11 episodes
Free Validation With Dave Schilling and Alana Hope Levinson Alana Hope Levinson
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5.0 • 13 Ratings
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Hosted by LA Times Contributing Style Writer Dave Schilling and freelance culture writer/editor Alana Hope Levinson — two California natives with shopping addictions — FREE VALIDATION is a fashion podcast that centers a West Coast sensibility. Though many mainstream trends pull on the aesthetics of the West (tie dye, Birkenstocks, etc), the conversation among fashionistas around how people dress in cities like Los Angeles is largely inaccurate and condescending — that is, until now.
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The Jewish Episode with Jason Diamond
Shalom! This week, Dave and Alana are joined by fellow tribesman and writer for GQ, Jason Diamond to discuss all thing Jewish on the West Coast. We discuss the best delis in Los Angeles, Elliott Gould's chest hair, and why Curb Your Enthusiasm explains everything you need to know about Jewish culture in LA.
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The Opulence Episode with Rachel Tashjian
We're classing up the joint this week, with a visit from Harper's Bazaar Fashion News Director and the genius behind the Opulent Tips newsletter, Rachel Tashjian. Rachel regales Dave and Alana with tales from her days working the Vanity Fair Oscars party, gives us tips for how to throw the perfect dinner party, and reveals her favorite mall of all time.
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The Plastic Surgery Episode with Allie Rowbottom
This week, Dave and Alana are joined by the fabulous writer Allie Rowbottom, author of Jell-O Girls: A Family History and the upcoming novel Aesthetica. We dig into the thorny topic of self-improvement, both physical and emotional. Why does LA love plastic surgery, injectables, and other body modifications? Marvel at Dave trying to understand what a "unit" of Botox means!
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The Art Episode with Christina Catherine Martinez
Dave and Alana are joined by comedian/writer/art critic Christina Catherine Martinez to discuss the curse of East LA rockabilly style, creating versus criticism, and what to wear to an art world party. Also, we ask Christina what her favorite mall in Los Angeles is and the answer will shock you!
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The Interior Design Episode with Nicole Reber
Style is about what's in your house just as much as what you wear. That's why Dave and Alana got in touch with Douglas Elliman real estate agent Nicole Reber. Nicole was just featured in Vogue for her remarkable taste in just about everything. She's a Burberry super fan, hasn't worn black in years, and knows interior design like it's a second language. Nicole tells us about her upbringing in Southern California, her fashion origin story, and the tackiest renovations LA homeowners are obsessed with.
Nicole's IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicolereber/?hl=en
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The Cottagecore Episode with Ann Friedman
Everything sucks right now, but Dave and Alana are still talking about old timey trends, quilts, cottagecore, Emily Bode, and so much more with Ann Friedman, journalist and co-author of the book Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close
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Finally
Been waiting for Dave and Alana to start a podcast together for awhile.