The Who What Wear Podcast: Fashion Designer Prabal Gurung on His New Memoir, "Walk Like a Girl," Joy as an Act of Defiance, and His Modern Approach to Americana
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The Who What Wear Podcast: Fashion Designer Prabal Gurung on His New Memoir, "Walk Like a Girl," Joy as an Act of Defiance, and His Modern Approach to Americana

Prabal Gurung is a world-renowned Nepalese American fashion designer who established his eponymous label in 2009. In this episode, Gurung joins Senior Fashion and Social Media Editor Tara Gonzalez to discuss the origins of his brand—from his childhood in Nepal and India to becoming a prominent New York–based designer—and his newly published memoir, Walk Like a Girl (order a copy here!). He also shares insights into his design philosophy of “West meets East” rather than “East meets West,” his experience dressing notable figures like Michelle Obama and Sarah Jessica Parker, and the role that joy, resilience, and authenticity play in his work. Shop our editor's eBay picks here!

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Raissa Gerona: Revolve Chief Brand Officer

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Sara & Erin Foster: Bumble Heads of Creative

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Shiona Turini: Stylist and Costume Designer

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Sierra Tishgart: Great Jones Co-Founder

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28 Tammi 201949min

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Hannah Bronfman: HBFit Founder, DJ, and Author

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Aimee Song: Fashion Blogger, Influencer, and Author

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Aimee Song's rise to fashion blogger stardom is a lesson in what you can accomplish by following your passions. The fashion guru behind Song of Style got her start working as a receptionist at a construction company right out of high school while saving up money to pay her own college tuition. It was there that she got her first taste for architecture and design and decided to go to school at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. However, one job interview changed everything. "I got the job because of my outfit," she tells Hillary Kerr on episode 46 of Second Life.

7 Tammi 201938min

Jamie Kantrowitz: Countertop Foods Co-Founder and CEO

Jamie Kantrowitz: Countertop Foods Co-Founder and CEO

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