Podcasts by Chevere Means Cool

Chevere Means Cool

Chevere Means Cool is a podcast to celebrate independent designers, brands, creators who stand out for their impactful missions and thoughtful products. Dani, originally from Peru and currently in NYC, chats with the founders of these brands to share their stories. Follow us @cheveremeanscool on IG.

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41. the Friendsgiving Sobremesa from 2023-12-02T21:41:34

We hosted a Friendsgiving! And we collaborated with @be_shen to come up with questions that made our closest friends reflect about their year. We asked everyone to bring something from home—from Pe...

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40. Unidos Sobremesa from 2023-11-16T12:00

Today’s episode is part of our Sobremesa series— which for those of you who might be new to CMC or haven’t listened to a previous Sobremesa episode, we bring together a group of creators from al...

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39. Chevere Means: Creating Art from Pre-loved Fibers with Emma from Everyone's Mother from 2023-10-05T11:00:15

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled programing :) This time we have Emma Larimer joining us. She's the creative mind behind Everyone's Mother, a beautiful brand I came across here in...

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38. Summer Sobremesa from 2023-09-21T11:20:09

As we wrap up summer here in NY, we got together for another Chevere means Cool Sobremesa —this time celebrating all those beautiful and refreshing summer nights. We co-hosted this dinner with <...

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37. Chevere Means: Creative Styling with Alexis Badiyi, Dione Davis, and Karina Trofimova — a video episode in collaboration with Haus Label from 2023-09-08T15:23:03

We hosted a live podcast in collaboration with Haus Label where we sat down with stylists Alexis Badiyi and Dione Davis, and with Haus Label and Haus Agency founder, Karina Trofimova. The conver...

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36. Chevere Means: Empowering Emerging Designers with Sabrina Reales from Sel•Aer from 2023-08-24T11:20:20

We're joined by Sabrina Reales, founder of Sel•Aer, on today's episode. Sel•Aer is all about helping emerging designers grow and reach their full potential—whether thats through brand de...

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35. chevere means: Sculpting Memories with Cassandra Mayela from 2023-08-03T11:30:32

Cassandra joins today's episode to chat about her journey as a Venezuelan artist in New York City. She's an incredibly talented textile artist who has used her pieces to start important conversatio...

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34. chevere means: Being Unapologetically Yourself with Gilly Chan from 2023-06-29T11:00:58

We're joined by DJ and model Gilly Chan on today's episode of Chevere Means Cool! Gilly is hard to describe because she's one of the most multifaceted creators I know, which makes th...

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33. chevere means: Ethically Crafted Designs with Nia Thomas from 2023-06-08T11:00

Super excited to have Nia Thomas as our guest today. Nia is the founder and creative mind behind Nia Thomas, an ethically made, Black woman-owned independent fashion label that celebrates the fe...

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32. at Home Sobremesa from 2023-05-25T12:30

Sobremesa is back and this time we're bringing it home — home can be a house, a person, a song, a movie, a scent, a flavor. It's more of a feeling than a place, no? Since planning this trip back to...

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31. chevere means: Handwoven Treasures with Gabriela Sacconi from Élope from 2023-05-11T11:00

We're joined by the talented Gabriela Sacconi to talk about her brand, Élope—featuring hand woven pieces at the intersection of art and design. Gabi is a visual artist which translates in her piec...

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30. chevere means: It Starts with Water with Arjan Singh from Jolie from 2023-04-27T11:00:56

Today we’re shifting gears a little bit away from fashion and towards the beauty industry. My good friend Arjan is joining me for this episode to talk about Jolie— a beauty wellness company that...

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29. chevere means: Reimagined Artisanship with Mozhdeh Matin from 2023-04-13T11:00:13

I'm so excited to welcome Mozhdeh Matin to the podcast today. Mozhdeh Matin, formerly known as Mozh Mozh, is a Peruvian brand rooted in community, heritage and artisanship. Mozhdeh grew up in Caj...

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28. Spring Sobremesa from 2023-03-31T11:45:09

Welcome to our Spring Sobremesa. Take a sit and get comfortable as you join this dinner party between new and old friends. Chevere means cool is all about meaningful conversations, and I grew up...

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27. Chevere means: Cacti, Not Cows with Monica from Santos by Monica from 2023-03-16T11:00:55

We’re back with another episode and this week we have one of my favorite Latina-owned brands, Santos by Monica. The brand has been on my radar for a while because of their sleek designs, but esp...

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26. Chevere means: the Power of Community with Marcelo Gaia from Mirror Palais from 2023-03-02T17:49:13

Today’s guest is Marcelo Gaia, founder of Mirror Palais—a sustainable pre-order brand that celebrates women who inspire him. Since starting out in 2019, Mirror Palais quickly became an internet ...

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25. Chevere Means: Outfit Repeating with Karina from Haus Label from 2023-02-16T12:00:57

Today’s guest is Karina Trofimova, founder of Haus Agency and Haus Label. On the agency side, she works with emerging brands of all shapes and sizes, to help them reach their fullest potential—w...

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24. Chevere means: Design Collaboration with Genoveva Pedrero from de María from 2023-01-03T12:05:10

Happy 2023 and welcome back to more CMC! I’m so excited to share todays episode with Genoveva Pedrero, co-founder and Head of Design at de María—an accessories line that is rooted in tradition a...

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23. Chevere means: Latin American Tesoritos with Valentina Pozo from Tumbao from 2022-12-19T11:40

Today's episode is all about celebrating Latin American art — clothes, jewelry, objects, community! We're joined by Valentina Pozo, founder of Tumbao, an ever evolving pop-up showcasing Latin Ameri...

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22. Chevere means: Being a Responsible Consumer — In Conversation with Laura Reilly, Mona Esser Pennock, and Anna Gray. from 2022-12-13T14:31:51

(VIDEO PODCAST) We're back! During our NYC Pop Up we were joined by Laura Reilly, Listen

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21. Chevere means: Artistic Homage with Gala Octuvre from 2022-02-17T16:00

Today's episode is all about art, heritage, culture, and fashion. Ana joins us to talk about her brand, Gala Octuvre—known for its unique interpretation of the traditional linen Guayabera. This ...

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20. Chevere means: Playful Ceramics with Claudia Frolova from 2022-01-27T16:00

On today's episode we have Claudia Frolova, a ceramicist with an eye for colorful, unique designs that have made us fall in love with her work. From olive bowls to checkered jars, and even a flo...

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19. Chevere means: Curated Collections with Ending Soon from 2021-12-02T14:00

We have Houman Farahmand, founder of Ending Soon, on today's episode of CMC. Houman curates the most beautiful collections with pieces from all over the world, whether that's Paris, Milan, or th...

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18. Chevere means: Deconstructed Treasures with Banzo from 2021-11-04T12:00

On today's episode, we caught up with Cami, founder of Banzo—a Mexico City-based brand that creates pieces by deconstructing pre-existing garments to give them a new life. Cami will share what i...

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17. Chevere means: Hidden Gems with GEMSUN from 2021-10-21T11:00

On today's episode, Dani chats with Mona, one of the three founders of GEMSUN. This brand is the ultimate homage to the beauty in our planet—everything they do is inspired by nature, by the hidd...

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16. Chevere means: Reworked Heritage with NIM from 2021-10-07T09:00

We're back! And we're so excited to have Paz on today's episode to tell us all about her brand, NIM. This project is really special to us because it's a Peruvian brand that is really redefining ...

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15. Chevere means: Intentional Jewelry with Pia from 2021-05-27T13:08:51

Pia is an independent jewelry brand made in New York, now based in Madrid. Marta, the creator behind the brand, started Pia as a personal project that has grown to be a go-to for many when it comes...

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14. Chevere means: Tailor-Made with Sastre from 2021-05-13T08:00

Hello! Today's episode features Sebas, the founder of SASTRE. This Peruvian brand is redefining the way we shop by offering tailor-made pieces that tell a story. SASTRE is all about the conversa...

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13. Chevere means: Handmade Crochet with Memorial Day from 2021-04-29T09:00

The thought of Memorial Day literally makes me smile so just imagine me with the biggest smile on my face while recording this episode! Beyond happy to have Delsy, founder of Memorial Day, on th...

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12. Chevere means: Upcycled Primavera with Loti from 2021-04-19T07:00

Loti has created the dreamiest pieces all from upcycled cotton shirts in their newly launched collection, Primera Primavera. In today's episode, we'll be chatting with Lottie, the founder of thi...

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11. Chevere means: Shoes for a Lifetime from 2021-03-21T10:00

In this episode of CMC we’ll be chatting with Lauren Bucquet, who is the founder of Labucq one of my personal favorite footwear brands. Labucq is a contemporary women's footwear brand based in L...

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11. Chevere means: Shoes for a Lifetime with Labucq from 2021-03-21T09:00

In this episode of CMC we’ll be chatting with Lauren Bucquet, who is the founder of Labucq one of my personal favorite footwear brands. Labucq is a contemporary women's footwear brand based in LA, ...

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10. Chevere means: Ethical Swimwear with ACK from 2021-03-04T12:00

We're thrilled to feature ACK in today's episode of CMC! We'll be talking to Axel, one of the founders of this contemporary swimwear brand that is doing so much to have a positive impact on toda...

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9. Chevere means: Digital Art with Playhouse from 2021-02-18T11:00

This is a bit of a different episode than the ones you’ve heard before because we won’t be talking about fashion but instead, I'm excited to introduce you to Playhouse! We'll chat with Sofia and...

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8. Chevere means: Second Life with Liv from By Liv from 2021-02-04T11:00

Today's episode features Liv and her brand, By Liv—a sustainable clothing brand based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Liv's approach is unique in that every material she uses is recycled, with the goal...

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7. Chevere means: Zero Waste with Janelle Abbott from 2021-01-21T10:00

Janelle Abbott is the founder of JRAT—a brand that focuses on creating Zero Waste garments. Her work goes beyond zero waste and is truly an example of what it's like to live with intention. In t...

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6. Chevere means: Sustainable Sportswear with Planet Nusa from 2020-12-10T10:00

Planet Nusa is changing the game when it comes to sportswear. In today's episode, we'll be catching up with Mille, co-founder of Planet Nusa, about all things sustainability and becoming an entr...

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5. Chevere means: Giving back with Jenny Drew from all the babies from 2020-11-27T10:00

Today's episode features my dear friend, Jenny Drew, co-founder of all the babies. All the babies is a baby clothing brand born from the idea of giving back to babies in need. Jenny Drew and her...

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4. Chevere means: Vintage with Anna Gray from Object Limited from 2020-11-12T10:00

In this episode, we catch up with Anna Gray, co-founder of Object Limited—an app that makes buying and selling vintage fun! With hundreds of am...

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3. Chevere means: Upcycling with Alex from aNYbag from 2020-10-29T10:00

Today we’re catching up with Alex, founder of the aNYbag. The aNYbag project is an initiative to clean New York City one plastic bag at a time. This reusable tote is made up of different types o...

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2. Chevere means: Secondhand with The Consistency Project from 2020-10-15T09:00

Natasha, the founder of The Consistency Project, joins us for this episode to go over all things secondhand and the importance of having conversations around sustainability in fashion. The Consi...

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1. Chevere means: Human connection with Bianca Valle from 2020-10-08T10:00

In this episode, you get to know a bit more about myself and this new podcast—why I’m doing this and what’s to come! My friend, Bianca Valle, joins us for this one—we'll talk about her own journ...

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Chevere Means Cool (Trailer) from 2020-10-02T23:09:32

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