AO Podcast

We host our very own ‘Fashion Vanguards’ podcast series, which aims to open minds, share knowledge, listen to opinions and ignite conversations.

In the first episode of the sustainability series, we discuss our personal definitions of sustainability. Alongside, debating who are the culprits for the damage fashion is causing, and who should be leading the fight for and education towards sustainability.

Fashion Vanguards Trailer

AphaOmega London makers of shoes, creators of waves in the fashion industry introduces the Fashion Vanguard’s podcast. Our aim is simple, to open minds listen to opinions, share knowledge and
A subtle line: societal pressure, mental ill health and addiction

True creatives are natural problem solvers, but how much of our increasingly challenging world is affecting young creatives? This episode begins with the dichotomy of acceptance, failure, fear of being
Why we should stop talking about the “tortured genius”

Our fifth instalment begins with falsifying the romanticised image of the ‘tortured genius’, a damaging stereotype where biased opinions of critical acclaim are slanted towards work derived from an artist’s
In conversation with Sarah Hollebon

Sarah Hollebon, a young British Fashion designer shares with us very personal and candid discussions on the topic of mental ill health and how it has inspired her in her
Identifying the threats to the creative mind

At this crucial point in our series we seek to identify the social constructs that lie within the fabric of mental ill health and what effects they have on the
Fashion and mental health: two parallel lines?

Through a critical lens, we investigate the unbridalled theory of fashion’s negative impact on mental health by assessing work culture, lifestyle and relationships aided by our own personal experiences. This
Mental health: disorders, risk factors and stigmas

Episode two of the series tests our personal tolerances to mental ill health through our understanding of associated mental health disorders. Throughout our discussions, we touch upon the disparities between
Preserving mental health in the creative sector

The first episode in our Mental Health in Fashion series, investigates the convoluted themes of mental ill health in the creative sector and the negative impacts that exist within learning
The Blockchain Timeline

In our podcast series, we covered the issue of sustainability in detail. If you haven’t had a listen please tune into our ‘Sustainability in Fashion’ series. We discussed in depth
Transparency & Traceability

In our podcast series, we covered the issue of sustainability in detail. If you haven’t had a listen please tune into our ‘Sustainability in Fashion’ series. We discussed in depth
Fashion World meet Blockchain

In our podcast series, we covered the issue of sustainability in detail. If you haven’t had a listen please tune into our ‘Sustainability in Fashion’ series. We discussed in depth
The Innovation Paradox & Technology

In our podcast series, we covered the issue of sustainability in detail. If you haven’t had a listen please tune into our ‘Sustainability in Fashion’ series. We discussed in depth
Blockchains: What & How?

In this second episode of the ‘Blockchains in fashion’ series we define blockchain technology, discussing its many applications across diverse markets and sectors. Then we assess blockchain’s applicability to the
Sustainability | The Consumers’ Role

This episode discusses how we can break the habit of mass consumption and throw-away culture. We highlight that there needs to be change in consumer psychology and the business models
Sustainability in Fashion Episode 3 Teaser

UNBIASED | UNCENSORED | UNSCRIPTED Inspired by the incredibly thought provoking article entitled ‘Sustainability in Fashion’ written by Kate Hart. AO London proudly presents the ‘Sustainability in Fashion’ podcasts series.
Sustainability | A Fashionable Issue

In the first episode of the sustainability series, we discuss our personal definitions of sustainability. Alongside, debating who are the culprits for the damage fashion is causing, and who should
Sustainability in Fashion Episode 1&2 Teaser

UNBIASED | UNCENSORED | UNSCRIPTED Inspired by the incredibly thought provoking article entitled ‘Sustainability in Fashion’ written by Kate Hart. AO London proudly presents the ‘Sustainability in Fashion’ podcasts series.
Gender | Fashion’s New Future

Inspired by the incredibly thought provoking article entitled The Age of Agender written by Kate Hart. AO London proudly presents the ‘Age of Agender’ podcasts series. Fashion has over the
Gender | Fashion and the Unconscious Bias

Inspired by the incredibly thought provoking article entitled The Age of Agender written by Kate Hart. AO London proudly presents the ‘Age of Agender’ podcasts series. Fashion has over the
Gender | Moving Forward

Inspired by the incredibly thought provoking article entitled The Age of Agender written by Kate Hart. AO London proudly presents the ‘Age of Agender’ podcasts series. Fashion has over the
Gender | The Genesis of our Identities

Inspired by the incredibly thought provoking article entitled The Age of Agender written by Kate Hart. AO London proudly presents the ‘Age of Agender’ podcasts series. Fashion has over the
Gender | The Spectrum and Fluidity

Inspired by the incredibly thought provoking article entitled The Age of Agender written by Kate Hart. AO London proudly presents the ‘Age of Agender’ podcasts series. Fashion has over the
Gender | Moving Forward Teaser

UNBIASED | UNCENSORED | UNSCRIPTED Note: If you’re inspired by our podcasts and would like to share your thoughts and opinions on the topics discussed then please do in our
Protesting Subcultures

Our third and final installment in our ‘protest in fashion’ series answers whether fashion will once again ride the waves of subculture to bring about trends more subversive and iconic
Protesting Fashion

In our second instalment of the series, we delve further into the world of protest behaviour and subcultures, discussing their impressionable nature on individual identities and style. As we take
Protesting identities

Inspired by the article written by Kate Hart ‘Protest – The Cradle To Fashion’s Subversive Culture’. AO London brings you – The ‘Protest in Fashion‘ podcast series. Which through Fashion’s
Protest in Fashion | Teaser

Inspired by the article written by Kate Hart ‘Protest – The Cradle To Fashion’s Subversive Culture’. AO London brings you – The ‘Protest in Fashion‘ podcast series. Which through Fashion’s
AO London Podcast Promo

UNBIASED | UNCENSORED | UNSCRIPTED Inspired by the article written by Kate Hart ‘Protest – The Cradle To Fashion’s Subversive Culture’. AO London brings you – The ‘Protest in Fashion’