Santa Fe Fashion Week Fashion Behind the Curtain with Santa Fe Fashion Week Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo
🎙️ Fashion Behind the Curtain Hosted by Santa Fe Fashion Week Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo, Fashion Behind the Curtain takes you on an exclusive journey into the business of fashion. Each episode offers a deep dive into the industry’s inner workings, featuring candid interviews with designers, models, stylists, photographers, and other key players. Discover the stories, strategies, and secrets behind the glamour as Stephen pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in fashion. Whether you’re an aspiring fashion professional or a style enthusiast, this podcast delivers insider insights you won’t find anywhere else.
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Gigi Montrose designs clothes that turn heads and save lives. A hairstylist turned fashion innovator, Gigi has built a global reputation for merging luxury design with protective technology. Her brand bridges two worlds—style and safety—by creating Kevlar-infused motorcycle apparel that empowers riders to look good and stay protected.Â
In this episode, host Stephen Cuomo sits down with Gigi to explore how she evolved f...
In this episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week’s “Fashion Behind the Curtain,” host Stephen Cuomo sits down with Evelina Kaganovitch — a Berlin-based messaging strategist and copywriter helping creative founders and fashion entrepreneurs transform their content and email marketing into powerful revenue engines.
After experiencing burnout in fashion school and rebuilding her career in Berlin’s startup scene, Evelina discovere...
In this episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week: Fashion Behind the Curtain, host Stephen Cuomo sits down with Kirby Best, President, and Nicole Hugaboom, Vice President of iCreate.Fashion—a trailblazing SaaS platform transforming how the global garment industry connects. 🌍
Discover how iCreate.Fashion is tackling some of fashion’s biggest challenges—from inventory management and profitability to transparency and sustai...
In this episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week’s Fashion Behind the Curtain, Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo sits down with Jared Lilje, founder of J.Christoph handbags. What began as a retired Air Force Special Operations pilot’s awakening to the harsh realities of human trafficking has transformed into a fashion brand with purpose. Jared shares how J.Christoph was born not just to create luxury handbags, but to empower i...
 From Couture to Ready-to-Wear: Roger Canamar on Fashion’s ChallengesÂ
In this episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week’s Fashion Behind the Curtain, Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo sits down with Roger Canamar, the Southern California–based fashion designer celebrated for his timeless haute couture. With a signature style that blends classic elegance and modern luxury, Roger shares the story of his journey into custom fashio...
In this episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week’s Fashion Behind the Curtain podcast, Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo sits down with fashion designer and author Courtney Barringer of Eternal Sunshine Threads.
Courtney shares her vision of a fashion industry where beauty and responsibility go hand in hand. From her work as a designer to her voice as an author, she demonstrates how conscious creativity can inspire change—provi...
In this episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week’s Fashion Behind the Curtain podcast, Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo sits down with Robin Wallis Atkinson, curator-turned-entrepreneur and founder of Upkept, Inc. Launched in April 2025, Upkept is a groundbreaking direct-to-consumer apparel-repair platform designed to make high-quality garment care seamless, affordable, and climate-friendly.
Robin shares how Upkept is combinin...
In this episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week’s "Fashion Behind the Curtain" podcast, Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo sits down with Jessica Rennard, founder of NuSource Inventory with Intention. With over 15 years of expertise in the resale industry, Jessica has become a recognized authority in monetizing secondhand apparel, surplus fashion, and driving sustainable growth across multiple channels.
Discover how J...
In this episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week "Fashion Behind the Curtain' podcast Stephen Cuomo talks with Alllie Pilcher, photographer, director and fashion fashion designer. Allie compelled to step beyond conceptual frameworks, Allie employs her evolving taste and technical abilities to theatricalize commerciality, drawing from her educational history to develop advertisements in a fictitious culture. In Allie...
In this week’s episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week’s Fashion Behind the Curtain Podcast, Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo sits down with Eugene Kremleff President of Sublime Factory  fusion of fashion and cars and his upcoming fashion show with fashion designer Skip PasÂ
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Slowing Fashion Down, One Stitch at a Time with Robin Atkinson
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In this week’s episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week’s Fashion Behind the Curtain Podcast, Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo sits down with Robin Atkinson, founder of the fashion tech startup Upkept Repair—the first national, web-based repair service designed to extend the life of the clothes you love. Robin shares how Upkept is making garment r...
The Future of Luxury Fashion: Virtual & Augmented Reality with Jacqueline Hudson Parsons
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Stephen Cuomo talks with Jacqueline Hudson Parsons, CEO of Essence Luxury Corporation, about how Virtual Fashion Technology and Augmented Reality Fashion are transforming the industry. From immersive digital runways to personal virtual augmentations that evolve with you, discover the future of luxury fashion i...
Starting a Women's Construction Workwear Jeans Brand | Brenda Cumby McBee on Fit, Function & Made in America
In this episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week "Fashion Behind the Curtain Santa Fe Fashion Week Executive producer we sit down with Brenda Cumby McBee, a trailblazing entrepreneur who's redefining workwear for women in the construction industry. Tired of the lack of functional, well-fitt...
This episode is packed with practical advice for creators, founders, and anyone trying to be seen in a saturated space. It reminds us that clarity, cultural relevance, and in-person connection may be the most powerful differentiators we have.
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 Brittany shares her background in design and communication and how it led to co-founding Viiision, a company that helps fashion...
On this week’s episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week: Fashion Behind the Curtain, Stephen Cuomo sits down with Sima Azadegan—founder of the globally recognized fashion brand, Sima Collezione. In a powerful and deeply personal conversation, Sima shares how the darkest days of her life led to a spiritual awakening that uncovered her true purpose. At the age of 50, during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched S...
 On this week’s episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week: Fashion Behind the Curtain, Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo sits down with marketing and podcasting expert Jody Maberry to discuss how fashion professionals can effectively communicate what sets their brand apart. Whether you're a fashion designer, stylist, photographer, or model, Jody shares actionable insights on how to clarify your message and use the power of...
"Landing Your First Photography Client & Nailing the Shot: A Conversation with Timothy Hogan"
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In this episode of Fashion Behind the Curtain, Santa Fe Fashion Week Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo sits down with award-winning director and photographer Timothy Hogan. They dive into the real-world strategies for getting your first photography client and why having a detailed game pl...
In this episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week "Fashion Behind the Curtain" Santa Fe Fashion Week Executive producer Stephen Cuomo talks with Amory Csiky Alvarez about turning harmful fashion into a force for good.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up in fashion, this episode is packed with real-world insight and inspiration.
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 In this episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week's "Fashion Behind the Curtain," Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo sits down with Kristen Anderson and Bridget Mollner—the dynamic duo behind Iteration Era, a community-driven fashion brand redefining the future of intimates. They dive into the powerful intersection of brand-building and community-building, sharing how their vision goes beyond fabric and fit to fo...
🎙️ This Week on "Fashion Behind the Curtain" — The Power of Networking
In this episode of Santa Fe Fashion Week's "Fashion Behind the Curtain", Executive Producer Stephen Cuomo sits down with model and entrepreneur Alyssa Wagner to discuss one of the most vital tools in the fashion industry: networking.
From casting calls to brand building, Alyssa shares how authentic connections have helped sh...
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