Art Bazaar
Hear how art shapes our world! The Art Bazaar podcast speaks with unique creators from around the world to see how art impacts everything around us. In addition to these rich conversations there will be tons of helpful information for independent artists building a career in the arts.
This podcast is perfect for artists, art lovers & anyone seeking interesting conversations. Episodes are released every Wednesday with bonus episodes released randomly. Brought to you by the Alternative Gallery.
Art Bazaar
Episode 12: Alexa-Nichole Villafana (Fashion Designer/Journalist)
On this episode of Art Bazaar we chat with Alexa-Nichole Villafana, a fashion designer and journalist from the Lehigh Valley. Alexa's work in the arts specializes in supporting young artists and local talent.
She also runs a fashion brand called SERAPHIM which will have new pieces on display at PULSE: A Fashion & Music Fusionshow on Saturday November 11th right here at the Alternative Gallery, featuring 4 designers, 6 live performances & a variety of vendors. Alexa is actually hosting that event.
To view her work or learn more about what she does, check her out on Instagram
@shop_seraphim
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SPARTAN
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - How Alexa got started in fashion
03:13 - Alexa's style
04:26 - What motivates Alexa to create
07:02 - Artists that Alex looks up to
07:57 - Highest grossing documentary of all time
08:54 - Does Alexa surround herself with artists?
10:47 - PULSE: A Fashion & Music Fusion
13:36 - Artists often have the resources they need to succeed within their network
16:01 - NYC Fashion Week
17:44 - Fashion Designers at the PULSE event
20:06 - Alexa's plan to keep doing fashion shows
22:06 - Working with artists in Stroudsburg
23:12 - Do fashion designers consider themselves artists?
24:56 - Networking event for fashion designers
27:20 - What will it take for their to be more support for fashion in the LV?
29:45 - Advice for artists who aren't great at business
30:22 - Method Man not cursing in songs
32:18 - How Alexa deals with failure
35:50 - College doesn't work for a lot of artists
40:33 - Self-actualization
43:34 - Performers at the PULSE fashion show
45:26 - Art events at the Americus Hotel
47:04 - How often Alexa wants to host event in the future
48:13 - Hosting PULSE at the Alternative Gallery
51:16 - Taking the show on the road
53:12 - The cutthroat nature of NYC
56:23 - Final thoughts on PULSE
58:40 - SHOUTOUTS
01:00:02 - Outro