A Fashion Moment

Season 2, Episode 4: Patrick McDonald

Patrick McDonald the Dandy of New York on A Fashion Moment Podcast with Kirsten Holtz Naim

Patrick Mcdonald, also notoriously known as The Dandy of New York, is an American fashion icon who inspires us with his impeccable style. From the bold ensembles, sophisticated tailoring, and always featuring a signature hat, Patrick’s style is unlike any other, and one that is bound to inspire. Patrick’s life is as fascinating as his incomparable fashion. I had the opportunity to chat with Patrick about his early inspirations, building a fashion career (New York City in the 1970s), along with some jaw-dropping fashion moments that he experienced throughout his life. An undeniable tastemaker and a Bill Cunningham favorite, Patrick McDonald will always be THE dandy we all know and love. Check out his fascinating story.  

Show notes:

Follow Patrick McDonald on Instagram @dandyofnewyork

StyleLIkeU’s Early Years: Closet interview with PATRICK MCDONALD (VIDEO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S5qnhGaY38&t=202s 

Architectural Digest piece on the Pucci estate: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/pucci-article 

Pepperdine University: https://www.pepperdine.edu/ 

Henri Bendel: https://www.instagram.com/henribendel/

Fiorucci: https://www.fiorucci.com/us/ 

Billboard Article: “Studio 54 Photos: See What the Legendary Nightclub Was Like in Its Heyday”: https://www.billboard.com/photos/8214722/studio-54-pictures 

Lauren Ezersky: Learn more about Lauren’s journey from our first episode. 

A clip of Patrick on Bravo’s Launch My Line: https://www.bravotv.com/launch-my-line/season-1/episode-6/videos/missing-the-mark 

Season 2, Episode 3: Rebecca Minkoff

With a designer presence in over 900 retail stores around the world, any fashion lover knows the signature look of a Rebecca Minkoff design. As the Chief Creative Officer of her fashion empire, Rebecca Minkoff and her brother, Uri Minkoff, officially launched her iconic global brand in 2005. Following a rapid launch onto the national scene, Rebecca’s signature reconstructed “I Love New York” T-shirt emerged as a trademark item in women’s apparel. Her now multimillion-dollar business spans from handbags to footwear to jewelry to fragrances–and the list goes on.

In her recent book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success, Rebecca outlines 21 key rules for a more courageous and inspired approach to daily life–all influenced by the trials and tribulations of her own. While balancing her life as a serial entrepreneur and married mother of three, Rebecca dedicates time to help other women through her non-profit, the Female Founder Collective, and through the powerful stories shared on her hit podcast, Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff. Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Rebecca to discuss her journey as a serial rule-breaker, paving her own path, signing her own permission slips, and creating her own rules.

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Show Notes:

Purchase your copy of Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success:

Follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccaminkoff

Shop Rebecca Minkoff:

https://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/

Learn more about the Female Founder Collective: https://www.femalefoundercollective.com/

Subscribe to Rebecca’s newsletter, You Can’t Make This Sh*t Up: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/you-can-t-make-this-sh-t-up-6682314707929440256/

Listen and subscribe to the Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KCdjRAjeiGGJMgAvgRgEu

Learn more about The McBride Sisters: https://www.mcbridesisters.com/

Fast Company Article:” Rebecca Minkoff locks herself in the bathroom so her kids won’t interrupt work calls”: https://www.fastcompany.com/90490967/rebecca-minkoff-locks-herself-in-the-bathroom-so-her-kids-wont-interrupt-work-calls

Inc. Article: What Rebecca and Uri Minkoff Learned From Their First Jobs

https://www.inc.com/zoe-henry/rebecca-and-uri-minkoff-first-jobs-live-chat.html.

Season 2, Episode 2: Claire Sulmers

Claire Sulmers is the Founder and CEO of the notorious digital fashion publication Fashion Bomb Daily. Her ascent into becoming one of the industry’s top self-made media moguls was not an easy one. Often met by industry gatekeepers who refused to give Claire a seat at the table, the Stone Mountain, Georgia native built her own. Equipped with an unrelenting dream and her Harvard degree in French and African American studies, Claire charted her own path by taking internships and positions at publications like Upscale magazine, Newsweek, and Real Simple, where she built a fashion empire in her cubicle.

To take her career to the next level, Claire took a risk by moving to Paris, France, and landing a coveted internship at Vogue Paris working under the legendary Corine Roitfeld. Upon her return to the U.S., Claire’s blog was booming and transformed into a full-fledged business and the successful brand we all know today. Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Claire to discuss her unique career path, her quest to show the diversity of black fashion, not forgetting to celebrate the small wins, and the importance of putting God first.

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Show Notes:

Get your tickets to The Bomb Fashion Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bomb-fashion-show-tickets-164362720321

Follow Fashion Bomb Daily on TikTok @thefashionbombdaily

Follow Fashion Bomb Daily on Instagram @fashionbombdaily

Shop @fashionbombdailyshop

Follow Claire on Instagram @clairesulmers

Check out Fashion Bomb Daily: https://fashionbombdaily.com/

Buy Claire’s book: The Bomb Life: My Plan. My Terms.

Black Enterprise Coverage of The Bomb Fashion Show at NYFW: https://www.blackenterprise.com/fashion-bomb-daily-claire-sulmers-nyfw/

Check out Genevieve Jones on Instagram @genevieve_jones

Upscale Magazine: https://www.vogue.fr/

Real Simple magazine: https://www.realsimple.com/

Check out the Netflix trailer for Wonderboy, the documentary film about Balmain’s Olivier Roustieng: https://www.netflix.com/title/81325861

Season 2, Episode 1: Fern Mallis

Often called the Godmother of fashion, Fern Mallis did not earn her prestigious title in one day. As one of the most active and admired women in the fashion industry, Mallis has made a long-lasting impact that has revolutionized fashion week’s across the globe. As the iconic creator of New York fashion week, Mallis has lived and breathed fashion-from interviewing top industry leaders and promoting new talent, to serving as the face for American fashion weeks both domestically and abroad.

From her iconic 92nd Street Y Fashion Icon Series to serving on the Board of Directors for the FIT foundation in New York to her term as the former VP of IMG Fashion, Mallis’ long list of successful entrepreneurial and professional endeavors is ongoing. In this week’s conversation, industry giant Fern Mallis and I sit down to discuss her life, career, and her legacy on the fashion industry. If you haven’t already, be sure to follow her on Instagram @fernmallis and click the link in her bio to check out all of her iconic conversations on her YouTube channel.

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Show Notes:

Follow Fern on Instagram @fernmallis

Check out Fern’s YouTube playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f79-SKzEWeM&list=PLwu-aG_P0V0CvrTSJRaIiauSD008CKI8R

Learn more about Fern at https://fernmallis.com/

Welcome to Season 2 of A Fashion Moment!!

A Fashion Moment Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 is upon us!! Here’s a sneak peek of some of what we have in store for you!

From Fern Mallis to Katy Winn, Season 2 of ‘A Fashion Moment’ will take you on a journey through the personal struggles and triumphs in one of the most competitive industries in the world!

A Fashion Moment is a bird’s-eye view to the most alluring industry in the world: fashion. By bringing you the personal stories behind the glamour, Kirsten Holtz Naim hopes to use her fashion industry expertise to promote the stories of unheard visionaries. Through intimate conversations with the creative geniuses behind the jaw-dropping looks of our lifetimes, Kirsten explores the minds at the center of the madness

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Website: A Fashion Moment