In Episode 15 of their fashion psychology podcast, hosts Theodora Krochman and Melissa Pierce welcome avant-garde artist and designer Jordan Chavez of InBetweenBranches, whose journey from rural Ohio to Chicago's vibrant fashion scene offers a compelling lens into the psychology of creative transformation. They explore how the artist's transition from hand-sewing to machine work parallels deeper themes of overcoming creative fears and embracing growth. The conversation delves into the fascinating intersection of folk art, queer identity, and classic Americana, examining how these elements combine to create fashion that makes the familiar strange. Jordan shares insights about his evolution from his 2022 debut collection "Folk Art Fantasy" to his recent "Rural Renaissance" showcase at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, revealing how childhood imagination in rural spaces continues to influence his avant-garde designs.As the discussion unfolds, they explore the psychological implications of blending rural and urban aesthetics, and how fashion serves as a narrative vehicle for personal transformation. The episode examines how Jordan's work challenges traditional fashion boundaries while maintaining a connection to his roots, creating pieces that are simultaneously soft and bold, classic and boundary-pushing.Through his story of moving from fields to city streets, the conversation illuminates how location and environment shape not only our creative expression but our fundamental relationship with clothing and identity.Follow Teddi, Melissa, and the show on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@teddilovesfashion⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@the.melissa.fierce⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@getdressedfordinner⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jordan at: ⁠@inbetweenbranches

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