In this episode of Raw Fashion, we take a deep dive into how social media algorithms are reshaping the way we dress, shop, and define personal style. From viral aesthetics and micro-trends to the psychology of likes and validation, we explore whether fashion today is driven by identity or by engagement. Are we expressing ourselves — or performing for visibility? This conversation challenges listeners to rethink influence, authenticity, and the power we give to the digital world in shaping our image.

In this episode of Raw Fashion, we explore J. Cole’s The Fall Off era and how fashion plays a subtle but powerful role in his storytelling. Focusing on the visual language in music videos like “Two Six,” we discuss how minimalism, restraint, and everyday style reflect maturity, authenticity, and creative control. This conversation unpacks how fashion can communicate identity without excess, and why silence in style can sometimes speak louder than spectacle.

In this episode of Raw Fashion, we dive into the fashion moments from this year’s Grammy Awards and unpack what they really represent beyond the red carpet. From artists using style to express identity, rebellion, and authority, to the broader conversation around power and accountability highlighted by the Epstein Files, this episode explores how image can influence perception, protect status, and sometimes distract from deeper truths. A thoughtful conversation on fashion, fame, and the responsibility that comes with visibility.

In this episode of Raw Fashion, we explore how fashion goes beyond style to become a powerful tool for protest and self-expression. From streetwear and thrift culture to historical movements that used clothing to challenge authority, this conversation unpacks how what we wear can question systems, reclaim identity, and speak truth without saying a word.

This episode of Raw Fashion takes a deep dive into the history of mtumba in Kenya and how second-hand clothing transformed the local fashion industry. From its introduction through global trade to its impact on Kenyan textile companies like Rivertex, we unpack how affordability, policy, and globalization reshaped production, employment, and style. The episode opens with a cultural touch — learning Japanese words for everyday clothing — before connecting global fashion systems to Kenya’s past, present, and future.

Clothing speaks before we do. In this episode of Raw Fashion, we explore fashion as a form of power — how what we wear shapes perception, signals status, and influences how we are treated in society. From streetwear and uniforms to luxury labels and cultural expression, this conversation unpacks the silent language of fashion and how power is shifting in the modern world. This episode dives into identity, authority, rebellion, and what the future of fashion power looks like.

A new year brings a new direction. In this episode, I reset Raw Fashion and share why this year’s conversations will go deeper than before. We move beyond trends to explore fashion as identity, culture, money, and the future — with more honesty, reflection, and real stories. This episode sets the tone for what Raw Fashion stands for now and what listeners can expect in the year ahead.

This episode marks the final chapter of Raw Fashion for the year. We look back at the conversations that shaped the podcast — from personal style, African fashion, streetwear, sustainability, fashion business, technology, and creativity. More than trends, this episode reflects on growth, lessons learned, and the future of fashion as culture, identity, and expression. As the year ends, Raw Fashion closes with clarity, gratitude, and vision for what’s next.

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