Dry Clean Only: Conversations on Fashion + Style
In this episode, fashion-insider, host Kristen Cole sits with LIZZIE FORTUNATO founders, power-duo Lizzie Fortunato, Creative Director, and Kathryn Fortunato, Sales/ Operations Director (in NYC) to discuss the twins' beloved jewelry and accessories brand known best for its highly-expressive statement jewelry. Their infectious energy and love for the brand is as expressive as it is responsible and we discuss their evolution from indie-startup to success story. We touch on: Lizzie's design obsession and organic beginnings, Kathryn's decision to join her sister in the brand, secrets to their partnership, their intentional mission, evolution in design, how to layer pieces, the power of statement jewelry, having babies, life in Brooklyn and Bellport, designers Dries van Noten, Marni, Jil Sander and The Row, systems and wholesale, their sustainable approach to production, "Give Back Styles" charitable donations...and more. Kristen also touches on this week's fashion news including Balenciaga leaving Twitter, COP27, The Fashion Act, Fashion Trust US, "nepo-babies" and holiday Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.