In this surprise episode, Caitlin shifts the podcast to give an unscripted conversation about human rights, her lived experiences, and some of the complex immigration issues facing the world today. It’s her personal, honest, unfiltered take, and it is just the beginning. The conversation continues tomorrow with Part 2—so stay tuned.

Also, thank you for listening! We have officially broken the top 100 in Fashion and Beauty Podcasts on Apple!!

Research Links

State Department 2024 report – Russia Human Trafficking

Ukraine example – refugees & human trafficking

UNHCR – Human Trafficking, Refugees, and Displaced Persons

Balkan example – refugees & human trafficking

Amnesty International – Displacement in Russia (2024 statistics)

Putin speech/propaganda – framing Ukraine’s “Nazi regime”

Internal Displacement in Gaza – 83% of the population displaced in under three months

American public view on Gaza & Israel‑Hamas war (Pew Research, April 2025)

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Inspired by the viral TikTok trend, in this episode, Caitlin breaks down the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways fashion propaganda shows up in everyday life. From the psychology behind what makes us want to buy something, to the role influencer culture plays in shaping our closets, Caitlin connects the dots on how trends are actually chosen — and who’s doing the choosing. Plus, stick around for a major moment in fashion news: groundbreaking legislation that might just change the industry for the better.

Research Links

• Real Fashion Index Instagram
• Fast Fashion Waste Stats
• The State News
• EU Legislation Extra Facts
• Styl-ish Podcast

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Today, Caitlin chats about the Cannes Film Festival's controversial move to enforce a dress code at its latest red carpet. She explores what this means for fashion politics and other trends- is conservative fashion on the rise?

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Research Links

• Hollywood Reporter
• Cannes Festival Charter
• Bella Hadid
• Pamala Anderson
• Natalie Portman

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Today’s episode is about the break, this year’s Met Gala theme, Cancel Culture, and the Hunger Games!

Below are links to items referenced throughout the column. Be sure to check back soon for more exciting updates!

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Vogue articles:

https://www.vogue.com/article/what-is-black-dandyism

https://www.vogue.com/article/superfine-suiting-portfolio-may-2025

Dapper Dan Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP86WtUQW/

Gigi Vogue TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP86WxHs2/

Katy Bellotte Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6lRgb3fNRoqYh1k7qMvEaW?si=QzK0Tz50RyG92J8hhQAFoA

Stylish Episodes:

Anna Wintour: https://open.spotify.com/episode/74Nnrz9hCOhlNIIRnCaY6m?si=um_5RbIuTeGIzqbJwUGPdw

Met Gala: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7g08ApjD1Ng0Kg4Pm6dYPs?si=MtdmBYmJRKGUwcLeBAeudw

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Caitlin chitchats about her first summer in the Texas Heat, as well as the importance of practicing mindfulness in all areas of life. Moreover, while researching pieces for the perfect capsule wardrobe she stumbled upon a sustainable leather nonprofit that may not be what it seems.

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Research Links

Leather Working Group

https://www.leatherworkinggroup.com/

Leather Working Group Certificationhttps://www.leatherworkinggroup.com/our-impact/standards-certification

Leather Working Group Membershttps://www.leatherworkinggroup.com/get-involved/our-community/members/4/

Tanner Leatherstein

https://www.tiktok.com/@tanner.leatherstein?lang=en

Quince Purse

https://www.quince.com/women/italian-leather-bow-crossbody?color=black&size=one-size&g_network=g&g_productchannel=online&g_adid=703845811807&g_acctid=978-058-8398&g_keyword=&g_adtype=pla&g_keywordid=aud-2007503992928:pla-293946777986&g_ifcreative=&g_adgroupid=169608750891&g_productid=44965990957226&g_merchantid=128669708&g_partition=293946777986&g_campaignid=21417780217&g_ifproduct=product&g_campaign=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=&utm_term=44965990957226&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ea1BhC6ARIsAEOG5pwoRtIILO4B8Jl14dWd_QSRmv0phNZxS3PqrP919MPPCc09NDH7HbIaAl8sEALw_wcB

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Today Caitlin shares an exciting up about the podcast~ VIDEO!!! and a YouTube channel! (link below:) She also offers advice about feeling lost while starting senior year. Other anecdotes include a sustainable purse haul from Pixie Mood, a TikTok recommendation, a luxury brand exposed for using faux leather, and more as she connects little routines from her life to bigger industries ❤❤

Youtube Link!!!

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Today Caitlin shares the roots and goals of the podcast version of Caitlin’s Column. Her anecdotes include TCU baseball, Greek Life, and Model UN. She connects little routines from her life to bigger-picture industries such as fast fashion. Trigger Warning, human trafficking is briefly mentioned around 13 minutes and touched upon lightly until 20 minutes. Resources are listed below ❤❤

National Human Trafficking Hotline

888-373-7888

https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking

https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/programs/human-trafficking-resources

https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/resources.html

International Justice Mission

https://www.ijm.org/our-work?src=paid-search&v=google-cpc-2023-evergreen-1-USEXPS23XX&rsp=online&lv=0&utm_source=google-paid&utm_medium=search-ad&utm_campaign=2023-evergreen&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=ijm&utm_campaign=paid&s_src=cpc&s_subsrc=google&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7aqkBhDPARIsAKGa0oLzcHP-wW5pM-fnC5Ha8MdOljmKHJcmgcIF5PAl8yYxhMKmRV4NzOQaAg5qEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Research Links

https://www.thecut.com/2022/10/shein-is-treating-workers-even-worse-than-you-thought.html

https://goodonyou.eco/how-ethical-is-princess-polly/

https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/home/fast-fashion-brands/

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/shien-tiktok-conspiracy-theory-help-me-tag-1367965/

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