You Have To Wear Something
By Nicole Briggs
You can't go naked right? Nicole Briggs explores those wardrobe decisions we make everyday and educates, empowers and entertains culturally through fashion history, business and style trends. Nicole is a creative bridge builder with a mission to elevate marginalized voices and individuals.
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Visit Nicole's store!: shopjiyu.com/
Or say something nice!: youhavetowearsomething@gmail.com
You Have To Wear SomethingOct 18, 2023
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14:39
Sounds About White: Why Creative Directors are Always White Men
Nicole delivers a mini rant about the lack of diversity when appointing creative directors of major fashion houses.
Oct 18, 202314:39
How Are Shopping Events Created? Meet Come Up L.A. Founder Ferriss Mason and Learn How!
It seems like in L.A. there is always a new shopping market especially for the Black community. Nicole does a deep dive with Ferriss Mason, Founder of Come Up L.A. on what it takes to pull off a successful, mission-aligned market event for the Black community and the challenges that come with. Listen and learn.
Oct 10, 202301:13:49
How Battle of Versailles became Victory for Black Models
The Battle of Versailles event and competition of 1973 started Paris fashion week and put American designers and Black models on the map forever. Watch the documentary by Fritz Mitchell.
Oct 06, 202319:32
From Quiet Luxury to Bey's Metallics, Thoughts on NYFW '23
Nicole shares some thoughts on NYFW 2023 nostalgic themes and trends such as quiet luxury and Beyonce worthy metallics.
Sep 17, 202310:14
Latasha Ford Shares the Journey to Red Carpet Journalism for a Black Woman
Nicole interviews Latasha Ford a red carpet journalist for Penske Media covering her non-linear journey from radio, to healthcare to a dream realized through manifestation for over a decade. This Chicago native and Black woman never gave up on a vision many would have allowed to wither while raising an athlete son.
Aug 23, 202356:13
The Illusion of Inclusion & The Supreme Court Ruling
Nicole gives her two cents on the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action with a rant, focusing on the fashion industry.
Aug 16, 202314:09
Summer 23 Trends That Matter
Nicole checks in real quick to discuss the summer 2023 trends she actually likes.
Jul 09, 202308:12
Edward Enninful & Pharrell Should Not Be Unicorns
Nicole discusses Edward Enninful stepping down from UK Vogue and the LVMH appointment of Pharrell Williams.
Jun 25, 202315:27
A.I. Models, Welcome to the Future of Blackface
Nicole shares her thoughts on the speedy development of A.I. and the creation of Black and Brown models by white creators and why A.I. cannot solve our inclusivity problem.
May 10, 202312:43
Why Succession Dragged That Burberry Bag
Nicole catches up with her audience over latest trends and unpacks quiet luxury and that damn Burberry bag from Succession.
Apr 09, 202310:06
When The Best, Law Roach, Says Bye! There's a Why...
Nicole offers perspective on Law Roach quitting celebrity styling after building an incredible career from his humble days as a vintage dealer and what would make him quit after years of hard work and sacrifice.
Mar 23, 202314:13
Black Men Belong in Luxury: Meet MADE FOR ALL Founders Brandon Winslow & Danny Burke
There is a fine line between premium and luxury athleisure. Nicole chats with Black founders Brandon and Danny to discuss their Made For All clothing brand's journey and why it can take 7 years to develop a true luxury product.
Mar 12, 202345:29
Yes RiRi! No, to Big Red Boots...
Nicole catches up with latest in fashion with musings on Rihanna's Super Bowl Performance and Vogue cover and their meaning and why subversive fashion a la Big Red Boots are reserved for the rich.
Feb 23, 202311:03
Mexico was Stylish! +The Lasting Influence of Frida…
Touched down from Mexico Nicole shares her thoughts on Mexican style and the lasting legacy and influence of Frida Kahlo…plus Lewis Hamilton and Mielle organics drama!
Jan 27, 202317:04
From Bey to Cardi to Megan, Jolleson! is the Multi-hyphenate To Watch
Jolleson is a born creative, destined to create, design, style, draw and costume the most important people in pop culture from Ari Lennox, Cardi B, Beyonce, Megan thee Stallion, SZA, Christina Aguilera, Chloe x Halle and the list will continue to grow. He share is manifested story and rise after competing on reality design show "The Hype" and why not winning did not matter.
Dec 08, 202242:58
Too Late to Decolonize Sneaker Culture? Nope!
Sneaker collecting is here to stay BUT in a $13 billion market the originators of the culture Black and brown folks are left out, as per usual. What can be done?
Dec 05, 202212:08
Def Not Talking About Ye! & What We Wore So Far 2022…
Nicole does her best to not talk about Ye and what the year in fashion 2022 looked like so far…
Oct 25, 202210:40
Black Women Are Interior Designers too! Meet Candice Luter...
Nicole chats with self-taught Iowa-based fiber and interior designer Candice Luter about her pandemic awakening, leaving corporate America and growing an interiors business from the ground up by "going with your gut.
Sep 01, 202253:16
Does Your Dress Code Pass the Diversity Test?
There’s a ton of DEI work being done in the workplace but a huge oversight is the policing of marginalized bodies and beings through dress code policies.
Aug 06, 202212:50
App Dating Sucks, But Still Iron Your Shirt👕
Serial app daters Meg and Nicole discuss their journey trying to date in L.A. and how to balance expectations between overly casual men and the hyper-glamorization of women. What's the compromise?
May 30, 202201:34:50
Why We Wear Black to a Funeral🖤
Nicole reflects on her time off to grieve her mother and why what you wear to grieve is so important.
May 20, 202206:43
Birks, Blahniks & Baggy Jeans
Nicole catches up on all things style and fashion including current events.
Mar 25, 202209:05
It's BHM Y'all! "And Just Like That"...A Flawed Reboot
Quintin joins Nicole once again to close out their "Just Like That" recaps with some acknowledgments around Black History Month. Rest in Power Thierry Mugler.
Feb 16, 202239:59
Farewell A.L.T. & “Just Like That” Recap
May Andre Leon Talley rest…Nicole catches us up on “Just Like That” strengths and weaknesses.
Jan 28, 202209:57
🚨Nerd Alert: Fashion Enters The Metaverse
Nicole does her best to keep up with how fast fashion is entering the world of the metaverse, NFTs, and Web3 overall. She is “virtually” confused.
Jan 09, 202214:36
“And Just Like That” It’s the Last Show of 2021
Happy new year everyone Nicole and Quintin are back to recap “And Just Like That” And why we may be over it.
Dec 31, 202143:34
I’m Not Crying, Goodbye Insecure
Nicole reflects on an the end of an era, the emotional and cultural impact of Issa Rae’s Insecure.
Dec 28, 202108:21
“Just Like That” & That Peloton Clapback!
Nicole brings Quintin Roper-Sirvent back For a chat about the Sex and the City reboot and that Peloton PR snafu.
Dec 15, 202101:01:59
Virgil Was Here and Everywhere
Nicole shares a stream of consciousness and thoughts on the passing of Virgil Abloh From the perspective of a Black Chicago creative.
Dec 02, 202109:13
Meet Culture Goddess Samia Grand-Pierre Co-Founder of Snobette
Nicole interviews Samia about all things streetwear, fashion business and the importance of cultural intelligence. A must listen!
Oct 29, 202101:06:21
Why We Keep Stealing Your Hoodie
Nicole deep dives on the history of the hoodie and it’s social, political and cultural impact.
Oct 25, 202109:12
Black Perfumers Exist: Meet Keta, Cofounder of Aspen Apothecary
Nicole interviews Keta Cofounder of Aspen Apothecary, a CBD infused clean perfume made entirely in America. Learn their origin story and the ups and downs of being Black women entrepreneurs in an elitist industry.
Oct 06, 202139:42
Big Mad About The Met Gala
Nicole discusses the negative response to The Met Gala and why it is an absolute necessary medium and expression of art.
Sep 15, 202111:48
Dolce & GabbaNO! & “The Hype” Finale Missed The Mark
Nicole is in a salty mood and reminds us how racist Dolce & Gabbana still are while breaking down why The Hype missed the mark in its finale.
Sep 06, 202109:04
Unicorn No More: Meet the Black Tailor behind Sustainable Menswear Line Maison Brandon Earl
Nicole interviews Brandon Earl about his sustainable menswear company, his journey as a Black tailor from Ralph Lauren to creating the future of sustainable made to measure.
Aug 24, 202148:48
Watching “The Hype” or is it Hmm?
Nicole reviews the new competition show “The Hype” streaming exclusively on HBO Max. While it’s great that streetwear is getting the recognition it deserves, in some ways the show may leave out the very culture that created it.
Aug 18, 202109:01
Goodbye Going Live, Hello Live Commerce
Nicole shares why live commerce is the next wave of the e-commerce revolution and why all retailers should master it now.
Aug 11, 202109:40
Yerrr! Meet The Bronx Native Owner Amaurys Grullon
After meeting Bronx Native owner in his store, Nicole circles back with a not-to-be-missed interview with Amaurys Grullon to discuss entrepreneurship, community advocacy and surviving Covid as a small business in the final frontier of anti-gentrification; the Bronx.
Jul 20, 202115:54
That Pyer Moss Show‼️
Kerby-Jean Raymond becomes the first Black designer to present a couture show under his eponymous Pyer Moss label paying homage to Black inventors.
Jul 12, 202108:09
🚨Nerd Alert: WTF is Material Literacy?
We keep seeing this term material literacy floating around the sustainable movement in fashion and other industries. But before it becomes word salad: what is material literacy?
Jun 28, 202108:46
Meet Black Jewelry Designer Alicia Goodwin of Lingua Nigra
*Through Mercury Retro tech fits…Nicole chats with the founder of Lingua Nigra, Alicia Goodwin about what it’s really like to be a Black jewelry designer and why supporting Black business should not be a trend.
Jun 14, 202139:20
More Than A Mask: Meet Celeb Designer “Fresh” of HENRY Mask & RTW Line RichFresh
This is a not-to-be-missed important conversation with one of the most pivotal designer stories to come out of 2020. “Fresh” of HENRY mask and luxury brand Rich Fresh shares his meteoric rise to fame against impossible odds.
Jun 08, 202101:01:01
Black Fashion Publicists Exist: Meet Tyree Robinson
Nicole discusses the highs and lows of being a Black man in fashion PR. Tyree Robinson is cracking ceilings while evolving within a changing industry. There’s room for everyone.
Jun 02, 202129:55
Makeup is For Men
ARod rides the JLo Glow by launching his own line of makeup specifically a blur stick concealer. Will wearing make up become normalized for cis straight men? It seems that way.
May 28, 202110:11
Fashion in Prison is a Real Thing
Nicole chats about the uncelebrated culture of fashion in prison and that fashion show that went viral recently on TikTok.
May 18, 202109:50
Be The CEO of Your Art Now with Cortney Herron
Nicole has an engaging conversation with L.A. based visual artist Cortney Herron about being fulfilled, managing your art business like a boss and the importance of Black joy.
May 08, 202138:23
If You’re Going To The Streets, Wear This
If you are vaxxed, waxed and ready to hit these post-Covid streets there are a few attainable runway styles on repeat.
Apr 18, 202107:45
Memoricide: How Your Summer Dress Appropriates Palestinian Culture
We’ve all bought a BoHo chic dress from Free People or Anthropologie without knowing the origin of keffiyeh or tatreez, A symbol of Palestinian struggle that’s falling victim to fashion.
Mar 27, 202110:26
Meghan Markle Is A Mood
Nicole joins...well everybody in her style-first critique of Oprah’s interview with Megan Markle. There are more symbols than you realize.
Mar 11, 202110:41
Fast Fashion is Still Not A Flex & Brands are Today’s Colonial Masters
Brands are still today’s colonial masters. The biggest world polluter next to oil is clothing. Learn about Kantamanto, the worlds largest secondhand market in Ghana. Let’s stop sending our “Dead White Man’s Clothing.”
Mar 07, 202112:14