Category: Speaking of Fashion

Brian Carvalho opens up about becoming a self-taught designer, meeting John Galliano, navigating London’s fashion industry as a working-class creative, and reclaiming the corset through queer identity, rebellion, and a commitment to making fashion that means something. Brownfashiongal: So, first things first, the thing that caught my eye about your work was your meeting with…

In this conversation with Brownfashiongal, designer Alvin discusses his journey from making clothes out of household waste at eleven to building his own fashion universe. He opens up about fantasy, bridalwear, social media, Asian family expectations, fashion’s gatekeeping, and creating a career without traditional industry connections. Brownfashiongal: Alvin, I have read a lot about you,…

Alfonso Maria Nava discusses fashion as art, the emotional meaning of clothing, and finding your creative vision. From human rights law to fashion, Nava explores fast fashion, AI, social media, and the importance of protecting individuality in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms and trends.

We sit down with Malaysian designer Dickson Lim to talk about tailoring, personal style, breaking traditional rules, and building an independent fashion brand. From growing up in a family of tailors to redefining what modern tailoring can be, Dickson shares his creative journey, his thoughts on AI and fashion, and why staying true to your…