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The August Forum Podcast, hosted by Andrew Inamoto, is a bi-weekly interview series, in which we dive deep into the successful careers of fashion industry professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs. We learn about their journeys and experiences throughout the pursuit of their dreams. This is The August Forum.
Find August on 414 State St. Madison, WI 53703 or at www August-Shop.com
Instagram: _augustshop
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/august-shop
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E33: Melissa Marsella & Jonathan Levite (Samuel Zelig)
In the thirty-third episode of the August Forum Podcast, we am pleased to have the creative duo behind the contemporary fashion label Samuel Zelig, Melissa Marsella & Jonathan Levite.
From their journey together that started at Otis College of Art & design which would blossom to their current work now with Samuel Zelig, Melissa and Jonathan has developed this imaginary label.
We talked extensively about their creative design process and their intentionality in each piece and step within their process from a drawing to an actual piece of clothing.
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E32: Shop Talk w/Lily Paskus & Bailey Whisler
In the thirty-first episode of the August Forum Podcast, it’s Bailey’s first shop talk! Shop Talk features figures in the fashion space as they discuss their perspectives and anecdotes within their fields. Bailey, Lily, and I talk about our third spaces, places to eat in Madison, and our valentines. We discuss the creative direction August is heading into with our private label through Bailey’s work! It doesn’t end with the private label though as we also talk about content and the introduction of sporty and rich into our brand mix.
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E31: J. Henley (The Bounty)
In the thirty-first episode of the August Forum Podcast, we am pleased to have proprietor & creative of The Bounty J. Henley.
From his long career at Lands End to somehow opening up a space that sells curated vintage, J. has entered a world he never thought he would be in.
We talked extensively about the development of the of the space and how he continues to imagine new environmental narratives into the store.
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E30: Todd Christiansen (Journeyman Co.)
In the thirtieth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we am pleased to have proprietor of Journeyman Co. Todd Christiansen.
From his long career at Lands End to now being a small business owner of two spaces in Wisconsin Todd gives great insight into why the state of Wisconsin is special.
We talked extensively about the development of the customer experience and how he curates the most perfect experience for anyone that walks through either his Middleton or Madison stores.
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E29: Justin Machus (Machus)
In the twenty-ninth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we am pleased to have industry professional and owner of Portland retail staple Machus, Justin Machus.
From his amass journey in retail from working on state street for his families retail stores, to opening up his own stores in Local35 and Machus. With his expansive creative views we look into his love of photography and other creative outlets he’s continued to explore.
For this episode, we talked about his growth of Machus’ private label and how he continues to transform his brand from being more than just a retail space but into a brand. The conversation was fruitful and filling.
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E28: Shop Talk w/Lily Paskus & Jack Greenwood (August)
In the twenty-eighth episode of the August Forum Podcast, its our end of the year Shop Talk! Shop Talk features figures in the fashion space as they discuss their perspectives and anecdotes within their fields. Jack, Lily, and I talk about our 2023, artists, sneaker, and brands of the year and what we can look forward to in 2024. We discuss new brands that will be coming in next year and how our content and social will look a bit different next year. As 2023 comes to an end we reminisce on some of our favorite memories from this past year as we wish you all a happy holiday!
This is The August Forum.
Subscribe to The August Forum Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
Find August on Instagram @_augustshop or on august-shop.com
Customer Reviews
Good listen.
Just press play and listen. The latest episode with Meagan was great.
Great pod
Great guests. Great host. Great store.