2 episodes
Unknown Garments Vivian Caniglia
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Unknown Garments is hosted by Holly Vander and Vivian Caniglia. It focuses upon fashion and its breakout stars, culture and the space they occupy in the changing world. In each episode, we will focus upon an up and coming designer or brand; then explore their themes, creative processes and background. Alongside discussing designers, we will also tie the focus into a current trend, social issue or other topic that applies as we see fit. Listen in to our conversation and perspectives as we try to learn more about designers through research, humor, and discussion.
Created for Figure Podcasts.
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No Sesso/The Modern World
In the first episode of Unknown Garments, created for Figure Podcasts, we dive in and discuss the L.A. based brand, No Sesso. It is owned and operated by designer Pierre Davis and co-director Arin Hayes. We discuss its founding, influences, runways, and the powerful steps it’s taken in gender non-conforming fashion. This episode also dives into how the brand is growing in a time when justice and equality are a required part of moving forward in fashion industry.
Episode music courtesy of The Harrow and Portrayal.
Information and Research Links:
No Sesso Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nosessola/?hl=en
CFDA- https://cfda.com/news/agender-brand-no-sesso-is-making-nyfw-history
Interview- https://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/no-sesso-nyfw-spring-summer-2020-backstage-photos
Fader- https://www.thefader.com/2018/02/27/kelsey-lu-no-sesso-pierre-davis-interview
WWD- https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/black-lives-matter-pride-no-sesso-pierre-davis-bridget-foleys-diary-1203657497/
One Joint With- https://www.onejointwith.com/the-interviews/2018/pierre-davis
FIT- http://www.fitnyc.edu/museum/exhibitions/queer-history.php
Them. - https://www.them.us/story/10-black-lgbtq-designers-who-left-mark-on-industry
Refinery 29- https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/09/172028/black-fashion-designers
Fashion School Daily- https://fashionschooldaily.com/42568/black-history-month-the-forgotten-legacy-of-black-american-designers/
New York Times- https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/12/fashion/fashions-racial-divide.html -
Unknown Garments Trailer
Unknown Garments trailer created for Figure Podcasts. Episodes coming soon.
Music courtesy of The Harrow titled Requiem.