This episode is unlike any we’ve done before. Yes, we’ll be talking to sewists, but these aren’t just any sewists—these are trailblazers with a story to tell. They’ve stitched their way through life’s fabric from every corner of the country, and their threads have led them to something extraordinary. These talented creators were contestants on the first season of Bravo’s smash hit, “OMG Fashun.” Led by the unapologetic actress, model, and fashion maverick Julia Fox, alongside the legendary stylist Law Roach, this show tore through the boundaries of fashion design, flipping the script on what style can and should be.
We’re taking you behind the scenes—to give you an exclusive peek into the making of OMG Fashun www.omgfashun.com But that’s not all. We’ll dive deep into intimate conversations with these contestants—scratch that, fashion disruptors—who dared to defy the norm and redefine what it means to create.
But before we dive into the world of our extraordinary contestants, we’re sitting down with two of the people behind the show—Co-Executive Producer Rich Brusa and Producer Marcy Guevara-Prete. Rich is no stranger to the limelight, with three Emmy nominations and two Critic’s Choice Awards under his belt. He’s worked on iconic shows like Project Runway, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Top Chef. Marcy, a host and plus-size style expert, has been featured on Rachael Ray, The Dr. Oz Show, Hallmark Home, and Oprah.com. These two powerhouses are here to spill the tea on what went into creating ‘OMG Fashun.’
Rich and Marcy will take us behind the scenes, revealing the trials, triumphs, and everything in between that went into making this show a reality. From Julia Fox’s game-changing vision to the intense vetting process that whittled down the contestants to just 30, they’ll share it all.
We’ll also hear how sustainability played a crucial role in the show, its impact on the fashion industry, and what it was really like to work with fashion heavyweights Julia Fox and Law Roach.
(2:35) What does a show producer do?! Rich Insta (@Rich_But_not_wealthy) and Marcy Insta(@themarcyminute) explain their work and how it affects the show.
(6:11) How did this whole show’s idea begin? Again, Rich and Marcy share its genesis. And a big thanks to Julia Fox!
(12:13) So how did the show choose the contestants? There was quite a process! Rich and Marcy also explain the “types” of people they looked for.
(16:11) How about sustainability and how the show brought its impact to the fashion industry?
(17:56)We asked Marcy and Rich what it was like to work with Julia Fox Insta (@juliafox)and Law Roach Insta (@luxurylaw)
(19:33) Let’s meet the disruptors. Bree Billiter (Insta @breeotiginaldesigns)
who grew up in Massachusetts and now lives in New York leads off this incredible cast of disruptors.
(21:42) And how about Alice in Wonderland and the huge effect it had on Bree’s image of herself and her path forward.
(22:34) Who have been some of her biggest influences and what motivated her to be on OMG Fashun?
(23:40) What was her best moment on the show? Well, Law Roach made this happen as he “flipped a switch) inside her.
(24:39) Did the show help Bree further develop her skills and what’s her advice for future contestants?
(25:20) What’s Bree’s dream – listen up Disney!
(25:37) While Bree was honing her skills on the East Coast, in the state of Washington Jersey Cruz (Insta @jersetvirago)was busy working on hers! The winner of Episode 3, Jersey shares how she learned to sew and where this took her in her life.
(27:46)Jersey walks us through her creative process
(28:53) And, what’s her personal style? She describes it for us here!
(29:50) Jersey Virago is the name of her brand. How did she come up with this name…she tells us the story behind it all! And she tells us who influenced her style and designs
(31:19) Jersey has always seen the world differently…how did this lead her to OMG fashion?!
(32:45) What about the amazing memories and challenges on the show? And Did she grow being on the show?
(34:05) And finally, what’s Jersey’s dream?!
Well, that’s it for part one of the OMG episode…join us next time for part two!
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