Catching the Editor’s Eye
Whether you are an emerging fashion designer, a beauty brand founder, or a curious observer of the industry, join us as we connect the dots between creativity and commerce.
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Episode 9: Season 1 Retrospective
And that’s a wrap on our debut season! Launching Catching the Editor’s Eye has been a rewarding learning curve for my producer, Julie Bassignani, and me. To celebrate, we are stepping back to look at the defining lessons and overarching themes we’ve explored over our first eight episodes.
Episode 8: Matthew LeBaron
Matthew LeBaron, founder of Much Creative, breaks down why the traditional agency model is failing artists and how he is redefining the ecosystem where talent meets commerce.
Episode 7: Judith Boyd
This week, we welcome global style inspiration and social activist Judith Boyd (@StyleCrone) to unpack how she built a wardrobe—and an identity—on her own terms.
Episode 6: Peter M. Taub
In this episode of Catching the Editor’s Eye, I’m joined by my friend and former Dolce & Gabbana colleague Peter M. Taub to explore the evolving role of the creative director and the balance between artistic vision and commercial scale.
Episode 5: Erika Dalya Massaquoi & Melding Heritage and Silhouette
In a saturated fashion market, true differentiation comes from having a distinct point of view. Erika Dalya Massaquoi is the creative force behind The OULA Company and the ultimate definition of a creative polymath. In this episode, Erika discusses how her holistic understanding of culture and consumer behavior has shaped her brand’s signature blending of African wax print textiles with classic fashion silhouettes. We also discuss balancing business with wellness, and the challenges of scaling an independent brand.
Episode 4: Alex Tschopp & Make-on-Demand
Georgia Alexia Benjou sits down with Alex Tschopp, co-founder of Tailored Industry, to discuss the make-on-demand business model. From independent designers to global brands, Alex and his team are proving that fashion manufacturing in the US can be innovative, sustainable, and scalable. Alex, welcome to the show.
Episode 3: Lori Kirkland, Fashion Business & AI
Dive into Part 2 of my conversation with Lori Kirkland of DeepHumanX. We unpack how AI’s impact on the fashion business, from trend forecasting to who owns AI-generated designs, and how human values ultimately center a brand in the new economy.
Episode 2: Lori Kirkland, Creativity & AI
In the latest episode of Catching the Editor’s Eye, I sat down with futurist and AI strategist Lori Kirkland, co-founder of DeepHumanX to look past the media hype. We dive deep into the big picture—from creative design to trend forecasting—and discuss why human emotional intelligence is actually the ultimate competitive edge in a machine-driven market.
Episode 1: Zang Toi
In this premiere episode of Catching the Editor’s Eye, Georgia Alexia Benjou sits down with Zang to discuss his storied career and the philosophy behind the House of Toi.
It’s Almost Time…
After months of perfecting my vision and navigating a few (okay, numerous!) delays, my producer Julie Bassignani of Jabber Production and I are thrilled to announce that the Catching the Editor’s Eye podcast is nearly here.