Unfiltered Fashion Talks
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to Unfiltered Fashion Talks where we discuss anything and everything within the fashion industry - completely unfiltered. Hosted by 22 year old fashion designer & YouTuber, Natalia Trevino Amaro, this podcast will give you insights on fashion school, starting a business, navigating the slow fashion movement, making connections, and so much more.
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imperfect sustainability & accessibility with Megan McSherry!
July 11, 2023 00:24 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Megan McSherry (@acteevism) on how she started her imperfect sustainability journey, her insights on the supply chain, and so much more! FOLLOW MEGAN IG TikTok FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
from the film industry to the fashion industry - with Ruby from Shop Rudie!
February 27, 2023 05:34 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Ruby, founder of Shop Rudie, about how her initial career in the film industry ended up in the fashion industry. FOLLOW SHOP RUDIE: IG TikTok Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
figuring out life post-grad - with Ysabel Hilado!
February 13, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBFOLLOW YSABEL: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
starting a brand with your best friend - with Emma & Yannah from Atelier Vendetta
February 06, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Yannah and Emma, co-founders of Atelier Vendetta, about starting a brand together as best friends and roommates. Follow Atelier Vendetta! Vendetta IG Vendetta TikTok FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
2022 Wrapped
December 26, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBFOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
Time Management & Motivation...let's get into it
November 07, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, listen in on time management skills and staying motivated as an entrepreneur or simple as a work-from-home kind of person. FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
Was NYFW Worth it? Q&A on costs, logistics, and how it REALLY went!
October 17, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode, Natalia answers all the questions from NYFW including how much it cost, what the hardest part was, and if she thinks it was worth the price... FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
Making Size Inclusive Swimwear - with Courtney from Coco Clem!
August 29, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBFOLLOW COCO CLEM: Website TikTok Instagram YouTube FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
Pivoting My Business...
August 22, 2022 04:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn this week's episode, listen in on all the updates of the first couple of months being in LA, different jobs I've taken on, and how I'm pivoting my business. FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
natural dyeing, made-to-order, & small business struggles - with Leah from Charlie Darwin Textiles!
August 15, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBIn this week's episode, listen in on a conversation with Leah from Charlie Darwin Textiles about how she runs her made-to-measure, naturally dyed brand. FOLLOW CHARLIE DARWIN TEXTILES: Website IG
Why Shein is the worst fast fashion brand...
August 08, 2022 14:38 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAdding some more educational content to the podcast with an episode all about why Shein (specifically) is the worst fast fashion brand. Sources: https://www.statista.com/statistics/980692/brand-value-of-h-and-m-worldwide/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/1071147/brand-value-comparison-of-handm-and-zara-worldwide/ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/shein-fast-fashion-debate-sustainable-b2060987.html https://www.commonobjective.co/article/death-injury-and-health-in-the-fa...
I'm back & officially in LA! - UPDATES
August 01, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBI'm back!!! After an unexpectedly long break from the podcast...I'm back with updates on how life has been in LA so far! FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
pop-up shops 101 - with Monica Razak!
May 30, 2022 16:30 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Monica Razak, about how she manages her business while maintaining a 9-5 as a software engineer + everything we've learned doing pop-up shops. FOLLOW MONICA: IG TikTok Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
creating a sustainable fashion marketplace - with Loriza from Refind Shopping!
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Loriza Ibarra, founder of Refind Shopping about how she started this sustainable fashion marketplace and what she has learned along the way. FOLLOW REFIND: IG Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
I'm moving & I got a new job... LIFE UPDATE!
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode, listen in on a life update from Natalia about her upcoming move out of Indiana. FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
launching your sustainable brand - with Shannon from Factory45!
May 09, 2022 12:08 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Shannon, founder of Factory45, on how you can start your sustainable brand. CHECK OUT FACTORY45: IG Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
what manufacturing in China is really like - with Ziqi from Resource Fashion!
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this week's episode, listen in on a conversation with Ziqi, co-founder of resource fashion, about how manufacturing in China really works and how Resource fashion can help you bring your sustainable & ethical business to life. FOLLOW RESOURCE FASHION: IG TikTok Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
getting a job in the fashion industry - with Kavya Prakhyati
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIn this week's episode, listen in on a conversation with Kavya Prakhyati about what moving to the US from India to pursue fashion design and what it's really like getting a job in the industry post-college. FOLLOW KAVYA: IG Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
how to start your sustainable fashion journey (and why) - with Veronica Arroyo!
April 18, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this week's episode, listen in on a conversation with recurring guest, Veronica Arroyo about why we both decided to be sustainable and how we switched our lifestyles to accommodate it. In honor of Earth month, we hope to inspire you to make a change within your life as well. FOLLOW VERONICA: IG YouTube FOLLOW VAED VA: IG Website TikTok FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
how to start you sustainable fashion journey (and why) - with Veronica Arroyo!
April 18, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this week's episode, listen in on a conversation with recurring guest, Veronica Arroyo about why we both decided to be sustainable and how we switched our lifestyles to accommodate it. In honor of Earth month, we hope to inspire you to make a change within your life as well. FOLLOW VERONICA: IG YouTube FOLLOW VAED VA: IG Website TikTok FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
what fashion design internships are really like in NYC - with Tracy Garcia!
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this week's episode, listen in on a conversation with Tracy Garcia about her experience at FIT, internship stories, & how she grew her business to what it is now. FOLLOW TRACY: IG TikTok YouTube Etsy FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
creating 100% biodegradable jewelry! - with Mecca McDonald from MoNa Gems
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Mecca McDonald on how she co-founded MoNa Gems, a 100% biodegradable jewelry company. CHECK OUT MONA GEMS: IG TikTok Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
what it's really like on Project Runway! - with Lela Orr!
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBIn this week's episode, listen in on a conversation with Lela Orr, former contestant of Project Runway season 17, about starting her zero waste brand before it was popularized and what competing on reality TV is really like. FOLLOW LELA: personal IG brand IG (Ferrah) website TikTok FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
finding motivation & balance as an entrepreneur + honest business updates!
March 21, 2022 13:56 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode, listen to Natalia talk about how she's been finding a work-life balance and how she continues to motivate herself as an entrepreneur. She also shares some exciting news on what's coming next with the business! FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
sustainable resortwear, pop-ups, & more!- with Mara McGinley
March 14, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Mara McGinley, designer/founder of Mara the Label, on how she got her start in the industry, taking her brand on full-time, pop-ups, selling at boutiques, & more! FOLLOW MARA THE LABEL IG TikTok Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
post-grad life as a fashion design major - with Emma Rubinson!
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBA conversation with Emma Rubinson about life post-grad as a fashion designer, getting a job in the industry, blowing up on TikTok, and possibly starting a brand through a rental company. Follow Emma! IG TikTok Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
designing/sewing luxury bags (self taught!!) - with Rovell Gaither!
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBListen in on a conversation with Rovell Gaither about his initial interest in fashion and how that lead to him creating luxury bags. FOLLOW ROVELL: IG TikTok YouTube Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
making room for BIPOC designers - with Dinah T'Kor Clottey!
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIn this week's episode, listen to a conversation with Dinah, from T'Kor Couture, about how her hobby of crocheting created the opportunity for her to run a business while simultaneously studying sociology at the University of Chicago and how both of those combined has led her to where she is at. Follow T'Kor Couture! IG TikTok YouTube Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
starting a pattern making business - with THISISKACHI!
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBFollow Kachi! IG TikTok YouTube Etsy FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
showing at London Fashion Week, staying motivated, & more! - with Noemie Jouas!
February 07, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBIn this week's episode, listen in on a conversation with Noemie Jouas about finding her place in the fashion industry, showing at London Fashion Week, and the realities of staying motivated while living alone. Follow Noemie! IG TikTok YouTube FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
is lingerie taboo? FIT fashion design, tiktok, & starting a brand with your friends - with Yannah Jones!
January 31, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBFollow Yannah & her work! Personal IG Design IG Design TikTok Vendetta IG Vendetta TikTok Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
2021 recap + 2022 goals! - with Veronica Arroyo!
December 27, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBListen in on a conversation with our first returning guest, Veronica Arroyo! We talk through what 2021 has been like for both of us in terms of business - or ups, downs, and lessons learned. We also dive into some things we're taking into the new year and manifesting our goals! FOLLOW VERONICA: IG YouTube FOLLOW VAED VA: IG Website TikTok FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
how she revived her failing brand - with Lizbeth!
December 20, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Lizbeth from Lilie's Bikinis about how she started her brand, nearly failed for many years, and how she ultimately ended up reviving it to what it is today. We talk about the difficulties in entrepreneurship and how TikTok saved her business. Follow Lilie's Bikinis! IG TikTok Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
do I regret being a sustainable business? - Q&A!
December 13, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBListen to Natalia answer all the questions you've asked on her Instagram. From what she invested financially into her business at the beginning to whether or not she regrets making her business sustainable. Make sure to follow on Instagram to be featured in the next one! FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop
mental health, running a business, & staying motivated
December 09, 2021 17:39 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode, listen to Natalia talk about where she's at in life right now as an entrepreneur dealing with mental health struggles and losing motivation through this season. She speaks on the difficulties of running a business on your own when you're trying to also deal with things in your personal life, while also sharing little ways in which she tries to help herself through it. FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (br...
being a fashion designer & content creator - with Kiana Bonollo!
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Kiana Bonollo, a recent NC State fashion design graduate who has created a career for herself through social media. We talk about her last minute switch into studying fashion design and how the pandemic launched her social media presence to what it is today. FOLLOW KIANA: IG TikTok YouTube Etsy FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop See Privacy ...
size inclusivity in sustainable fashion - with Sabrina Edelen
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Sabrina Edelen, founder of Wasil Clothing, about being a self-taught designer, size inclusivity in the sustainable fashion space, and running a conscious brand. FOLLOW WASIL CLOTHING: IG TikTok Website YouTube FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
the problem with sustainability - with Emily Jackson!
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with my friend, Emily Jackson, whom I met while studying at Polimoda & FIT. We discuss what it was like to graduate with our AAS in fashion design from FIT during the pandemic and how that led to both of us starting our sustainable clothing lines. We also talk about sustainability as a whole and the complexity of the matter within fashion as well as life in general. FOLLOW EMILY IG FOLLOW EMILY HIROE (brand) IG Website FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASH...
do you NEED to go to a top fashion school to "make it"? - with Ysabel Hilado!
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Ysabel Hilado, 23 year-old Filipina-American fashion designer, content creator, and full-time student. We talk about her fashion design journey from selling pocket tees in middle school to participating in Project Runway Jr. We also discuss her college experience and why she chose to go to a community college instead of a top fashion school and how that's helped her succeed. FOLLOW YSABEL: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALK...
sustainable fashion blogging, thrifting, & FIDM! - with Lexy Silverstein!
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Lexy Silverstein, 18 year old sustainable fashion content creator and FIDM student. We talk about how she started her fashion blog in middle school to how she has now transitioned it to sustainable fashion, her thrifting tips, and what it's like being a Remake ambassador. FOLLOW LEXY: IG YouTube Blog Podcast TikTok FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG Tik...
running a slow fashion brand by yourself - with Veronica Arroyo!
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Veronica Arroyo about starting a slow fashion brand at 20 years old during the pandemic, making mistakes, the pressures to live up to certain "fashion designer expectations" and what her life is like in Puerto Rico. We discuss things we've had to learn as 20 year old business-owners and how we see our brands making a difference in the world. FOLLOW VERONICA: IG YouTube FOLLOW VAED VA: IG Website TikTok FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS:...
how studying abroad changed her career path - with Andrea Weil!
October 18, 2021 09:02 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Andrea Weil, a fashion design major turned accessory designer. We talk about Andrea's journey through fashion design and how that lead her to pursue her love for accessories through her made-to-order brand, Name It Aw as well as our personal experiences at FIT together. FOLLOW ANDREA: IG FOLLOW NAMEITAW: IG Website TikTok FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): ...
running a brand while in fashion school - with Vitoria Byrne!
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBOn this episode, listen in on a conversation with Vitoria Byrnes, a fashion design student at RISD who is also simultaneously running her own swimwear brand. We discuss the difficulties of fashion school, running a business on your own, and things we didn't expect when we came into the industry. FOLLOW VITORIA: IG We pre-filmed this podcast and Vitoria later decided to rebrand! Here are her new links for De Vivi!: IG Website TikTok FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTo...
welcome to unfiltered fashion talks - a little bit about me
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcome to Unfiltered Fashion Talks! In this episode, I talk to you guys about my overall journey in fashion, how I decided to study fashion design at FIT, and why I started my slow fashion brand! This is only a short introduction to all the amazing things I have planned for the next episodes! I hope this space makes you feel welcome! FOLLOW UNFILTERED FASHION TALKS: IG YouTube TikTok FOLLOW NATALIA: YouTube IG TikTok FOLLOW NTA (brand): IG TikTok Shop See Privacy Policy at http...