Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @FrugalAesthetic got a new girlfriend, moved in with her, then tragically broke up & got jacked - except it was all staged. Today Christian shares why he did it, how he pulled it off, and how he almost lost his mind. ------------ Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Now available on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/ Follow Eric Wei at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/ Follow Christian at: @FrugalAesthetic https://www.instagram.com/vansatthemetgala/ ------------ 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - What happened? 6:11 - let's make it as cringe as possible 7:54 - Is she into him? 11:56 - this was a crazy amount of work - why?? 15:36 - this isn't even staged now- Christian LOSING his mind 16:47 - Christian turning emo 17:58 - you found a grey area to LIE with 18:56 - this is an IRONIC thirst trap, please ignore!!! 19:56 - Eric says something pretty suss 24:31 - Christian's identity as an "Outsider" 29:15 - the trilogy Christian made - meet cute to breakup 32:49 - Does he believe in fate? 35:36 - Why Eric flew to New York to film this 36:32 - Christian's went through his own "Past Lives" trauma 39:40 - Eric's SHITTY breakup email 42:55 - Christian's going to start saying this to flake on everyone 43:47 - producer Jack emerges from the deep to share his opinion 44:55 - Christian lost a girl and now he's doing this whole bit 51:52 - Christian discusses his new brand 52:58 - Eric models the first jacket Christian made 54:54 - What makes his brand different? 58:59 - Christian ACTUALLY goes to the MET GALA 1:02:06 - How has Eric changed since his breakup? 1:07:16 - Would past Christian be proud of him today? 1:09:24 - What's next? 1:13:41 - Outro