🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: The Death of Runway & Rise of Street Fashion – TikTok, Faux Fur, and Fashion Democracy with Diane Gilman
Join Diane Gilman as she explores the seismic shift from traditional runway fashion to the vibrant, democratic world of street style! From her own $39 TikTok faux fur find to memories of the Paris couture era, Diane reveals how social media has revolutionized fashion—making style accessible, affordable, and ageless. 🌟
In this episode:
- Runway vs. Reality: Diane shares personal stories from growing up in Beverly Hills during the era when Paris couture dictated global trends—and why today’s street fashion is a refreshing departure.
- TikTok & Instagram Influence: How social media platforms have become the new runways, shaping trends and democratizing fashion for all ages and budgets.
- Diane’s $39 Cruella DeVille Coat: The story behind Diane’s favorite faux fur coat purchased from TikTok, and how affordable fashion can make a big statement.
- Fashion Democracy: Why the decline of exclusive runway culture is empowering everyday people to become their own fashion influencers.
- High-Low Styling Tips: Diane offers practical advice on pairing affordable statement pieces with classic wardrobe staples for maximum impact.
Featuring insights on:
- The evolution from exclusive runway dictation to inclusive street style democracy.
- How social media has transformed shopping habits and fashion inspiration.
- Why age is no longer a barrier to bold, playful fashion choices.
Diane’s Key Insights:
🌟 Fashion today is about individuality, accessibility, and authenticity—not price tags.
🌟 Social media empowers everyone to discover their unique style at any age.
🌟 Affordable fashion allows experimentation without fear—it’s okay to make a $30 mistake!
Plus:
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Connect with Diane:
- YouTube: @thedianegilman
- Facebook: TheDianeGilman
- Instagram: @thedianegilman
- TikTok: @thedianegilman
- Website & Mailing List: TheDianeGilman.com
- Get Diane’s Book on Amazon: “Too Young to Be Old”
We’d love your thoughts! Have you embraced street fashion inspired by social media? Share your favorite finds and styling tips with Diane on social media!
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A fashion rule-breaker with millions of loyal fans, the charismatic pearl-haired, “Queen of Jeans,” Diane Gilman is 78 years young and embracing aging instead of fighting it. An inspiration for women embracing their third act, Diane is The top Tele-retailing brand globally who is just getting started, and not unlike many women’s stories, recognition for Diane came later in life with the launch of her DG2 Jeans line on HSN which has become the top tele-retailing brand globally, over $100 million dollars a year in retail sales domestically, could be seen on QVC UK, Italy, France, Australia & Canada. Her latest book, “Too Young to be Old,” is another compelling take on conquering life’s challenges and harnessing one’s own power to live a “third act” filled with dream-catching and fulfillment.
After 30 years of experience in front of the camera connecting with the baby boomer audience on television, Diane has set out to become a proaging advocate and a "Silver-haired Influencer". Through social media, YouTube and the launch of her podcast, Too Young To Be Old, Diane's goal is to educate and inspire the 50+ community in a range of lifestyle topics such as nutrition, health & wellness, fashion, beauty & skincare, and any other topics covering aging solutions.
