Episode 34: Let's Talk About Louis Vuitton's SS24 Runway

Hey fashion friends! Welcome to the second season of The Haute Guide - did you miss me?!

In the first epsiode of the season, I want to take a moment to have a real moment with you guys - my fashion tribe. Rigth now I'm going through some things, and really trying to get back to the why in this industry and I want to share that thought process, in hopes of it helping somoene else.

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Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today we're discussing:

• How in the hell SHEIN is able to buy everything when they have a pending RICO charge, specifically:
  • SHEIN Partners With Forever 21
  • SHEIN Buys Missguided
• Amazon Closes Their Style Stores

We're also going to dive into my personal shopping icks as a plus sized woman, because it needs to be talked about!

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Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today we're discussing:

• H&M x Rabanne collection
• My thoughts on KHY by Kylie (more impressed than I thought I would be)
• Juliette Foxx x The Drop:
  • IG Try On: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzWfGu4LCLB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 
  • Full Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/t-pwxwWYUwI?si=UbeZo6Bx5AOKVsJJ 

We're also going to dive into how to build a fashion brand. This is something I am going to dive deeper into for 2024 with the AK Brown platform and The Fashion Firm.

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Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today I just want to have a real conversation on the stresses of being a multifaceted fashionpreneur. It's hard, I know, because I'm currently going through it - so let's talk about it.

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Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today we're discussing:

• How Kandi did She by Sheree better than Sheree - specifically the cost of athleisure wear at TAGS Boutiuqe vs She by Sheree
• Pyer Moss x Golden Goose Collaboration
  • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-haute-guide/id1661230412?i=1000597793179 
• UO HBCU Cohort
  • https://www.akbrownstl.com/urban-outfitters-new-hbcu-collection-proves-how-culturally-inept-the-fashion-industry-still-is/ 

We're also going to dive into how to dress better & be more intentional with our wardrobe and overall style

• If you're in St. Louis - book Terrill Keith for personal styling services:
  • https://www.instagram.com/terrillkeith/ 
• Wardrobe Essentials Checklist - interactive to check off what you do and don't have in your close!
  • https://akbrownstl.myflodesk.com/wardrobe-essentials-checklist 

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• Support this week's featured brands:
  • The Scout Guide Volume 6
  • The Good Life Candle Co
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Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Did yall catch the BET Hip Hop Awards? Well I will say - the fashions were a smidge better than the awards earlier this year, so lets talk about the best and worst dressed. And - which I'm really excited about, today we have Victoria Paulsen on the show who has taken the initiative to make elevatd golfwear for women her purpose with her new business!

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Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today we're discussing first - how to start a fashion blog in 2023. Here's how to get started:

• Buy your domain: I use GoDaddy
• Buy your hosting: I use Siteground
• Point your domain to Siteground: here's a great article on how to do so
• Install Wordpress into Siteground: here's a great article on how to do so
• Find a responsive template: I get mine from Heartenmade

Also - we're talking about how to pitch yourself for fashion week! Similar to what we talked about on Episode 42:

• Podcast Episode: Good American x GKJ, Can ChatGPT Really Predict Fashion Trends, & How to Secure Speaking Gigs As A Fashion Expert
• Blog Post: https://www.akbrownstl.com/how-to-get-paid-speaking-engagements-as-a-fashion-expert-free-email-pitch-template/ 

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Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today we're discussing:

• VMAs Red Carpet
• Why Sexyy Red Shouldn't Change Her Look to Accommodate Anyone

We're also going to dive into the online toolkit for fashion stylists, image consultants, and even fashion influencers - including:

• Hue & Stripe: sign up here
  • How to Use Hue & Stripe: https://youtu.be/ly186WOpO5M?si=-L1mIcrBvGSx_kkX 
• ShopShare: sign up here
• Garmentier: sign up here
• Modesens: sign up here
• LTK: sign up here
• Canva: sign up here
  • How to Create Fashion Moodboards in Canva Pt 1
  • How to Create Fashion Moodboards in Canva Pt 2
  • How to Make An Editorial Moodboard in Canva
• Pinterest: sign up here
• Additional Resources:
  • How to Build Your Portfolio As An Emerging Fashion Stylist
  • 7 Tools Every Fashion Stylist Needs to Be Successful!
  • What to Consider BEFORE Becoming a Fashion Stylist
  • How to Become a Digital Stylist

Check out the full blog post here, and we will be talking soon on how to get high level press behind your name! Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. Don't forget:

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Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! With a full episode, we're talking about:

• Good American & Gabriella Karefa-Johnson's collaboration: see the full collection here
• Can ChatGPT Predict Trends At NYFW? (I think somoene is lying lol)

We're also going to dive into how to get paid speaking engagements as a fashion expert. This is just one of many ways to monetize your expertise and this is the blueprint I use for myself:

• Package Up Your Expertise: Identify your zones of genius, and add them to your website and your brand deck
• Research Speaking Events: Here's a helpful resource on conferences that are looking for speakers: https://keishamabry.com/product/100-events-to-pitch/
• Pitch Yourself: Download the pitch template here: https://shiny-glade-938.myflodesk.com/07a24070-1662-418d-be88-a2b963b5fdc8 
• Create Content Around Your Expertise: Continue to create content that showcases your expertise, builds and fosters your community, and helps you grow!

Check out the full blog post here, and we will be talking soon on how to get high level press behind your name! Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. Don't forget:

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Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today, in addition to you guys hearing me hack up a lung, we're talking about why you're probably too immature to handle the responsbility of having your own personal fashion brand.

Yes y'all, being your own brand is alot and I get it, but some of yall be acting so unhinged and wonder why you're not able to convert your audience into customers.