The new year is nearly upon us which means I am beginning to set intentions and aspirations for 2026! The concept of being in a flow state has been going around as a trend online. In this week's episode, I want to share how I am going to be maneuvering through the start of 2026 in a flow state. In doing so, I am hoping to kick off the new year feeling creative, at peace, and accomplished! Tune in to hear my tips and more!
It may surprise you and confuse you, but in this week’s episode, we’re going to be talking about puppets. Why? Because I am predicting that puppetry is going to become more relevant amongst culture and fashion in 2026! Tune in to learn about the way fashion has previously utilized puppets, how they've impacted our culture so far, and how I think they're going to manifest as an overarching trend in the upcoming year.
This week, we're having a bit of a class discussion. The topic is the state of fashion and how it seems to be maturing. Over the past couple of years, major fashion trends have been influenced by gender and age. In this week's discussion, I make the case for how I think fashion trends are reflecting the style of a bit more mature, sophisticated woman. Tune in to hear this break down and more!
With a rise in the trend of dressing up pajamas as outerwear, I just had to talk about the comfy ensemble! Get cozy, because this week we're talking about the history and the cultural influence of pajamas within the fashion world! Pajamas like we know them today have only been around for about 150 years, but they have made such a significant outlook on what we wear to bed or out of the house!
Black Tie Loungewear Substack Article
Nothing captivated my attention as a young, fashion-loving child quite like a catalog from Delia's, J. Crew, and American Girl Doll. In this week's episode, I dive into the history that brought us these glorious glossy pages. I also discuss how we've begun to see some brands and companies take a stab at reviving the fashion catalog for season collection promotion.
* Apologies for the audio switch up at the end of the episode*
Resources mentioned in the episode:
https://www.cuttersguide.com/galleries/catalogues/
https://christmas.musetechnical.com/
Stepping inside a modern apothecary instantly makes me feel like the chicest woman in the world. There's something about browsing the ornately designed packaging of French beauty products that fills my cup. I had no idea that apothecaries have some pretty fascinating lore to them. So in this week's episode of the podcast, I dive deep into the history and impact of apothecaries.
In girl world, Halloween is the one night of the year where a girl can dress like a total slut, right? Visiting your local Spirit Halloween store and finding the "sexy" version of any average costume is sort of a canon event. But have you ever stopped to wonder when and how did these costumes get their sexy version? Tune in to this week's episode of Class of Camp to learn this along with other interesting facts about the origins of Halloween festivities!
The fashion world would not have some of its unforgettable runway collections and magazine spreads if it weren't for fashion illustration. It's a facet of the fashion industry that is near and dear to my heart as well as this week's guest! I had the honor of speaking with Fashion Illustrator, Jamie Lee Reardin! I first discovered Jamie's beautiful illustrations years ago on social media and immediately fell in love with her unique ability to capture fashion through her art! It truly feels like a dream come true getting to sit down with one of my biggest inspirations for a one on one chat about our shared love for illustration! I am so excited to share this conversation with you!
Check out Jamie's work here
Check out Jamie's Instagram here
With fashion month winding down, I wanted to do a bit of a retrospective deep dive on a designer who, for many years, transformed the runway into an eye-catching spectacle: Chanel.
Welcome to the debut episode of my rebranded podcast, Class of Camp! I've decided to take my former podcast, Daydream and Listen, and give it a face lift! In this week's episode, I introduce and explain the rebranding of the podcast and share what my personal curriculum is going to be for the Fall / Winter seasons! If you haven't given thought to making your own curriculum, I highly recommend this creative approach to learning.
Imagine a college course that explored all aspects of the fashion industry and the culture it reflects. Welcome to Class of Camp, a fashion and cultural podcast, hosted by me, Christa Camp. Tune in every Monday for topical deep dives on my latest hyper-fixations within the fashion realm. Class of Camp is where curiosity and creativity intersect.
It's that glorious time of year again...getting one year older and the start of NYFW! Tune in to hear a recap of my fun birthday festivities and my initial thoughts on some of the NYFW shows! I also give my thoughts on Chloe Malle beginning as the Head of Editorial at Vogue!
When I think of the quintessential school girl fashionista, I think of characters like Cher Horowitz, Blair Waldorf, and Massie Block! These characters represent the girl at school who made the hallways her runway. In this week's episode, I break down this aesthetic. What type of clothes does this girl wear? What school supplies does she carry with her? And what is her ethos? Tune in to hear this as well as a recap of the top 15 back to school trends that are popular this year!
Next to fashion, perfume is a passion of mine! Are you a gourmand girly? A floral fan? Or something more obscure? With the rise of and expansion of the fragrance market in the past couple of years, I thought it was fitting to dedicate an entire episode to discussing trends in the perfume world––especially as some of them mirror ongoing fashion trends. Tune in to hear my thoughts on fragrance trends as well as my own personal favorite scents.
From a plethora of windbreakers to quirky power dressing, I break down some of the key trend takeaways from the SS26 Copenhagen Fashion Week Shows!
If you were an aspiring Vogue assistant in the 1990's, it was likely you were going to be quizzed on the latest cultural ephemera. In his new book, Empire of the Elite, author, Michael M. Grynbaum reveals a list of 178 pertinent cultural topics potential applicants were quizzed on. In this week's episode, I go through all 178 items and provide a cheat sheet. Through researching these answers, I discovered new artists, movies, and written works that I want to further appreciate. Tune in to learn something new and test your 90's Vogue knowledge.
Are new trends happening ironically or sincerely? Nowadays, it seems like wearing something "ironically" is a way to soft-launch a trend. In this week's episode, I discuss how Gen-Z fashion influencers and tastemakers utilize irony as a mechanism to subtly lead trends into the zeitgeist. Tune in to hear more discussion on this as well as digressions on Pucci Girl Summer, Keds sneakers making a return, and the Performative Man trend on TikTok.
What should the future of luxury fashion look like? What will lead to the end of Labubus and little trinket culture? And what is a gas station affogato? If any of these questions entice you, tune in to this week's episode to hear my breakdown of what has been happening in the fashion and cultural landscape!
Pack your bags, we're going to summer camp this week! Tune in to hear my historical and aesthetic deep dive on all that makes up the American Summer Camp aesthetic!
Put on your brightly colored leotard and turn on your copy of "The Firm" from Susan Harris. In this week's episode, I do a trend analysis and deep dive on the many parallels I've been noticing between modern fitness trends and those popular during the 80's. I'm waiting for Alo or Lulu to release their version of a hi-cut leo and fully re-launch us back into an aerobic-crazed fitness era. Tune in to hear this and much more!