Off Duty With AK Brown
Off Duty With AK Brown
AK Brown - The Fashion Connector™
Fashion creatives, professionals, and enthusiasts - The Haute Guide is here just for you! The Haute Guide — hosted by AK Brown - The Fashion Connector™ — has answers to all of your industry-related questions and challenges on how to get started in the fashion industry, find your way, and how to define what your version of success is! Each and every Friday AK will decode, debrief and spill all the tea on how to navigate in this industry. Whether you're trying to start a fashion business, find your dream fashion career, or simply get confirmation that your passion for fashion isn't crazy, The Haute Guide is literally here to help you along the way! Never miss an episode — subscribe to The Haute Guide on everywhere you listen to podcasts, rate and give 5 stars, and follow AK Brown everywhere below: http://www.akbrownstl.com http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ http://www.twitter.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl​​ http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusestudio http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroomradio
SHEIN Just Acquiring Everything, Amazon Closes Its Style Stores, & My Icks About Shopping Being Plus Sized
Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today we're discussing: How in the hell SHEIN is able to buy everything when they have a pending RICO charge, specifically: SHEIN Partners With Forever 21 SHEIN Buys Missguided Amazon Closes Their Style Stores We're also going to dive into my personal shopping icks as a plus sized woman, because it needs to be talked about! Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. Don't forget: Subscribe Rate 5 stars Share Follow me everywhere: Website ➭ http://www.akbrownstl.com Facebook ➭ http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Youtube ➭ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6AOkgttQ5Mzfw9PXLJc_A  Instagrams ➭ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl​​ http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusemagazine http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroomlive http://www.instagram.com/thefashionfirm.co
Nov 10, 2023
35 min
My Reviews on H&M x Rabanne, KHY, Juliette Foxx x The Drop & How to Build A Fashion Brand
Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today we're discussing: H&M x Rabanne collection My thoughts on KHY by Kylie (more impressed than I thought I would be) Juliette Foxx x The Drop: IG Try On: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzWfGu4LCLB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  Full Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/t-pwxwWYUwI?si=UbeZo6Bx5AOKVsJJ  We're also going to dive into how to build a fashion brand. This is something I am going to dive deeper into for 2024 with the AK Brown platform and The Fashion Firm. Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. Don't forget: Subscribe Rate 5 stars Share Follow me everywhere: Website ➭ http://www.akbrownstl.com Facebook ➭ http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Youtube ➭ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6AOkgttQ5Mzfw9PXLJc_A  Instagrams ➭ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl​​ http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusemagazine http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroomlive http://www.instagram.com/thefashionfirm.co
Nov 10, 2023
1 hr 9 min
Why Is It So Hard Being A Fashionpreneur?
Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today I just want to have a real conversation on the stresses of being a multifaceted fashionpreneur. It's hard, I know, because I'm currently going through it - so let's talk about it. As always, thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. Don't forget: Subscribe Rate 5 stars Share Follow me everywhere: Website ➭ http://www.akbrownstl.com Facebook ➭ http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Twitter ➭ http://www.twitter.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Youtube ➭ https://www.youtube.com/@akbrownstl  Instagrams ➭ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl​​ http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co (changing next week) http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusestudio http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroomlive http://www.instagram.com/thefashionfirmpr
Oct 28, 2023
27 min
Not Kandi Doing She by Sheree Better, Pyer Moss x Canada Goose, UO HBCU Cohort, & How to Dress Better & With More Intention
Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today we're discussing: How Kandi did She by Sheree better than Sheree - specifically the cost of athleisure wear at TAGS Boutiuqe vs She by Sheree Pyer Moss x Golden Goose Collaboration https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-haute-guide/id1661230412?i=1000597793179  UO HBCU Cohort https://www.akbrownstl.com/urban-outfitters-new-hbcu-collection-proves-how-culturally-inept-the-fashion-industry-still-is/  We're also going to dive into how to dress better & be more intentional with our wardrobe and overall style If you're in St. Louis - book Terrill Keith for personal styling services: https://www.instagram.com/terrillkeith/  Wardrobe Essentials Checklist - interactive to check off what you do and don't have in your close! https://akbrownstl.myflodesk.com/wardrobe-essentials-checklist  Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. Don't forget: Support this week's featured brands: The Scout Guide Volume 6 The Good Life Candle Co Subscribe Rate 5 stars Share Follow me everywhere: Website ➭ http://www.akbrownstl.com Facebook ➭ http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Twitter ➭ http://www.twitter.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Instagrams ➭ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl​​ http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusestudio http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroomlive http://www.instagram.com/thefashionfirmpr
Oct 20, 2023
48 min
Who Looked Good At The BET Hip Hop Awards & Conversations With Victoria Paulsen!
Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Did yall catch the BET Hip Hop Awards? Well I will say - the fashions were a smidge better than the awards earlier this year, so lets talk about the best and worst dressed. And - which I'm really excited about, today we have Victoria Paulsen on the show who has taken the initiative to make elevatd golfwear for women her purpose with her new business! Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. First - make sure to follow Victoria Paulsen below: Website: https://victoriapaulsen.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriapaulsenofficial/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriapaulsenofficial?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  And don't forget: Subscribe Rate 5 stars Share Follow me everywhere: Website ➭ http://www.akbrownstl.com Facebook ➭ http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Twitter ➭ http://www.twitter.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Instagrams ➭ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl​​ http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusestudio http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroomlive http://www.instagram.com/thefashionfirmpr
Oct 6, 2023
1 hr 3 min
How to Start & Fashion Blog & How to Pitch Yourself for Fashion Week
Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today we're discussing first - how to start a fashion blog in 2023. Here's how to get started: Buy your domain: I use GoDaddy Buy your hosting: I use Siteground Point your domain to Siteground: here's a great article on how to do so Install Wordpress into Siteground: here's a great article on how to do so Find a responsive template: I get mine from Heartenmade Also - we're talking about how to pitch yourself for fashion week! Similar to what we talked about on Episode 42: Podcast Episode: Good American x GKJ, Can ChatGPT Really Predict Fashion Trends, & How to Secure Speaking Gigs As A Fashion Expert Blog Post: https://www.akbrownstl.com/how-to-get-paid-speaking-engagements-as-a-fashion-expert-free-email-pitch-template/  Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. Don't forget: Subscribe Rate 5 stars Share Follow me everywhere: Website ➭ http://www.akbrownstl.com Facebook ➭ http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Twitter ➭ http://www.twitter.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Instagrams ➭ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl​​ http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusestudio http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroomlive http://www.instagram.com/thefashionfirmpr
Sep 29, 2023
41 min
VMA's Red Carpet, Why Sexyy Red's Look Shouldn't Change, & The Online Toolkit for Fashion Stylists
Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today we're discussing: VMAs Red Carpet Why Sexyy Red Shouldn't Change Her Look to Accommodate Anyone We're also going to dive into the online toolkit for fashion stylists, image consultants, and even fashion influencers - including: Hue & Stripe: sign up here How to Use Hue & Stripe: https://youtu.be/ly186WOpO5M?si=-L1mIcrBvGSx_kkX  ShopShare: sign up here Garmentier: sign up here Modesens: sign up here LTK: sign up here Canva: sign up here How to Create Fashion Moodboards in Canva Pt 1 How to Create Fashion Moodboards in Canva Pt 2 How to Make An Editorial Moodboard in Canva Pinterest: sign up here Additional Resources: How to Build Your Portfolio As An Emerging Fashion Stylist 7 Tools Every Fashion Stylist Needs to Be Successful! What to Consider BEFORE Becoming a Fashion Stylist How to Become a Digital Stylist Check out the full blog post here, and we will be talking soon on how to get high level press behind your name! Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. Don't forget: Subscribe Rate 5 stars Share Follow me everywhere: Website ➭ http://www.akbrownstl.com Facebook ➭ http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Twitter ➭ http://www.twitter.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Instagrams ➭ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl​​ http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusestudio http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroom2.0 http://www.instagram.com/thefashionfirmpr
Sep 16, 2023
1 hr 9 min
Good American x GKJ, Can ChatGPT Really Predict Fashion Trends, & How to Secure Speaking Gigs As A Fashion Expert
Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! With a full episode, we're talking about: Good American & Gabriella Karefa-Johnson's collaboration: see the full collection here Can ChatGPT Predict Trends At NYFW? (I think somoene is lying lol) We're also going to dive into how to get paid speaking engagements as a fashion expert. This is just one of many ways to monetize your expertise and this is the blueprint I use for myself: Package Up Your Expertise: Identify your zones of genius, and add them to your website and your brand deck Research Speaking Events: Here's a helpful resource on conferences that are looking for speakers: https://keishamabry.com/product/100-events-to-pitch/ Pitch Yourself: Download the pitch template here: https://shiny-glade-938.myflodesk.com/07a24070-1662-418d-be88-a2b963b5fdc8  Create Content Around Your Expertise: Continue to create content that showcases your expertise, builds and fosters your community, and helps you grow! Check out the full blog post here, and we will be talking soon on how to get high level press behind your name! Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. Don't forget: Subscribe Rate 5 stars Share Follow me everywhere: Website ➭ http://www.akbrownstl.com Facebook ➭ http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Twitter ➭ http://www.twitter.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Instagrams ➭ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl​​ http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusestudio http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroom2.0 http://www.instagram.com/thefashionfirmpr  
Sep 8, 2023
52 min
Why You're Too Immature To Have Your Own Personal Fashion Brand
Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today, in addition to you guys hearing me hack up a lung, we're talking about why you're probably too immature to handle the responsbility of having your own personal fashion brand. Yes y'all, being your own brand is alot and I get it, but some of yall be acting so unhinged and wonder why you're not able to convert your audience into customers. So let's dive into the nitty gritty on this! And as always, thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. Don't forget: Subscribe Rate 5 stars Share Follow me everywhere: Website ➭ http://www.akbrownstl.com Facebook ➭ http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Twitter ➭ http://www.twitter.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Join the newsletter ➭ https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64f1fd0ecd4a9c983fd2c665  Instagrams ➭ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl​​ http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusestudio http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroom2.0
Sep 1, 2023
37 min
Your Guide to Attending MAGIC For Boutique Owners & Fashion Stylists!
Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today we're in full MAGIC planning mode! If you don't know about MAGIC, then you're missing out! In our segment we break down tips for attending MAGIC as a boutique owner/buyer, as a stylist, and for other fashion experts and enthusiasts! Tips for Attending MAGIC As A Buyer Conduct trend research and a customer profile analysis before heading to the show, so you know what you are looking for Create an open to buy (OTB) budget so you know how much money you have to spend Do preliminary research on the vendors that will be attending, which you can find the complete list here Make a plan for all of the days you will be at MAGIC (hopefully you can stay for all 3). Plan out where you're going to go and utilize the map so you can maximize all of your time Download Whatsapp as it's the more common communication tool with the vendors, as well as have a QR code for your business information and if you want, physical business cards Tips for Attending MAGIC As A Stylist Conduct trend research and a customer profile analysis of the clients you style or the projects you normally style for before heading to the show, so you know what you are looking for Create an open to buy (OTB) budget so you know how much money you have to spend (your budget will most likely be lower than a buyer or boutique owner) Do preliminary research on the vendors that will be attending, which you can find the complete list here Make a plan for all of the days you will be at MAGIC (hopefully you can stay for all 3). Plan out where you're going to go and utilize the map so you can maximize all of your time Download Whatsapp as it's the more common communication tool with the vendors, as well as have a QR code for your business information and if you want, physical business cards Tips for Attending MAGIC As A Fashion Enthusiast  Make a plan for the educational sessions and experience activations, which you can find here And lastly, wear something cute yet chic, and most importantly, HAVE FUN! I'll be back with more MAGIC content within the next two weeks. Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. Don't forget: Subscribe Rate 5 stars Share Follow me everywhere: Website ➭ http://www.akbrownstl.com Facebook ➭ http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Twitter ➭ http://www.twitter.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Instagrams ➭ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl​​ http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusestudio http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroomtv   
Jul 22, 2023
32 min
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