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The couturier of ballroom dresses and fantastical gowns who creates glamour and sensuality with his clothes talks of fashion as a tool to ignite sex appeal, beauty and confidence in the lives of consumers. Addressing the real reason behind people seeking clothes made of fluid fabrics that cascade like liquid, sexy-lacy bridal creations or smart menswear that conveys a certain aesthetic, Gupta talks of the contemporary consumer’s psyche. Chiming in, into the conversation is Rasika Wakalkar, the founder of multi-designer space Studio Rudraksh in Pune, who speaks about ironing out customer confusions, addressing vanity, worth and comfort.

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Sactown Talks is about more than policy and politics, it’s also about the culture of the Capitol community. So today we bring you something a little different: an interview with Ryan Hammonds of R. Douglas Custom Clothiers. R. Douglas is blocks from the Capitol, and well known among the more sartorially inclined. Today he and Jarrett discuss how he got into the custom suit game, how his business has fared during the pandemic, style trends for 2021, including some fine details about fabrics and texture, and how many suits you need for daily wear.

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Dreams do come true. But only with vision, a strong work ethic, persistence, and patience. Cutter & Buck's Joel Freet started in entry level retail with the company and worked his way to the CEO role by his mid-30's. And when he got to the top, there was more work to do! Joel and his team hit reset on what was an iconic but outdated brand, transforming Cutter & Buck into a major player in sportswear. Joel shares his story and the past, present and future of Cutter & Buck.