Unraveling the local fashion scene with Oscar De las salas, Leonor Aispuro, and Angela Johnson

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Join host Casey Gilchrist and esteemed guests Oscar De las salas, Leonor Aispuro, and Angela Johnson as they dive into Greater Phoenix’s dynamic fashion scene and their goal to fashion a sustainable future. Delve into their inspiring stories of creativity and innovation, from their beginnings in the fashion industry to their vision for its future.

Discover the intersection of fashion and sustainability as they discuss where the industry is going, the business of fashion, and practical tips for embracing sustainability in your wardrobe. From reusing fabrics to uncovering the best vintage shops in Greater Phoenix, this episode offers invaluable insights for elevating your fashion while being sustainable.
About Oscar De las salas — An architect and interior designer with over three decades of global experience, also recognized as a prominent figure in the Greater Phoenix art community. His extensive involvement with the PHX Art Museum, Artlink, and ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts reflects his active engagement and influence within the local art scene.

Check out the Art d’Core Gala here: https://artlinkphx.org/gala/

About Leonor Aispuro — Fashion designer who recently contributed to Ballet Arizona’s Moving Movies premiere, is a featured artist in the 2024 Art d’Core Gala, and is known for sustainable designs inspired by nature, traditional techniques, and the intricate construction of vintage clothing.

See Leonor’s designs here: www.leonoraispuro.com

About Angela Johnson — Co-founder of Arizona’s fashion incubator FABRIC known for her eco-friendly and award-winning fashion designs featuring upcycled ball gowns from “thrifted” T-shirts under her eponymous fashion brand Angela Johnson Design.

Check out FABRIC and Eco Fashion Week here: www.fabricincubator.com/community/eco-fashion-week/
About your host Casey Gilchrist — Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Casey moved to Greater Phoenix in January of 2022 to join the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) as Senior Director of International Business Development.

Connect with Casey on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/caseygilchrist/

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1. Unraveling the local fashion scene with Oscar De las salas, Leonor Aispuro, and Angela Johnson (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Oscar, Leonor, and Angela (00:01:19)

3. How has the fashion scene changed? (00:03:07)

4. What are your sources of fashion inspiration? (00:08:10)

5. What role does sustainability play in fashion today? (00:14:02)

6. Tips for sustainable style (00:19:10)

7. The story behind FABRIC (00:22:01)

8. What are the best vintage clothing shops in town? (00:26:14)

9. Barbie exhibit at Phoenix Art Museum (00:28:04)

10. Closing thoughts and Artlink's Art d’Core Gala (00:30:56)