Britney Wittes - Petite. Powerful. Persistent.
This week on our podcast, we're diving deep into the transformative world of fashion representation with Britney Wittes, a trailblazing short model who's challenging industry standards and creating space for diverse body types. From her early start in commercial modeling to founding Why Not Petites, Britney's story is a powerful narrative about resilience, inclusivity, and redefining beauty standards.
Our conversation explores the complex intersection of fashion, economics, and mental health through the lens of model representation. We'll unpack how Gen Z is reimagining industry norms, pushing for sustainability, and demanding more authentic representation. Britney shares her personal journey of pivoting when traditional modeling pathways closed, ultimately creating her own platform that nurtures and empowers shorter models who have been historically overlooked.
Listeners will get an intimate look into the inner workings of the modeling industry, the challenges of breaking traditional height barriers, and how one person's vision can spark meaningful change. From her work with major brands like American Girl and McDonalds to her mission of creating a supportive community for petite models, Britney's story is both inspiring and eye-opening.
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Why Don't We Dress for Dinner Anymore?
Join our hosts, senior style icon and former mental health professional Teddi Krochman, and entrepreneur and documentarian Melissa Pierce, for a podcast that focuses on why we dress the way we do and what that says about us as a culture.
- No. of episodes: 32
- Latest episode: 2025-04-29
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