When he performs stand-up, Joel Kim Booster pays a lot of attention to how he presents himself on stage. While these days his aesthetic is “Janet Jackson backup dancer, 1994,” it hasn’t always been that way. In this episode, Joel walks us through his style evolution—from a homeschooled teen obsessed with being “normal,” to a risky performer turning…

Clothing has a functional purpose, but it can also unlock our inner confidence. It can act as our armor. In this episode, we’re mixing it up. Three different takes on everyday pieces of armor - with Olympian Emma Coburn, Jeni Britton-Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, and fashion-forward New Yorkers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…

When luxury designers refused to lend her recording artists clothing for videos and shoots, fashion stylist Misa Hylton came up with her own designs. The looks she made ushered in a new era for women in hip-hop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy New Balance / Gimlet Creative

Christian Joy’s work is meant to be torn, sweated on, and ripped off. From sticky rock clubs to glimmering Coachella stages, her one-of-a-kind aesthetic has been seen on artists like Childish Gambino, Maggie Rogers, and most notably, Karen O. Christian lets us raid her studio, and shares the five items that helped transform this artist into a fashi…

As a hairstylist in Hollywood, Camille Friend created the iconic looks in Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and many more. Her fascination with hair styling started at a young age-when she would help out in her uncle’s hair salon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy New Balance / Gimlet Creative

Buying a suit that fit was a profound experience for Rae Tutera. It transformed their sense of self and led them to a new career: helping other non-binary folks find the clothes that work for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy New Balance / Gimlet Creative

A show about the moments that made us — and what we were wearing when it happened. A new show from New Balance and Gimlet Creative. Hosted by Emily Spivack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy New Balance / Gimlet Creative