Nicole interviews multitalented, D.C. based artist Chris Pyrate. Inspired by cartoons and animation, Chris's natural born talent has led him, often accidentally, to fashion design, creating murals, creative direction and kismet projects such as storytelling with Lupe Fiasco. Learn what's next for Chris who recently designed official sportswear for the Washington Wizards. A must-listen for any creative! Keep up with Chris here: https://www.instagram.com/chrispyrate/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support

Nicole does a deep dive on the keffiyeh controversy and explains how the scarf went from being just a scarf to a symbol for Palestinians. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support

Nicole delivers a mini rant about the lack of diversity when appointing creative directors of major fashion houses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support

It seems like in L.A. there is always a new shopping market especially for the Black community. Nicole does a deep dive with Ferriss Mason, Founder of Come Up L.A. on what it takes to pull off a successful, mission-aligned market event for the Black community and the challenges that come with. Listen and learn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support

The Battle of Versailles event and competition of 1973 started Paris fashion week and put American designers and Black models on the map forever. Watch the documentary by Fritz Mitchell. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support

Nicole shares some thoughts on NYFW 2023 nostalgic themes and trends such as quiet luxury and Beyonce worthy metallics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support

Nicole interviews Latasha Ford a red carpet journalist for Penske Media covering her non-linear journey from radio, to healthcare to a dream realized through manifestation for over a decade. This Chicago native and Black woman never gave up on a vision many would have allowed to wither while raising an athlete son. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support

Nicole gives her two cents on the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action with a rant, focusing on the fashion industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support

Nicole checks in real quick to discuss the summer 2023 trends she actually likes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support

Nicole discusses Edward Enninful stepping down from UK Vogue and the LVMH appointment of Pharrell Williams. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support