Ryan’s Rants & Raves : A Fashion Blog

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Disrupting Chocolate

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. This week, Ryan speaks with Jake Karls, co-founder of the Montréal-based chocolate company Mid-Day Squares. Described as the "first functional chocolate bars" and “everything a protein bar wishes it was,” Mid-Day Squares combine plant-based proteins and superfoods. Tune in to learn about how Jake and his team is planning to take on the snack world. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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Bold Vision at Arc'teryx

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. This week, Ryan speaks with Dominique Showers, VP of Recommerce at Arc'teryx. Dominique, who grew up in Montreal, discusses the new ReBIRD program and how the company is striving everyday and in every manner to be more circular and inclusionary. Hear how you can take your apparel to their new SoHo store for a quick repair or store credit, and how the company plans to reduce 65 percent of its greenhouse emissions by 2030.Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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A Legacy is Back - Le Chateau

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. This week, Ryan speaks with Franco Rocchi, senior director of marketing at Le Chateau. In this episode, they discuss the return of Le Chateau, Montreal's fashion ecosystem, and the future of shopping. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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A Legacy is Back - Le Chateau

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. This week, Ryan speaks with Franco Rocchi, senior director of marketing at Le Chateau. In this episode, they discuss the return of Le Chateau, Montreal's fashion ecosystem, and the future of shopping. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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Technology in the brand experience

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. Ryan and his colleague Susan Pak discuss digital transformation in the retail industry with Etienne Mérineau, cofounder of HeyDay. The conversational AI platform was recently acquired by another Canadian business, Hootsuite. Mérineau discusses how technology has reshaped the brand experience and ways retailers can stay relevant. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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Trends in Menswear with Fred Derring & Karen Alberg

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. This week Ryan speaks with Fred Derring (DLS Outfitters) and Karen Alberg (MR Magazine). They discuss new trends in the market and the return of trade shows. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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‎Ryan's Rants & Raves: Bridging Music & Fashion - David Helwani - TWENTY MTL on Apple Podcasts

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Gabrielle Korn

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. This week, Ryan speaks with Gabrielle Korn, former editor-in-chief of Nylon magazine. She speaks about her experience of the industry and the launch of her new book Everybody (else) Is Perfect: How I Survived Hypocrisy, Beauty, Clicks, And Likes, an intimate collection of essays on topics such as internet feminism, beauty standards in social media and shifting ideals about sexuality. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

Enjoyed the book!

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Mirroring your Company to the Consumer - Jason McNary

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. This week Ryan speaks with Jason McNary, CEO of UNOde50. He is also on the board of Spring Studios and provides his expertise on inclusivity. Ryan and Jason discuss several topics including retail strategy, how to create equitable organizations, and the future of the industry. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

Conversation with Jason McNary of Unode50

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Cruelty Free Fashion Distribution - MODEXTIL

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. This week, Ryan chats with Alexandre Abitan the chief marketing officer of MODEXTIL, a privately held Montreal-based apparel company established in 1981. The company manufactures its own brands and also distributes premium brands to the North American market including Save the Duck, whose products are 100% animal free and cruelty free. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

Save the Duck

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Starting with Creativity & Passion - DOMREBEL MONTREAL

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. This week Ryan speaks with Justin Svatina, the founder of DOMREBEL, a Montreal-based visual arts company that specializes in hand-crafted graphic tees. The two discuss how with even little knowledge of fashion, one can still succeed by growing organically. Today, DOMREBEL is found in 35 countries worldwide and its custom pieces are worn by icons such as Guns N’ Roses, U2, Rihanna, Jamie Foxx and Elton John. Learn more from this entrepreneur as he shares his story. Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

Streetwear from Canada!

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Retail & Technology 

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Sustainable watches !!!

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A Sustainable Watchmaker

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. To kick off 2021,  guest host Aurélie Brown speaks with Alexandre Desabrais,  c

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Denim!

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Nerding on Denim with Naked & Famous

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. This week, our host speaks with Brandon Svaric who is the founder of Naked & Fa

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Frank & Oak, a brand with purpose.

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The Importance of Being Purpose-Driven: Frank And Oak - Ryan's Rants & Raves

Ryan speaks with Dustin Jones, co-founder and CEO of Unified Commerce Group, a retail company that recently acquired the sustainable Montrea

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Marcia Kilgore of Beauty Pie. The Netflix of Beauty!!

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Disrupting Beauty: Entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. This week Ryan speaks with  Canadian-born serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore, w

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Great chatting with the Co-CEO of Moose Knuckles!

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Taking Risks & Staying Authentic as an Entrepreneur - Moose Knuckles

Listen to this episode from Ryan's Rants & Raves on Spotify. This week,  Ryan speaks with Ayal Twik, co-CEO of Moose Knuckles, a global lead