Transition of Style
Transition of Style is a podcast about gender expression and style, how they meet, and how queer leaders are disrupting the fashion system as we know it. By sharing stories within the queer community, Transition of Style highlights the change-makers in an industry that the LGBT+ community consistently contributes to, but hardly ever gets credit for. With storytelling and business analysis, we highlight how different we are within our shared experiences because queer folks in fashion deserve to be elevated.
Episodes
January 19, 2025 • 30 mins
Claire Holt, a celebrated content creator renowned for her insights into androgynous and masculine-presenting fashion, joins Transition of Style to discuss her journey of self-expression. From her collegiate coming-out story to her distinct exploration of fashion, Claire shares how discovering her style was intertwined with embracing her identity as a lesbian. 🔗
Through her social media presence, Claire has become a beacon for qu...
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January 19, 2025 • 27 mins
Kelly Moffat, co-founder of Kirrin Finch, a groundbreaking fashion brand, has redefined menswear-inspired clothing for women, trans, and non-binary individuals. With no formal background in fashion, Kelly and her wife Laura transformed their personal challenges with finding well-fitting, affirming clothes into an empowering business. 🪡
Kelly joins Transition of Style to share her journey from education and pharmaceutical marketin...
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January 19, 2025 • 26 mins
Vanity, known as Dr. Van Bailey in their professional work, is an international model, a trailblazer in queer fashion, and a voice of inclusion and authenticity. Vanity’s story intertwines a rich personal journey of self-discovery with a dynamic modeling career that spans over a decade. From their early days embracing masculine fashion as a form of self-expression to becoming a prominent advocate for queer and trans representation,...
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November 21, 2024 • 28 mins
Angelica Ross, actress, activist, and tech entrepreneur, is a true force in Hollywood and beyond, known for her standout role as Candy Ferocity on Pose and her pioneering work with TransTech, an organization empowering trans individuals through tech training.
Angelica joins Transition of Style to share her journey in style and self-expression, how she overcame the unique challenges facing queer entrepreneurs, and the transformative...
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November 11, 2024 • 28 mins
Stoney Love, the founder and designer behind STUZO Clothing, has been redefining the fashion industry with a gender-free, inclusive approach for over 16 years. Known for creating clothes that celebrate individuality and reject traditional gender norms, Stoney shares their journey into fashion, how they crafted an entirely new space for self-expression, and the challenges they’ve faced as a queer Black entrepreneur.
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November 4, 2024 • 33 mins
Our host Rocio Sanchez welcomes Jess Osborn, the creative mind behind Gender Chill, the fashion show bringing queer and trans justice to the forefront. Gender Chill is all about community, celebration, and owning your style with pride—and Jess’s story takes us right to its heart.
Rocio and Jess explore the journey from early days in academia and a love for drag, to building a powerful, inclusive event that uplifts and empowers. Ge...
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October 29, 2024 • 12 mins
Our host Rocio Sanchez takes you backstage at the queer fashion event of the year—Dapper Q at the Brooklyn Museum! Dapper Q is packed with unapologetic self-expression, killer looks, and a sense of community you can feel in every stitch.
Rocio gets up close with models, designers, and stylists, like Trans Guy Supply’s Austin Bjorkman and first-time walker Butch Molly, sharing laughs, insights, and some major fashion moments along...
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October 17, 2024 • 2 mins
Rocio Sanchez, your guide through the world of queer fashion, is back to kick off another season of Transition of Style. This season promises even more compelling conversations with trailblazing queer leaders, activists, and entrepreneurs who are reshaping the fashion industry with boldness and authenticity.
Rocio shares insights into the upcoming season, where listeners will hear from voices like Angelica Ross, who explores how pe...
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December 19, 2023 • 25 mins
Learn about the journey of building a groundbreaking gender-free brand with Rob Smith, the visionary CEO behind The Phluid Project.
In this episode, Rob discusses the expansion of Phluid into a wide array of retail stores nationwide, the development of gender-affirming products, and his ambitious goals for the Phluid Foundation. He delves into the challenges and triumphs of advocating for marginalized communities, particularly tran...
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December 5, 2023 • 25 mins
NiK Kacy, the visionary behind NiK Kacy Footwear, is revolutionizing the queer fashion scene. Joining us on Transition of Style, NiK discusses their groundbreaking journey in the industry, highlighting the unique challenges and triumphs as a queer entrepreneur. This episode delves into NiK's experiences from navigating microaggressions to pioneering LGBTQ-focused fashion initiatives like Equality Fashion Week in LA.
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November 21, 2023 • 19 mins
STEEZO, an Atlanta-based musician and stud trailblazer in queer fashion and a burgeoning entrepreneur, has rapidly grown a dedicated following online, captivating audiences with his bold fashion choices.
STEEZO joins Transition of Style to share his journey in the fashion world, intertwining his personal coming out story as a queer individual with his ascent in the fashion industry. As STEEZO recounts his experiences, he offers inv...
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November 7, 2023 • 23 mins
Join an in-depth conversation about a sustainable streetwear brand and its evolution into the home goods space – and what you can learn about shifting into new markets.
Nicole Zizi, founder of NICOLE ZÏZI STUDIO and NICOLE ZÏZI HOME – a proud Black queere entrepreneur of Haitian descent – graces Transition of Style in this discussion about sustainability and gender-neutral designs as a driving force in her brand's development.
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October 24, 2023 • 28 mins
Abby Luke has amassed 600,000 followers on TikTok over the past three years, and she's learned a lot in the process. Abby joins Transition of Style to discuss her journey on TikTok, her separate but overlapping coming out journey as a bisexual woman, and the challenges of content creation. As Abby shares her experiences and insights, several key points emerge that every digital content creator should take note of.
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October 10, 2023 • 28 mins
Jay Jaxon was the first African-American haute couturier, having worked in the prestigious luxury houses of Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, and Jean-Louis Scherrer in the 1960s and 70s. Rachel Fenderson uncovered Jaxon's work while researching as a student in Parsons Paris' Fashion Studies program. She has since organized exhibitions at the Queens Public Library and Queens Historical Society about Jaxon's work.
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September 26, 2023 • 27 mins
In this week’s episode, we have an insightful conversation with Finnegan Shepard, the founder of Both& Apparel, diving deep into the fashion challenges faced by underrepresented communities, particularly the transgender, gender-fluid, and gender-free audience.
Shepard sheds light on the hardships of fundraising as an underrepresented founder, particularly in early-stage fundraising. We discuss the hurdles of the fundraising proces...
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September 12, 2023 • 25 mins
In this episode of Transition of Style, host Rocio Sanchez sits down with the dynamic Teresa Morcho, founder of Stud Model Project. Dive deep into an initiative that's reshaping the modeling and fashion landscapes, championing representation for Black, masculine-presenting women and non-binary people. Unpack the nuanced layers of identity and explore how the Stud Model Project combats societal stereotypes while fostering a space fo...
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August 29, 2023 • 18 mins
After a long hiatus since December 2020, Transition of Style is back with a renewed focus and a fresh voice. Former host Phil Corinne introduces the new host, Rocio Sanchez, an accomplished multilingual brand strategist and digital marketing expert. Rocio has a background in fashion and is particularly passionate about lifting queer entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color in the fashion industry. The two bond over shared experienc...
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August 14, 2023 • 2 mins
In the revamped version of Transition of Style, Rocio Sanchez, a digital marketer specializing in queer business, takes over from Phil Corin to guide listeners on a journey into the business side of queer fashion. This podcast explores fashion, identity, and how queer leaders today are actively reshaping the fashion industry.
From business leaders to models and influencers, Rocio will engage a variety of individuals who are at the...
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December 15, 2020 • 38 mins
In this episode, we talk to beauty influencer, Nikkole Robinson. Listen in as she talks about finding the ups and downs of being a poc transfemme influencer, finding her identity, and exploring her sexuality.
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December 1, 2020 • 40 mins
In this episode, we talk to journalist, model and creator of the Chief of Style, life and style blog, Amy Stretten. Listen in as she inspires us and talks about what it's like being a mixed-race/multi-hyphenate indigenous, queer femme.
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