PGHFW20: “A Common Thread” Podcasts
This year, Pittsburgh Fashion Week brings new ideas to the forefront and allows for more honest conversations about how the fashion community and casual enthusiasts can do their part to bring attention to issues arising in the industry.
From Monday, September 21st through Thursday, September 25th, find a new original podcast released at 5 AM each morning for your listening pleasure during the workday! Tune in Monday through Thursday for a new topic of discussion surrounding sustainability, animal cruelty, race relations, and beauty products related to fashion.
The PGHFW20: A Common Thread podcasts are sponsored by Rothschild Trading Company.
Rothschild Trading Company strives to be an upstanding corporate citizen in all aspects of its global operations. The company’s core principles include accountability, honesty, and Integrity, with a commitment to fair and ethical business practices. Rothschild Trading works hard to achieve client satisfaction through top-notch customer service, with a premium placed on professionalism, respect, fairness, and sustainability.
Schedule:
September 16, 2020 - A Common Thread: Trailer
Join the PGHFW: A Common Thread podcast hosts as they chat with various key players in fashion, beauty, and the creative community for PGHFW 2020's morning podcast series, starting September 21, 2020 at 5 AM.
September 21, 2020 - A Common Thread: Beauty and the Cruelty Beast
This episode of A Common Thread is hosted by Mallory Miller for Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2020.
Mallory talks to Kathy Guillermo, Senior Vice President of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment in Animals)’s Laboratory Investigations to discuss testing beauty products on animals.
Learn about the background of the animal testing process and the life of the animals that are being tested. Understand that more companies are opting out of testing their products on animals. Guillermo outlines ways for consumers to advocate for animals from supporting PETA legislation to contacting beauty product companies to show your opposition to these practices. To find out what products are animal cruelty-free, head to PETA’s website.
September 22, 2020 - A Common Thread: Modeling, Designing, & Color Inclusivity
This episode of A Common Thread is hosted by Jamyce Patterson, founder and CEO of Style & Glam Productions & Runway for Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2020.
Jamyce sits down for a conversation with Pittsburgh-based model, Tanisha Thomas as well as hairstylist, salon owner, and designer, Jai Proctor to discuss the impact of African Americans in the fashion industry.
Learn about the early beginnings of Tanisha and Jai, their upbringing, and experiences that helped them reach their goals as individuals within the fashion community. The trio also discusses what fashion shows they hope will happen in 2021, fashion with a cause in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement and the platforms of major fashion brands dealing with inclusivity.
September 23, 2020 - A Common Thread: All Things Vintage
This episode of A Common Thread is hosted by Mallory Miller for Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2020.
Mallory sits down with Richard Parsakian, owner of Eons Fashion Antique located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to have a conversation about vintage sustainable fashion in current times.
Learn about Parsakian’s vintage store, Eons Fashion Antique, and how he connects with Pittsburgh’s art community. Understand that consumers want to be individualized and expressive when it comes to personal fashion. Know the difference between vintage and thrifted clothing and much more.
September 24, 2020 - A Common Thread: The Beauty Beyond Salon Products
This episode of A Common Thread is hosted by Nichole Carter (@thehairnerdpgh on Instagram), a hairstylist with Hair By Damian Salon for Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2020.
Erika Andreis (@erika.depasqualeco on Instagram), a Western PA-based salon consultant for Depasquale Salon System, stops by to chat with Nichole about clean and eco-friendly beauty and hair salon products.
Learn about what specific ingredients are good for your hair and which listings you should stay away from. Discover more about plastics and how to properly dispose of these products as a consumer or salon owner. Also, find out the difference between vegan and cruelty-free products and what these descriptions refer to.
September 25, 2020 - A Common Thread: Week Recap
