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Podcast Episode 72: Inga Rubenstein- From Modeling To Ardent Art Connoisseur

Russian born, Inga Rubenstein is also American. She’s St. Petersburg, turned New York City, turned fashion model, turned ardent art connoisseur. I first met Inga in Florence, Italy by chance and have admired her style, and the way she holds herself in a reserved manner. In this episode we talk about her life in Russia, modeling, NY, art, and her philanthropic work.

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Podcast Episode 66: Vickie Samushonga Explains Why Fashion Should Be Looking at India

With a dual calling in fashion and the ministry, Zimbabwean born Vickie Samushonga works with fashion designers between Africa and India, connecting designers with manufacturers, fashion weeks, and exhibitions. In this episode, Vickie opens up about her journey in both fields, what African designers need most, and what India offers the fashion industry.

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The Danger of Only Surrounding Yourself With People Who You Think Can Help You

It was September New York Fashion Week 2022, for womenswear and I was sitting in the living room of my childhood neighbor’s condo in Brooklyn. He certainly was doing well for himself as a neurosurgeon, with a view overlooking the Manhattan skyline. We then got into a conversation about how people in the fashion and entertainment worlds are driven yet blinded by their associations.

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Revamp Your Outfit: How to Make an Old Outfit Look New Again

“The New Year is almost here and now is the perfect time to find some festive and sparkly clothing options for the season,” shares SEELE contributor Shefali Karani. “If you’re like me, chances are this year you won’t be buying a new outfit because of the ongoing pandemic.” She shares a few ways you can make an old outfit look new again.

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