Redressing Fashion

Laura Beltrán-Rubio
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Have you ever imagined fashion being as diverse as human culture? Have you ever dreamed of a respectful, ethical, and socially just fashion industry? Have you ever envisioned sustainability being at the core of the entire fashion system?Join fashion curator, researcher and educator, Laura Beltran-Rubio, in the quest to translate scholarly insights into actionable strategies to reshape how we create, wear, and think about fashion.

  1. 4 days ago

    I quit academia one year ago. Here’s what I’ve learned

    Dr. Laura Beltran-Rubio reflects on her first year after leaving academia and what that shift has meant in practice, emotionally and professionally. This episode is a personal solo reflection on career change, but it also offers concrete takeaways for anyone navigating a major pivot, especially across academia, cultural work, and independent practice. Full episode transcript, photos, and further resources: https://laurabelru.com/i-quit-academia-one-year-ago-heres-what-ive-learned/ ------------ WORK WITH ME 🧚🏻‍♀️ 👗 Style coaching: https://laurabelru.com/style/  🎙️ Speaking and guest lecturing: https://laurabelru.com/speaker/  🗺️ Luxury fashion tours of London: https://laurabelru.com/storytelling/  👩🏻‍🏫 Writing, editing, research, and other academic support: https://laurabelru.com/contact/  ------------ STAY IN TOUCH 🌹 ✨ Redressing Fashion archive: https://laurabelru.com/redressing-fashion/  📧 Substack: https://laurabelru.substack.com/  📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurabelru  📱 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@laurabelru   ------------ RELEVANT LINKS 5 questions that unlock your personal style and make fashion feel effortless: https://laurabelru.com/5-questions-that-unlock-your-personal-style-and-make-fashion-feel-effortless/ Apply for style coaching: https://laurabelru.com/redress-your-style/  ------------ CHAPTERS 00:00 Hello again! 00:41 An end-of-summer reflection 04:06 The disillusionment with academia 10:48 Five lessons from my first year out of academia 11:38 Lesson 1. On academic PTSD 16:20 On breaking free from academic structures 24:19 Lesson 2. On the value of the humanities 27:24 What building a business means 29:58 Lesson 3. No part of the journey is wasted 34:59 Applying academia into style coaching 36:20 Lesson 4. On transferable skills 45:34 Lesson 5. The contradiction I've been living with 50:00 Episode recap

  2. 20 Aug

    Fashion Becomes Art – Review of Schiaparelli at the V&A

    In this episode, Dr. Laura Beltran-Rubio revisits the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Schiaparelli exhibition and explains why it left a much stronger impression than expected. She shares how the show uses object analysis, visual storytelling, and exhibition design to illuminate Elsa Schiaparelli’s work, her collaborations, and the house’s revival under Daniel Roseberry. This is a solo episode focused on fashion history, curatorial practice, and the relationship between fashion and art. Laura also reflects on the limits of the “genius designer” narrative and on how exhibitions can educate through carefully chosen objects, not just spectacle. Full episode transcript, photos, and further resources: https://laurabelru.com/fashion-becomes-art-review-of-schiaparelli-at-the-va/  RELEVANT LINKS ✨ Fashion-loving exhibitions in London: https://laurabelru.com/10-must-see-fashion-loving-exhibitions-in-london-this-summer/ Another mention of the Pomellato exhibition: https://laurabelru.com/a-trip-to-paris-fashion-history-and-my-journey-in-style/ ------------ WORK WITH ME 🧚🏻‍♀️ 👗 Style coaching: https://laurabelru.com/style/ 🎙️ Speaking and guest lecturing: https://laurabelru.com/speaker/ 🗺️ Luxury fashion tours of London: https://laurabelru.com/storytelling/ 👩🏻‍🏫 Writing, editing, research, and other academic support: https://laurabelru.com/contact/ ------------ STAY IN TOUCH 🌹 ✨ Redressing Fashion archive: https://laurabelru.com/redressing-fashion/ 📧 Substack: https://laurabelru.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurabelru  📱 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@laurabelru

  3. 6 Aug

    Accessible beauty with Kailey Waskall

    In this episode, Kailey Waskall (@occupationbeauty) joins Dr Laura Beltrán-Rubio to discuss the intersections between accessible makeup, fashion, and occupational therapy. In this conversation, we reflect on the personal and societal importance of self-expression through style and beauty as we challenge industry and social norms about accessibility and fashion. We underline that inclusive beauty and fashion are not just practical concerns but vital avenues for personal empowerment and societal progress. Everyone benefits when design prioritizes accessibility, diversity, and self-expression. Full episode transcript, photos, and further resources: https://laurabelru.com/accessible-beauty-with-kailey-waskall/  Follow Kailey Waskall at Occupation Beauty for resources, tips, and a community committed to accessible beauty: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/occupationbeauty/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@occupationbeautyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@occupationbeautySubstack: https://substack.com/@occupationbeautyConsider subscribing to Kailey’s free Accessify database for ongoing updates on adaptive and inclusive products. ------------ WORK WITH LAURA 🧚🏻‍♀️ 👗 Style coaching: https://laurabelru.com/style/ 🎙️ Speaking and guest lecturing: https://laurabelru.com/speaker/ 🗺️ Luxury fashion tours of London: https://laurabelru.com/storytelling/ 👩🏻‍🏫 Writing, editing, research, and other academic support: https://laurabelru.com/contact/ ------------ STAY IN TOUCH 🌹 ✨ Redressing Fashion archive and transcripts: https://laurabelru.com/redressing-fashion/ 📧 Substack: https://laurabelru.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurabelru  📱 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@laurabelru  ------------ CHAPTERS 00:00 Soundbites 00:40 Hello, Kailey Waskall! 01:24 Kailey's journey to accessible beauty 05:56 Parallel journeys in fashion and beauty 07:56 When beauty falls to the wayside... 08:57 Quick words about the internet 10:54 What is accessible makeup? 12:34 Beauty and Universal Design 16:42 The next wave of inclusion is disability inclusion 18:23 The nuances of clean beauty and sustainability 25:01 Navigating information abundance 26:28 Aligning with your moral compass 30:06 When you have less choice 33:00 Filtering information and building trust 36:16 Makeup, fashion, and self-expression 41:11 Fashion, makeup, and mental health 42:55 Occupational fashion...? 44:54 Accessibility helps us all! 46:33 How to make fashion and beauty more accessible? 50:34 Three little things to make beauty more inclusive 53:35 Thank you! and next steps

  4. 30 Jul

    A trip to Paris, fashion history and my journey in style

    Join host Laura Beltrán Rubio as she shares her recent Paris adventures centered around fashion, art, and personal style coaching. Discover how travel intertwines with self-expression and professional growth, and get inspired to explore your own style journeys. Full episode transcript, photos, and further resources: https://laurabelru.com/a-trip-to-paris-fashion-history-and-my-journey-in-style/  ------------ WORK WITH ME 🧚🏻‍♀️ 👗 Style coaching: https://laurabelru.com/style/ 🎙️ Speaking and guest lecturing: https://laurabelru.com/speaker/ 🗺️ Luxury fashion tours of London: https://laurabelru.com/storytelling/ 👩🏻‍🏫 Writing, editing, research, and other academic support: https://laurabelru.com/contact/ ------------ STAY IN TOUCH 🌹 ✨ Redressing Fashion archive: https://laurabelru.com/redressing-fashion/ 📧 Substack: https://laurabelru.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurabelru  📱 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@laurabelru  ------------ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome back! 01:44 Personal shopping in Paris 04:03 A fashionable stay 08:32 Our day-by-day itinerary in Paris 10:52 Lunch at Le Grand Café 12:43 Matisse at Grand Palais 14:29 A nap and a bookstore run 17:27 Wine at Mon Square 19:06 First personal shopping session 20:22 A visit to Paris's oldest jewelry house 24:13 Shopping intermission: Lunch at Le Voltaire 24:54 Back to shopping: Maria de la Orden 27:27 Quick stop at Galeries Lafayette 28:51 Dinner at Mischief 29:55 Method dressing for Calder 31:19 Shopping at Le Marais 34:36 Dessert break and our final stop: Chanel 35:42 Last dinner at Recoin 38:30 One last exhibition: Pomellato 43:11 A small rant about fashion exhibitions 45:50 One last ritual: Angelina 48:13 And of course I cried! 50:58 Thank you! & PSA

  5. 16 Jul

    5 questions that unlock your personal style and make fashion feel effortless

    Unlock the secret to truly expressing your authentic self through style. As a seasoned fashion historian and personal stylist, I reveal my unique sociological approach to uncovering your Style Essence—a deep, personal core that guides what you wear and how you express yourself through fashion. This episode isn’t about trends; it’s about understanding who you are and shaping your style such that it reflects your identity, values, and ambitions with confidence and authenticity. Imagine your style as a story—one that encapsulates your cultural roots, life experiences, dreams, personality, and ambitions. In this episode I introduce my powerful five-question framework that helps you unearth your true style motivations, from childhood memories to aspirational visions of your higher self. As we go through the questions, I also share my own journey with style, illustrating how personal history, cultural identity, and life changes shape our fashion choices. KEY DISCOVERIES The sociological foundation of style as a social and political negotiation, not just personal preferenceHow our earliest fashion memories influence current style frustrations or confidenceThe importance of knowing your Fashion Why and how wardrobe ingredients tell your storyHow to align your clothing choices with your core identity and ambitionsPractical exercises—including journaling and visualisation—to connect with your ‘style future self’ STYLE ASSESSMENT FORM https://laurabelru.com/redress-your-style/ FURTHER RESOURCES Fashion theories in action: https://laurabelru.com/fashion-theories-in-action/ Must-see fashion exhibitions in London this summer: https://laurabelru.com/10-must-see-fashion-loving-exhibitions-in-london-this-summer/ On pocket activism: https://laurabelru.com/loose-thoughts-on-making-a-difference-with-our-everyday-choices/ ------------ WORK WITH ME 🧚🏻‍♀️ 👗 Style coaching: https://laurabelru.com/style/ 🎙️ Speaking and guest lecturing: https://laurabelru.com/speaker/ 🗺️ Luxury fashion tours of London: https://laurabelru.com/storytelling/ 👩🏻‍🏫 Writing, editing, research, and other academic support: https://laurabelru.com/contact/ ------------ STAY IN TOUCH 🌹 ✨ Redressing Fashion archive: https://laurabelru.com/redressing-fashion/ 📧 Substack: https://laurabelru.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurabelru  📱 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@laurabelru  ------------ CHAPTERS 00:00 Excavating your Style Essence 04:23 Fashion vs style 06:46 Uncovering your Fashion Why 09:13 Five questions to reconnect with your style 10:48 Start with who you are 20:33 Early memories of fashion 27:56 More recent experiences 39:29 Connect with your Higher Self 45:43 Manifesting with your style journey 47:59 Three Little Things

  6. 7 Jul

    10 must-see fashion-loving exhibitions in London this summer

    Join me as I explore ten exciting exhibitions in London that every fashion enthusiast should visit. From royal celebrations to contemporary critiques, this episode covers must-see showcases that blend fashion, art, music, and history—perfect for your summer cultural itinerary. Thanks for tuning in, and happy fashion exploring! 🚨 Book your FASHION HISTORY & SHOPPING TOUR OF LONDON — https://laurabelru.com/contact/ For all links, references and more information about the exhibitions mentioned, visit: https://laurabelru.com/10-must-see-fashion-loving-exhibitions-in-london-this-summer/.  ------------ WORK WITH ME 🧚🏻‍♀️ 👗 Style coaching: https://laurabelru.com/style/ 🎙️ Speaking and guest lecturing: https://laurabelru.com/speaker/ 📍 Fashion history & shopping tours of London: https://laurabelru.com/storytelling/ 👩🏻‍🏫 Writing, editing, research, and other academic support: https://laurabelru.com/contact/ ------------ STAY IN TOUCH 🌹 ✨ Redressing Fashion archive: https://laurabelru.com/redressing-fashion/ 📧 Substack: https://laurabelru.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurabelru  📱 Instagram: https://tiktok.com/@laurabelru  ------------ THANK YOU! To Dr Madeleine Hadden for the invitation to view The Music is Black: A British Story. ------------ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome back to Redressing Fashion! 02:29 Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style 05:51 NIGO: From Japan with Love 08:26 Paint, Pattern, Print 09:56 Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art 14:17 The Music is Black: A British Story 19:02 Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait 21:39 James McNeill Whistler 25:33 Jewel Tones 30:43 High Seas; Closed Skies 35:13 Zurbarán 38:57 Coming soon!

  7. 2 Jul

    My happy artsy month: embracing change, creativity and personal growth

    Welcome back to my adventures as a fashion historian and style coach—and to a new and upgraded version of my Life Lately. I hope you do take that ‘upgraded’ seriously because we’re experimenting with new formats (blending audiovisuals with writing) and finally reporting from the other side of my most recent life changes. In this episode I reflect on shedding the last of my academic identity, embracing styling as my main and preeminent professional practice, and connecting deeply with creative passions. I’ve come to call June as my ‘happy artsy month’ but it was also one heavy in self-discovery and the courage required for any new beginning. I hope you like it! View all links, restaurant names and art references at https://laurabelru.substack.com/p/the-other-side-of-academic-trauma. ------------ WORK WITH ME 🧚🏻‍♀️ 👗 Style coaching: https://laurabelru.com/style/ 🎙️ Speaking and guest lecturing: https://laurabelru.com/speaker/ 🗺️ Fashion history tours of London: https://laurabelru.com/storytelling/ 👩🏻‍🏫 Writing, editing, research, and other academic support: https://laurabelru.com/contact/ ------------ STAY IN TOUCH 🌹 ✨ Redressing Fashion archive: https://laurabelru.com/redressing-fashion/ 📧 Substack: https://laurabelru.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurabelru  📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurabelru ------------ CHAPTERS 00:00 Embracing Change: A New Chapter in Life 02:18 I’ve closed a chapter so I needed a break! 08:09 Wait—but I’m still researching 10:35 Order of the day 11:52 A new experience of London in June 15:04 London Gallery Week(end) 15:33 A workshop with Campbell Addy 20:09 A daytrip to Hastings 20:56 Collecting as the pursuit of love 22:01 A couple of exhibitions (more next week) 23:48 Treasure House Fair 27:03 London eats in June 28:11 What I read in June: French! 31:33 A murder mystery 32:34 A new love of fantasy 34:59 The *one* fashion history book that made the cut 36:39 Upcoming adventures

  8. 28 May

    Break all the rules! Existing in fashion while fat

    Today, I’m joined by Kaitlyn Moore, a body image advocate and influencer, to explore the realities of existing in fashion as a fat girl. We dive into how fashion industry norms impact fat bodies and discuss strategies to empower diverse self-expression through clothing. This candid conversation is packed with insights for anyone interested in challenging fashion stereotypes and embracing authentic self-acceptance—regardless of your body size! Tune in for some tips to break the rules in fashion, an analysis of changing trends around body size and beauty ideals, and some unfiltered thoughts on what sustainable fashion should really address. ABOUT KAITLYN Kaitlyn is a plus size lifestyle creator based in the Bay Area, CA. She encourages folks of all shapes and sizes to live their lives with confidence. In addition to being a body image advocate, she is a cat mom of 4, line dancing instructor, pickleball enthusiast, avid reader, and expecting her first baby this summer. 📱 Kaitlyn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sass.and.cellulite  📽️ Kaitlyn’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sassandcellulite  🎙️ Kaitlyn’s podcast, “A Dose of Sass”: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CTWLGNVigz6hYxt4YgLk2  ----------------- FURTHER READINGS 📚 BOOK - Lauren Downing Peters, Fashion Before Plus-Size: Bodies, Bias, and the Birth of an Industry* (Bloomsbury, 2023). ARTICLE - Lauren Downing Peters, “You Are What You Wear: How Plus-Size Fashion Figures in Fat Identity Formation,” Fashion Theory 18, no. 1 (2014): 45–71. ------------ WORK WITH LAURA 🧚🏻‍♀️ 👗 Style coaching: https://laurabelru.com/style/  🎙️ Speaking and guest lecturing: https://laurabelru.com/speaker/  👩🏻‍🏫 Writing, editing, research, and other academic support: https://laurabelru.com/contact/  ------------ STAY IN TOUCH 🌹  ✨ Redressing Fashion (blog & podcast): https://laurabelru.com/redressing-fashion/  📧 Substack: https://laurabelru.substack.com/  📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabelru  📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurabelru  📽️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurabelru

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Have you ever imagined fashion being as diverse as human culture? Have you ever dreamed of a respectful, ethical, and socially just fashion industry? Have you ever envisioned sustainability being at the core of the entire fashion system?Join fashion curator, researcher and educator, Laura Beltran-Rubio, in the quest to translate scholarly insights into actionable strategies to reshape how we create, wear, and think about fashion.

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  • Creator
    Laura Beltrán-Rubio
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Laura Beltrán-Rubio
  • Show Website
    Redressing Fashion