When he performs stand-up, Joel Kim Booster pays a lot of attention to how he presents himself on stage. While these days his aesthetic is “Janet Jackson backup dancer, 1994,” it hasn’t always been that way. In this episode, Joel walks us through his style evolution—from a homeschooled teen obsessed with being “normal,” to a risky performer turning comedy conventions upside down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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Joel Kim Booster, comedian 

When he performs stand-up, Joel Kim Booster pays a lot of attention to how he presents himself on stage. While these days his aesthetic is “Janet Jackson backup dancer, 1994,” it hasn’t always been that way. In this episode, Joel walks us through his style evolution—from a homeschooled teen obsessed with being “normal,” to a risky performer turning comedy conventions upside down.
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Under the Spotlight in a Crop Top: Joel Kim Booster 

Clothing has a functional purpose, but it can also unlock our inner confidence. It can act as our armor. In this episode, we’re mixing it up. Three different takes on everyday pieces of armor - with Olympian Emma Coburn, Jeni Britton-Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, and fashion-forward New Yorkers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>Clothing has a functional purpose, but it can also unlock our inner confidence. It can act as our armor. In this episode, we’re mixing it up. Three different takes on everyday pieces of armor - with Olympian Emma Coburn, Jeni Britton-Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, and fashion-forward New Yorkers. 
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Style is more than thread-deep, it can be armor. Today we talk to an Olympic track star, an ice cream maven, and New Yorkers about how they suit up.

Clothing has a functional purpose, but it can also unlock our inner confidence. It can act as our armor. In this episode, we’re mixing it up. Three different takes on everyday pieces of armor - with Olympian Emma Coburn, Jeni Britton-Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, and fashion-forward New Yorkers. 
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Bun Huggers to White Oxfords: Clothing As Armor 

When luxury designers refused to lend her recording artists clothing for videos and shoots, fashion stylist Misa Hylton came up with her own designs. The looks she made ushered in a new era for women in hip-hop.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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Misa Hylton, the stylist and designer behind some of the most memorable looks of the 90s.

When luxury designers refused to lend her recording artists clothing for videos and shoots, fashion stylist Misa Hylton came up with her own designs. The looks she made ushered in a new era for women in hip-hop.    
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Door-Knockers and Dior: Misa Hylton 

Christian Joy’s work is meant to be torn, sweated on, and ripped off.  From sticky rock clubs to glimmering Coachella stages, her one-of-a-kind aesthetic has been seen on artists like  Childish Gambino, Maggie Rogers, and most notably, Karen O. Christian lets us raid her studio, and shares the five items that helped transform this artist into a fashion icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>Christian Joy’s work is meant to be torn, sweated on, and ripped off.  From sticky rock clubs to glimmering Coachella stages, her one-of-a-kind aesthetic has been seen on artists like  Childish Gambino, Maggie Rogers, and most notably, Karen O. Christian lets us raid her studio, and shares the five items that helped transform this artist into a fashion icon.
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Costume designer Christian Joy’s DIY designs bring musicians to the cutting edge future. 

Christian Joy’s work is meant to be torn, sweated on, and ripped off.  From sticky rock clubs to glimmering Coachella stages, her one-of-a-kind aesthetic has been seen on artists like  Childish Gambino, Maggie Rogers, and most notably, Karen O. Christian lets us raid her studio, and shares the five items that helped transform this artist into a fashion icon.
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Culottes to Karen O: Christian Joy

Buying a suit that fit was a profound experience for Rae Tutera. It transformed their sense of self and led them to a new career: helping other non-binary folks find the clothes that work for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>Buying a suit that fit was a profound experience for Rae Tutera. It transformed their sense of self and led them to a new career: helping other non-binary folks find the clothes that work for them.
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Rae Tutera, of the custom suiting shop Bindle & Keep

Buying a suit that fit was a profound experience for Rae Tutera. It transformed their sense of self and led them to a new career: helping other non-binary folks find the clothes that work for them.
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The Powersuit Remixed: Rae Tutera

A show about the moments that made us — and what we were wearing when they happened. Host Emily Spivack peeks into the style diaries of artists, entrepreneurs, designers, and more. From New Balance and Gimlet Creative. #mydresscode Head over to gimletcreative.com/dresscodes to learn more.

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