Suited: Where Fashion Law Meets Culture and Politics

Fashion is not just the clothes and shoes that we wear. It's a vast framework that touches every aspect of our existence and everyone around the world—from production to our pocketbooks. Kenya Wiley—former Senate staffer turned fashion and tech policy counsel—sits down with leaders in industry and government to unpack the legal, business, and policy developments shaping fashion, tech, and related industries. Join us for conversations connecting fashion law, culture and politics.

Suited: Where Fashion Law Meets Culture and Politics is a business podcast hosted by Kenya Wiley, with 42 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kenya Wiley hosts Suited: Where Fashion Law Meets Culture and Politics, a business show with 42 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Fashion Law, Luxury and the WNBA with Donald Woodard

  May 13, 202629 minS2

  <p>The WNBA season is officially here. And the players aren't just on the court—they're commanding deals across fashion, luxury, and beauty.</p><p>In this episode of SUITED, Kenya Wiley sits down with Donald Woodard, Founding Partner at Carter + Woodard, and nationally recognized entertainment and sports attorney representing top women athletes in gymnastics, track and field, and basketball—including WNBA players Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson. Donald shares how he advises clients as they move from the court to the red carpet, building partnerships with brands in fashion, luxury, and beauty.</p><p>Donald offers a mini law scho...

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  Episode #8

  Fashion Law and Wellness with Angeline Hayling

  May 6, 202631 minS2

  <p>The wellness market in the United States alone represents more than $500 billion in annual spend and $2 trillion globally. Younger generations are treating wellness as a lifestyle priority, and more fashion brands are entering the wellbeing space along with them.</p><p>In this episode of SUITED, Kenya Wiley sits down with Angeline Hayling, fashion designer and creative director of Island Tribe—a brand rooted in sustainable production, natural textiles, and artisan craftsmanship. Angeline integrated mindfulness and wellness into her company years ago, long before fashion brands started making yoga, holistic healing and other wellbeing spaces a part of their bu...

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  Episode #7

  Lawyering for the Met Gala with William Bowes

  Apr 29, 202639 minS2

  <p>From the Met Gala to "The Devil Wears Prada 2," publishing and media have long shaped fashion, luxury, culture, and politics. In this episode, Kenya Wiley sits down with William Bowes, General Counsel of YouGov and former General Counsel of Condé Nast—home to Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, Wired, and The New Yorker.</p><p>William offers an inside look at lawyering for the Met Gala—covering the four main areas, with some work taking shape years in advance. He also shares how an in-house counsel would likely advise on potential protests and demonstrations, given the current geopolitical climate.</p><p>Bey...

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  Episode #6

  Fashion’s Sustainable Future with Ngozi Okaro

  Feb 25, 202634 minS2

  <p>Fashion nonprofit Custom Collaborative opened its doors on Halloween 2016. Nearly a decade later, the organization has grown into a 10,000-square-foot space in New York's Garment District. Founder and CEO Ngozi Okaro joins us to discuss their latest cohort, 15-week Training Institute, and digital design program—integrating technology and sustainability to prepare participants for long-term industry success.</p><p>Ngozi has also been active on advocacy at the local, state, and federal level—including manufacturing in New York's Garment District, fair labor, and environmental sustainability. She shares her outlook for fashion designers and industry professionals committed to these principles as the...

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  Episode #5

  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke: The Policy Crisis Impacting Fashion

  Feb 18, 202639 minS2

  <p>The U.S. fashion industry is under siege—from tariffs threatening apparel sourcing to changes in U.S. immigration policy. But there's a related crisis that needs attention: the lack of accountability and transparency to support brands and creators.</p><p>In this episode, Kenya Wiley sits down with Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke of New York's 9th Congressional District, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Co-Chair of the Congressional Creators Caucus, and senior member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.</p><p>Congresswoman Clarke has been leading the fight on Capitol Hill on issues critical to the bu...

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