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Sydney Paige
Okay, only 10 more presents to wrap. You're almost at the finish line. But first there the last one.
Az Fudd
Enjoy a Coca Cola for a pause that refreshes. Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Futaround and find out I'm here with my girl Ashanti. Ashanti, what's up? Hey.
Ashanti Plummer
Everything's good, you know, just chilling and we have a really fun episode coming up. So I'm really looking forward to getting right into it.
Homesense Announcer
So.
Ashanti Plummer
So Az, your cover for Slam just dropped. I'm so excited for you. You were at the program my jam. So how did that feel? Like, what is it like?
Az Fudd
It is really exciting. I mean it's such an honor to be on the COVID of slam. But then just being able to do at the program with my whole team around me, with Sydney there, with Sarah, just with everyone, the whole squad doing hair, makeup, the glam, the nails, the outfits, I felt very loved. So it made the Whole experience, a lot of fun. So it was like Slam is already so amazing, but then to do it with your crew made it even better. So I'm so excited to see it turned out so well. I couldn't have asked for anything to have come out better. So I'm just super excited about it, super happy about how it turned out, how it looks, and I'm so excited that everyone else gets to see it now. So I'm super excited for the guests we have on today. Ms. Sydney Paige is here with us.
Sydney Paige
Woo hoo. Thanks for having me, guys. I'm excited to be here. I'm excited to talk about the shoot for sure.
Az Fudd
Me too.
Sydney Paige
Absolutely.
Az Fudd
So Sydney's here with us today to talk about this slam shoot because she was the stylist who helped design and create and make all these looks come to life. So I feel like even I don't fully understand all of the details and just all of the specific stuff that went into styling me in this. So I'm excited to hear just how intricate and what the thought process was going in because it was incredible. It looked great.
Sydney Paige
Thank you. Thank you. No, yeah, it was a lot of like, moving parts, but then I also feel like it happened so fast. Everyone's part had to happen so fast. I'm excited to like, talk about the process of it as well.
Ashanti Plummer
Sydney, you have styled AZ multiple times and you styled her for this slam shoot. How did you guys like, meet? How did you guys start working together?
Sydney Paige
So Fashion Week was actually the first time that we worked together. I think the slam shoot was just the second thing that we've done. So, you know, it was like kind of coming off of that Fashion Week, I was excited to do something that was just like, creative. I feel like when you do Fashion Week, you kind of have to stay in the bubble of the brands that you're going to, the shows, you know, so it's like you don't have as much control. And so yeah, I was excited to do something fun and creative, especially for slam because they don't always do that. You don't always get that opportunity. So I was excited to explore where we could go like with fashion for that and how to like make it make sense with Slam. Slam and like telling a story with sports in there as well. Amazing. Az.
Ashanti Plummer
So that was the first time that you guys worked together was Fashion Week?
Az Fudd
Yeah.
Ashanti Plummer
What was that like, first time working with Sid?
Az Fudd
It was amazing. I'm not even really sure how that came about, but I knew I wanted to work with someone New just because, you know, I'm experimenting. I don't Trying to figure out my style, what I like, what I don't like. And I had heard of Sid from Skyler, and, like, seeing her looks and seeing she's someone I love. I love looking at Sky's tunnel fits, so. So that got me really excited to work with her. And then Fashion Week, even though she said you still have to stay within the bubbles and she thinks it's not as fun. I had a great time, and I loved all the looks that she put me in.
Sydney Paige
No, it was so much fun. Yeah.
Az Fudd
So when I heard that she was working on this slam shoot, I was super excited because I had no idea what she was gonna whip up, but I was excited to see just where she was gonna go with it.
Ashanti Plummer
Well, you looked amazing. And for those who are listening, Skylar is Skylar Diggins.
Az Fudd
Oh, yeah.
Ashanti Plummer
Sydney Paige has styled multiple athletes. I also saw with Scarlett Digging, she did a Got Milk shoot. I think that Sydney styled, and that was like. I've never seen anything like it. So from then, I had seen Sydney style some of these athletes, and I knew that with you working with her for Fashion Week, me being able to. I also met her for the first time then seeing your Fashion Week looks, I was like, yeah, this girl, she knows what she's doing.
Az Fudd
Okay.
Ashanti Plummer
She could put it together. Sydney, what goes into, like, styling a specific athlete, like az, for example, how did you know what to pick or what would look good on her? What's your thought process?
Sydney Paige
Yeah, I think going into it, she. I felt like I was excited to see, like, what she was going to gravitate towards. So I feel like for the first time I work with someone, like, I like to pull a range of things. So it's like, what I see, and then it's, like, a few things that I've already seen someone in, and then, like, a little bit in between. Any way that they go, I can kind of, like, have something to pull back to, you know, and to talk to. So that's kind of like where I start. I always start with, like, looking at what someone has already worn and what I think is already working for them, what I think could work for them and just kind of start there and then introduce, like, slowly some things. Just kind of, like, trying to, like, read the room. I feel like that's a lot of my job is reading people's energy and, like, what, like, makes them look like they're feeling good and feeling confident. So I feel like that's always where I Try to start.
Ashanti Plummer
Okay, so what would you say is AZ style if you had to describe it in, like, three words?
Sydney Paige
Oh, three words. I think she. I think we're still, like, evolving, right? We're still, like, trying to figure out exactly where it is. So I think that's what's been so cool, like, what we've done so far. Everything has been so different. So it's been. I feel like we've been able to kind of try to introduce a few new things. But one thing that I love about Izzy is that she's going to try anything. She really will try anything and just, like, kind of see if it works. So. But she's also not going to wear anything that she doesn't feel comfortable or feel right in. And I feel like she's not afraid to, like, tell me that. So I feel like you have to be open, because it's like, if someone doesn't tell you what is not working for them, then I can just keep bringing you something that's not working, and then it's like, we don't go any. You know, like, it doesn't go anywhere. So she's very open to experimenting and open to trying new things. And I think it's been really fun to see it evolve. I'm excited to continue seeing it evolve. So I say for three words right now, I would say, like, experimented. Girly. Also. Pretty.
Az Fudd
Pretty girly.
Sydney Paige
But then also.
Az Fudd
Yeah.
Sydney Paige
And fun. Yeah. I think she just, like, really is, like, having fun with it right now, which is. Which is an exciting thing.
Az Fudd
I like those words. I support that.
Ashanti Plummer
Okay, so back to the slam shoot. Az, when did you find out you were going to be on the COVID.
Az Fudd
It was pretty recent. Like, a couple weeks before we did it. And my initial reaction was kind of like, really? They want me on the COVID Are you sure? Really?
Ashanti Plummer
So what was the vision behind the slam shoot? What did you want to get across with all her looks?
Sydney Paige
For me, like, hearing slam, at first, I was like, okay. Like, I. I'm excited. But also, I know that they usually just do the uniform. So at first I was like, okay, well, we can do, like, a lot of accessorizing. Like, you know, kind of try to accessorize it however we can. But when I found out that we were able to do, like, extra looks, I was like, okay, we could kind of. I could kind of cook a little bit. Like, you know, we could try to.
Az Fudd
Make something work with this.
Sydney Paige
So, yeah, so I was like, two looks. Like, I really wanted to, like, streamline it, and so the team was so amazing. I think we started off with, like, a huge, just, like, brainstorm. Like me shout out to Jack T. We really just spent that first night brainstorming. And they were so good with just giving me, like, every resource. And I feel like that's kind of how I work best, is just having every resource there and then being able to put the pieces together. So we were, like, putting. You know, I wanted to be able to still, like, have fashion in there, but I did want it to tell a story, for it to make sense with Slam, to be able to speak back to sports and have that make sense in what she was wearing. So when they were putting together all these jerseys, I was like, oh, this is really cool. And, like, immediately, I did think of putting the jersey with the suit, but my first idea was, like, just having it backwards, you know, like, just having it backwards under the suit. But then, like I said, they gave me so many resources, just, like, all in one pot. And I was like, all right, guys, like, let me just, like, brew on this. Let me see, like, how I can make this work. And so one of the resources they said was Jocelyn, actually, who designed the jersey. She, like, cut up all of these different jerseys and, like, put them together to make that. That hero look that we had with the jersey underneath the suit. I mean, it was incredible. It was just even more than I could have really imagined that she was going to do with that. With that jersey. Like, she really ate that ugg and such a quick turnaround, too. So, yeah, like, when she sent back that sketch of with the long train, I was like, this is major. I also wasn't sure, like, what az's reaction was going to be to that. I was. I was like, she's gonna look at me. Like, I'm actually insane. But I was like, this is gonna be fire, though. So I was. I was so excited. I was really excited that she was open to it. I feel like that looked, like really, really came together, you know, with that, but also, like, incorporating other things around it, tapping in, like, Sarah for the nails, bringing in these, like, things that worked really well during Fashion Week. The first time that we worked together with the suit, the suit was kids super, like, bringing in that. That aspect of it. And then again with the nails, like, Sarah killed the nails for Fashion Week with every single look. I was super excited to send her some references as well and seeing what she came back with. I was so excited when she would, like, show me, like, what she came back with. After sending her, like, maybe, like, Three or four pictures, like, with the suit, you know, and, like, seeing how her brain worked with that. So, yeah, it was really, really dope.
Az Fudd
The suit look, the hero look that was. Jack sent me kind of the sketch, because before, she was like, it's a lot of red. I know you don't like red, but you kind of have to trust the process. Like, the sketch isn't how it's gonna look. It's gonna look a lot better. It's still in the early phases, so I'm like, oh, gosh, what are they about to show me? I was actually really. I was like, oh. So then seeing the sketch, hearing, like, the. Just be open. I was a little nervous. And then seeing it in person, it like. Like you said, Jocelyn did her thing. It was unreal. And to see it on and to see all the details, like the lace in it and the stars and this and that, I was. I. It was so impressive. It still impresses me. Like, I think what she did was phenomenal. And what you guys were able to cut, like, that idea behind all of it, you guys were able to come up with. I loved it. I loved how it looked. I'm so happy. So I can't thank you guys enough, because that. That look was so cool, and it was just so different. It was so different. I loved it.
Ashanti Plummer
It was definitely my favorite look on you. Top two. Top two. Do you guys have a favorite look from that shoot? I'm assuming it is.
Az Fudd
Yeah.
Sydney Paige
Yeah, yeah.
Az Fudd
That was.
Sydney Paige
It was major. It was just so major. And, like, every. I feel like every part of it from the hair with Haley, like, makeup, Lionel, like, it just all blended together so well. Az is really good at that with just really trusting her team and, like, the decisions, and I feel like that's really important when it comes to your team and, like, being creative, allowing people to, you know, be able to not just, like, do what they want. But I think that it's just. It's just special to, like, know that your team has your best interests in mind. You know, we love what we do, but we also just, like, really love doing that for you specifically, and we love how that translates. You know what I mean? Like, we love. See. Yeah. Like. Like, you could really, like, see the. The switch. And, like, when she's, like, on set sometimes Izzy doesn't even look in the mir. Honestly, it's like. It's absolutely insane.
Az Fudd
Most days, that's. Most mornings. That's true.
Sydney Paige
I'm like, how are you doing?
Az Fudd
Like, it's just, like.
Sydney Paige
But she really Trusts her team. And it's like, we. We really love. Again, like, we love what we do, but we really love to do it for you. And, like, we love how that translates on camera and just, like, in your personality.
Az Fudd
So, yeah, I really have been so lucky. I feel like with basketball, with my friends, just every aspect of my life having people around me that, like, work well together. Because you guys did, you know Haley and Lionel, and you didn't really know any of them before. It's like, they didn't really know each other before. And so how do you guys come together? All people that I trust that can come together and work together and work together also for my benefit, like, that. I'm so blessed to have people like you guys in my life that can just collaborate well, because not everyone can do that.
Sydney Paige
Yeah.
Ashanti Plummer
Facts. So from the COVID is there one detail that fans might not notice right away, but you guys were intentional with including.
Sydney Paige
I think it was really just, like, taking, like, I mentioned it before, but just, like, taking those things. Like, that worked well, like, for fashion week, like, throwing in, like, the kids. Super as far as, like, fashion goes, you know, like, there. I feel like there was a lot of, like, nods, like, sports wise, as well. But, like, fashion wise, it was kind of like, for me, it was that, like, bringing in that. And then as well as, like, the nails. Like, I feel like the nails were so. Everyone loved them, you know, like, she's just so. She's so creative and so good at what she does, Sarah. So it was like. I think it was really cool to, like, kind of bring that back in a special way. Like, with sports and, like, with putting everyone's number. Like, I mean, we haven't talked about that look yet, but, like. Yeah, I just thought that that was, like, really major and really special.
Az Fudd
Wait, what nails did I have on for the hero look?
Sydney Paige
The hero look?
Az Fudd
They were.
Sydney Paige
They were like the. She did, like, a plaid. Like, a plaid. And then it had, like, these, like, chrome. Yeah, like, the chrome, like, rings on it.
Az Fudd
Yeah, those are really cool.
Sydney Paige
They were just so, like. They were so cool. So, so cool.
Az Fudd
Okay. Yeah, that look was definitely my favorite. Just everything about it. The nails, the suit, the top, all of that. But I. Wait, what was. It was the. The one with the nails. That one. It was.
Sydney Paige
And then the jersey. Yeah. Yeah, I know. I love the coat. Oh, we have some. Some BTs. Yeah, we'll have to. Have to drop.
Ashanti Plummer
You have to pop a picture up. I have pictures of that. My phone. I love that look. It is so fabulous. It is so girly. It's so boss. I'm like, yes, Az, you need to go ahead and get you a bunch of coats. Big old coats. You in Connecticut anyways.
Sydney Paige
Yeah, I was gonna say you need them right now for sure.
Az Fudd
It is getting chilly. We need to talk about the other look and the nails, because that's exactly.
Ashanti Plummer
What I was gonna get into. I really want to talk about. Well, okay, so my favorite nail set is the one with the numbers. Can you talk more about that?
Sydney Paige
So that one, I mean, I really just wanted that look to be about the nails. Like, we were able to, I guess, like, honor, you know, everyone who had won the MLP award. And so I just thought that was so special. And I feel like for dressing that look, I was just like, I want it to be super. Just toned down. Like, I didn't want it to be major at all. Like, I wanted it to be really about the nails. Like, I didn't want to take away from it. So. So we just did like, a. A tank for that. Like, you know, like a navy tank to kind of match in with the. The Yukon colors. But I did want to do it up with, like, some jewelry and accessories, like, some rings, you know, to just, like, make, like, anything that was going to make those nails pop. Because, like, they. They needed their moment. They were so special. And, like, again, like, we sent Sarah some references, and it was just, like, had, like, the color scheme. And then it was just like, I wanted the nails to be, like, dynamic. That was, like, the word that kept coming to my head was like, I just was like, make just big them, like, dynamic. Like, because I don't want to be. Give, like, too many notes, you know, Like, I like to be able to just like, give a few references and then have, like, people just able to like, just really do their thing. And so I feel like Sarah just so good with that. So good with, like, taking those references and really just, like, nailing it. Like, I was. Yeah, no pun intended. But she nailed it. Yeah, it was. No, it was. They were sick. I. I really, really love that. Like, how that came together.
Az Fudd
Those nails were crazy.
Sydney Paige
They were crazy.
Az Fudd
Like, I knew she was talented, but.
Sydney Paige
To see that the numbers were, like, in script. Like, it was like, that was what I thought was, like, super cool that she did. Like, they weren't just, like, you know, just regular numbers. They were, like, all in script. Like, it was really cool. But now, Iz, you could talk to them as well.
Az Fudd
So they had the numbers on them. But then there was some sort of unique design with it as well. With like a jewel. Mine had a crown on it and just. It was just like the way that she was able to make all of them pop in a unique way I thought was so impressive. I just talking about nails, like how do you do that on a nail? I don't know. I'm like obsessed with everyone on my team. You guys all are. I don't know how you guys do it.
Sydney Paige
She killed it.
Az Fudd
But I also loved with that look. Like you said, I was just in a plain blue tank and it was all about the details. It was about the nails, about the accessories. Haley put these little pieces in my hair that kind of made it look like a crown in my hair. Lionel had put blue eyeliner on me and I thought that was really cool. That was different. It was just all the little things in that that I thought made that really special.
Ashanti Plummer
My favorite part is all the past mops who were on it. So you have Rebecca Lobo, Subar, DT, Tina Charles, etc. And then you have AZ. So you're definitely joining the ranks of some greats. So I love that detail.
Az Fudd
Yeah, that's crazy. That. Yeah.
Sydney Paige
Speechless.
Ashanti Plummer
And then I think was the last look. The jersey.
Sydney Paige
The jersey. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Ashanti Plummer
Okay. Pretty self explanatory. Still fire.
Sydney Paige
So it's just. It's like just an iconic slam shot. For sure. You have to have that one in there too.
Ashanti Plummer
AC how did the experience compare to your cover with the page one in 2021?
Az Fudd
It was very different. The one that I did with Paige my freshman year. It was. I guess we did do another look. It was mainly jersey though, mainly in our uniform. We did do another look, but it just wasn't nearly as fun or exciting like style wise as this past one. It just wasn't as creative. It didn't tell like our outfits were just that outfits. They didn't tell a story like this one. There was no background. There were no cool nails, cool makeup, cool hair. So this one I liked. Well, it was just different. It was different. I mean your first one is always super special and be able to do that with Paige was really special. But this one was definitely like. I just felt like there was more. More story behind absolutely every detail in it. Which I love. I love when there's a meaning behind something.
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Az Fudd
Okay, but, Sid, I want to know more about you, so let's talk about you for a second. How did you get started as a stylist?
Sydney Paige
Honestly, when I was younger, like, I was not into fashion at all. So I, like, I came up, like, in a sports family. So, like, my dad is a coach. My brother played. I played, like, up until, like, through high school. So I just, like, I really did not like fashion until, like, my senior year of high school. And then I started getting more into, like, blogs and fashion and just kind of, like, speaking out in that way. Like, with. I feel like I'm like an. An introvert extrovert, you know? Like, I. I was really trying to, like, find my voice in that way. So that was senior year is kind of when that happened for me. And so I decided to go to school for fashion instead of continuing sports in college. So, yeah, that was kind of where it started for me. And then I moved to New York, was started. I did an internship in, like, corporate fashion, where. Which is where I was just like, okay, like, this could be cool. It's gonna be fun. I'm in New York, like, you know, corporate fashion. But then it was just like, okay, this is not corporate life. It's not for me. Like, like, fashion is for me, but corporate fashion is not for me. So, like, two years into that, I just, like, I was able to be on, like, some different photo shoots and, you know, and things like that. And when I started getting more into, like, seeing the ins and outs of how those photo shoots worked, I was like, okay, I need to figure out how to do what she's doing. Like, I need to figure out how to, like, you know, how to get into. Into the styling thing. And I just. I spent so long, like, researching and just kind of, like, praying over that decision. And then I left corporate and just jumped into freelancing. And so I started freelancing and assisting stylists, like a celebrity stylist in New York. And just, like, I just, like, hit the ground running, honestly. Like, I was like, I will assist anyone. I will, like, I will just figure it out. Like, I don't care. Like, I don't care if it's paid. Not paid. Like, I'm just gonna assist everybody and learn everything that I can until I can like, figure this thing out. And so, yeah, I assisted for years, like eight or nine years. And then until I was just able to like, really like, lean in on doing this thing on my own.
Ashanti Plummer
Sheesh. I don't even know what corporate fashion even is. What is corporate fashion compared to like, freelancing?
Sydney Paige
Yeah. I was so like, I was going into an office like nine to five every day. Like, it was kind of like the back end, like, of how the pieces like get into certain stores. You know, like when you see like if you go into like Macy's or something and you see one shirt, but like in California, but you don't see the same thing in Miami. Like, I was like watching that happen. Like, I was watching those buyers, like, and like seeing, selling to those buyers of like, okay, this tank top should be in Miami, but like this coat, you know, should be in New York, like in the New York store. So it was kind of like that. It was like that side of it which is like, it's called an account executive. So I was like working with that and like making sure that like Nordstrom had like their, you know, like their shirt that they were gonna shoot for their site and like making sure Bloomingdale's had their shoot they were gonna. Or a shirt that they were gonna shoot for their site. Like, it was kind of just like the back end of, of how all of that works, which is also good to know. But it was just like not, not, not for me.
Ashanti Plummer
That makes so much sense to me. And now I feel like. So it's intentional when you can get something from one store in New York, but you can't get it and it's the same exact store.
Sydney Paige
Yeah.
Ashanti Plummer
In a different state.
Sydney Paige
Yeah, like, like you, like you're not. You're always going to see like someone's best stuff like in, in the New York store. Like the New York, like their New York location, you know, or like just like they're biggest location is gonna have like their, their more like fabulous things, I guess. But like also like the coat in New York is like, you're not going to be able to find that same one in, in Florida, like, because they're just like, it's not gonna sell here, you know. So. Yeah, it was just kind of like watching, watching that whole like, world. Yeah. How that plays out.
Az Fudd
Sid, if you could have anyone's closet who would it be?
Sydney Paige
Honestly, right now, I would choose Skyler. Like, it's so many things that I see, like, and I'm just like, oh, my gosh, she such a dope style. Like, anything. Even when she's just, like, showing up to set in, like, some cozy sweats. I'm like, I want those too. Like, I. I want that.
Az Fudd
Like, what.
Sydney Paige
I'm picking things out for her. I'm like, I. If I had somewhere to go, I would want to wear this as well. Like, it's just. It's so. It's so cool. It's so, like, versatile and so, like. Yeah. I just feel like she has so many dope pieces that I would. I would wear. For sure. For sure.
Ashanti Plummer
Az, who's. Whose closet would you steal?
Az Fudd
I'm going in her closet now, too. I'm going to Skylar's closet.
Sydney Paige
We're going to raid her closet. For sure.
Ashanti Plummer
I take Zendaya's. Zendaya's closet.
Sydney Paige
Any matter of fact.
Ashanti Plummer
What's his name? Law Roach.
Sydney Paige
Law Roach, Yeah. I need his closet. I know, right? His and hers. Yeah.
Ashanti Plummer
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Sydney Paige
Come on. Yeah. Those are some major closets. All three of those, like, you'd be set. We all would be set, honestly, for life.
Ashanti Plummer
If you guys are watching, right, please send some pieces. Okay. When you're styling an athlete like az, what's different about your approach compared to styling entertainers like Cardi B or JLo?
Sydney Paige
I feel like most people talk about, like, body type, right? Because of, like, the height difference and as well as, like, being so muscular and like, having to work around those different body types. But I think also, like, something that goes not talked about as much is that these athletes are always in uniforms and they're always, like, they're always keeping the main thing. The main thing, right? Like, basketball is always the most important. But so I think that when they do step out in these different clothes, like, I always want them to just feel comfortable and feel themselves and, like, be able to express themselves in, you know, a way that feels, like, authentic and true to them. So I think it's just like taking a lot more, not a lot more, but just, like, just taking that into consideration that it's like, not as many times that they get to, like, really step out and, like, do different things and wear different things. So it's like just being a little more mindful of, like, what? Just making sure that they just feel good and comfortable and. Yeah, and just, like, really authentic and true. True to themselves and what they're wearing outside of the uniform and outside of, like, you know, sweats and, like, the things that they always have to wear every day.
Az Fudd
As a former athlete yourself, do you feel like having that background gives you a little bit of an edge in understanding how to style athletes authentically?
Sydney Paige
Yeah, I do. I think that, like, again, it's like, sometimes, especially for, like. Like tunnels, you know, and like, game days. Like, sometimes I, like, I can understand when an athlete's just, like, I don't. I don't want to put this on today, you know, like, today I just want to have, like, I just want to have sweats. Like, I want to. I want to be cozy. Like, I want to, like, you know, today I do. I feel good. I want to pop out. Like, I know sometimes, like, when. Like, if my clients, like, if they lose a game, I'm like, okay, so, like, next. Next game, we might not have any. A fit. Like, you know, like, I can understand that. Like, I can. I can relate to, like, not always just wanting to, like, sometimes you do just want to, like, throw something cozy on, like, throw something just like, feeling, like, safe and. And comfortable. You know what I mean? But also just, yeah, I think just understanding, like, how. How these body types and, like, how you want to feel in. In your body, you know what I mean? And, like, just being an athlete and, like, wanting to accentuate certain things and, like, not wanting to accentuate certain things and like, how to do that, you know, in a way, again, that just feels, like, true to them. So I think it does help, like, understanding that part of it in your.
Ashanti Plummer
Eyes, what makes for a great style story, especially for women in sports who are redefining what strength and femininity look like.
Sydney Paige
I feel like being able to, like, find your true style and, like, true sense of self, like, having a team that really. That you really trust and that a team that is really going to accentuate the best parts of you, you know, and who know how to bring that out of you. I think you're your strongest when you feel true to yourself and you feel like you don't, you feel like yourself. And I feel like when you have a team around you that understands that and that's able to really bring that out of you through style, makeup, glam, hair, like, you're really able to show your true self to everyone out there and, like, really feel your best. And I think that's when, that's like, that's when you're your strongest and that's when you're able to be your most confident, most confident self. I feel like that, you know, is a great, a great style story I.
Az Fudd
Can confirm having a great team around me. So Sid, you've helped shape some incredible and iconic looks across industries. What advice would you give to young stylists or even athletes who want to find their own signature style?
Sydney Paige
Yeah, I think, I think staying true to you, like, and, and perseverance, I think like that is always key. Trusting your gut as well. Trusting your gut about what, what you believe, what you believe works for you, what you believe fits, you know, fits your vibe. I think that that is, I think that's most important. Just like staying true to yourself, not trying to fit in in certain ways like that you think you have to, in certain lanes that you think people expect of you, you know, or like what, what people want to see. It's just like what do you, what do you want people to see? What do you want to show? And like, I think just like trusting, trusting your, your gut on that and yeah, just like perseverance. Perseverance, Sticking with it, sticking with, you know, sticking with your, yeah, your gut and your goals. Like, sticking with your goals and like really just figuring out your, your way.
Az Fudd
It's good advice. Yes.
Ashanti Plummer
Thank you for that advice.
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Ashanti Plummer
So we're going to pivot over to some fun and games. The first butter game we're going to play is called FUD or dud. So I'm going to give you some popular fashion looks over the years. And FUD means, you know, fire, fabulous, fashionable, and DUD means it's a dub no good.
Sydney Paige
Okay. All right.
Ashanti Plummer
Are you ready?
Sydney Paige
Yeah.
Ashanti Plummer
The big red boots. Do you guys remember that?
Sydney Paige
Oh, I do remember those. I do remember those.
Ashanti Plummer
They were so popular for so long all over. Like social media, do you remember, Az?
Az Fudd
Are these like. They were cartoon looking ones?
Ashanti Plummer
Yes.
Sydney Paige
Yeah, yeah, I forgot about those.
Ashanti Plummer
No judgment on what you guys think.
Sydney Paige
That's a dud for me. I didn't like those. Those were crazy. Those were crazy.
Ashanti Plummer
What about you, Az?
Az Fudd
Dud for sure.
Ashanti Plummer
It was a dub for me too. Also, how was they getting their feet inside of that shoe and out?
Sydney Paige
Yeah. What did that look like?
Ashanti Plummer
I don't know.
Az Fudd
I never got the.
Ashanti Plummer
The pleasure of wearing them, but it was definitely a dud for me.
Sydney Paige
Az, what if I bought those to the slam shoe with the suit?
Az Fudd
I would have tried them on for sure.
Sydney Paige
She actually would have tried them on. I would have tried them on. And that's I believe. Yeah. She would have like, said, yeah. If you think this is gonna go.
Ashanti Plummer
Crazy, I'd be like, take this off her.
Sydney Paige
Help.
Az Fudd
Help.
Sydney Paige
Be like, cindy has lost it. She's lost her mind.
Ashanti Plummer
I was like, izzy, let's go to that mirror.
Az Fudd
You know how you not looking right? Let's take a look.
Sydney Paige
Let's go check it out.
Ashanti Plummer
Okay, the next one. Oversized blazers with biker shorts. Like the little bike shorts.
Sydney Paige
That's. That's fun for me. I. I love an oversized anything and I love a biker short. So I like that. I like that vibe.
Ashanti Plummer
Oversized is in for me. So that's. That's a fud for me.
Az Fudd
I think I'm gonna go, dude, that's fair. And an oversized blazer with biker shorts.
Sydney Paige
I don't know how I feel like a little crop top under.
Ashanti Plummer
Yeah, yeah, I can see that.
Az Fudd
Yeah, I can see it on someone else.
Sydney Paige
She's like, not for me. Not for me. It's a cute vibe.
Ashanti Plummer
Okay, next is the ballet flats. Are the ballet flats making a comeback? Is it a fud? Is it a dud? I'mma tell you off, Rip. It's a dud for me. I do not like them.
Sydney Paige
It's been a roller coaster with ballet flats for me. It was like fud. Then it had a dud, and now I'm like, okay. I see him coming back. Like, I could kind of get with it. I could kind of get with it sometimes. Some of them I'll do fun. I'm gonna do FUD for them. Okay. Yeah. But it's got to be done right, though.
Az Fudd
I agree with that. It's got to be done right. But it can be.
Sydney Paige
Yeah, yeah. It could go either way. That's the easy.
Ashanti Plummer
Yeah.
Sydney Paige
Yeah.
Ashanti Plummer
Someone else will rock that.
Sydney Paige
She said. But not me, though. Yep.
Ashanti Plummer
Okay. I'm gonna say a denim jacket and this is why I say this. This is why I say this. I've seen on socials, people are saying it's giving. Very millennial. Like, older millennial. If you're wearing a denim jacket. And I will not get rid of mine. So call me what you want.
Sydney Paige
It's a.
Ashanti Plummer
It's a fudge.
Sydney Paige
Yeah, but yours is, like, cargo.
Ashanti Plummer
It's not, you know.
Sydney Paige
Oh, like, they're talking about, like, just the. Like. Like denim. Like, blue denim.
Ashanti Plummer
Like, think Canadian tuxedo top. Part of the tuxedo.
Sydney Paige
I'm gonna go fudge. Just. Just for my millennials. Yeah, I'll. I'll ride with. I'll ride with us. I'll ride for us. I'll feel fun.
Ashanti Plummer
AC space is killing me.
Az Fudd
Yeah, I'll go FUD again. Just probably not for me, but like, FUD for Ashanti.
Ashanti Plummer
Thank you. I appreciate you. Love you. Okay. Socks and heels.
Az Fudd
Dud.
Ashanti Plummer
I hate on someone else if it's like a cute sheer sock with, like. You know how, like. Well, this is giving old, older. But, like, when you're younger, if you had to go to church, you had to wear these, like, white little.
Az Fudd
That's what I'm picturing. Yeah.
Ashanti Plummer
With like, the shoe. And it's cute on little girls who are going to church, but as an adult, I don't know. But I feel like there's ways to make it sexy.
Sydney Paige
It's just not for me. Yeah.
Ashanti Plummer
So FUD on someone else, but dud for me.
Az Fudd
I want my dogs out.
Sydney Paige
I say the same. Like, I've seen it look good on other people. That's a. That's a trend. I can't. I can't personally do. I cannot rock those socks and heels. I just need my heels. The norm, the regular way, the normal way. I would style it, but, like, not for myself.
Ashanti Plummer
Sunglasses with everyday looks. Like in New York, people wear glasses inside at the club, when it's rainy. Photo does. Sunglasses, people say. Some people say athletic sunglasses, but I say any sunglasses with that everyday look is a FUD for me.
Sydney Paige
Me too. Sunglasses anytime, nighttime, inside, outside all the time. Yeah. I'm always a sunglass girl. That's a fud.
Az Fudd
It's a fud.
Sydney Paige
I know I can't say it's a thud.
Az Fudd
So I can't wear sunglasses all the time. I already have trouble seeing. But FUD for other people. I do like that look.
Ashanti Plummer
We gotta get you some shades where you can see through them even though it looks dark. Even though it looks dark.
Sydney Paige
Yeah, those are in, though now, too. Like, The. The lighter shade. Like, they're not too dark, you know, so you can see them. I like those. Now.
Az Fudd
Those I like.
Sydney Paige
Yeah, because then it's like the best of both worlds. It's like I have sunglasses on, but I can still see, like, the pair.
Az Fudd
I wore for fashion week at, I think the kids superwoman.
Sydney Paige
Oh, yeah, yeah. Like, those didn't have any tint, though. Those are just regular, like. Yeah, those are just fire.
Ashanti Plummer
All those looks were fire.
Sydney Paige
I love that look. That was. That was one of my favorites.
Ashanti Plummer
How about designer varsity jackets?
Az Fudd
Fud. That sounds cool.
Sydney Paige
Fud for me.
Ashanti Plummer
It's fud for me. The one. I don't know if it was designer, but I just saw one that was created for the Aces because, you know, they won the chip and it was so fire. So I like varsity jackets in general, so why not little designer one?
Sydney Paige
Yeah, I worked on that shoe, actually, for the Issa's Bomber. Yeah, it was designed by. Yeah, by Vashti. Yeah, that was really, really cool.
Ashanti Plummer
Well, we need. We need an AZ FUD one. Oh, that would go crazy.
Sydney Paige
Yeah. Facts tell.
Ashanti Plummer
Vashti, tune in. We need a couple AZ Flood varsity jackets. I'll wear it to the game, girl.
Sydney Paige
Yes.
Az Fudd
Period.
Sydney Paige
Okay.
Ashanti Plummer
Cargo skirts.
Az Fudd
Is that a mini skirt? Because then fud.
Ashanti Plummer
Good question. I literally was like, yeah, miniscule.
Az Fudd
Yeah, yeah, mini skirt, then fud. So long skirt, then dud.
Ashanti Plummer
Okay. Low rise jeans. They are coming back. Low rise jeans.
Sydney Paige
That's a dud for me.
Ashanti Plummer
You know how we talk about, you know, I think it's how you style it. Like, you know. Yeah, it looks good depending on how you style it. Yeah, well, I wear them. No, because I don't like it being so close. I'm like. It's a lot of air down there. Like, what's going on? Yeah, I'm getting a little extra wind.
Sydney Paige
They're risky. Why do I.
Ashanti Plummer
It's giving plumber. Like, I don't know how I feel, so I'm gonna go with on other people. That's too much breeze for me. I don't know. I like secure and I like high rise.
Sydney Paige
So I like high rise.
Ashanti Plummer
High waisted.
Az Fudd
I don't like the skinny. Low rise jeans. That's a dud. Oh, yeah, that's definitely when they're just, like, fully tight. I think that looks disgusting.
Ashanti Plummer
Like you didn't even care. Oh, she said disgusting.
Az Fudd
No offense. No offense. No offense.
Sydney Paige
Backing not as bad, but yeah.
Ashanti Plummer
Okay, last one. A minimalistic look. So minimalist look. Fud or done.
Sydney Paige
What does that look like I'm very. I feel like I'm very minimal. Just like, it's just like. Just not a lot of things going on. Just like, very, like, blazer pant done. Like crop top pants. It like, it's just like, minimal. Like, it's just not, you know, not very excessive. So it's a fun. I feel like I'm a dang.
Az Fudd
Well, that's what I'm wondering. So it's like a boring look. It's just like playing, like, colors. Yeah.
Sydney Paige
It's like black, white. Like, just minimal. Yeah. Is like, yo as it is.
Az Fudd
That's a fun for you.
Ashanti Plummer
For you, right?
Sydney Paige
No shade. No. Yes.
Az Fudd
I need some color at least.
Ashanti Plummer
Come on.
Sydney Paige
Yeah. Your. Your style is not minimal at all. It's not minimal. I'm. I'm a fudge minimal style.
Ashanti Plummer
I think minimal works for some people.
Az Fudd
You are not minimal at all either.
Ashanti Plummer
I said some people.
Sydney Paige
Not extra.
Az Fudd
You're as extra. As maximal as it comes.
Sydney Paige
Yes, maximalist.
Ashanti Plummer
Okay, so it's not. You know what's funny? I just consider, like, color and texture. I like color. I like texture. I don't like just solid. I prefer not to wear, like, black. And if I'm gonna do black, I'm gonna do fur. I'm gonna do, you know, a pattern. That's, like, how I express myself. That's what I enjoy. Minimalist is not for me.
Az Fudd
But speaking of texture, don't take any offenses, okay?
Ashanti Plummer
No, no. Because I'm already offended.
Sydney Paige
I'm scared.
Ashanti Plummer
I am already offended feeling like a loofah.
Az Fudd
Okay.
Ashanti Plummer
Rub on me, I guess.
Az Fudd
Clean us up.
Sydney Paige
Clean us up.
Ashanti Plummer
That ain't for the kids.
Az Fudd
Oh, yes. A baddie loofah.
Ashanti Plummer
That wraps our fudding games. What we have next is our what the fud. Our what? The fud of the week is something that happened this week that basically makes you say, what the fud. Our what? The fud of the week is AZ's cover shoot leaking.
Az Fudd
Devastating.
Sydney Paige
No, I agree with that. I agree with that.
Ashanti Plummer
This is not supposed to come out yet. Well, it's out now, but I was very confused.
Az Fudd
It got leaked.
Ashanti Plummer
Yes. Girl, I was over here. I wanted to comment so bad, but, you know, I'm trying to, you know, keep it cute, but I really want to be like, I get that you guys are excited and you guys are fans, but, like, hold it down, hold it down. I know. So that's our what the fud of the week.
Az Fudd
Sydney, thank you so much for coming on with us today. It was a lot of fun breaking down these looks and getting to chat with you and pick your brain a little.
Sydney Paige
Thank you guys for having me. This was so fun. Thank you guys.
Az Fudd
This was great. And listeners, thank you guys so much for tuning in. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to FUD around and find out wherever you get your podcasts and we'll see you guys next week. Fud around and Find out is a production of I Heart, Women's Sports and Unanimous Media. Executive producers are Jesse Katz, Eric Payton, Sharla Sumter, Brigitte and Stephen Curry. Co executive producer is Kalena Maria Kutney, Producers are Mike Coscarelli and co producers are Kurt Redmond, Maya Howard and Jaclyn Schoeninger. This podcast is edited by Mike Coscarelli and hosted by me, Az Fudd and Ashanti Plummer.
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Okay, only 10 more presents to wrap. You're almost at the finish line. But first, there the last one.
Az Fudd
Enjoy a Coca Cola for a pause that refreshes.
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Fudd Around And Find Out
Date: November 7, 2025
Host: Azzi Fudd with co-host Ashanti Plummer, Guest: Sydney Paige (Stylist)
This episode of “Fudd Around And Find Out” goes behind the scenes of Azzi Fudd’s recent cover shoot for SLAM magazine, focusing on the collaborative process between Azzi and her stylist, Sydney Paige. The discussion explores how they brought creative, storytelling-inspired looks to life on set—highlighting the intention behind each fashion choice, the importance of a trusted team, and how style for women athletes is evolving. The episode closes with fashion games and candid banter about current trends, offering listeners an authentic peek inside both the high-pressure and joyful sides of working in sports fashion.
Meeting and Early Collaboration
Fashion Inspiration and Process
Initial Reaction
The Vision and Hero Look
Details and Meaning
Fan-Only Details
Comparisons to Previous SLAM Covers
Sydney never saw herself as “fashion” growing up in a sports family, but caught the bug senior year of high school through blogs and eventually moved to New York to study fashion (24:06).
Transitioned from a corporate fashion job into styling after being inspired by photoshoots—emphasizes the value of assistant work, persistence, and learning by doing (26:12).
Defines difference between corporate fashion (“the back end, of how the pieces like get into certain stores...just not for me”) and freelance styling (27:20).
If she could raid anyone’s closet: “Honestly, right now, I would choose Skylar [Skylar Diggins]...so many dope pieces.” (28:07)
A light-hearted rapid-fire segment where each person calls out whether a trend is a “Fudd” (fire) or “Dud” (not it):
The episode feels like a laid-back, laughter-filled conversation among friends—honest, supportive, and occasionally self-deprecating. Sydney’s expertise shines through her measured, intentional approach, while Azzi’s curiosity and humility keep the discussion approachable. Ashanti acts as the lively bridge, pulling out insider moments and driving the games. The group’s respect for creative process, collaboration, and authenticity is evident throughout.
This summary captures the essence and flow of the episode, highlighting all major discussion points and the energy of Azzi, Sydney, and Ashanti. Listeners will walk away with a sense of what goes into creating an iconic cover shoot, and how style can empower women athletes to claim their spotlight in a way that feels authentically theirs.