Transition of Style

Queer leaders taking space in the fashion industry.

The world of queer fashion, brought to you. With exclusive stories from LGBTQ+ CEOs, queer designers, creators, fashion icons, and more – Transition of Style highlights our community which has long been taken for granted. If you’re a queer fashion entrepreneur or enthusiast wanting to know the history-makers of today, this is the podcast for you.

Queer business leader and fashion expert Rocio Sanchez stands fashionably and smiling candidly while looking away from the camera.

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Uncovering the fashion LGBTQ+ people really want

At Transition of Style, you can gain direct insights from LGBTQ+ models, designers, business owners, and style icons who are making waves in the fashion industry now.



By giving credit to a community that has helped make the fashion industry into what it is today, we’re pivoting the narrative from “the first and only” queer and POC on the runway or on the magazine cover, to “we’ve been here all along.”



We’re putting our own faces proudly on the trends that we’ve set for decades. It’s time for a podcast to pull back the curtains for the fashion business trendsetters of tomorrow.

Latest episodes from the queer fashion podcast

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Fashion entrepreneur Kelly Moffat, co-founder of Kirrin Finch, shares how her brand is redefining menswear-inspired clothing for women, trans, and non-binary individuals. Learn how Kelly’s personal style journey, market research insights, and commitment to inclusivity have shaped the success of her business. This episode explores the importance of fit, community-driven design, and intentional growth in creating a truly impactful fashion brand. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about identity, authenticity, and building a business with purpose!

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Model and advocate Dr. Van Bailey joins us to explore the intersection of fashion, identity, and activism. They share with us how their journey in modeling and community work has reshaped queer representation in the industry. Discover Van’s inspiring collaborations with Brooklyn Boyhood, Dapper Q, and the Stud Model Project, and their mission to create space for trans and queer voices. Don’t miss this empowering conversation on style, resilience, and breaking barriers!

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Actress and tech entrepreneur Angelica Ross joins us to unpack the power of fashion as a tool for self-expression and activism. Hear how her journey in Hollywood and tech inspired her to use style as a form of resilience and visibility. Discover how Angelica’s work with TransTech is transforming opportunities for the trans community. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on fashion, empowerment, and what it means to break boundaries in style!

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Join host Rocio Sanchez as they chat with designer Stoney Love, who shares insights on building a gender-free fashion brand that celebrates individuality and freedom of expression. Discover how STUZO Clothing has championed inclusivity for over 16 years and dive into an inspiring conversation about authenticity, empowerment, and disrupting the fashion industry’s gender norms.

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Jess Osborn, the creative force behind the Gender Chill fashion show, dives into their journey of transforming the fashion scene with a bold, inclusive runway that celebrates queer and trans identities. From building community partnerships to creating spaces of pure ‘gender euphoria,’ Jess shares their passion for fashion as a tool for visibility and joy. Get ready to be moved by Jess’s vision for a fashion world where everyone belongs and every style shines!

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This special episode takes you behind the scenes at the Dapper Q Fashion Show at the Brooklyn Museum, in September 2024, a place where designers, models, and creatives share insights on queer identity, artistry, and the power of community in fashion. From bold styles to personal stories, explore how the show celebrates self-expression and inclusivity!

About your host, Rocio Sanchez

Growing up in New York City as a queer kid, I was surrounded by the most fashionable people. I also grew up following every fashion trend on every social media, and that was a recipe for self-loathing. I found myself through fashion, first having a blast exploring hyper-femininity, until I realized there was more for me to explore — personally, aesthetically, and even academically.

Fast forward a few years later in Paris, writing a master’s thesis on queer fashion, and researching LGBT communities from Brighton to Chicago and San Francisco. How LGBT people express themselves through style is eternally inventive, it’s something that can be appreciated in so many ways, I didn’t need to travel across continents to see that.

After graduating (MA Fashion Studies) and starting my digital marketing agency, it became clear to me that our community’s inventiveness doesn’t stop at aesthetics. It travels through language and arts and even business. This podcast highlights those contributions that I barely saw acknowledged in my 10+ years working in and studying the fashion industry.

Themes

Fashion business insights

For the future queer entrepreneurs in the fashion industry who want a look behind the curtain.
Find out what our guests — CEOs, designers, and creatives — have to say about taking the industry on your own.

Personal stories from queer entrepreneurs

What were the stories behind the top-performing gender-free brands? Maybe you’ll find that you can relate to these queer business leaders in more ways than one, all you have to do is tune in.

Ethical questions

LGBT voices and voices of color have long led the charge of anti-capitalism. How do these leaders fit the needs of their LGBT+ customers while also making sure to balance their own values of anti-exploitation and a balanced life?

Testimonials

“I liked Rocio’s unique network in the queer business and fashion space. It was a great experience, thanks Rocio!”

Jakub Chour | HER app | PRAGUE, CZS

Stud Model Project founder has worked with Rocio Sanchez and touts their expertise.

“Rocio is very consistent. They’re very detail-oriented. They definitely do their research before they put any information out. So anything that has their name to it, I think, is quality work.”

TERESA MORCHO | STUD MODEL PROJECT | ATL, GA