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Ep 9. Woven Duty: The Intersection of Service and Style

Ep 9. Woven Duty: The Intersection of Service and Style

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 From Navy Senior Chief to Veteran Couture: Carolina Hernandez Turns Uniforms into Wearable Art On Episode 9 of The Resilient Edge, host Dave Weiner interviews Navy Reserve Senior Chief Carolina Hernandez, fashion designer and founder of Veteran Couture, a brand that transforms refurbished military uniforms into wearable art, including her Courage Collection and a 2024 dress made from D-Day parachute material now exhibited at the Vintage Purse Museum. Hernandez shares why she joined the Navy, her roles in active duty and the reserves, and how chief-level leadership shifts focus from personal performance to developing and advocating for sailors. She explains how deployments and veteran stories shaped her design approach, addresses occasional criticism about repurposing uniforms, and describes current work such as a 1920s-inspired Speakeasy Collection honoring women in the military. The conversation covers balancing service and entrepreneurship, resilience practices, using social media and Facebook groups to share veteran resources, and advice to transitioning veterans to ask for help and build connections. About Carolina Hernandez - Carolina Hernandez is a Mexican-born fashion designer, U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer, and founder of Veteran Couture, a fashion brand that transforms military uniforms and materials into wearable works of art. Inspired by her cultural heritage and military service, her designs explore themes of resilience, identity, sustainability, and storytelling. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design from the Art Institute of California–San Diego and a Master of Science in Digital Media Management from the University of Southern California. Her acclaimed Courage collection, created from refurbished military uniforms, has been featured by CBS News, Univision, Estrella TV, The Kelly Clarkson Show, the PenFed Foundation, and the Today Show. In 2024, her commemorative D-Day parachute dress honored the legacy of WWII Army Airborne soldiers and is currently exhibited at the Vintage Purse Museum. She actively collaborates with local and national veteran-serving organizations, using fashion, education, and community events to empower veterans, women, and military families. Through Veteran Couture, she supports initiatives that celebrate service, preserve military history, and create opportunities for healing, connection, and creative expression. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to using art as a catalyst for social impact and community engagement. Links: Website - https://www.veterancoutureart.com Socials: IG/FB @veterancouture TV Interviews: TODAY Show - • Navy Veteran Shares Military-Inspired Fash... The Kelly Clarkson Show - • Navy Veteran Turned Fashion Designer Creat... CBS News - https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/vi...
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