A Fashion Moment

Episode 25: Crystal Tate

Crystal Tate believes there is no image, title, or brand big enough to risk your authenticity. As a talented fashion and beauty editor with a notable fashion journalism career, Tate has learned that letting a brand define you, only takes you further away from your true purpose. As a seasoned beauty editor from New York City with an eye for the latest trends and a mission to elevate diverse talent in the industry, Tate stays true to her personal ethics in and out of the office. Writing for every major fashion publication from ESSENCE to Women’s Day to Allure, Tate believes that the only way to find your voice is to first develop a concrete understanding of what success means to you.

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Follow Crystal on Instagram @mscrystaldenise
Check out some of Crystal’s work here: https://linktr.ee/crystaldenise
Check out articles by Robin Givhan: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/robin-givhan/

Episode 24: Christina Cauterucci

Christina Cauterucci and Kirsten Holtz Naim A Fashion Moment podcast interview

Christina Cauterucci embodies her authenticity from her written words to her wardrobe. As a senior editor at Slate and host of Slate’s Outward podcast, Cauterucci is known for her sharp wit, clear analysis, and bold approach to some of the culture shifting topics of the day. From gender inequality, race issues in the United States, to the intersection of politics and culture, Cauterucci tackles it all with an eye towards justice. She channels her advocacy work through not only journalism, but also fashion — spanning from topics like fashion in politics to red carpet style at the top award shows.

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Follow Christina on Twitter at @C_Cauterucci and on Instagram at @C_Cauterucci
Learn more about Christina by visiting ChristinaCauterucci.com 

Slate Articles by Christina:
“The Secret Melania Tapes Reveal What Was in Plain View”
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/10/secret-melania-trump-tapes-just-like-donald.html
“The Only Thing I’ll Ever Miss About the Trumps”
https://slate.com/human-interest/2021/02/melania-trump-fashion-fine-its-good.html

View more of Christina’s articles on Slate.com
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Episode 23: Elaine Mensah

As the lead curator and brand strategist behind some of the largest names in fashion—from luxury designer brands to first-time entrepreneurs—Elaine Mensah has used her creative prowess and vision to help elevate brands to their fullest potential. After more than 15 years of experience as a communications expert and fashion consultant, Mensah’s business industry expertise combined with her entrepreneurial spirit have enabled her to showcase her clients at Showroom Etc. to a global audience with distinctly curated ideas. As the visionary behind household fashion and culture brands from Christie Brown in Ghana to Netflix, Mensah has imbued inclusivity, communication, and advocacy for the underrepresented designers in every strategic partnership. As one of my dearest friends, I know Elaine Mensah not only as an innovator, but also as a warm, empathetic person uniquely dedicated to her craft and the ones she loves.

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Show Notes: 
Follow Elaine on Instagram @elainemensah
Learn more about Showroom Etc. by visiting ShowroomEtc.com
Follow Showroom Etc. on Instagram @showroometcetc

Episode 22: Carol Alt

From supermodel stardom to becoming a champion for all things raw food, Carol Alt combines the wisdom of experience with the foresight of the future. As a leading fashion icon in the 1980’s and 1990’s–gracing the cover of every major magazine cover from Vogue to Elle– Carol Alt’s timeless beauty through the decades proves that age is just a number. Since her days of international superstardom, Alt has spent the majority of her career directing her audience towards the benefits of clean eating and raw diets. She credits her healthy lifestyle and radiant vitality to her raw food diet, positive mindset, and dedication to treating beauty as a matter of glowing from the inside out rather than from the outside in.

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Follow Carol on Instagram at @modelcarolalt
To learn more about Carol, visit CarolAlt.com

Episode 21: Byron Lars

A fashion Moment with Kirsten Holtz Naim Podcast Guest Designer Byron Lars

Byron Lars is a pioneer in fashion design. In 1991 he began designing under his own label and eventually worked his way up to selling at some of the largest retail stores in the United States. From Bergdorf to Bloomingdales to Saks Fifth Avenue, Lars has taken his design visions from his early roots in the bay area to the world. Known for being a triple threat as a designer, sketcher, and technician behind every signature design, Lars doesn’t just curate the vision, but makes it come to life. Lars is notably recognized for designing custom clothes on Barbie dolls since 1997, designing custom looks for First Lady Michelle Obama, and launching his debut In Earnest collection amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. His In Earnest collection, named after his late father, reflects the African culture as represented in Lars’ Harlem neighborhood. After over three decades in the industry, Lars’ wisdom and grit to curate his signature looks, inspires all of us fashion lovers to remember and believe–that with a vision and hard work–  anything is possible.

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Show Notes:
Check out Byron’s new line at www.inearnestofficial.com.
Follow Byron on Instagram @inearnestofficial
Vogue.com’s coverage of In Earnest and the history of Byron Lars: https://www.vogue.com/article/byron-lars-his-life-in-fashion-and-new-line-in-earnest