Please Explain with Aria Hughes
"Please Explain Hosted by Aria Hughes" is an explainer show about culture, fashion, and music that brings context, not confusion, to the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Mariah the Scientist has grown a cult following since the singer/songwriter released music in 2018, and while she’s had a multi-platinum song (“Spread Thin”), “Burning Blue” might be the single that takes her career to the next level. What’s the meaning behind “Burning Blue”? How does she feel when people critique her voice and her romantic decisions? Why does she tour so much? Why was it important for her to own her masters? And w...
As Joe Freshgoods celebrates his five-year anniversary with New Balance, the designer and creative director addresses the elephant in the room: Can he sustain and remain cool while scaling his brand? It's a big question that most streetwear brands face while trying to grow their business without oversaturating the market and losing consumer interest. Joe Freshgoods will explore that question, and many more, on Please Explain. And ...
Why does Mowalola upset people? Why is she, a Black woman designer, a rarity in fashion? Is she trying to provoke people with her designs? How is she defying the traditional fashion system? Is putting the N-word on a shirt problematic? Fashion designer and artist Mowalola Ogunlesi will explore these questions, and more, on Please Explain. And host, Aria Hughes, will break down why it costs $250,000 to put on a 15-minute fashion sho...
What is a Black dandy? Who is (and isn’t) a Black dandy? Who will the Costume Institute forget? Dapper Dan, June Ambrose, and Ali Richmond will explore these questions and more in this episode of Please Explain. And host Aria Hughes will break down why a met gala ticket costs $75,000 in the fashion $ense segment.
"Please Explain Hosted by Aria Hughes" is an explainer show about culture, fashion, and music that brings context, no...
James Whitner, owner and founder of The Whitaker Group, which includes popular boutiques A Ma Maniére, Social Status, and APB, sits down with Aria Hughes, Complex's Editor-in-Chief, to discuss his case being over, the lack of Black ownership in streetwear, and what's wrong with the sneaker market.
"Please Explain Hosted by Aria Hughes" is an explainer show about culture, fashion, and music that brings context, not confusion, to...
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