The Laws of Style
Conversations with founders and thought leaders in the orbit of HBA's robust fashion and lifestyle practice. How are fashion brands conceived, how do they scale, and how do questions of personal style interact with the broader business of fashion? This is a dialogue about creativity and its impact on our lives, hosted by HBA's head of Fashion and Lifestyle and noted fashion law professor, Douglas Hand.
Episodes
Fashionphile's Sarah Davis and Goodwill's Samantha Rich
This episode brings you a live recording of the 20th Annual Sustainability Conference at the Fashion Institute of Technology with my panel on Scaling Resale: Circular Business Strategies for a Low-Impact Lifestyle. Sarah Davis the founder of Fashionphile and Samantha Rich the EVP of Retail at Goodwill are my guests. It's an engaging discussion on resale and fashion sustainability. Listen in! Ho
Elizabeth Solomeina (Flying Solo)
On this episode of The Laws of Style I chat with the founder of the emerging brand accelerator and support network, Flying Solo. We discuss the current state of global fashion weeks, the legal challenges for fashion start-ups and the opportunity in being small. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brian Murphy (Loeffler Randall)
On this episode I am joined by the co-founder of the luxury women's footwear brand Loeffler Randall, Brian Murphy. We discuss the trials and tribulations of maintaining an independent luxury brand in the U.S., the state of fashion retail and the gaps in fashion venture capital. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holderness & Bourne
On this episode, I sit down with the founders of the men's activewear brand Holderness & Bourne. Our conversation ranges from how the pair (Alex Holderness and John Bourne) met in business school, started their brand and capitalized on increasing menswear casualization to the joy, pain and beauty of the game of golf. It's an episode you won't want to miss. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See aca
Phoebe Tan of Taelor
My guest for this episode is the founder of the circular menswear rental platform Taelor. We discuss how A.I. assists Taelor's clients to find styles and brands that suit them, the current state of the menswear industry and sustainable models of fashion retail. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monica Rich Kosann
On this episode I sit down with the OG of personal jewelry Monica Rich Kosann. We discuss the state of retail and paths to customer engagement, her brand's relationship to storytelling and art, and the difference between fashion and style. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ian Rosenberg (1st Amendment and Fashion)
On this episode we sit down with First Amendment lawyer Ian Rosenberg to discuss the intersection between personal style and the freedom of expression, how a media lawyer dresses, and his most recent published work Free Speech Handbook (now out in paperback). Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Busayo Olupona
My guest for this episode is the beautiful and compelling Busayo Olupona. She is the founder of the womenswear brand Busayo, NYU Law School graduate and former high powered corporate lawyer. We discuss the interesting transition from attorney to fashion designer and entrepreneur, the Busayo brand and it use of the Adire dyeing technique native to Nigeria, how capitalism is a tool, Madonna, Diane
Evan O'Hara of Vereda
On this episode host Douglas Hand sits down with Evan O'Hara the founder of Vereda - a completely vertically integrated luxury brand working with alligator skin. They discuss the lawsuit against the state of California's ban on the sale of products made from alligator, the benefits of a brand owning its supply chain and how Florida and New York have inspired Vereda's designs. Listen in! Hosted o
Ushi Patel
On this episode I sit down with noted image consultant Ushi Patel. We discuss the importance of confidence in dressing, sexism in office apparel choices and how a personal mood board can help people get a visual representation of their personalities. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Double O Fragrance
On this episode I sit down with sisters and cofounders of Double O Fragrance Omaya and Omayma. We discuss the power of scent and how style can be expressed as a sensory experience; the rise of the influencer economy; and female entrepreneurs from the Middle East and the movement towards increasing women's empowerment. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kerry O'Brien
On this episode I meet with the founder of the OG seamless underwear brand COMMANDO, Kerry O'Brien. We discuss the history of women's undergarments designed, produced and marketed by men; the importance of confidence in achieving style and how comfort is a critical component of that; and the recent expansion of COMMANDO into men's. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor
Angel Chang
On this episode I am joined by sustainable designer Angel Chang to discuss her process "from seed to button" of garment production, the critical issue of the environmental impact of fashion, and indigenous craftsmanship and traditional knowledge as a solution to climate change. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Pyrate
On this episode I talk art, fashion and DMV style with Washington Wizards creative collaborator and visual artist Chris Pyrate. We discuss how fashion design can allow consumers personal artistic and sylistic flair, sports team colorways and how they can speak to a city and it's populace and the difference between fashion labeled "street" vs. "urban." Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri
Andy Yu
On this episode I am joined by the "force majeure of fashion" Andy Yu, a blazing hot upcycled designer taking the industry by storm. We discuss his bold style choices, his design process working with existing garments and fabrics, the problem with apparel overproduction and his recent runway show to celebrate the Year of the Dragon broadcast to millions on CCTV. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See a
Marcus Teo
On this episode I sit down with creative visionary, brand builder, and general man about town Marcus Teo. We discuss his meaningful work with the jewelry brand Georg Jensen, which fashion brands are ripe to move into the hospitality industry and his time as men's fashion director at W Magazine, It's a really engaging discussion meandering in and out of business, fashion and law. Listen in! Hosted
Kaitlin Puccio
On this episode I chat with fellow fashion lawyer Kaitlin Puccio. We discuss her specialized work with fashion models, modeling agencies and management companies, how female lawyers dress, agism in the practice of law and vintage 50's style. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donald Oliver
On this episode, I talk to the Creative Director of the DTC womenswear brand Saint Art, Donald Oliver. We discuss how the upbringing of the Scottish born designer - raised on a flower and ostrich farm in Zimbabwe- has informed his approach to apparel design. Other topics include his formative years at Calvin Klein and how just-in-time production relates to sustainability. Listen in! Hosted on A
Paper Planes
On this episode of the Laws of Style, we sit down with the President and the Creative Director of the lifestyle apparel and accessories brand Paper Planes - Ronnie DeMichael and Just C (Daniel) Greenidge. The discussion covers founder Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter's vision of personal empowerment, the perils and opportunities of a brand at the intersection of music and fashion and whether the term “street
Musa Jackson, Eric Jennings and Nick Wooster
On this episode, I revisit the live feed of my Men's Style Month "Trend Talk" underwritten by Madison Avenue BID and Fashion Group International. My guests are menswear alpha males Musa Jackson, Eric Jennings and Nick Wooster and we cover style tips for everything from office casual to formalwear. We also discuss menswear brands to follow, global menswear cities as well as NYC pockets of style an
Rinat Brodach
On this episode, Douglas Hand sits down with gender free designer Rinat Brodach to discuss the universality, style and politics of clothing when it is stripped of gender labels. They track her evolution to gender free design from womenswear, her many fashion influences and her picks for the cities with the most gender inclusive style ethe. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more
Gigi Burris
In this episode, host Douglas Hand meets with fashion milliner and founder of Closely Crafted Gigi Burris. They discuss the art of hat making and how to (and how to not) wear a hat with confidence. They also cover the newly launched 501(c)(3) non-profit Closely Crafted which promotes American makers and the preservation of local production. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Michael Bastian
On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with designer Michael Bastian to discuss his stewardship of the oldest American clothing brand in existence, Brooks Brothers. They discuss the legacy and uniqueness of American style, menswear trends in this era of casualization, iconic and historic Brooks Brothers items and the future of the independent Michael Bastian brand. Listen in! Hosted on Aca
Tiffany Stevens
On the latest episode of Douglas Hand’s podcast The Laws of Style, he sits down with the GC of the Jeweler’s Vigilance Committee, Tiffany Stevens, to discuss the surge in fine jewelry sales during COVID, legal issues with jewelry production and marketing and the rise of the bejeweled lapel pin. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bridget Foley
On this episode, host Douglas Hand interviews legendary WWD executive editor Bridget Foley. They discuss fashion icons, the state of NYFW, designers of note, how being direct, informed and fair always wins and how, if everything is fabulous, nothing's fabulous. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Karin Dillie
On this episode Douglas Hand meets with Karin Dillie of the fashion resale platform Recurate. They discuss sustainability in fashion, the circular economy and how fashion misses it and how the next five years will see massive, radical change in consumers' relationships with their clothes and the notion second hand. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Ku
On this episode host Douglas Hand interviews the scion of the house of AG Jeans, Sam Ku. They discuss West Coast style, the eponymous brand - Adriano Goldschmied - that AG Jeans started from, local production, environmental sustainability and The Jean of Tomorrow. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kristy Caylor
On this episode of the Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand chats with the co-founder and CEO of the eco-conscious, closed loop fashion brand For Days, Kristy Caylor. They discuss the structural challenges with the fashion industry and consumerism, why designing with sustainable materials doesn't mean sacrificing fit, finish or style, the problem of greenwashing and opportunities for shifting the ret
Ron Thurston
On this episode of The Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand sits down with retail guru and author of "Retail Pride" Ron Thurston. They discuss "new" models for retail success, how educating consumers is the best way to sell to them and what Yves Saint Laurent was up to in 1969. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Billy Reid
On this episode of The Laws of Style, fashion insider and menswear aficionado, Douglas Hand interviews designer and Southern gentleman, Billy Reid. They discuss evolving concepts of personal style, Billy's multiple CFDA award wins, the rise and fall and rise of a fashion company, issues with eponymous brands and the beauty and grace of the pastime of baseball. Listen in! Hosted on Acast.
Sarah Flint
On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with luxury footwear designer and DTC entrepreneur Sarah Flint. They discuss the pain point(s) solved by the Sarah Flint product, the power of micro influencers, issues with eponymous brands, and the three global capitals for stylish women. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Todd Snyder
Todd Snyder appears on The Laws of Style with host fashion lawyer and menswear aficionado Douglas Hand. They cover the connection between "manliness" and tailored clothing, the legal nuances of selling an eponymous brand, what happened to J.Crew, the power of fashion collaborations and personal style icons. It's a candid and informative episode. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/
Ippolita Rostagno
On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with renown fine jewelry designer Ippolita Rostagno. They discuss the line between art and utilitarian design, Italian style (and lifestyle), issues with eponymous brands and the things they don't teach you in design school. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Euan Rellie
On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with the #FashionBanker and founding partner of the investment bank BDA Partners, Euan Rellie. They discuss the current state of M&A in the fashion industry, challenges and opportunities with DTC brands, legacy and entitlement in menswear, style icons and the benefits of rakishness. It's an amusing and informative hour. Listen in! Hos
Aaron Luo
On this episode, Douglas Hand interviews the founder and CEO of the disruptive sports accessories brand Caraa, Aaron Luo. They discuss the transition from working for a Fortune 50 firm to a startup, the company's #StopAAPIHate commitment, the benefits of vertical integration for fashion brands as well as what type of bag it is that men tend to get left holding. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acas
Vanessa Barboni Hallik
On this episode, Douglas Hand connects with the founder and CEO of the sustainability driven luxury womenswear brand Another Tomorrow, Vanessa Barboni Hallik. They discuss the opportunities for sustainability in fashion, the B-Corp certification process, supply chain diligence, the challenges of being a woman in high finance and personal style as a counterpoint to consumptive behavior. Listen in
Josh Peskowitz
In the latest episode of The Laws of Style, HBA partner Douglas Hand interviews menswear insider and creative director Josh Peskowitz. They discuss Josh’s roles at Bloomingdales, Moda Operandi and Amazon; the future of retail, the evolution of tailored clothing and his personal style icons. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jim Moore
On this episode of The Laws of Style on YouTube, HBA partner Douglas Hand interviews GQ Creative Director Jim Moore. They cover Jim’s 40 years of GQ covers, men of style, the COVID work wardrobe and race, entitlement and fashion. An engaging and entertaining piece of long form media. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gary Wassner
On this episode we sit down with fashion financier Gary Wassner and discuss the state of the fashion industry after the US election and during the COVID pandemic. A rare insider's view of how contemporary brands are dealing with (and in some cases thriving amidst) the tectonic shifts in the retail landscape. As always, Mr. Hand's questions are probing and Mr. Wassner is extremely candid and insigh
Eric Jennings
On this episode of The Laws of Style, Douglas Hand chats with Eric Jennings; the creative director of North America's largest tailored clothing manufacturer - Peerless, which holds menswear brands such as Calvin Klein, Hart Shaffner Marx, TailoRED, Tallia, Tommy Hilfiger and Robert Graham. They discuss the future of the suit (as well as the tie), athlete collaborations that work, the retail lands
Jason Scott
On this episode of #TheLawsofStyle, Douglas Hand interviews casual tailored clothing entrepreneur Jason Scott. They discuss current issues with COVID and retail, Jason’s love of the Chicago Cubs, the brand’s apparel collab with Major League Baseball and why the business suit will never die. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Greg Lauren
On this episode, we talk with LA based menswear designer Greg Lauren. We discuss the state of menswear, COVID and retail, what it was like growing up a Lauren, and why Lee Majors is an underrated style icon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Hart
On this episode of The Laws of Style, fashion lawyer Douglas Hand interviews menswear designer David Hart. They discuss the significant fashion industry challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of the tuxedo, retail bankruptcy, and the legacy of fashion photography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alec Baldwin
On this episode of The Laws of Style, Douglas Hand welcomes actor, author, activist-about-town Alec Baldwin. Alec discusses his early aspirations of becoming a lawyer, how apparel choices inform and contextualize the characters he's played on screen, the relocation of the New York garment district, and the role of influencers in the fashion industry. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva
Megan Maguire Steele
On this episode of The Laws of Style, Douglas Hand sits down with PR maven, Megan Maguire Steele. They discuss the changing nature of fashion weeks, menswear issues and opportunities and the state of fashion PR. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fern Mallis
On this episode of The Laws of Style, Douglas Hand sits down with fashion industry titan, Fern Mallis. They discuss the origins of New York Fashion Week, her affinity for Indian clothing and how unisex brands are the future of fashion. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Mezzo
On this episode of the Laws of Style, Douglas is joined by fashion aficionado and HR guru, John Mezzo. They discuss John’s successful HR career at Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors; the ins and outs of creating a productive and happy workplace; the hiring/termination process, hiring with diversity in mind, and much more. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ryan Babenzien
On this episode of The Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand is joined by the founder of a men’s footwear phenomenon GREATS, Ryan Babenzien. They discuss the DTC, vertically integrated business model, the GREATS Steve Madden merger they completed this year, and why white sneakers with a suit is sartorial suicide. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Candice Cuoco
On this episode of The Laws Of Style, I speak with womenswear designer and Project Runway maven Candice Cuoco. We discuss her challenging beginnings as the daughter of addicts in Oakland California, her affinity for black and how clothing should empower women to be their authentic selves. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dimitry Toukhcher.
On this episode of The Laws of Style, I Skype with noted direct-to-consumer menswear purveyor Dimitry Toukhcher. We discuss his brand LGFG Fashion House. Process of constructing fine tailored clothing and the sartorial legacy of Deion Sanders. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Barbara Kolsun
On this episode of The Laws of Style, I speak with fashion law professor and co-author Barbara Kolsun. We discuss our new fashion law casebook, soon to be published by Carolina Press, Cardozo Law School's FAME program, and dole out advice for young lawyers wanting to enter the fashion industry. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nick Wooster
On this episode of The Laws of Style, I speak with menswear god, the "alpha male" of street-style, Nick Wooster. We discuss his path to menswear greatness, our affinity for tailored clothing, street-style photography, and whether pink is the new navy. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Justin Bridges
On this episode of The Laws Of Style, I speak with fashion photographer Justin Bridges. We discuss race and fashion, the benefits of a work uniform, and the pros and cons of street-style photography. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ruthie Davis
On this episode of The Laws of Style, I chat with women's footwear designer Ruthie Davis, who helps women stand up and stand tall. We discuss her many collaborations including the recent Disney Princess collaboration, her design process, and women empowerment. Tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Melissa Manning
On this episode of The Laws of Style, my guest is jewelry designer and social entrepreneur, Melissa Joy Manning. We discuss her hybrid NoCal/Brooklyn vibe, the CFDA's sustainability efforts, the environmental impact of jewelry production, and why one should never wear a tie pin with a vest. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yeohlee Teng
On this episode of The Laws Style my guest is storied designer Yeohlee Teng. We discuss the spatial relationship of clothing to its wearer, gender fluid fashion, the benefits of having a storefront, and current challenges with the New York City Garment District, listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Daniel DuGoff
On this episode of The Laws of Style my guest is menswear swim designer Daniel DuGoff. We chat about his gay-friendly brand HOMOCO, the benefits of having a work uniform, and the currentstate of direct-to-consumer in fashion. Listen in Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Bartlett
On this episode of The Laws of Style, fashion lawyer Douglas Hand chats with menswear designer and canine activist John Bartlett. They discuss the current state of unisex fashion, the continued relevance of preppie style and the wisdom of never selling your trademark (when it happens to also be your name). Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dario Calmese
On this episode of The Laws of Style, Fashion Lawyer Douglas Hand sits down with photographer, visual director, and activist, Dario Calmese. The pair cover some engaging topics like fashion and race, streetwear hits and misses, personal attention to sartorial detail, and the similarities between art and fashion. Take a listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nick Graham
On this episode of The Laws of Style, Fashion Lawyer Douglas Hand sits down with the one and only Nick Graham, the Former Founder and Chief Underpants Officer of Joe Boxer, and current CEO of his eponymous line, Nick Graham. Nick shares his first foray into garment-making (it's like the premise for a Steinbeck novel), his zany adventures as CUO of Joe Boxer, shares his thoughts on the current
Eric Jennings and Erik Ulin of E2 Consulting
On this episode of The Laws of Style, Fashion Lawyer Douglas Hand sits down with fashion industry veterans Eric Jennings ("EJ") and Erik Ulin of E2 Consulting, a brand management firm that works with brands to establish and sustain success in the fashion industry. EJ, the former Executive Director and Vice President of Men's and Home and Beauty at Sake Fifth Avenue, and Erik, former president of J
Jack Carlson, Rowing Blazers
On this episode of The Laws of Style, Fashion Lawyer Douglas Hand sits down with designer, archaeologist, and olympic rower Jack Carlson, the renaissance man behind the exciting new label, Rowing Blazers. Jack and Douglas discuss Jack's experience as a Bronze Medal winning U.S. Men's National rower, obtaining a doctorate in archaeology from Oxford University, and how these experiences have inspire
Walt Cassidy
On this episode ofThe Laws of Style, Fashion Lawyer Douglas Hand sits down with Artist and Designer Walt Cassidy, the mastermind behind his eponymous label Walt Cassidy Studios to discuss Walt's experience as a leader of the New York City Club Kid's scene, Walt's design philosphy, fast (food) fashion, and much more.Walt's Ensemble:Shirt - J. Crew Crewneck SweaterPants - Sample Denim from Walt Cass
Peter Som
On this episode of the Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand is joined by Peter Som, President and Creative Director of his eponymous label, Peter Som, Inc., to discuss Peter's design philosophy, the importance of business savvy when launching a fashion label, the trend toward gender-neutral fashion offerings, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steven Kolb, Council of Fashion Designers of America
Fashion lawyer and fashion law professor Douglas Hand interviews Steven Kolb, President and CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America ("CFDA"), about the state of the fashion industry, CFDA's role in promoting designers, sustainability, and environmental initiatives, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Willy Chavarria
Fashion Lawyer Douglas Hand interviews designer Willy Chavarria on his burgeoning eponymous brand, the distinction between fashion and styles, streetwear activism, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome To 'The Laws of Style'
The soliloquys and interviews on this podcast will cover topics ranging from fashion design, lifestyle brands, personal style, and of course, the law. Douglas Hand hosts a delightful meandering on these subjects featuring luminaries from the fashion community. In many cases, these will be households names who rarely speak publicly. Moments will dazzle, comments will crack you up, ar
