Beyond Style Matters

Celebrating the Golden Age of Fashion with Irina Lazareanu

In the early 2000s, Canadian model and folk singer Irina Lazareanu was a compelling fixture on countless international catwalks—becoming a muse to such greats as Karl Lag

Agota Gabor on The Power of Positivity and Resiliency

Resilience, reinvention and relevance: For octogenarian Agota Gabor, that’s what survival is all about. Her astounding life journey—from ballet dancing in her native Hung

Re-Writing the Rules of Fashion with Christian Allaire

Christian Allaire is a First Nations Ojibwe writer, stylist, editor, and a current contributor to Vogue magazine. On this episode,  Jeanne and Christian talk about the in

Izzy Camilleri: Fashion's Game Changer

While many designer labels have long been accused of not being inclusive enough, Toronto's Izzy Camilleri truly broke that mold: The seasoned costume designer had a caree

Sandy Schreier's Passion for Fashion

On this episode Sandy Schreier, the world's largest collector of couture, speaks with Jeanne about how she fell in love with fashion as a young girl while growing up in D

Up Close and Personal with Brian Bailey

On this episode, beloved Canadian Fashion Designer Brian Bailey talks to Jeanne about his early childhood growing up on a farm in Alberta. Brian also shares how he starte

In the Fashion Television Trenches with Patrick Pidgeon and Christopher Sherman

For many of us, watching Fashion Television for over two and half decades gave us backstage passes to all the international runways. On this episode, listen to first hand

Daphne Guinness: Celebrated Style Icon, Artist and Muse

On this episode, revered fashion icon Daphne Guinness, talks to Jeanne about all things style-from fashion's glory days to couture fittings and her personal style philoso

Fashion Education with The Dean of Fashion at Parsons, Dr. Ben Barry

On this episode, Jeanne sits down with The Dean of Fashion Dr. Ben Barry.  Ben explains how he founded his successful modeling agency at the age of fourteen, and his resp

Once Upon A Time With Phillip Bloch

In this episode, American celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch talks to Jeanne about his early days as a model, and how he eventually transitioned to styling. Phillip's journe

Queen of The North Brooke Lynn Hytes

On this episode, Jeanne sits down with Canadian Superstar Drag Queen Brooke Lynn Hytes to talk about her early training as a ballet dancer, the art of drag, her experienc

The Magic of Molly Johnson

Canadian cultural icon Molly Johnson sits down with Jeanne to discuss her new holiday album, It's a Snow Globe World. As a free-spirited rocker at heart, Molly shares her

George Sully: Changing the Landscape for Canadian Black Designers

In this week's episode, Jeanne speaks with designer George Sully about his early musical beginnings and his first shoe design. He talks with Jeanne about racism, and the

Finding Light Through the Darkness with Canadian Military Veteran Kelsi Sheren, Founder of Brass and Unity

On this episode, Jeanne speaks with Kelsi Sheren, a Canadian Military Veteran who served as an artillery gunner in Afghanistan in 2009. As a result of being injured and s

Cool Canadian Fashion Brands: Kaela Kay, Biko and AI

On this episode, Jeanne talks to the innovative female founders of three dynamic brands making their mark on the Canadian fashion landscape: Kaela Kay, Biko, and Ai To c

Cosmetics Queen Lise Watier

On this episode, Jeanne talks to the trailblazing Lise Watier about her humble beginnings and the determination that drove her to create her Canadian cosmetics empire. Li

Sage Paul on Indigenous Craftsmanship, Political Change Through Fashion, and How Storytelling is Rooted in Culture and Tradition

On this episode of Beyond Style Matters, Jeanne talks to Canadian artist and fashion designer Sage Paul about her Indigenous roots and her passion for story-telling and a

Norma Kamali on Aging with Power, Reinventing Yourself at Any Age and Never Settling for Less Than You Deserve

In this empowering conversation, legendary American designer Norma Kamali, famous for all her fashion trailblazing in the 70s, 80s, and beyond, talks with Jeanne about he

Colin and Justin on the Charm of Canadian Cabin Life and Creating a Cozy Nest for Yourself No Matter Where You Live

On this episode, Colin and Justin talk with Jeanne about their love of the great Canadian outdoors, the benefits of “nesting”, and how slowing down and being more mindful

Famed Fashion Publicist Kelly Cutrone on the Power of Marketing Your Brand and Making Your Voice Heard

Badass New York publicist Kelly Cutrone, founder of the innovative PR agency People’s Revolution, discusses her own brand evolution and breaks down the do’s and don’ts of