion
- his words of wisdom at the cusp of a new year
Follow Yossi Fisher:
@yossi_fisher
Book a free...
2022-01-2650 min
FashionTalksInspiration for 2022, Brand Story & Personal Mindset with Yossi FisherYossi has not just worked in fashion, it is in his DNA coming from a family of tailors. From running his own retail business to transitioning his expertise and inspiration to consulting for international brands with a unique, holistic approach.
Through out this conversation, Yossi and Donna discuss:
- the important relationship between business and mindset
- how fashion does not equal clothing
- the dramatically evolving relationship between brands and consumers
- the powerful analogy of brand as religion
- his words of wisdom at the cusp of a new year
Follow Yossi Fisher:
@yossi_fisher
Book a free...
2022-01-2650 minFashionTalksHas Digital Changed Makeup Artistry Forever with Celebrity Makeup Artist Grace LeeGrace Lee has seen the beauty industry change a lot in her 26 years of experience. With strong opinions on the specific role of a fashion makeup artist, how social media is shaping the industry and her go-to products, Grace shares all this as well as behind the scenes stories from her days at fashion weeks around the world.
2021-12-0841 minFashionTalksHas Digital Changed Makeup Artistry Forever with Celebrity Makeup Artist Grace LeeGrace Lee has seen the beauty industry change a lot in her 26 years of experience. With strong opinions on the specific role of a fashion makeup artist, how social media is shaping the industry and her go-to products, Grace shares all this as well as behind the scenes stories from her days at fashion weeks around the world.
2021-12-0841 minFashionTalksIt's About Far More than Bras & Underwear with Chantal Carter, founder of Love and NudesIt is About Far More than Bras & Underwear with Chantal Carter of Love and Nudes. In this episode Chantal Carter shares:* her inspirational and dramatic spark that planted the seed for Love and Nudes* what it means to be seen, and not be seen, in fashion* how she created her own opportunity* what it means to see other companies, larger companies, take a bite of your marketWhere to find Chantal:@loveandnudeswww.loveandnudes.com...
2021-11-2447 minFashionTalksIt's About Far More than Bras & Underwear with Chantal Carter, founder of Love and NudesIt is About Far More than Bras & Underwear with Chantal Carter of Love and Nudes.
In this episode Chantal Carter shares:
* her inspirational and dramatic spark that planted the seed for Love and Nudes
* what it means to be seen, and not be seen, in fashion
* how she created her own opportunity
* what it means to see other companies, larger companies, take a bite of your market
Where to find Chantal:
@loveandnudes
www.loveandnudes.com
Where to find Donna:
@thisisdonnab
@fashiontalkspod
To learn more about CAFA:
@cafawards
www.cafawards.ca
2021-11-2447 minFashionTalksFinding Belonging in Fashion with Meredith ShawMeredith Shaw is a leader of Canadian Fashion Authority, On-Air personality on CHUM FM and Style-Expert on The Social + The Marilyn Denis Show. Meredith inspires women of all sizes across the country through body positivity activism, modelling and style expertise.Donna and Meredith talk about:* Working in fashion as a curvy woman* The language of body types* Taking the emotion out of size* The challenge of the word "inclusive" sizing* Dispelling myths of curvy womenMentioned in this Episode:@diana.dareshtt...
2021-11-1037 minFashionTalksFinding Belonging in Fashion with Meredith ShawMeredith Shaw is a leader of Canadian Fashion Authority, On-Air personality on CHUM FM and Style-Expert on The Social + The Marilyn Denis Show. Meredith inspires women of all sizes across the country through body positivity activism, modelling and style expertise.
Donna and Meredith talk about:
* Working in fashion as a curvy woman
* The language of body types
* Taking the emotion out of size
* The challenge of the word "inclusive" sizing
* Dispelling myths of curvy women
Mentioned in this Episode:
@diana.dares
http://www.marielleelizabeth.com/
https://www.hilarymacmillan.com/
Where to Meredith Shaw:
* @meredithshaw - including her body language series
* htt...
2021-11-1037 minFashionTalksTrailer - New Season Coming Nov 10FashionTalks is back! Donna Bishop returns with candid interviews with designers, stylists, artists, activists and leaders within the fashion industry. What we wear says something. Fashion literally talks. Join us beginning November 10 for conversations on the power and persuasion of fashion.Where to Find Us:* @fashiontalkspod* @thisisdonnab
2021-11-0701 minFashionTalksTrailer - New Season Coming Nov 10FashionTalks is back! Donna Bishop returns with candid interviews with designers, stylists, artists, activists and leaders within the fashion industry. What we wear says something. Fashion literally talks. Join us beginning November 10 for conversations on the power and persuasion of fashion.
Where to Find Us:
* @fashiontalkspod
* @thisisdonnab
2021-11-0701 min
The Fashion CollectiveThe Fashion Collective: The Donna Bishop (FashionTalks Podcast) InterviewThe podcast is BACK! I wanted to start Season 2.0 off with a bang, so I decided to drop two new podcast episodes! This is my interview with Donna Bishop from the FashionTalks Podcast! 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. Donna Bishop 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...
2020-11-0639 minFashionTalksFashion Designer Tanya TaylorFashion designer Tanya Taylor is full of surprises. Whether it is dressing strong, powerful woman (hello, Michelle Obama) or sharing her unique journey to fashion design or talking about the joys of print and colour, Tanya is full of optimism and inspiration.Follow on Instagram:@fashiontalkspod@thisisdonnab@tanyataylor
2020-07-1523 minFashionTalksFashion Designer Tanya TaylorFashion designer Tanya Taylor is full of surprises. Whether it is dressing strong, powerful woman (hello, Michelle Obama) or sharing her unique journey to fashion design or talking about the joys of print and colour, Tanya is full of optimism and inspiration.
Follow on Instagram:
@fashiontalkspod
@thisisdonnab
@tanyataylor
2020-07-1523 minFashionTalksNetflix’s Next In Fashion’s Designer Charles LuNext In Fashion designer Charles Lu is exactly as you see him on the popular Netflix series host by Tan France and Alexa Chung. He is candid, warm, funny and full of stories. He openly chats with host Donna Bishop about his childhood, his love of fashion and the experience of being on an international TV show sensation.Follow us in Instagram! FashionTalks at @fashiontalkspodHost Donna Bishop @thisisdonnabToday's guest Charles at @charles__lu
2020-06-2745 minFashionTalksNetflix’s Next In Fashion’s Designer Charles LuNext In Fashion designer Charles Lu is exactly as you see him on the popular Netflix series host by Tan France and Alexa Chung. He is candid, warm, funny and full of stories. He openly chats with host Donna Bishop about his childhood, his love of fashion and the experience of being on an international TV show sensation.
Follow us in Instagram!
FashionTalks at @fashiontalkspod
Host Donna Bishop @thisisdonnab
Today's guest Charles at @charles__lu
2020-06-2645 min
Launchmetrics#FashionTalks: State of the Fashion Industry in Germany with Scott LipinskiThis episode of #FashionTalks by Launchmetrics dives deeper into the status quo of the German fashion industry, dealing with the Covid-19 lockdown, and initiatives to support local designers. Join us as we talk to CEO of Fashion Council Germany, Scott Lipinski.
2020-06-2229 minFashionTalksFrom Side Hustle to Full Time with Kaela Kay founder Catherine AddaiBefore COVID, Donna Bishop sat down with fashion designer Catherine Addai. She has an amazing story of turning her side hustle fashion brand, Kaela Kay, into an international sensation. From being featured on CNN to infusing her Ghanaian roots into her designs, Catherine shares her journey with humour and directness.
2020-05-3035 minFashionTalksRunning a Purpose Driven Brand with founders of Zvelle and Repaint HistoryBefore COVID, host Donna Bishop sat down with two powerful and passionate entrepreneurs who put purpose at the centre of their brand: Elle AyouZadeh, found of Zvelle, and Pegah Kargar, founder of Repaint History. Both business owners speak openly about starting their brands, how they infuse purpose through every aspect of their operations and the challenges and joys of running a fashion company.
2020-05-2944 minFashionTalksAnnie Horth: Stylist, Fashion and Creative DirectorBefore COVID, host Donna Bishop sat down with the incredible Annie Horth. Horth is responsible for numerous iconic looks worn by Céline Dion, including the white, Dior tuxedo Dion wore to the 1999 Oscars. The Québec native shares stories of working and collaborating with Céline (she was the first to wear couture during her concert tours), and what keeps her going in the fashion industry. How she got her start as a stylist is an amazing story (and provides a wonderful full circle career moment).
2020-04-2943 minFashionTalksDesigner Victoria Hayes: A Rising StarVictoria Hayes has become a favourite designer of Lady Gaga, Andra Day, Cardi B, Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande and many more. Hayes speaks openly about the struggles and joys of being an independent designer and candidly shares stories from her childhood in Canada through to life in NYC.
2020-04-2235 minFashionTalksModel Kim Cloutier, Designer Mikhael Kale & Photographer Lindsay Anne DelaneyPhoto shoots are complex and creative events. Canadian supermodel Kim Cloutier, photographer Lindsay Anne Delaney and fashion designer Mikhael Kale discuss “Lower Level. Shot in Toronto’s abandoned Lower Bay subway station, it is an electrifying juxtaposition of grit and glamour, both editorial and exhibition and spins a narrative of feminine power that is bold, contemporary and compelling.
2020-04-1536 minFashionTalksThe Beckermans: Fashion Blogging OGsCalli and Sam Beckerman, aka The Beckerman Twins, started their fashion blog before fashion blogging was a thing and quickly became a fixture at New York Fashion Week and beyond. They candidly share stories about their childhood, running their fashion brand and transitioning to blogging, what it means to be an influencer and their thoughts on fashion and the ever evolving media landscape change.
2020-02-2131 minFashionTalksJoanna Griffiths: CEO of knixKnix wear, an intimates company with sales passes $50-million, wants to change the way women relate to and celebrate their bodies. CEO Joanna Griffiths began Knix in 2013 with core products of leak proof panties and comfortable bras. Her purpose driven brand is giving the whole lingerie category cause to pay attention to her small (under 100 staff members) but mighty growing company.
2020-02-1226 minFashionTalksJames Bartle: founder and CEO Outland DenimWhen Meghan Markle visited Australia in 2018 she wore a pair of skinny, black jeans by Outland Denim. This resulted in the company growing to employ dozens of new employees at their production house. James Bartle, founder and CEO has an incredible mission: to provide careers for women who've been exposed to sex trafficking in Asia and to support their well being through fair wages, training and personal development. They are also sustainable working a numerous local partners proving that fashion can change the world.
2020-01-2329 minFashionTalksTiffany Pratt: interior designer, stylist, author, art director, ray of sunshineTiffany Pratt's infectious energy and immense talent have made her a sought after interior designer and DIY expert in media for almost a decade. Known as the "Queen of Colour" she has a standout style (no doubt rooted in her early days in fashion) that is all her own. Tiffany shares how fashion is a constant part of her world whether she is hosting a show on HGTV (currently Home to Win), working as an interior designer, making DIY magic, writing, styling or anything else her creative heart touches.
2020-01-1528 minFashionTalksSarah Jay: Stylist and ActivistSarah Jay is an international leader in the intersection of sustainability, fashion and beauty. Combining her extensive career in fashion media and styling with a passion for the planet, Sarah has pushed creative boundaries and awareness through the award winning documentary Toxic Beauty to associate producer of The Green Shows in NYC to guest editing FASHION Magazine.
2020-01-0836 minFashionTalksJulia Grieve designer PrelovedJulia Grieve is a trail blazer. Her label, Preloved, was part of the sustainable fashion movement before there was such a thing. Julia, ever unguarded and hilarious, opens up about the struggles of retail, life after a fire (for the brand not her personally), the fashion industry and how it launched her as Canada's Accidental Environmentalist.
2019-12-0527 minFashionTalksLisa Canning: Designer, Best Selling Author, Mother of 7 (#8 on the way)As a best selling author, interior designer, public speaker and mother of 7 Lisa Canning knows a thing or 2 about what it takes to achieve the things you want in life. Listen as she shares how fashion plays an important role, what she learnt from working on HGTV and stories from the trenches as a mom of 7 kids under 10.
2019-11-2822 minFashionTalksMina Gerges – changing the face of fashionMina Gerges is changing the face of fashion. As the first Middle Eastern, Queer model he is the face of Sephora and Calvin Klein campaigns. Mina’s road has not been easy. Here he speaks about the importance of having more variety of male models and being true to yourself…
2019-11-1335 minFashionTalksJeanne Beker: stories from 27 years of Fashion TelevisionJeanne Beker is a fashion and media icon. For many, Saturdays at 630PM were sacred as Fashion Television aired, showing for the first time behind the scenes at fashion weeks around the world. From McQueen to Lagerfeld to Karen to Jacobs to Gaultier - Jeanne has seen it all, but the road was not always easy. Listen as Jeanne shares intimate stories, milestone moments and speaks incredibly candidly about her 27 years as the host of FT.
2019-11-0636 minFashionTalksNajwa ZebianIn 2019, Najwa Zebian, best selling author and activist, made the decision to stop wearing the hijab. The reaction was swift and varied. Najwa shares her story of the relationship between fashion and culture and her passion for personal choice over doctrine.
2019-10-3032 minFashionTalksRon White Global Shoe SensationRon White went from aspiring to be a fashion buyer to creating a global brand that changed the designer shoe industry. In this episode Ron shares funny and candid stories of his childhood, his first fashion job, the early day of Ron White Shoes and the surprise decisions that have made the biggest impact on his business. It is no wonder he is known as Canada's "Shoeru."
2019-10-2355 min2019-10-2129 minFashionTalksPink Tartan Designer Kimberly Newport-Mimran
Kimberley Newport-Mimran is President and Design Director of Pink Tartan, the womenswear brand that she founded in 2002, and the Kim Newport Collection, a line of evening wear she introduced in 2019. Newport-Mimran is known for her appreciation of understated luxury, modern sophistication and easy elegance. At the Pink Tartan flagship in Toronto’s Yorkville shopping district, Newport-Mimran has created a stylish space that effectively contextualizes her complete vision for an inspired lifestyle. Her design studio is based in Toronto.
Designer of Pink Tartan Kimberly Newport-Mimran
Photos George Pimentel.
Photos George Pimentel.
2019-10-1640 minFashionTalksGigi Gorgeous – Youtube sensation, model, activist
Gigi Gorgeous. Photo by Chris Nicholls
Gigi Gorgeous, Nats Getty and Donna Bishop.
2019-10-0926 minFashionTalksTrigere designer Franklin Benjamin Elman
Host Donna Bishop and Franklin Elman at Toronto Fashion Week. Photo George Pimentel
Pauline Trigere launched her namesake label in New York City in the 1940s. A single mother, immigrant and female entrepreneur she was ahead of her time. With Trigere, she dressed some of the most famous celebrities of the day from Lena Horne to Lauren Bacall to Estee Lauder.
Now, this heritage brand is in the hands of Franklin Benjamin Elman. Born in Montreal, Canada Franklin has a design career that has included many illustrious houses, including numerous years at Dior. Franklin shares the intimate stories of his...
2019-09-1732 minFashionTalksRosa Halpern Designer and Founder The Namesake’sRosa Halpern has garnered international praise and celebrity fans for her custom leather jackets by her label The Namesake. Rosa shares stories from her early days interning for some of American's most notable designers, how she got started designing jackets (it was bit of a fluke!) and reflects on the power of customizing clothing.
2019-09-0434 minFashionTalksGlobal Dior Historian Dr. Alexandra PalmerJoin Donna Bishop in an intimate discussion with global Dior Historian Dr Alexandra Palmer as they discuss the impact this iconic designer has had on fashion, culture and the French economy.
2019-07-1845 minFashionTalksFashion Talks and David Dixon LIVE at Toronto Fashion WeekDavid Dixon's latest collection Bubl has a unique inspiration designed to use the language of fashion to provoke important conversations.
2019-02-1130 minFashionTalksDesigner Spotlight with Bojana SentalerThe designs of Bojana Sentaler have been seen on Duchess Meghan Markle, Princess Kate, Bella Hadid, Sophie Trudeau and other celebrities. Hear what legendary designer gave her the push she needed, how she started and her unique approach to sales in thi...
2019-01-3146 minFashionTalksShayne StephensShayne Stephens has worn a lot of hats: from hockey player in Winnipeg, Manitoba to music writer to marketing maven to leading the opening of Saks Fifth Avenue in Canada.
2018-12-1940 minFashionTalksFashion Santa aka Paul MasonPaul Mason had been working as a fashion model in the United States and Europe when he returned to Toronto. This fateful return to his hometown would mark the beginning of a number of life and professional changes and developments; perhaps most notably his persona as Fashion Santa...
2018-12-0527 minFashionTalksIn Conversation with Carolyn Rohaly: Author of the Fashionable Novel of Military ChicAfter volunteering at Toronto Fashion Week for four seasons, the backstage rush and outrageous industry rumours stuck with me. I knew I had an irresistible backstage story and had to write Military Chic. Everyone asks if any of the characters are real...
2018-11-2133 minFashionTalksIn Conversation with Elizabeth Peyton Jones and Human Rights for Fashion ModelsIn Conversation with Fashion Activist Elizabeth Peyton-Jones, founder of the Responsible Trust for Models, an international organization dedicated to revolutionizing the model industry.
2018-11-0734 min