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The Magnifique Podcast

The Magnifique Podcast

By: Gabrielle Forchee-Gonzalez
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Hi guys! Welcome to Magnifique, your favorite fashion lovers podcast.
My names Gabrielle and I’m a fashion industry newb, though I’ve loved playing dress up for as long as I can remember. The fashion industry is an intimidating space, filled with elitist know-it-alls, it's hard to feel invited to learn about the rich history behind modern-day fashion.
I started this podcast because time after time, I've tried to find podcasts to learn more about hmm: how Gilded Age fashion influences modern-day attire, or Marc Jacobs being the reason for Louis Vuittons ready-to-wear line, OR how Levi Strauss pioneered Western Denim…and I'm met with a graveyard of results. I can't find anything! So I guess if I want something in this niche, I must do it myself. I invite you to join me as I expand my knowledge of the fashion space. Together we'll kinda be geniuses of fashion.



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Episodes
  • Episode 30 - St.Louis' Fashion History; From FurTopia to the Shoe Manufacturing Boom

    Episode 30 - St.Louis' Fashion History; From FurTopia to the Shoe Manufacturing Boom
    Jan 30 2026

    On this episode, we discuss St.Louis' fashion history. Did you know that George Warren Brown influenced the industry of shoe manufacturing to briefly migrate inland into the midwest for over 3 decades?


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    45 mins
  • Episode 29 - The Lost Art of Fashion Plates and What Have You

    Episode 29 - The Lost Art of Fashion Plates and What Have You
    Sep 1 2025

    Fashion illustrations, caricatures, and fashion plates formed the backbone of fashion advertising before photography dominated the industry. These artistic expressions showcase the evolution of how fashion was communicated and marketed to audiences throughout history.

    Email us at magnifiquepod@gmail.com with suggestions for future episodes. Follow our links and social media to see examples of historical fashion illustrations from artists like Paul Iribe and George Barbier.


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    35 mins
  • Episode 28 - Vivienne Westwood: Punk Queen and Fashion Icon

    Episode 28 - Vivienne Westwood: Punk Queen and Fashion Icon
    Aug 18 2025

    Vivienne Westwood transformed from a primary school teacher to punk fashion pioneer, creating iconic designs that challenged societal norms while drawing inspiration from historical costumes and art. Her journey from outsider to Dame showcases how she revolutionized fashion through provocative designs and political activism, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.


    Not me providing a bibliography, find my sources used here : Vivienne Westwood Links


    Gabrielle’s social media links: LINK

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    28 mins
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