Why are 90s jeans, bucket hats, and retro sneakers suddenly everywhere? In this episode, we dive into the world of fashion nostalgia—why old trends keep coming back, how designers and brands are bringing the past into the present, and why we can’t resist wearing pieces that remind us of our childhood or cultural eras. Tune in to discover how nostalgia influences style, creativity, and self-expression in today’s fashion scene.”

After a short break from recording, this episode of Raw Fashion reflects on the pressure to constantly stay visible in a digital world driven by algorithms and trends. We explore why silence is often misunderstood as falling off, and how stepping back can actually create clarity, strategy, and growth. From creative burnout to the fear of irrelevance, this conversation challenges the idea that success must always be loud — and reminds us that real power doesn’t depend on constant visibility.

In this episode of Raw Fashion, we take a deep dive into how social media algorithms are reshaping the way we dress, shop, and define personal style. From viral aesthetics and micro-trends to the psychology of likes and validation, we explore whether fashion today is driven by identity or by engagement. Are we expressing ourselves — or performing for visibility? This conversation challenges listeners to rethink influence, authenticity, and the power we give to the digital world in shaping our image.

In this episode of Raw Fashion, we explore J. Cole’s The Fall Off era and how fashion plays a subtle but powerful role in his storytelling. Focusing on the visual language in music videos like “Two Six,” we discuss how minimalism, restraint, and everyday style reflect maturity, authenticity, and creative control. This conversation unpacks how fashion can communicate identity without excess, and why silence in style can sometimes speak louder than spectacle.

In this episode of Raw Fashion, we dive into the fashion moments from this year’s Grammy Awards and unpack what they really represent beyond the red carpet. From artists using style to express identity, rebellion, and authority, to the broader conversation around power and accountability highlighted by the Epstein Files, this episode explores how image can influence perception, protect status, and sometimes distract from deeper truths. A thoughtful conversation on fashion, fame, and the responsibility that comes with visibility.

In this episode of Raw Fashion, we explore how fashion goes beyond style to become a powerful tool for protest and self-expression. From streetwear and thrift culture to historical movements that used clothing to challenge authority, this conversation unpacks how what we wear can question systems, reclaim identity, and speak truth without saying a word.

This episode of Raw Fashion takes a deep dive into the history of mtumba in Kenya and how second-hand clothing transformed the local fashion industry. From its introduction through global trade to its impact on Kenyan textile companies like Rivertex, we unpack how affordability, policy, and globalization reshaped production, employment, and style. The episode opens with a cultural touch — learning Japanese words for everyday clothing — before connecting global fashion systems to Kenya’s past, present, and future.

Clothing speaks before we do. In this episode of Raw Fashion, we explore fashion as a form of power — how what we wear shapes perception, signals status, and influences how we are treated in society. From streetwear and uniforms to luxury labels and cultural expression, this conversation unpacks the silent language of fashion and how power is shifting in the modern world. This episode dives into identity, authority, rebellion, and what the future of fashion power looks like.