Podcasts by Fashion Hags

FASHION HAGS Episode 86: Sustainability Pact at G7 and How France Wants Fashion to Get it Together from 2019-09-13T05:01:07

Big news! We are still alive and still love you and fashion and podcasts.
In other news, French President Emmanuel Macron has requested that the fashion industry get its shit together in t...

FASHION HAGS Episode 85: Think The World Differently with Jess Montgomery from 2019-07-29T23:02:40

Do you ever think about the impact our clothes-buying has on the world? On our culture? On each other? Maybe not. But our guest Jess Montgomery sure has. And lucky for us (and you!) she took som...

FASHION HAGS Episode 84: Experiential Stores from 2019-07-08T16:57:50

Ever been to a store to buy a thing and all they had at the store was just things to buy? Just go in, get it, and leave? Well that kind of transaction isn't enough for some brands, especially bi...

FASHION HAGS Episode 83: Line Reviews and the Met Gala Recap from 2019-05-15T21:17:44

Lots to cover this week, Hags! We can’t not talk about the Met gala and all the hits and misses Listen

FASHION HAGS Episode 82: Getting Ready for the MET Gala 2019 Notes On Camp from 2019-04-30T22:13:38

It's just about time for the annual MET Gala and we are ready to dish. This year's theme is Camp: Notes on Fashion, based on Susan Sontag's 1964 essay Notes on Camp. It is such a fun th...

FASHION HAGS Episode 81: Fashion School Reflections from 2019-04-10T21:56:06

It's always fun to look back at school and talk about the good times, the bad times, the stress, the rewards, the blood, sweat, and tears, and how we could all do so much better now with the gif...

FASHION HAGS: Episode 80: Fashion Academia With Kat Sark from 2019-03-28T22:17:59

We are thrilled to have academic researcher, blogger, author, networker, lecturer and generally delightful lady Kat Sark join us on this episode! She walks us through fashion networking, the wid...

FASHION HAGS Episode 79: Bye Bye Onkel Karl. But also Good Riddance. from 2019-03-14T16:50:53

Karl Lagerfeld is a name even non-fashion-y people can recognize, and now that he's gone what will fashion look like? His contributions to fashion are unmatched but there are definitely things w...

FASHION HAGS Episode 78: Fashion As Rebellion from 2019-02-21T18:37:32

REBEL REBEL!
Fashion has always been a rebellious act, from those who create it, to those who refuse to embrace it, to those who actively reject it. Rebels continually push things forward ...

FASHION HAGS Episode 77: Shifting Landscapes of Shopping and Social Media from 2019-02-07T17:55:26

Have you ever been seduced by a weird Instagram ad? Or a product some random "Influencer" posted about? The answer is probably yes! But why tho? We dig in and talk about how Instagram is dominat...

FASHION HAGS Episode 76: Why Do All Ethical Brands Look The Same? from 2019-01-17T18:51:02

We delve into the aesthetics of "ethical" fashion brands and how they make shapeless sacks and then charge $400 for them. We also highlight the underlying (and often subconscious) ways that raci...

FASHION HAGS Episode 75: 2018 Fashion Year in Review from 2019-01-02T20:55:41

Well it's done and gone and over, good riddance, 2018.
In this episode, we are taking a look back at the highlights and lowlights of the year, fashion-wise, plus some great obsessions and ...

FASHION HAGS Episode 74: Perfumer Jenny Amber of Oenone from 2018-12-19T07:24:38

 This episode has been a long time coming. Way back in March (or April? who's counting), Katie met Jenny Amber of Listen

FASHION HAGS Episode 72: Evan Ducharme's HIREATH from 2018-11-21T23:33:30

A little debrief of Evan's recent show HIREATH. We ask about his process, inspirations and motivations for his most recent collection. And of course, Evan makes it all about wigs and witchcraft....

FASHION HAGS Episode 71: HAG-iversary! All Obsessions Eleganza Extravaganza! from 2018-11-07T06:10:48

YOU GUYS WE ARE BACK IT'S BEEN SO LONG!

Our hiatus is over, Abby is in her new house, we are back on track in the new studio. Thank-you for your patience!

Now get ready for an all-...

FASHION HAGS Episode 70: Politics, But Make it Fashion from 2018-09-19T06:19:27

It is hard to ignore all the craziness going on in the world these days and reading the news can be a triggering and harrowing experience for many. So let’s talk about it, but make it fashion! Listen

FASHION HAGS Episode 68: Favorite Sewing Tools from 2018-08-08T05:21:59

We get down to brass tacks (and scissors) about our favourite sewing tools this week so get ready for sone intense ruler, stitch ripper and scissor talk, hunnies!

FASHION HAGS Episode 67: European Correspondent Errbuddy's Aunt Sheila from 2018-07-25T05:13:35

Did you know we have far-reaching correspondents in all areas of the world? Well it's true so don't bother looking it up. One of our favourite contacts around the world is the fashionable and hi...

FASHION HAGS Episode 66: Evan's Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto Debut from 2018-07-11T05:25:36

Get the tea on our beloved Evan's spectacular debut at Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto, his smashing success and how he got a lot of REALLY good press (*COUGH* VOGUE *COUGH*)

FASHION HAGS Episode 65: FASHION HAGS Episode 65: Is Feminism in Fashion a Gimmick with Madison Reid from 2018-06-27T04:34:31

We invited an old deign school friend, Madison Reid from Only Child Apparel to talk about the rise of feminism in fashion. Is it just a marketing ploy or sign of a real movement?

Fashion Hags Episode 64: How Not To Be a Dumb Doofus Check-in from 2018-06-13T05:28:33

Well well well, it's report card season and we are checking in to see how well we've been doing at not being a dumb doofus when shopping for clothes. If you haven't already listened to our Listen

FASHION HAGS Episode 63: Fashion's Future (Part 3) from 2018-05-30T05:54:12

The final in our trilogy of episodes where we try and predict the future of fashion. This week we talk about the garments and the technologies that we will all be using sooner than you think. In...

FASHION HAGS Episode 61: Fashion's Future (Part 2) from 2018-04-04T05:17:38

This week, the Hags are looking at the shopping floor, digital and otherwise, and what is in store for this massive section of the fashion world. Get ready for some highly informed, very specifi...

FASHION HAGS Episode 60: Fashion's Future (Part 1) from 2018-03-21T05:19:46

Cast your gaze into the crystal ball and see into the future of fashion! OOoooOOO!

Or just, listen to this podcast episode instead or whatever. The Hags are talking about what the future ...

FASHION HAGS Episode 59: Non Stop Red Carpet Reviews from 2018-03-07T06:50:40

We were ambitious with this episode trying to tackle a "quick" red carpet review and then the "real" topic, but who were we kidding. We just talk about gowns for the entire time.

FASHION HAGS Episode 58: Photographer Lauren Zbarsky from 2018-02-21T05:48:24

The Hags are so lucky this week to have Vancouver photographer Lauren Zbarsky in the basement to chit chat about pho...

FASHION HAGS Episode 57: Episode 57: The Joys of Shipping from 2018-02-07T06:03:01

Like all businesses and industries, shipping is a huge part of the world of fashion. And guess what, it's not just about getting those Gap tees and khaki's on super sale in time for your swing d...

FASHION HAGS Episode 56 - The Demise of the Fashion Magazine from 2018-01-24T06:12:51

Are Vogue's print days over? Monthly fashion magazines were a direct line from the insiders of the fashion industry to the public but how can they survive in today's ...

FASHION HAGS Episode 55: A Trip to India With Erin Gibbs from 2017-12-20T16:51:43

Special guest Erin Gibbs, a local designer with Listen

FASHION HAGS Episode 54: Why Counterfeits Are Just Really Bad from 2017-12-06T06:48:10

So it turns out counterfeit goods are more than just a crappy knockoff of luxury goods. They are a massively profitable trillion dollar industry that funds terrorists, organized crime, human tra...

FASHION HAGS Episode 53: What's up with Black Friday from 2017-11-22T05:59:53

What's the deal with Black Friday anyway? In this episode, the Hags dig into the whole gong show that is holiday shopping and everyone's favourite day to either completely avoid or completely di...

FASHION HAGS from 2017-11-08T05:54:58

Episode 52 marks the Hag’s two year anniversary! To celebrate, we decided to have a trivia episode to make sure we still know what we are talking about (we do mostly!) so get out your coil noteb...

FASHION HAGS Episode 51: Licensing in Fashion from 2017-10-25T20:35:47

In this episode, the Hags get into what exactly licensing means when it comes to fashion. Hint: it's how big companies make the most money by selling stuff other people make! Fun, right? Plus, O...

FASHION HAGS Episode 50: Fashion As Art with Doug Watt from 2017-10-11T05:38:39

Fashion and art have long been connected and it's hard to say exactly which came first. Sort of a chicken/egg situation. We decided to crack some eggs and fry some chicken with artist and friend...

FASHION HAGS Episode 49: Fashion Designers and Their Muses from 2017-09-27T04:24:42

Ever heard of Audrey Hepburn? Or Hubert de Givenchy? Well those two legends are one of the most famous examples of fashion designer and muse and in this episode the Hags kiki through a few examp...

Episode 48: Costume Designer Extraordinaire Liz Vastola from 2017-09-13T11:00

The Hags are expanding their empire with a fascinating Skype interview with Liz Vastola, costume designer for Jessica Jones, Landline and The Purge: Election Year. Katie talks to her about her f...

FASHION HAGS Episode 47: Was Fashion School Worth It? from 2017-08-30T13:00

A listener-suggested topic about fashion school. Was it worth it? Was the transition from student life to work life difficult? Have we wasted our lives?

FASHION HAGS Episode 46: Our Fave Fashion Books from 2017-08-16T11:00

All you book nerds out there, this episode is all yours. The Hags chit chat about their must-read and must-flip-through-every-page fashion books that do more than just make you look fancy when y...

FASHION HAGS Episode 45: Evan Ducharme's "Atavism" at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week from 2017-08-02T06:23:17

It is always so great to chat about something we've been excited about for a long time but had to keep under wraps. In this episode, the Hags finally get to spill on Evan's latest (and best, we ...

FASHION HAGS Episode 44: Exploring Wardrobes with Gabrielle Trach from 2017-07-19T23:18:42

Listener and Hag Extraordinaire Gabrielle Trach joins us to talk about her Master of Fashion thesis where she got to talk to older ladies about their wardrobes. And of course, a bunch of nonsens...

FASHION HAGS Episode 43: Joleen Mitton from Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week from 2017-07-07T05:36:03

A fascinating conversation with activist and founder of Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week. She tells us about her time as a model and how she has turned that into community outreach and giving i...

FASHION HAGS Episode 42: Exploring Factories with Olivia Hayward from 2017-06-22T01:30:59

The we get to pick the brain of Olivia Hayward who recently got to go to Asia to visit fabric manufacturing companies. It might sound boring, but we make it fun, don't you worry about that.

FASHION HAGS Episode 41: Lyndi Barrett of Style Calling from 2017-06-07T05:29:44

After months of failures, the Hags finally succeeded in getting our guest Lyndi Barrett of StyleCalling.com into the bas...

FASHION HAGS Episode 40: Sewing Wins and Woes from 2017-05-24T15:55:28

This episode is all about sewing and the love/hate relationship we have with it (and we suspect all sewers have as well).

FASHION HAGS Episode 39: Retail Nightmares with Alicia Tobin from 2017-05-10T04:15:52

Guess what?! We are so excited to finally have friend of the podcast and fellow podcaster Alicia Tobin to chit chat about the retail experience among many other things.

FASHION HAGS Episode 38: The Superball of Fashion from 2017-04-26T06:01:49

One of the most glamorous, stupendous and ridiculous nights in the entire fashion industry is almost upon us - the MET GALA. The First Monday in May is when the high and mighty fashion influence...

FASHION HAGS Episode 37: How Dat T-Shirt Get Made? from 2017-04-12T11:00

T-shirts. How do they get from soft little cotton balls to your body? This episode we looking into all the steps, machines, transportation and hands that make that happen. It might just be more ...

FASHION HAGS Episode 36: Official Fashion Hags T-Shirt with Lindsay Chetek from 2017-03-29T11:00

VERY EXCITING NEWS, HAGS!
We officially have a Fashion Hags T-shirt! It is a limited edition tee that is available RIGHT NOW at Th...

FASHION HAGS Episode 35: Fashion Blogging And Other Digital Delights from 2017-03-15T11:30

We started off hoping to talk about fashion blogging but it turned into more of a open ended chat about social media, wigs, and eventually an inadequate dick joke. Kind of like when you go to th...

FASHION HAGS Episode 34: Stitch&Bitch 2 Featuring Claire Gabereau from 2017-03-01T12:30

We invited our former classmate and local costumer/performer/Technical Developer/super rad lady Claire Gabereau to join in the sesh and boy, does it get giggly.

FASHION HAGS Episode 33: Fashion for Good, Not Evil from 2017-02-15T16:31:02

It's the season of love and the Hags are looking for good things to love in Fashion. And guess what? Despite the turmoil the world seems to be in these days, we managed to find some! Time for a ...

FASHION HAGS Episode 32: Vintage Fashion from 2017-02-01T13:30

Oh hi hello! We are here to kiki about vintage clothes and why people care about your Grandma's old sweaters and your Aunt's weird coat from college. (Short answer: because it maybe is cooler th...

Episode 31: Models and Modelling and Things Like That from 2017-01-18T11:51:12

Guess what, hunnies! We have a new episode and a new Hag! Our first guest of 2017 is only a few weeks old but she's got some strong feelings so far. You'll hear some of them on this episode, whe...

Episode 30: Fashion Rules and Other Judgmental Nonsense from 2017-01-04T13:00

Happy New Year, Hags! And goodbye to 2016, may she rest in peace. Thanks for your patience on the lateness of our release but Abby had a friggin' baby which really cramped our schedule. It won't...

FASHION HAGS Episode 29: Cultural Appropriation in Fashion from 2016-12-14T12:00

We are talking about cultural appropriation in fashion - a light topic, we know - and we invited friend and super dope guest Vee Pho to chit chat - nay, kiki - about POC, fashion, and what the s...

FASHION HAGS Episode 28 - Designers as Brands from 2016-11-30T14:00

This week's topic is Designers curating and marketing themselves as brands as well as their clothing and company brands. It can get messy but it can also be a huge income generator. And of cours...

FASHION HAGS Episode 27 - What's the deal with sizes? from 2016-11-16T14:00

Lots to talk about in this episode as we are chatting about just what the hell is going on with sizing in clothing. It's utter insanity, no wonder people hate shopping!

FASHION HAGS Episode 26: Hag-iversary Favourite Things! from 2016-11-02T14:00

This episode is our first Hag-iversary! To celebrate, we are doing a Favourite Things in the style of Our Lord and Saviour Oprah Winfrey. It's complete self-indulgence and is going to be fuuuuuu...

FASHION HAGS Episode 25 - The Real Deal Inside the Fur Industry from 2016-10-19T14:00

Often maligned and even more often misunderstood, we decided with Winter upon us we would tackle the subject of fur in the fashion industry. We invited our former design school instructor and fu...

EPISODE 24: Lookbooks! from 2016-10-05T14:00

What's a lookbook? Why does it matter? Who even cares?
Well the Hags do, so let's get into it.

Episode 23: "Bad Girls of Fashion" Author Jen Croll from 2016-09-21T15:57:11

In this episode the Hags welcome Jen Croll, author of a badass book about badass women in fashion through the ages called Listen