Claudia Li Johnson and Gabby Kono-Abdi, co-founders of Vin, join Bailey to talk about turning their shared love of vintage and statement accessories into a fast-growing fashion brand. They share how their iconic Fishy bag came to life, why launching before everything was perfect worked in their favor, and how intentional gifting helped get Vin into the right hands.

They also get into running a business with your best friend, learning when to compromise, protecting the brand as it grows, and why good taste is about so much more than following trends. Plus, Claudia and Gabby talk personal style, finding inspiration around the world, what they’ve learned as first-time founders, and what they’re manifesting next.

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Claudia Li Johnson and Gabby Kono-Abdi, co-founders of Vin, join Bailey to talk about turning their shared love of vintage and statement accessories into a fast-growing fashion brand. They share how their iconic Fishy bag came to life, why launching before everything was perfect worked in their favor, and how intentional gifting helped get Vin into the right hands.
They also get into running a business with your best friend, learning when to compromise, protecting the brand as it grows, and why good taste is about so much more than following trends. Plus, Claudia and Gabby talk personal style, finding inspiration around the world, what they&rsquo;ve learned as first-time founders, and what they&rsquo;re manifesting next.
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Through intimate, unfiltered conversations with fashion editors, celebrities, founders, and cultural leaders, It Girl with Bailey Taylor captures both the glamour and the reality of life in the public eye. The podcast expands the popular online series into long-form storytelling, creating space to explore ambition, visibility, pressure, and the struggles that come with being an “it girl” today—beyond the highlight reel.

Through intimate, unfiltered conversations with fashion editors, celebrities, founders, and cultural leaders, It Girl with Bailey Taylor captures both the glamour and the reality of life in the public eye. The podcast expands the popular online series into long-form storytelling, creating space to explore ambition, visibility, pressure, and the struggles that come with being an &ldquo;it girl&rdquo; today&mdash;beyond the highlight reel.

It Girl with Bailey Taylor

Claudia & Gabby: Co-Founding Vin., Good Taste & Building a Fashion Brand

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