We discuss the Schiaparelli couture show, Italy fining Yoox Net-a-Poerter, and the staying power of the skinny jean. There's a new washing machine that claims to fight microplastics, and we enjoy a lightning round of listener notes. Plus: Some

Fashion Leadership Lazy Susan

Jan 27th, 2023 39m

There's a leadership shake-up at Dior, a report says to stop buying clothes, and Tom Ford has a new house. New York banned "forever chemicals" in clothing, and we discuss a list of 2023 trends. Come hang out! www.popfashionpodcast.com Insta: @

Innocent Until Proven Gaudy

Jan 6th, 2023 41m 3s

Gucci opened a luggage store, the Bling Bishop got charged with fraud, workwear is on trend, and footwear has a long way to go to be more inclusive. And 90s blowouts are back! Allegedly. Come hang out! www.popfashionpodcast.com Insta: @popfas

You Can't Always Get What You Want in Fashion

Dec 23rd, 2022 45m 11s

A former fashion exec was found guilty of cooking the books. The Rolling Stones called off a retail collaboration, Christina Ricci used her handbags to pay for her divorce, and Alessandro Michele is leaving Gucci. Plus: Amazon's new app feature

Banksy vs Guess

Dec 9th, 2022 34m 51s

Estee Lauder bought Tom Ford, Raf Simons is shutting down his namesake line, and in the midst of all this outlet malls might be making a comback. Banksy told followers to rob a Guess store, and the hottest shoe right now is a "leg-lenthening" U

Instantly More Suspect

Nov 22nd, 2022 39m 20s

A Tiffany jeweler's death has mysterious circumstances, StockX changed its authenticity verification language, and Gap is joining forces with Amazon. Balenciaga left Twitter, and who is wearing crop tops to work? Come hang out! www.popfashionp

Beverly's Gloves

Nov 6th, 2022 36m 39s

Thieves crashed a stolen van into a Chanel store. We present a sort-of-concise Ye timeline. Gucci is separating men's and women's shows, the online shopping boom stalled out, there are health concerns about chemical hair straighteners, and we t

The Haunted Mine Shaft Jeans

Oct 28th, 2022 34m 28s

Jenna Lyons is joining The Real Housewives of New York, preppy style and loafers are making a comeback, and Thom Browne will lead the CFDA. Asos is struggling, and Shein launched a resale platform amid the news of a documentary about its produc

Fashion Crimes Only

Oct 21st, 2022 43m 33s

A luxury counterfeiting operation got busted, Nike and StockX are dealing with the fallout from the Memphis heist, and two former eBay execs are going to prison. Your workout clothes might have alarming levels of BPA. And, we remember the fashi

Balenciaga's Mud Department

Oct 14th, 2022 40m 7s

We discuss Paris Fashion Week shows from Balenciaga and Botter. Burberry's new creative director has a familiar name, Virgin Atlantic has dropped gendered uniforms, H&M is starting to charge for returns, and Paris Hilton has a new store. Come h

Spite Baby Fashion

Oct 7th, 2022 38m 21s

A Michael Jordan jersey broke a record, Christian Siriano is working with C. Wonder, and smart glasses may eventually become cool. LVMH is turning off the lights early, and the youth are unbuttoning their jeans. Come hang out! www.popfashionpo

The Fake Rabbi Who Tried to Buy Lord & Taylor

Sep 30th, 2022 13m 57s

Kaarin tells the story of a con artist who pretended he was a billionaire rabbi and tried to buy Lord & Taylor. www.popfashionpodcast.com

The TikTok New York Fashion Week Scam

Sep 23rd, 2022 39m 21s

TikTok users maybe tried to scam their way into NYFW. Also at NYFW: An adaptive clothing fashion show. Revlon's execs are getting big bonuses, Patagonia's founder is "giving away" the company, and Rebecca Taylor is shuttering. Oh, Kanye and Gap

Memphis Looks Good Right Now

Sep 16th, 2022 43m 5s

Boohoo has a new sustainability ambassador, Bottega Veneta did a collection with The Strand, and NFTs are generating considerable revenue for some fashion brands. Plus, we've got two Nike stories (one is a fashion crime!). Come hang out! www.po

The Fashion Episode with Panache

Sep 9th, 2022 42m 19s

Which designer will lead Louis Vuitton next? Scammers promising luxury goods stole millions from customers in Singapore. The hottest new aesthetic is balletcore, and thrift stores are doing just fine in this economy, thanks. Plus, quick updates

What Are Your Intentions With My Son, Ted Baker?

Aug 26th, 2022 32m 30s

Authentic Brands Group bought Ted Baker, the Army is developing its first official uniform bra, and CEOs sure do make a lot of money, don't they? We've got a sneaker scandal and Kaarin provides a lightning round of news items. Come hang out! w

Where in the World is Zac Posen?

Aug 19th, 2022 34m 18s

Zac Posen is back - sort of. Snarky tote bags are on trend, and Katy Perry bought back her shoe brand. Vogue is planning an event for NYFW, and we remember designer Issey Miyake. Come hang out! www.popfashionpodcast.com

The Ski Slope is on Fire

Aug 12th, 2022 41m 31s

Estee Lauder may buy Tom Ford, Stitch Fix has a collection for tweens, and the American Dream mall missed a loan payment. Hermes doesn't want any part of the resale market, and Walmart is proving that fashion is part of a global economy. Come h

Make Do and Mend

Aug 5th, 2022 44m 35s

NYFW details are out, Patagonia is expanding its repair program, and 18 states sued a jewelry store for (allegedly) duping customers. Claire's is doing just fine, thank you, and the newest beauty trend is perfect for deep summer. Come hang out!

The Evil Pentagram of Luxury

Jul 29th, 2022 38m 57s

Millions in gems and jewelry were stolen from an armored truck, it's the 25th anniversary of Gianni Versace's death, and Sri Lanka's economic collapse has implications for the fashion industry. The honeymoon might be over for BNPL (buy now, pay

Yeezy Pleazy

Jul 22nd, 2022 42m 1s

Ye and Yeezy are getting sued by a stylist, Dior asked Valentino for some cash, and Diesel is inviting you to its next runway show. The dollar and the Euro reached parity - here's why that matters to the fashion industry. And Victoria's Secret

There's a House on Your Wrist

Jul 15th, 2022 37m 57s

Tom Ford might sell his label, dry cleaning is expensive, and the designer watch bubble burst. Digital IDs for apparel are getting even more popular, and Harry Styles is teaming up with Gucci. Come hang out! www.popfashionpodcast.com

Hermès Wants To Make You Sweat

Jul 8th, 2022 48m 14s

A robbery interrupted a jewelry and art fair in the Netherlands, Kim Kardashian is in trademark trouble (again) and StockX is laying off employees. We've got a Marc Jacobs update and information about a Hermès gym. Yes, you read that right. Com

Bear With These Thicc Thighs

Jul 1st, 2022 38m 6s

Revlon filed for bankruptcy, Glossier is raising prices, and Alo Yoga will pay you in crypto. Everyone's going to crab court. And are we thinking about sustainability the wrong way? Come hang out! www.popfashionpodcast.com