Throwing Fits The Julie Ragolia Interview with Throwing Fits
May 4, 2026
Julie Ragolia, renowned stylist who shapes menswear for actors and brands, chats about nonstop travel and compact NYC closet strategies. She breaks down runway vs red carpet work, her collaborations with Xenia and Karthik Research, the shopping games and lost Hermès moments, and why tailoring details and indie labels deserve attention.
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Ten Minutes That Make Or Break A Runway
- Runway shows are short high-stakes performances: 10 minutes can determine a collection's commercial and cultural fate.
- Julie emphasizes the months-long preparation that compresses into a decisive live moment.
A Woman's Perspective Makes Menswear More Approachable
- Being a woman stylist in menswear can offer a sensual, textural viewpoint that makes male styling feel approachable and communal.
- Julie intentionally aims for approachability in celebrity looks so audiences can relate to the image.
Mentoring Led To Kartik Research Partnership
- Julie discovered Karthik Research while seeking South Asian designers for Riz Ahmed and became a mentor through a Mr Porter program.
- That organic mentoring led to runway projects and a long-term collaboration growing into a flagship indie brand.