Season 12, Episode 8: Welcome to New York (with Galina Sobolev)

Dahlia is joined by Galina Sobolev, designer, stylist and former model to discuss clothes, confidence and cultural influences on how we dress.In this episode, Dahlia speaks with fashion designer Galina Sobolev about her life, her move from Odessa to New York, and the experiences that shaped her career in the American fashion industry. Galina shares how immigration, early ambition, and the cultural shift of arriving in the United States influenced her creative direction and long-term success.Topics covered in this episode:Galina’s childhood in Odessa and what it meant to grow up in a creative householdHer family’s move to New York and how that transition opened the door to fashionThe early years of building a career in the American fashion industryHow she developed her design identity and approach to dressing real womenHer memories of Studio 54 and how that nightlife era shaped her understanding of style, confidence, and cultureThe evolution of her brand and the lessons she has carried through decades of workHer perspective on longevity, reinvention, and staying relevant in a changing industryWhy this episode matters:Galina’s story offers insight into the immigrant experience, the realities of building a fashion career in New York, and the cultural impact of Studio 54. She also shares practical thoughts on confidence and how women can style themselves today in a way that feels modern, intentional, and true to who they are.. Galina Sobolev is a fashion designer known for her long-standing influence in the American fashion industry. Born in Odessa and raised in a creative family, she immigrated to New York as a young woman, where she began building her career in design. Over the years, she has developed a reputation for creating clothing that prioritises fit, confidence, and real-life wearability. Her early experiences in New York, including the cultural energy of the Studio 54 era, shaped her understanding of style and self‑expression. Today, Galina continues to design, mentor, and share her perspective on fashion, identity, and how women can dress with intention and confidence.She can be found on instagram @galinasobolevFor more information on the Stressed But Well Dressed show follow @stressedbutwelldressed_podcast on instagram or find Dahlia on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dahliastroud/or visit www.stressedbutwelldressed.co.uk