The Fabric of America

Melissa Oddo & Matthew Banever

On The Fabric of America podcast, join Matthew Banever of Bards Clothing and Melissa Lynn Oddo of deMelis Atelier, as they shine a light on the fashion industry, small businesses, and the threads that bind us all together.

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The Fabric of America

Episodes (55)

Jul 1, 2025 Alysia Cole on Inclusivity, Identity & Internet Impact
Jun 24, 2025 Xochil Herrera Scheer, The Chicago Pattern Maker, on Why Only 3% of U.S. Clothing Is Made Here—and How to Change That
Jun 17, 2025 Jake from Southland Heritage on Why He Hopes His Website Becomes Obsolete

The Fabric of America

Jul 1, 2025
57 minutes
52 MB

Stylist and content creator Alysia Cole joins Melissa and Matt for an unfiltered conversation about authenticity in the wedding industry and beyond. From carving out space for plus-size and queer clients to balancing social media vulnerability, Alysia shares how she navigates visibility, criticism, and creative freedom. They dig into body neutrality, identity fatigue, and why aesthetic doesn’t have to mean exclusion. This episode is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply honest—just like Alysia herself. https://www.instagram.com/alysiacolestyling/ https://stan.store/alysiacolestyling Key Topics: The emotional labor of representing marg...

The Fabric of America

Alysia Cole on Inclusivity, Identity & Internet Impact

Melissa Oddo & Matthew Banever

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