Disability Representation in Fashion: Natalie Trevonne on Inclusive Design | Dinner for Shoes

Dinner for Shoes is a podcast hosted bySarah Wasilak, a fashion and food enthusiast with her mouth full. With appearances by her cats,Trish andKit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode. In episode 10, Disability Representation in Fashion, Sarah welcomes Natalie Trevonne to the couch, where the industry vets chat about the launch of Trevonne’s inclusive clothing brandNYI (Not Your Inspiration) and enjoy Prasini salads fromPlaka Souvlaki. Trevonne discusses her accomplishments as a blind fashion designer who brought her ideas to life through the incredible advocacy work she’s recognized for in the disability community. Sarah and Natalie share details about the start of their friendship and their steadfast support of one another in a world where barriers often prevent awareness and important stories from being told.  Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more onTikTok,Instagram, andFacebook. If there are any fashion topics you’ve been pondering or good eats you think Sarah should try, don’t hesitate to send a DM or anemail.Dinner for Shoes is an original by The Kai Productions.Follow Dinner for Shoes: @dinnerforshoes on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Follow host Sarah Wasilak: @slwasz on Instagram Follow producer Megan Kai: @megankaii on Instagram Get in touch:[email protected] make this video more accessible, check out YouDescribe, a web-based platform that offers a free audio description tool for viewers who are blind or visually impaired. THIS DINNERAvocado Dill Prasini Salad FromPlaka Souvlaki in Hoboken, NJTHESE SHOESVintage Forever 21 Suede BootsNATALIE’S OUTFITWhite blouse with a crochet trimOversize silver hoop earringsVintage paneled skirtSARAH’S OUTFITShop my lookMavi Silvia Denim JacketZara Rhinestone TRF Wide Leg JeansShowpo Button-Up Crop TopVintage BaubleBar earringsFendi First 1 White Fabric Running ShoesEttika Your Essential Flex Band CuffTHESE CHAPTERS0:00 - WHO IS NATALIE TREVONNE?6:20 - THE IMPORTANCE OF AUDIO DESCRIPTION IN FASHION12:00 - NATALIE’S OUTFIT13:20 - NATALIE’S DISABILITY INCLUSION WORK16:10 - NATALIE’S NYC MUST-DOS18:30 - HOW DOPE WOULD A BLIND DESIGNER BE?25:00 - NATALIE’S PODCAST, FASHIONABLY TARDY27:23 - THE BIRTH OF NATALIE’S FASHION BRAND, NYI34:30 - THE PROBLEM WITH ADAPTIVE CLOTHING LINES38:35 - THE FUTURE OF NYI43:10 - NOT MY EYES, ALL-BLIND RUNWAY SHOW45:45 - NYI TAKES THE RUNWAY49:00 - LESSONS FROM NATALIETHIS PRODUCTIONis created, written, hosted, and produced bySarah Wasilak.is creative directed and executive produced byMegan Kai.is tech supervised by Nick.includes photos in chronological order bySarah Wasilak, Plaka Souvlaki@plakasouvlaki on Instagram, NYI@wearnyi on Instagram,Popsugar.com, Emily In Paris@emilyinparis on Instagram, Emily in Paris Outfits@emilyinparisoutfits on Instagram, Cynthia Bergstrom@cynthiabergstrom on Instagram, Natalie Trevonne@natalietrevonne on Instagram, Joe’s Pizza NYC@joespizzanyc on Instagram, Chez Josephine@chezjosephine on Instagram, Belle Torek@mademoiselleanabelle on Instagram,Boqueria.com, Nelson Wong@limitless90 on Instagram, Rebirth Garments@rebirthgarments on Instagram, Esther Ladipo@estherladipo on Instagram, Not My Eyes Inc.@notmyeyesinc on Instagram, Annalee Smith@plusmodelannalee on Instagram, andwearnyi.com. referencesEmily in Paris,Buffy the Vampire Slayer,Joe’s Pizza,Chez Josephine,Boqueria,Macy’s Herald Square,Cal Poly Pomona,Fashionably Tardy podcast,Metaverse Fashion Week,Essence,Vogue Business,LaVant Consulting,Sky Cubacub of Rebirth Garments,Kyle Denman,Annalee Smith, andNot My Eyes Inc. is made with love.