My guest for this episode is the beautiful and compelling Busayo Olupona. She is the founder of the womenswear brand Busayo, NYU Law School graduate and former high powered corporate lawyer. We discuss the interesting transition from attorney to fashion designer and entrepreneur, the Busayo brand and it use of the Adire dyeing technique native to Nigeria, how capitalism is a tool, Madonna, Diane von Furstenberg and the joy of working directly with artisans in Africa. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. ...
Jul 22, 2025•59 min
On this episode host Douglas Hand sits down with Evan O'Hara the founder of Vereda - a completely vertically integrated luxury brand working with alligator skin. They discuss the lawsuit against the state of California's ban on the sale of products made from alligator, the benefits of a brand owning its supply chain and how Florida and New York have inspired Vereda's designs. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2025•31 min
On this episode I sit down with noted image consultant Ushi Patel. We discuss the importance of confidence in dressing, sexism in office apparel choices and how a personal mood board can help people get a visual representation of their personalities. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 09, 2024•58 min
On this episode I sit down with sisters and cofounders of Double O Fragrance Omaya and Omayma. We discuss the power of scent and how style can be expressed as a sensory experience; the rise of the influencer economy; and female entrepreneurs from the Middle East and the movement towards increasing women's empowerment. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2024•39 min
On this episode I meet with the founder of the OG seamless underwear brand COMMANDO, Kerry O'Brien. We discuss the history of women's undergarments designed, produced and marketed by men; the importance of confidence in achieving style and how comfort is a critical component of that; and the recent expansion of COMMANDO into men's. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2024•49 min
On this episode I am joined by sustainable designer Angel Chang to discuss her process "from seed to button" of garment production, the critical issue of the environmental impact of fashion, and indigenous craftsmanship and traditional knowledge as a solution to climate change. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr
On this episode I talk art, fashion and DMV style with Washington Wizards creative collaborator and visual artist Chris Pyrate. We discuss how fashion design can allow consumers personal artistic and sylistic flair, sports team colorways and how they can speak to a city and it's populace and the difference between fashion labeled "street" vs. "urban." Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 5 min
On this episode I am joined by the "force majeure of fashion" Andy Yu, a blazing hot upcycled designer taking the industry by storm. We discuss his bold style choices, his design process working with existing garments and fabrics, the problem with apparel overproduction and his recent runway show to celebrate the Year of the Dragon broadcast to millions on CCTV. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2024•50 min
On this episode I sit down with creative visionary, brand builder, and general man about town Marcus Teo. We discuss his meaningful work with the jewelry brand Georg Jensen, which fashion brands are ripe to move into the hospitality industry and his time as men's fashion director at W Magazine, It's a really engaging discussion meandering in and out of business, fashion and law. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On this episode I chat with fellow fashion lawyer Kaitlin Puccio. We discuss her specialized work with fashion models, modeling agencies and management companies, how female lawyers dress, agism in the practice of law and vintage 50's style. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2023•48 min
On this episode, I talk to the Creative Director of the DTC womenswear brand Saint Art, Donald Oliver. We discuss how the upbringing of the Scottish born designer - raised on a flower and ostrich farm in Zimbabwe- has informed his approach to apparel design. Other topics include his formative years at Calvin Klein and how just-in-time production relates to sustainability. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2023•54 min•Ep. 50
On this episode of the Laws of Style, we sit down with the President and the Creative Director of the lifestyle apparel and accessories brand Paper Planes - Ronnie DeMichael and Just C (Daniel) Greenidge. The discussion covers founder Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter's vision of personal empowerment, the perils and opportunities of a brand at the intersection of music and fashion and whether the term “streetwear” has become a distinction without a difference. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Jul 12, 2023•39 min
On this episode, I revisit the live feed of my Men's Style Month "Trend Talk" underwritten by Madison Avenue BID and Fashion Group International. My guests are menswear alpha males Musa Jackson, Eric Jennings and Nick Wooster and we cover style tips for everything from office casual to formalwear. We also discuss menswear brands to follow, global menswear cities as well as NYC pockets of style and the now infamous G-7 leader group photo. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Nov 14, 2022•55 min•Ep. 48
On this episode, Douglas Hand sits down with gender free designer Rinat Brodach to discuss the universality, style and politics of clothing when it is stripped of gender labels. They track her evolution to gender free design from womenswear, her many fashion influences and her picks for the cities with the most gender inclusive style ethe. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2022•42 min
In this episode, host Douglas Hand meets with fashion milliner and founder of Closely Crafted Gigi Burris. They discuss the art of hat making and how to (and how to not) wear a hat with confidence. They also cover the newly launched 501(c)(3) non-profit Closely Crafted which promotes American makers and the preservation of local production. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2022•43 min
On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with designer Michael Bastian to discuss his stewardship of the oldest American clothing brand in existence, Brooks Brothers. They discuss the legacy and uniqueness of American style, menswear trends in this era of casualization, iconic and historic Brooks Brothers items and the future of the independent Michael Bastian brand. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2022•48 min
On the latest episode of Douglas Hand’s podcast The Laws of Style, he sits down with the GC of the Jeweler’s Vigilance Committee, Tiffany Stevens, to discuss the surge in fine jewelry sales during COVID, legal issues with jewelry production and marketing and the rise of the bejeweled lapel pin. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2022•48 min
On this episode, host Douglas Hand interviews legendary WWD executive editor Bridget Foley. They discuss fashion icons, the state of NYFW, designers of note, how being direct, informed and fair always wins and how, if everything is fabulous, nothing's fabulous. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 09, 2022•57 min
On this episode Douglas Hand meets with Karin Dillie of the fashion resale platform Recurate. They discuss sustainability in fashion, the circular economy and how fashion misses it and how the next five years will see massive, radical change in consumers' relationships with their clothes and the notion second hand. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2021•45 min
On this episode host Douglas Hand interviews the scion of the house of AG Jeans, Sam Ku. They discuss West Coast style, the eponymous brand - Adriano Goldschmied - that AG Jeans started from, local production, environmental sustainability and The Jean of Tomorrow. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 09, 2021•55 min
On this episode of the Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand chats with the co-founder and CEO of the eco-conscious, closed loop fashion brand For Days, Kristy Caylor. They discuss the structural challenges with the fashion industry and consumerism, why designing with sustainable materials doesn't mean sacrificing fit, finish or style, the problem of greenwashing and opportunities for shifting the retail model. An engaging and optimistic conversation about fashion's future - listen in! Hosted on Acas...
Oct 08, 2021•51 min
On this episode of The Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand sits down with retail guru and author of "Retail Pride" Ron Thurston. They discuss "new" models for retail success, how educating consumers is the best way to sell to them and what Yves Saint Laurent was up to in 1969. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2021•50 min
On this episode of The Laws of Style, fashion insider and menswear aficionado, Douglas Hand interviews designer and Southern gentleman, Billy Reid. They discuss evolving concepts of personal style, Billy's multiple CFDA award wins, the rise and fall and rise of a fashion company, issues with eponymous brands and the beauty and grace of the pastime of baseball. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr
On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with luxury footwear designer and DTC entrepreneur Sarah Flint. They discuss the pain point(s) solved by the Sarah Flint product, the power of micro influencers, issues with eponymous brands, and the three global capitals for stylish women. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2021•41 min
Todd Snyder appears on The Laws of Style with host fashion lawyer and menswear aficionado Douglas Hand. They cover the connection between "manliness" and tailored clothing, the legal nuances of selling an eponymous brand, what happened to J.Crew, the power of fashion collaborations and personal style icons. It's a candid and informative episode. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min
On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with renown fine jewelry designer Ippolita Rostagno. They discuss the line between art and utilitarian design, Italian style (and lifestyle), issues with eponymous brands and the things they don't teach you in design school. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2021•58 min
On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with the #FashionBanker and founding partner of the investment bank BDA Partners, Euan Rellie. They discuss the current state of M&A in the fashion industry, challenges and opportunities with DTC brands, legacy and entitlement in menswear, style icons and the benefits of rakishness. It's an amusing and informative hour. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min
On this episode, Douglas Hand interviews the founder and CEO of the disruptive sports accessories brand Caraa, Aaron Luo. They discuss the transition from working for a Fortune 50 firm to a startup, the company's #StopAAPIHate commitment, the benefits of vertical integration for fashion brands as well as what type of bag it is that men tend to get left holding. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 25, 2021•46 min
On this episode, Douglas Hand connects with the founder and CEO of the sustainability driven luxury womenswear brand Another Tomorrow, Vanessa Barboni Hallik. They discuss the opportunities for sustainability in fashion, the B-Corp certification process, supply chain diligence, the challenges of being a woman in high finance and personal style as a counterpoint to consumptive behavior. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 26, 2021•52 min
In the latest episode of The Laws of Style, HBA partner Douglas Hand interviews menswear insider and creative director Josh Peskowitz. They discuss Josh’s roles at Bloomingdales, Moda Operandi and Amazon; the future of retail, the evolution of tailored clothing and his personal style icons. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min
