052. Tastemaking, Traveling, and The Power Of Exuding Confidence With Founder & Editor-in-Chief Amarissa Imoukhuede

On Episode 52 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, I had a nice chat with Fashion Talk founder and Editor-in-Chief Amarissa Imoukhuede.

We discussed, among other topics, the following:

• The synergy of Manic Metallic and Fashion Talk
• How growing up in a household that prioritized creativity and individualism influenced her desire to be in the fashion industry
• Her journey through the fashion industry, from her first roles at a small home decor company and at Calvin Klein to being a fashion publication founder
• What she believes got her her dream job at Calvin Klein
• Why it’s important to approach things with confidence
• Her ideation process for topics that she chooses to include in Fashion Talk
• The 2025 Spring Met Costume Exhibition theme, its significance, and the philosophical underpinnings of Black Dandyism
• And a ton more!

RESOURCES AND REFERENCES

New York Recommendations

Hang Out In Soho (no specific agenda)

Go To Art Museums, Galleries, etc. To Meet People

Thirsty Gallerina (1: Website) https://www.thirstygallerina.com/

Thirsty Gallerina (2: TikTok) https://www.tiktok.com/@thirstygallerina

Thirsty Gallerina (3: Linktree) https://linktr.ee/thirstygallerina

CONNECT WITH AMARISSA

Fashion Talk (Substack) https://fashiontalk.substack.com/

Fashion Talk (Linkedin) https://www.linkedin.com/company/fashion-talk/

Amarissa’s Bio:

Amarissa Imoukhuede is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Fashion Talk, a global Substack publication exploring the intersection of fashion and culture through editorial storytelling and sharp cultural commentary.

Born in Chicago, raised in New York, and shaped by time spent in London and Nigeria, Amarissa has always been a worldwide woman, with fashion running through her blood and a deep curiosity for how style connects across cultures.

Read in over 70 countries, Fashion Talk champions diverse voices, self-expression, and emerging perspectives in fashion, with a strong focus on community and mentorship. Through Student Voices, the platform’s student writing program, Amarissa nurtures the next generation of fashion thinkers by offering space, guidance, and visibility to young writers shaping the culture.

With a background rooted in both editorial depth and community building, Amarissa isn’t just reporting on the future of fashion, she’s helping build it.

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