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@FrugalAesthetic got a new girlfriend, moved in with her, then tragically broke up & got jacked - except it was all staged.

Today Christian shares why he did it, how he pulled it off, and how he almost lost his mind.------------Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/

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Follow Christian at:@FrugalAesthetic https://www.instagram.com/vansatthemetgala/------------0:00 - Intro1:10 - What happened?6:11 - let's make it as cringe as possible7:54 - Is she into him?11:56 - this was a crazy amount of work - why??15:36 - this isn't even staged now- Christian LOSING his mind16:47 - Christian turning emo17:58 - you found a grey area to LIE with18:56 - this is an IRONIC thirst trap, please ignore!!!19:56 - Eric says something pretty suss24:31 - Christian's identity as an "Outsider"29:15 - the trilogy Christian made - meet cute to breakup32:49 - Does he believe in fate?35:36 - Why Eric flew to New York to film this36:32 - Christian's went through his own "Past Lives" trauma39:40 - Eric's SHITTY breakup email42:55 - Christian's going to start saying this to flake on everyone43:47 - producer Jack emerges from the deep to share his opinion44:55 - Christian lost a girl and now he's doing this whole bit51:52 - Christian discusses his new brand52:58 - Eric models the first jacket Christian made54:54 - What makes his brand different?58:59 - Christian ACTUALLY goes to the MET GALA1:02:06 - How has Eric changed since his breakup?1:07:16 - Would past Christian be proud of him today?1:09:24 - What's next?1:13:41 - Outro