In this week’s episode, Aria Hughes and Chris Chance dicsuss New York Fashion Week, from their most anticipated shows to some of the under the radar designers they have their eyes on this season. They break down Kai Cenat’s Vivet as well as the new Celine x Reebok Collaboration (yes, they are $750 and yes, Chris will buy them). Further, they dig into SZA’s Vans Collab, and and what the future could hold for Aimé Leon Dore.

TIMESTAMPS:

02:44 – Influencers at the US Open: has it gone too far?

05:18 – Celine x Reebok: Worth $750?

09:54 – Breaking Down SZA's Vans Line

13:46 – ALD Is Looking For A New Investor - What Does it Mean?

23:57 – People Aren’t Actually Dressing Like This - Instagram Styling Isn’t It

28:55 – Kai Cenat's Vivet

39:20 – Our NYFW must-sees: Luar, Emily Dawn Long, PDF & More

46:00 - What is Vava and When Will It Drop? The Secretive Drake Brand

52:47 - Shop Timberland Now On Complex Shop

53:24 – Timberland's "A to Z" campaign With RZA, explained

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Aria and Chris sit down with jeweler Alex Moss to discuss how he broke into the industry, some of his most important pieces, the problem with lab diamonds, why he doesn’t give away free jewelry to celebrity clients, and more. Plus, Alex Moss gives flowers to some of his biggest repeat clients including Drake, ASAP Rocky, Playboi Carti, and Tyler, the Creator.

00:00 – Intro

01:24 – Meet Alex Moss, Jeweler to Drake, ASAP Rocky & Playboi Carti

02:15 – How Alex Moss Broke Into the Jewelry Industry

07:40 – Alex Moss’ Brand Before Jewelry: Bandit Clothing Co.

12:20 – Why Alex Moss Doesn’t Give Away Free Jewelry

16:45 – Alex Moss’ Thoughts on Modern Day Tiffany and Co.

20:42 – Inside Drake's "Previous Engagements" Chain

22:40 – Designing Drake’s "Crown Jewel of Toronto" Chain

24:25 – Alex Moss’ Creations for Tyler, the Creator

29:26 – The ASAP Rocky Chain He Calls His Best Work Ever

31:57– The Story Behind Playboi Carti’s Ruby Lollipop

37:10 – Lab Diamonds Exposed: "Your Lunch Costs More Than the Diamond"

48:47 – Rapid Fire: Grail Fashion Piece, Best Jewelry Collection, Worst Trend

50:31 – Giving Flowers to Drake, Cardi & ASAP Rocky

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On this episode of The Complex Style Podcast, Co-hosts Aria Hughes and Chris Chance talk to two very special guests for an inside look at the people behind some of the most popular online platforms in streetwear today. Eric Lee of Superline and Ivan Dzhelomanov of Fraim discuss what it took to build their platforms, what sets them apart, and how to cultivate community in the current fashion ecosystem.

TIMESTAMPS:

01:57 – The Comments Section, Men and Purses Feedback

03:59 – Erin Magee Leaves Supreme for Skims — Is Skims Streetwear?

10:25 – Could Supreme x Skims Actually Happen?

14:00– Is NikeSKIMS Doing Well or Not?

16:48- SHOP TALK: The North Face

18:12 – The Growth of Superline Network: Eric Lee's Origin Story

23:25 – Eric Lee's Negative Impact On Streetwear: Too Many Copycat Brands

27:33 - Retail Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Not Enough

32:45 - Why Fraim Chose Substance Over Gossip

36:32 – The Media Founder Who Bet Against Video Content

40:32 - How To Make The Algorithm Work For Your Brand (edited)

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