Welcome back to Where Who You Are, the podcast where everybody has a style, and every style has a seat. In today's guest episode, Natalie chats with Karya Schanilec, a street style photographer based in New York City who has just returned from Paris Fashion Week. Karya has a unique perspective on fashion through the lens of the camera; years of work in the field have given her the ability to discern between trend and true personal expression. As for herself? As she puts it, “I really just want to be comfortable...I don’t have time for uncomfortable clothing." Amen to that. Throughout the discussion, Karya shares her experiences capturing street style from around the globe and how each fashion week offers something slightly different, but that the universal tell for personal style is “wearing who you are.” Natalie and Karya bond over their shared belief in the difference between aspiration and inspiration, examining how to translate global trends into our own wardrobes as long as it serves you. Karya also passionately notes the significance of community in fashion, stating, “It’s fun to find like-minded people.” And with that, we think we've found a like-minded person for our BU Style community! From the belief in consuming less (Karya even makes some of her own clothes), down to naturally championing the basic tenets of BU Style, this episode felt like coming home.

Get ready for an exciting and artistic episode of Wear Who You Are! Host Natalie Tincher invites the incredibly talented Miles Aldridge into a vibrant discussion that dives deep into the captivating worlds of art, photography, and storytelling through image. This deeply artistic Industry Insider episode revolves primarily on image making and photography (including fashion photography), as well as how to nurture a fulfilling creative life. Recording from his studio in London, Miles shares the value of maintaining a distinct separation between his work and home life, emphasizing how the division enhances his focus on each. Miles details his meticulous approach to photography and art, detailing the evolution of his ideas from sketching and planning, and then how a tension between ambition and practical constraints of a shoot ultimately play out. Natalie and Miles also explore the impact of digital media on the fashion photography landscape, the importance of Vogue Italia in fashion and art, and how Miles plants seeds (or clues) in his photographs to create a rich visual narrative. With plenty of banter, this episode is packed with creative sparks as Natalie and Miles explore the elements that make art come alive.