Is Designer Dead? Ep 15: Designer Collabs, Summer Trends, & WYouth w/ guest Arianna J. Moultrie

In Episode 15 of Is Designer Dead?, we sit down with Arianna J. Moultrie, Creative Director at Alice + Olivia, to discuss her journey from Los Angeles creative to one of fashion's most exciting voices in design today.Known for blending artistry with strategy, Arianna leads concept development and visual storytelling for contemporary collections and high-profile collaborations, including partnerships with Basquiat, Kid Super, Kim Kardashian, and Paris Hilton. Her work has been featured in Vogue, WWD, and other leading fashion publications, with designs carried by premier retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bloomingdale's.In this conversation, we explore the growing shift toward offline experiences and community-building in fashion, from W's recent Youth event to the rise of designer-retailer collaborations. We also discuss how brands are creating culture beyond social media and what it takes to build meaningful consumer connections today.Plus, we break down some of the biggest Spring/Summer trends, including fringe, scarf dressing, and men's "slutty little glasses."Topics include:• Arianna's path to Creative Director at Alice + Olivia• The evolution of designer collaborations• Why fashion is moving offline• W Youth and the future of fashion communities• Spring/Summer trend forecasting• Fringe, scarf dressing, and men's accessories• Creativity, storytelling, and career growth in fashionAbout Is Designer Dead?Hosted by Chelsea Jackson, Kris Harvey, and Elaina Joyner, Is Designer Dead? explores the intersection of fashion, finance, and foolishness through conversations about luxury, culture, creativity, and the business behind style.Subscribe for new episodes every week.#IsDesignerDead #FashionPodcast #AriannaMoultrie #AliceAndOlivia #FashionBusiness #DesignerCollaborations #FashionCulture #LuxuryFashion #FashionTrends #CreativeDirector #StyleForecastingIG | @isdesignerdeadTikTok | @isdesignerdeadYouTube | @IsDesignerDead