75) How Fashion Trends Are Really Formed | Mandy Lee

In this episode, Stella Hertantyo interviews fashion analyst and trend forecaster Mandy Lee (who you might know as @oldloserinbrooklyn on social media) to explore:

 

+ Fashion trends and the trend cycle,

+ The role of trend forecasters, 

+ What microtrends and niche trends are, 

+ How to find amazing secondhand gems, 

+ The dynamic between following trends and finding your personal style, 

and so much more!

 

 

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SHOW NOTES:

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/mandy-lee-trend-forecaster

 

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RESOURCES & EPISODES MENTIONED:

• [Article] My Trend Videos Are Viral on TikTok—Here Are 5 Trends I Think Will Last
• EP24. The Fascinating Psychology Behind Fashion and Consumption with Shakaila Forbes-Bell
• EP17. More Creativity, Less Consumption: Sustainable Stylist Tips from Alyssa Beltempo
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CONNECT WITH MANDY LEE:

📸 Instagram: @oldloserinbrooklyn

📱Tiktok: @oldloserinbrooklyn

 

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