Podcasting is catching fire in the USA. According to Statista, every 5 Americans out of 10 have listened to a podcast. The Fashion industry is ready to ride the bandwagon too with full swing. Industry bigwigs like Chanel, Gucci have already committed themselves to the podcasts in an attempt to show a sneak-peak to their brand enthusiasts.
Imagine this. On average, Americans spent 200 hours per year on commute. Assume that, as fashionista yourself, you spent that time learning a thing or two about fashion through podcasts.
What will be the result after say 1,3 or 5 years? You will become a fashion expert so much so that you can deliver an hour-long monologue about the latest trends on Youtube.
Sounds Interesting?
If yes, I have listed down some of those podcasts that you should get your hands on immediately.
Here are they.
1. The Business of Fashion
From talking about e-commerce, and entrepreneurship to plastic pollution, the podcast does a complete justice to its name – covering the business side of the fashion. Imran Ahmed, the man behind the brand, is a business advisor, and a writer himself, host the shows to produce valuable discussions.
Apart from the business discussion, you will find a high quality “Indian” perspective about fashion, partly because Imran is of Indian descent. On June 1st show, Imran sat down with Indian Bridal Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and actress Deepika Padukone to discuss India’s $50 billion bridal market.
This is a must-listen for people interested in business aspects of the fashion industry as it features in-depth interviews from industry experts. They have covered a wide variety of shows. But as a fashion enthusiast myself, I am still looking for topics such as logo digitizing, apparel decoration, and other hardcore design topics.
How can you access?
Apple ITunes : Official Website : Player. FM
Average Length: 30-50 minutes
Frequency: Weekly
2. Fashion is Your Business
This is another excellent podcast to stay relevant in the fashion business. Hiring Advice, Marketing tactics, and getting around fashion technology, this podcast is an information powerhouse for entrepreneurs, marketers, and other business management folks.
Mouthmedia Network produces these shows hosted by movers and shakers of the industry: Pavan Bahl (Technology Consultant), Rob Sanchez (Entrepreneurial Strategist), Marc Raco (Creative Entrepreneur), and Nataliya Makulova (Tech and Sustainability Consultant). This gang put together an informative and fun themed news and views about fashion, textile, retail, and business.
To stay on top of the quality content, they invite handpicked guests that are industry experts. This makes it a top-notch morning radio station for you while you trek your way to the office.
How can you access?
Apple ITunes: Official Website: Player.fm
Average Length: 15-35 minutes (some shows are an hour-long or more)
Frequency: Weekly
3. Gucci Podcast
Gucci is a top fashion brand and second most searched brand, according to lyst’s Q1, 2019 results. The brand is famous for its logo (two interlocking Gs).
Fans know, when Gucci talk about fashion, no fashionista at heart can afford to miss it. The Florentine house is producing back to back content masterpieces since May 2018.
The creative director Alessandro Michele and his collaborators’ passion and love for fashion and music spur out noticeably in every episode. One of their not-be-missed show is when Alessandro stroked a conversation with Sir Elton John.
How can you access?
Apple ITunes: Player.fm : Soundcloud
Average Length: 35 – 45 minutes
Frequency: Sporadic
4. Vogue Podcast
Vogue is a hands-down authority in the fashion world. The publication has set itself apart through its unique content about all things fashion – they actually move the pop culture forward. Now, they have come up with the same quality content for listeners – this is exactly what fans expect out of them.
The show is hosted by the fashion heavyweight and former Vogue editor-at-large, Andre Leon Talley. The Vogue Podcast is home to fashion buzz news, tips, tricks, and chit chat about topics like Meghan and Harry’s dress choices at the Royal Wedding.
A quick scroll on the podcast list will showcase interviews of some of the greats of the fashion business. For example, their last year’s episode presented Kim Kardashian West talking with Vogue’s Beauty Director Celia Ellenberg.
The downside: They do not post often. The last show was uploaded a year ago in December 2018. But that is ok. Good things take time to materialize.
How can you access?
Apple ITunes : Official Website : Player.fm
Average Length: 15-35 minutes (some shows are an hour long)
Frequency: Sporadic
5. American Fashion Podcast
When American fashion top-heads wake up to podcast, this masterpiece is produced. These recordings are equivalent of a crash course for fashion students. It covers in-depth information about designing, making, selling of garments and accessories thorough long-form interviews of seasoned professionals.
The show is hosted by Charles Beckwith who eat, sleep and drink fashion- a guy worth your time. The co-host of the show, Cathy Schepis, is a veteran fashion executive and business strategy advisor. They touch upon some topics that are not frequently discussed.
For example, on their March 6th show, they discussed men’s ecofriendly fashion style.
How can you access?
Apple ITunes: Apple ITunes: Player.fm : Official Website:
Average Length: 30 – 60 minutes
Frequency: Weekly (Sometimes Irregular)
So, what are you waiting for?
Grab a good quality pair of earpieces and start self-educating yourself. Because Art schools are too expensive.
