The Blush Podcast

Blush Magazine
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Fashion Institute of Technology’s student-run podcast. Hosted by Rebecca Messner & Valentina Messner. Produced by Blush Magazine.

  1. 11/24/2025

    A Conversation with Leah Faye Cooper, Digital Style Director of Vogue.com

    This week, Rebecca and Valentina Messner sit down with Leah Faye Cooper, Digital Style Director of Vogue.com, for a conversation that dives into Vogue World 2025: Hollywood, this season’s biggest Fashion Week debuts, and the editorial direction shaping Vogue under Chloe Malle. Leah opens up about her journey into fashion journalism, from her years writing and editing across the industry to her work at Vanity Fair and now at Vogue. She discusses her growing passion for covering women in sports, the evolving intersections of culture and style, and the stories that excite her most heading into the new season. An inside look at the conversations shaping fashion today. Episode out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    37 min

  2. 10/29/2025

    A Conversation with Pickle Co-Founder Julia O’Mara: Inside “the Airbnb of Clothing Rentals”

    In this episode, hosts Rebecca Messner and Valentina Messner sit down with Julia O’Mara, co-founder of Pickle, the peer-to-peer fashion rental platform that The Cut described as “the Airbnb of clothing rentals.” Julia shares how she left her role at Blackstone to launch Pickle with her co-founder Brian McMahon, building a community-driven marketplace that lets users rent pieces from their very own closet around New York City. She speaks on the early challenges of growing a startup, learning to balance trust and scalability, and how Pickle reflects a new era of fashion grounded in community and accessibility. The conversation explores Pickle’s growing influence in New York and the ways it’s reshaping how people discover, share, and engage with fashion.

    25 min

  3. 10/29/2025

    A Conversation with Fern Mallis, The Godmother of Fashion: Building the Legacy of NYFW

    In this episode, Rebecca Messner and Valentina Messner sit down with Fern Mallis, The Godmother of Fashion and Creator of NYFW, as she shares the evolution of New York Fashion Week and how it became one of the most influential platforms in global fashion. She reflects on her journey from the CFDA to Fashion Icons, highlighting the collaborations and generations of designers and creatives that shaped fashion today. Tune in for the inside scoop on the visionary who made NYFW what it is today.

    35 min

  4. 10/21/2025

    A Conversation with Fern Mallis, The Godmother of Fashion: Building the Legacy of NYFW

    In this episode, Rebecca Messner and Valentina Messner sit down with Fern Mallis, The Godmother of Fashion and Creator of NYFW, as she shares the evolution of New York Fashion Week and how it became one of the most influential platforms in global fashion. She reflects on her journey from the CFDA to Fashion Icons, highlighting the collaborations and generations of designers and creatives that shaped fashion today. Tune in for the inside scoop on the visionary who made NYFW what it is today.

    35 min

  5. 10/14/2025

    A Conversation with Teen Vogue EIC Versha Sharma: Shaping Youth Media in the Current Journalism Landscape

    In this episode, we sit down with Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Versha Sharma for a candid conversation on shaping youth media and leading stories that reflect today's media landscape. She speaks on the importance of inclusive storytelling, Gen Z’s influence, and driving conversations that matter. Versha also reflects on her own career path, the responsibility that comes with influence, and her editorial approach. Whether you’re an aspiring journalist or creative, this episode dives into how representation and advocacy drive change. Tune in for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation.

    18 min

  6. 10/07/2025

    A Conversation with Fashion Editor Robyn Mowatt: On The Cutting Room Floor, Essence at 55, and Emerging Caribbean Designers

    Welcome to a new season of The Blush Podcast! We’re kicking things off with an in-depth conversation with Robyn Mowatt, Fashion Editor & Consultant. In this episode, Rebecca Messner and Valentina Messner sit down with Robyn as she shares her creative journey and influences. She also speaks about Essence’s 55th anniversary, her contributions to the legacy brand, and her perspective on the controversy surrounding The Cutting Room Floor and unpacks the broader conversations it's sparked in the fashion industry. Robyn dives into her passion for spotlighting emerging Caribbean designers and how culture and identity are central to the stories she tells through fashion. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast, an aspiring journalist, or simply curious about how culture shapes the industry, this episode is for you. Tune in for a candid, insightful, and inspiring conversation.

    25 min

  7. 03/04/2025

    A Conversation with Emil Wilbekin

    Hello lovely listeners! We are back and better than ever. Rebecca and Naa sit down with Emil Wilbekin, Founder of Native Son and former EIC of Vibe and Giant. Talking about his upbringing, the industry, black history, and creative journey as an accomplished journalist, activist, founder, and beloved professor.

    56 min

  8. 09/06/2024

    Old Body, New Body

    From BBLs to buccal fat removal, plastic surgery has taken center stage in mainstream media, flooding Instagram feeds everywhere. But with such a massive influx, do you feel pressured to conform? In this premiere episode, join Naa, Darian, and Michelle as they confront their demons and dive into the complex nuances of plastic surgery and its influence on modern society.

    30 min
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Fashion Institute of Technology’s student-run podcast. Hosted by Rebecca Messner & Valentina Messner. Produced by Blush Magazine.

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  • Creator
    Blush Magazine
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Blush Magazine