Atiya Walcott On How to Be Intentional, Cool, and Incredibly Fashionable

Atiya Walcott is one of the most distinctive voices in fashion content, known for the cinematic quality of her videos, her mastery of silhouette and layering, and an approach to getting dressed that is equal parts intention and joy. In this episode, we get into all of it: her film school background, her relationship to beauty, what quiet luxury really signals, and why the way you dress is one of the most consequential creative decisions you make every single day. Our conversation begins with Atiya's early relationship with fashion. We talk about what it was like to grow up as a dark-skinned Black girl at predominantly white institutions, and the journey toward finally seeing herself as beautiful. Atiya shares how she builds a look from feeling first, why tailoring is the single biggest unlock for anyone who wants to dress better, and what her favorite fashion films reveal about the kind of creative she is. She also gives us her full skincare routine, her favorite lip combo, and the one piece of advice she'd give anyone who wants to develop personal style. Products Mentioned: Skincare: Sofie Pavitt Face ( Mandelic Serum , SPF , face mist ), Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser , Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum Makeup: Haus Labs ( foundation , foundation brush , contour stick ), Nars ( lip gloss ) Fashion Films Mentioned Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) — French musical with the most beautiful color palette you've ever seen Daughters of the Dust (1991) — Julie Dash's landmark film; required viewing for Black beauty and style How to Steal a Million (1966) — Audrey Hepburn at her most impeccably dressed Do the Right Thing (1989) — Spike Lee's visual masterpiece Atonement (2007) — that green dress Book Recommendation: How to Dress for Success by Edith Head Rate,

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This episode is 54:16 long.

This episode was published on Apr 20, 2026.

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