The Fashion School Dropout

If you’re looking to pursue work as a fashion stylist in menswear, then this episode is for you! On this week’s podcast episode, we are sitting down to interview the Comedian Kevin Hart’s stylist.  Listen in to learn pearls of wisdom and golden advice tailored to those aspiring to be menswear stylists. Whether you’re interested in personal or wardrobe styling, red carpet, celebrity or costume styling, here are the best tips to succeeding as a menswear stylist. There’s a large market out there for menswear styling calling your name. So, tune-in and take note to these wise words. Don’t forget to share the love over on @thefashionschooldropout and @ashleynorthstyle Insta pages.

Storytime! In today’s podcast episode, we’re talking and sharing tales with stylist and costume designer Yvette Richardson. Yvette has some incredible, unbelievable stories to share including working with the legendary Gianni Versace up until the time of his passing.  If you’re considering becoming a celebrity stylist or costume designer, this podcast and Yvette’s experiences will certainly convince you to pursue those paths! Whether you’re searching for some styling career advice and inspiration or simply looking for some great podcast entertainment, look no further!  Press play and enjoy. Visit us over on Instagram at @thefashionschooldropout to share your thoughts and enjoy more content like this! Get in touch with Yvette at: https://www.instagram.com/stylishlyyvette/

Diversity and inclusion have been heavily discussed in the fashion industry in recent years and especially more recently due to the Black Lives Matter movement. To keep this conversation going and to provide further insight on the topic, join in on the conversation between Brittany and Union Costume Designer Brea Holmes as they discuss being Black in the fashion industry in the film and TV space.  Make sure you visit the @thefashionschooldropout Instagram page to join the conversation & follow @breaholmescostumedesigner

The road to success is never easy. In this special episode, we talk to Jasmene Bowdry, the founder of SHIFT StyleHouse and coach for fashion boutiques, who teaches us valuable lessons on how to build and run a successful online boutique. Her lessons originate from her own experiences and hardships which will also be discussed in today’s podcast episode.  From receiving eviction notices, being jobless, dumped, rejected, depressed and *Trigger Warning* even suicidal, Jasmene has now proudly, and humbly, received her MBA, earns six-figures being an entrepreneur, worked as a celebrity fashion stylist (internationally!), featured on national television fashion segments and had her brand featured at a large retailer.  Tune in to listen in awe at Jasmene’s incredibly inspiring story. Visit us at @thefashionschooldropout Insta to share your thoughts!

Aspiring fashion designers and fashion stylists certainly won’t want to miss this. In this week’s podcast episode, the Fashion School Dropout passes the mic over to the incredibly talented Marta Goldschmied.  Not only is Marta fashion royalty, being the daughter of AG Jeans Founder Adriano Goldschmied, but is also the founder of her own iconic denim brand and her newest line, Garbage. Listen in as she discusses a few of her incredible fashion industry stories and sheds light on what its like building and running a brand.  Subscribe now to never miss an episode and be sure to visit Marta on Instagram at @missgoldschmied.

Listen up: this is how you build a million-dollar clothing line! From Baltimore to LA, Irregular Jess re-defines entrepreneurship in the fashion industry. Before the age of 30, Jess scaled her fashion businesses to net over $1M and now owns her very own design factory, 3 fashion brands, and more!  In this episode, Jess discusses her achievements, challenges, how she succeeded, and all of the skills you will need to accomplish your goals. Make sure you visit the @thefashionschooldropout Instagram page to join the conversation & follow @irregular_jess on IG as she is absolutely one to watch (and listen)! Follow Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/irregular_jess/ Follow Fashionpreneur Academy: https://www.instagram.com/fashionpreneuracademy/ Follow Irregular Exposure: https://www.instagram.com/irregularexposure/

This episode is dedicated to those of you who may not be based in a major fashion city such as New York City or LA. In this episode, we’re so excited to welcome Alexandria W. Alli, the founder and designer of F&W Style; luxury leather handbags for busy women on the go! Alexandria and her family moved from Nigeria to Atlanta, Georgia when she was 13 where she soon began her modeling career.  After falling in love with the beauty and glamor of the industry and all of the well-crafted luxurious handbags she got to wear as a model, Alexandria came to realise that most women couldn’t afford these luxurious accessories. As a result, the inspiration for her F&W Style handbag line was born!  In this podcast, we discuss with Alexandria the fashion industry in Atlanta, her rookie mistakes and advice, important characteristics every designer should have in order to be successful, business advice for aspiring designers and so much more! Turn up the volume, take notes and enjoy!  Don’t forget to share the love over on @thefashionschooldropout and @fwstyle Insta pages.

Our guest today, Alexa Molinaro, details her extraordinary series of events including meeting her idol - Rachel Zoe - on a plane, landing a dream job working with her, and then going on to work with other huge brands such as Nasty Gal. Plus some not-so-fabulous tales like when she ended up paying $2k out of pocket because a styling client refused to pay.  Alexa is an incredibly talented stylist, fashion designer, content producer & boss entrepreneur who is here to share her highs, lows, and advice for succeeding, and thriving, in the fashion industry - including the importance of establishing a client contract! You don’t want to miss this one, tune in now and don’t forget to let us know your thoughts on the @thefashionschooldropout Insta page. Follow Alexa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexa.molinaro/

Welcome to Season 3! In this episode, take a seat alongside Brittany (LA Based Celebrity Stylist), Bria (Dallas Based Menswear Stylist) and Kyanna (LA Based Wardrobe Curator) at the roundtable as they discuss their own personal experiences of being Black women in the fashion industry.  This is an incredibly valuable, important and enlightening conversation that you certainly won’t want to miss. Tune in as they share their triumphs, challenges, shady/funny moments, advice plus so much more. Join the conversation and engage with us over on the @thefashionschooldropout Instagram page. Follow Kyanna here: https://www.instagram.com/kyanna_renee/ Follow Bria here: https://www.instagram.com/iambriacharlise/ Follow Brittany here: https://www.instagram.com/brittanydiego/

If you dream of working in fashion, I’m sure you're no stranger to the phrase “It’s all about who you know or who knows you”. Truer words have never been spoken. The thought of networking can be overwhelming to some (aka me) it's absolutely necessary in this industry. In this episode, I’m going to share with you my top tips for navigating networking events (this can apply for virtual events as well). Get into it!

Ever wonder what the fashion and retail industries will look like post-pandemic? Listen up to this talk with retail expert Jeanel Alvarado for her predictions on what will happen to our industries and what changes companies and brands need to make in order to make it out alive after this. Hint: A lot of the brands you see flourishing even during this time are doing so because they built a community and Jeanel is sharing her tips on how to build a strong tribe and the power of collaboration over competition. You'll also hear inspirational words on why you need to go ahead and claim your  title whether that be stylist or designer or boss babe--you name it--and stop waiting for someone to give you permission to step into your greatness. Tap in to get into it! Follow RetailBoss, Inc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retailboss.inc/ https://www.instagram.com/startupretail/ https://www.instagram.com/jeanelalvarado/

Live in a small town but have big dreams? Listen up for MY top tips on starting your styling career no matter where you are on the globe and going over career options you might not have previously considered. What type of styling are you most interested in?

Unless you’ve been living off the grid, you know how social media is both a stylist’s bestie and #1 marketing tool. If you’re not making $$ and gaining clients from your social media, you’re doing it wrong. People are spending a lot less time going to websites, and going straight to socials, which acts as a more concise overall view of not just your talents and what you can do, but who you are. You know how fast you scroll on IG, if you can’t get a potential clients attention in 5 seconds you’re out. It’s easier than ever to gain exposure and showcase your skills, I’m going to show you how to use IG to reel in clientele and bring those scrolling thumbs to an intrigued halt.

There's a LOT I wish I knew about being a stylist before I step foot in this industry...like how you don't get paid for a month or two or sometimes three months after the job is done (Google: Net 30). Money is one of the most important topics when it comes to your career but it's often kept on the hush. In this episode, I'm sharing the top 3 things I wish I knew about money before I started as a stylist. What's something you wish you knew when you first started out?

Sit back and get ready to sip some piping hot tea in today's episode. You hear it all the time: styling is not as glamorous as it seems but what exactly does that mean? Listen as Brittany and menswear stylist Derek Beckman (who has styled Tyga, Don Benjamin, and more) share what really goes on behind the scenes. Like what do you do when you show up to a shoot you pulled out all the stops for and the client hates....EVERYTHING or how do you react when everyone on set starts going through your rack and giving their input on what the client should wear. We're spilling our craziest set stories and sharing words of inspiration on how to get through the tough moments you might encounter in your career, you know the moments of self-doubt we all experience but no one ever talks about. No topic was off limits today, so listen up!