Looks Like NYC Through The Boros
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Podcast focused on beauty and fashion in New York City.
Hosted by Valeria Celon.
A part of ThroughTheBoros.
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Diversifying Your Projects and Transferring Your Skills - Jana Bergstedt : Looks Like NYC Episode # 17
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with production designer, fabricator, and stylist, Jana Bergstedt. She is the creator and owner of AMF Studios, a multifaceted brand that is currently an Indigo dye apparel brand.
Jana talks about her various projects which range from event design and solutions to her Indigo dye brand. She advises other creatives on how to diversify their projects/work to better sustain their careers. Please be sure to check out her brand AMF Studios.
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Instagram: @janadoesthings
AMF Studios: @amfstudiosnyc
https://www.amfstudiosnyc.com/
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Preparing to Be a Multifaceted Hairstylist - Anike Rabiu: Looks Like NYC Episode #16
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with NYC-based hairstylist, Anike Rabiu. She describes her work as commercial with editorial appeal. Anike’s work has appeared in Vogue, Essence, and Elle magazine to name a few.
Anike talks about knowing that she wanted to do editorial hairstyling after graduating from cosmetology school and how she prepared for the editorial world. She gives advice on choosing a career and on how to know that it’s the right fit.
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Instagram: @anikerabiu
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Becoming a Photographer by Chance - Dasha Brook:Looks Like NYC Episode #15
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with NYC-based photographer, Dasha Brook. She prides herself on working with women-owned businesses and fashion brands. Dasha's work includes commercial/fashion, product, portrait, and lifestyle photography.
Dasha talks about finding her passion for photography by chance and attending the New York Film Academy. She describes what motivates her and how she has focused on working with women-owned businesses.
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Instagram: @dasha_brook
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Adapting to Different Forms of Fashion Styling - Yvette Jordan: Looks Like NYC Episode #14
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with NYC-based stylist, Yvette Jordan. Her work has appeared in Goji Magazine, Dreamingless Magazine, and Ellements Magazine. Yvette talks about shifting to editorial and wardrobe styling after being laid off from her visual merchandising job during the pandemic. She describes how she's advanced her career through networking and developing her own style.
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Instagram: @Yvetteisstyling
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Consciously Sustainable Fashion Styling: Madison Albert: Looks Like NYC Episode #13
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with stylist and creative director, Madison Albert. Madison’s work has recently been published on the cover of MOB Journal.
Madison talks about making the jump into the NYC fashion industry and relocating from Michigan. She describes how her work is heavily influenced by the development of her personal style and interest in sustainability.
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Instagram: @stylewithmads
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Navigating the Industry as a Streetwear Model
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with NYC based model, Dante Terrel Almonacy. He’s worked with brands and designers like Sprayground, Overlook, Essence, Complex, and GQ.
Dante talks about his interest in streetwear and starting his modeling career. He gives advice on finding brands and designers to work with as well as describes what he does to further his career.
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Instagram: @kingdomcovered
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