Dress Codes

Under the Spotlight in a Crop Top: Joel Kim Booster

When he performs stand-up, Joel Kim Booster pays a lot of attention to how he presents himself on stage. While these days his aesthetic is “Janet Jackson backup dancer, 1994,” it hasn’t always been that way. In this episode, Joel walks us through his style evolution—from a homeschooled teen obsessed with being “normal,” to a risky performer turning comedy conventions upside down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bun Huggers to White Oxfords: Clothing As Armor

Clothing has a functional purpose, but it can also unlock our inner confidence. It can act as our armor. In this episode, we’re mixing it up. Three different takes on everyday pieces of armor - with Olympian Emma Coburn, Jeni Britton-Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, and fashion-forward New Yorkers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door-Knockers and Dior: Misa Hylton

When luxury designers refused to lend her recording artists clothing for videos and shoots, fashion stylist Misa Hylton came up with her own designs. The looks she made ushered in a new era for women in hip-hop.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Culottes to Karen O: Christian Joy

Christian Joy’s work is meant to be torn, sweated on, and ripped off.  From sticky rock clubs to glimmering Coachella stages, her one-of-a-kind aesthetic has been seen on artists like  Childish Gambino, Maggie Rogers, and most notably, Karen O. Christian lets us raid her studio, and shares the five items that helped transform this artist into a fashion icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Powersuit Remixed: Rae Tutera

Buying a suit that fit was a profound experience for Rae Tutera. It transformed their sense of self and led them to a new career: helping other non-binary folks find the clothes that work for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices