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March 13, 2025 • 29 mins

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: The Death of Runway & Rise of Street Fashion - TikTok, Faux Fur, and Fashion Democracy with Diane Gilman

Join Diane Gilman as she explores the seismic shift from traditional runway fashion to the vibrant, democratic world of street style! From her own $39 TikTok faux fur find to memories of the Paris couture era, Diane reveals how social media has revolutionized fashion—making style accessible, affordable, and ageless. 🌟

In this episode:

  1. Runway vs. Reality: Diane shares personal stories from growing up in Beverly Hills during the era when Paris couture dictated global trends—and why today's street fashion is a refreshing departure.
  2. TikTok & Instagram Influence: How social media platforms have become the new runways, shaping trends and democratizing fashion for all ages and budgets.
  3. Diane's $39 Cruella DeVille Coat: The story behind Diane's favorite faux fur coat purchased from TikTok, and how affordable fashion can make a big statement.
  4. Fashion Democracy: Why the decline of exclusive runway culture is empowering everyday people to become their own fashion influencers.
  5. High-Low Styling Tips: Diane offers practical advice on pairing affordable statement pieces with classic wardrobe staples for maximum impact.

Featuring insights on:

  1. The evolution from exclusive runway dictation to inclusive street style democracy.
  2. How social media has transformed shopping habits and fashion inspiration.
  3. Why age is no longer a barrier to bold, playful fashion choices.

Diane’s Key Insights:

🌟 Fashion today is about individuality, accessibility, and authenticity—not price tags.

🌟 Social media empowers everyone to discover their unique style at any age.

🌟 Affordable fashion allows experimentation without fear—it's okay to make a $30 mistake!

Plus:

✨ Use the code 'DIANEG' to receive a discount on Mito Red Light products1

Visit http://www.MitoRedLight.com/discount/DIANEG?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DDIANEG to learn more!

✨ Shop Diane's Favorites – Explore Diane Gilman's curated Amazon Storefront for fabulous finds: amazon.com/shop/dianegilman

Connect with Diane:

  1. YouTube: @thedianegilman
  2. Facebook: TheDianeGilman
  3. Instagram: @thedianegilman
  4. TikTok: @thedianegilman
  5. Website & Mailing List: TheDianeGilman.com
  6. Get Diane’s Book on Amazon: "Too Young to Be Old"


We'd love your thoughts! Have you embraced street fashion inspired by social media? Share your favorite finds and styling tips with Diane on social media!





#StreetFashion #TikTokFashion #FashionDemocracy #FauxFurCoat #SocialMediaInfluence #AffordableFashion #FashionOver50 #FashionPodcast #TooYoungToBeOld #DianeGilman

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