The Business of Fashion with Marie Claire's Editor in Chief Nikki Ogunnaike
This week, Morgan DeBaun sits down with Nikki Ogunnaike, fashion journalist and editor-in-chief of Marie Claire magazine, for an insightful conversation on the fashion industry, trends, and journalism.\n\nThis episode is brought to you by:\nSign up now for a $1 per month trial at\xa0shopify.com/journey\nGo to\xa0cozyearth.com/journey\xa0and use code JOURNEY for an exclusive 40% discount.\nGo to\xa0Quince.com/journey\xa0for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.\nFor a limited time, kids eat FREE! Visit\xa0HelloFresh.com/journeykids\xa0to unlock this offer.\nTry Found for free at\xa0Found.com/JOURNEY\n\nIn the episode:\n00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome\n01:03 Understanding the Fashion World\n03:02 The Business of Fashion Shows\n06:20 Behind the Scenes at Fashion Week\n09:47 Nikki's Career Journey\n14:16 The Marie Claire Woman\n17:20 Navigating Political and Social Issues\n23:37 Trends and Personal Style\n26:09 Navigating Personal Style as a Woman\n30:14 The Business of Fashion Influencers\n31:42 The Rise of Dupe Culture\n35:46 The Bridal Industrial Complex\n40:04 The Importance of Supporting Journalism\n44:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts\n\nIn the episode, Nikki exposes the business side of the fashion industry, providing an insider's perspective on Fashion Week and what goes into fashion shows and editorial coverage. She discusses the democratization of fashion in recent years, specifically with social media and influencer culture breaking down traditional barriers in the industry.\nMorgan and Nikki explore what it means to be a woman today, emphasizing that women shouldn't feel the need to compartmentalize their interests. They also discuss how both Marie Claire and Blavity have decided to cover political issues and the complications that online bots have brought to content.\nThey examine how influencer culture has valued trends over personal style, expose "dupe culture" for what it is, and shed light on the rampant consumerism of the wedding industry. Finally, Nikki and Morgan highlight the necessity of fact-based journalism in democracy, and why individuals should support it.\nTune into this episode for an inside look at the business of fashion from an industry leader herself, Nikki Ogunnaike. Don't forget to subscribe to The Journey so you never miss an episode!\n\nMore from Nikki:\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nikkiogun\nhttps://www.nikkiogunnaike.com/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-ogunnaike-090b8b8/Join the Newsletter for More Exclusive Content:\xa0https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast\nMake sure you are following Morgan's journey on TikTok:\xa0https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun?_\nVisit\xa0Mormatcha.com\xa0to make a purchase.\nFollow us on Instagram:\xa0https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb\nProduced by MicMoguls.