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The Future Is a Chanel Couch
17 december 2024 · 38 min
Lauren is joined by Basic.space founder and chairman of Design Miami, Jesse Lee, to discuss why young consumers are obsessing over furniture instead of fashion. They also run through the news of the week, including Matthieu Blazy’s appointment at Chanel, Capri’s potential sell off of Versace, Rhode beauty versus Rhode fashion, and eau de Trump. Lees meer
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The Him of Skims
13 december 2024 · 1 uur 11 min
Lauren and Skims C.E.O. Jens Grede discuss the brand’s rapid rise and so much more: the new New York flagship, the sold-out North Face collaboration, Kim Kardashian, celebrity brands, working with your spouse (his business partner is his wife, Emma Grede), and the state of the luxury industry. (They also touch on all the I.P.O. speculation.) On the subject of spouses: Lauren’s husband, Dan Frommer, the founder of The New Consumer, stops by to discuss his “Consumer Trends: 2025” report, which features fresh intel on TikTok shops, and America’s enduring love of alcohol. Lees meer
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TikTok Shoppies
10 december 2024 · 49 min
Lauren and world famous fashion editor, stylist, and Substacker Becky Malinsky consider the possibility of Carven designer Louise Trotter joining Bottega Veneta. They also highlight some of the best sales of the season, contemplate what the potential end of TikTok in the U.S. would mean for fashion brands, and go behind the scenes of Becky’s collaboration with Alex Mill. Lauren also shares a dispatch from the mean shopping streets of Echo Park. Lees meer
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Ozempic Society and The Row’s Winning Streak
6 december 2024 · 56 min
Lauren is joined by fashion marketer Ana Andjelic, author of the new book, Hitmakers: How Brands Influence Culture. They discuss how the use of GLP-1 drugs has spurred a brand new “thin is in” narrative. Then they break down what it means to be successful in the current trading environment, and exactly why brands like The Row and Abercrombie & Fitch are succeeding while others are failing. Finally, Lauren checks in on the Chanel-Matthieu Blazy situation and shares some Bernard Arnault news. Lees meer
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The Business of Shopping
3 december 2024 · 49 min
Lauren is joined by Sarah Shapiro, Puck’s new correspondent and Line Sheet contributor. Prior to joining Puck, Sarah was the author of the must-read industry newsletter, Retail Diary, and before that, she was a buyer at Bloomingdale’s. They discuss her fascinating career pivot, plus the news of the week, including how people shopped on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Bernard Arnault’s day in court, and what happens after Saks acquires Neiman Marcus Group. Lauren also weighs in on Apple Martin’s debutante ball look. Lees meer
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Menswear Diaries
29 november 2024 · 53 min
For this very special Black Friday episode, Lauren is joined by Aaron Levine, former Club Monaco and Abercrombie & Fitch designer, #menswear star, Aimé Leon Dore model, and founder of a just-launched namesake label. They discuss the GQ Men of the Year party, shadow plaids, the mall, Ohio, male vulnerability, Jon Tietz, Aaron’s mom, and why he would want to start his own fashion brand when he makes very good money consulting. Lees meer
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Mall Rats
26 november 2024 · 40 min
Just in time for Black Friday, Lauren and BMO analyst Simeon Siegel venture to the suburbs to understand what’s really happening at Abercrombie & Fitch and Gap. They also discuss the fate of Michael Kors and Coach now that the prospect of a Tapestry-Capri merger is behind us, and then they dig into the generic DTC brand Quince, which sells $40 cashmere sweaters for babies. Finally, Simeon offers an update on how the American consumer is feeling this holiday season. Lees meer
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What Not to Wear
22 november 2024 · 1 uur
Today on the pod, Lauren is joined by TikTok’s favorite personal stylist, Allison Bornstein. They discuss the nuts and bolts of her growing business, her book, the power of the Three-Word Method, and why everyone has a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear. Plus, Lauren checks in on Condé and Kering. Lees meer
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Peak Gift Guide
19 november 2024 · 47 min
Lauren is joined by journalist Emilia Petrarca, writer of the excellent newsletter, Shop Rat. They talk Taylor Swift’s new watch hobby, LVMH heir Alexandre Arnault’s new job, the absolutely nuts barrage of holiday gift guides taking over our lives, and whether Bottega Veneta’s Matthieu Blazy is the right designer to lead Chanel. Plus, Lauren recaps Puck’s Stories of the Season event in Hollywood and has some Condé Nast updates. Lees meer
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Bridge-and-Tunnel Fashion and Balthazar on Election Night
15 november 2024 · 1 uur 6 min
Lauren catches up with Emily Sundberg, author of the the daily Substack Feed Me, which is popular with coastal elites and college students alike. They discuss Barbour jacket knockoffs, Casa Cipriani, how the fashion industry measures up to other crazy industries, Taylor Swift’s favorite restaurant Corner Store, cracks in the paint at Zero Bond, and plenty more. Plus, Lauren tips off listeners on what’s happening with LVMH heir Alexandre Arnault and a W magazine acquisition. Lees meer
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It’s Gala Season!
12 november 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
Lauren is joined by stylist Kate Young to talk about the fall gala season—from Baby2Baby to LACMA Art + Film—but also the state of luxury, the state of the world, and the state of Taylor Swift’s going-out clothes. Plus, Lauren has new details on a fashion micro-drama and checks in on Gap’s turnaround efforts. Lees meer
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Bill Cunningham Blues
8 november 2024 · 1 uur 12 min
Lauren welcomes jack of all trades Mark Bozek to the pod. Mark is the the director of The Times of Bill Cunningham, yes, but he’s also the author of a new Rizzoli book on the Battle of Versailles and got his start in fashion working for the legendary, and oft-forgotten, designer Willi Smith. Oh, and Mark also worked for Barry Diller and QVC before Diller made him the C.E.O. of HSN. What a career. Lauren also talks tariffs and Trump. Lees meer
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Kamala Is a Fashion Person
5 november 2024 · 56 min
Lauren is joined by the Wall Street Journal’s Rory Satran to discuss Kamala Harris’s fashion through the ages—including the bootcut jeans and the Chloé suits—as well as the dream of Marc Jacobs at Chanel, and why both Lauren and Rory are spending a disproportionate amount of their journalist salaries on AlaÏa. They also recap two galas that happened over the past week: WSJ.’s Innovators shindig at MoMA and LACMA’s Art + Film Gala, sponsored by Gucci. Lees meer
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The Rise of Luxury and the Fall of Magazines
1 november 2024 · 54 min
On today's episode, Bloomberg Businessweek senior reporter Amanda Mull and Lauren dig into Amanda’s recent column on the print magazine revival and offer a brief-but-illuminating history of the luxury pricing wars. Amanda also shares what it was like to run an online forum dedicated to luxury handbags for a whole decade. Lees meer
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Fashion’s Other Big Night
29 oktober 2024 · 47 min
Lauren and Harper’s Bazaar executive editor Leah Chernikoff stayed up late to discuss the CFDA Fashion Awards, which took place Monday, October 28, under the big blue whale at the Natural History Museum in New York City. They reveal who looked good, who won and who didn’t, and what Blake Lively, Marc Jacobs, Alix Earle, Donna Karan, Todd Oldham (!), Cardi B, and Addison Rae were up to. Plus, Lauren digs into the LVMH-Trump connection and also reads the tea leaves on the future of Coach and Michael Kors. Lees meer
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DVF!
25 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 10 min
Lauren catches up with yacht aficionado and designer Diane von Fürstenberg, currently the subject of a traveling exhibit, Diane von Fürstenberg: Woman Before Fashion, which just landed at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. They discuss the many iterations of her 50-something-year-old business, what it means to preserve your legacy in fashion, why women designers love Jersey, what it’s like to be married to Barry Diller, and the reason she bothers going to the Allen & Co. conference in Sun Valley every July. Lauren also recaps the week’s headlines, from the Mike Jeffries-Abercrombie bombshell to the F.T.C.’s decision to block the Tapestry-Capri merger. Lees meer
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Fashion’s Fake(ish) Crisis
22 oktober 2024 · 50 min
Lauren is joined by her favorite luxury analyst, Bernstein’s Luca Solca, to chat about last week’s LVMH earnings miss, what brands should—and shouldn’t—be copying about the way Hermès conducts business, and what’s really going on with Sabato and Gucci. They also discuss Luca’s personal shopping habits. Plus, Lauren touches on who won the red carpet at the Academy Museum Gala. Lees meer
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The Jane Pratt Diaries
18 oktober 2024 · 50 min
Lauren catches up with one of her industry idols, editor and entrepreneur Jane Pratt, founder of Sassy, Jane, XOJane, and now, Another Jane Pratt Thing on Substack. They discuss dealing with advertisers as a magazine editor-in-chief, how Fashion Week has changed, writing like you speak, and why she can’t stop making #content. Lees meer
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Designer Dominos and Blake Haters
15 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
Lauren is joined by Glossy author Marisa Meltzer to discuss what Kim Jones’s exit from Fendi says about the luxury pipeline, what Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s controversial outfits say about them (and us), and what the new Armani store on Madison Avenue says about Marisa’s savings account (it’s diminishing). Plus, they cover some Violet Grey news, the Victoria’s Secret runway show, and a whole lot more. Lees meer
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Unraveling Victoria’s Secret
11 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
Lauren is joined by The Cut’s Chantal Fernandez, co-author of Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon. They huddle up for a candid, in-depth conversation about their process—why they decided to write the book together, how they did it, and how they stayed faithful to their original proposal. Chantal also discusses how she got into fashion writing, being Graydon Carter’s assistant, her ambitions (or lack thereof) of writing another book, and much more. Lees meer
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Sex Sells
10 oktober 2024 · 19 min
On this special bonus episode of Fashion People, Lauren shares an exclusive audio excerpt of her book, Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon. The teaser is an account of Gigi Hadid’s Victoria’s Secret indoctrination.
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Hedi, Maria Grazia, Jonathan, and the Wild World of Designer Musical Chairs
8 oktober 2024 · 48 min
Lauren is joined by designer Scott Sternberg (the creator of Band of Outsiders and Entireworld) to dissect the latest, greatest rumors from Europe. They also discuss Saoirse Ronan’s stylist changeup and debate whether Off-White’s new owners are going to ruin Virgil Abloh’s legacy. Plus, Lauren’s book comes out today! Lees meer
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Fashion Month with Mel
4 oktober 2024 · 57 min
Finally back in Los Angeles, Lauren welcomes Interview editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg to the pod to discuss the 28 days of fashion shows that started with Proenza Schouler on September 4 and ended with Coperni on October 2. They also cover Mel’s new, very good denim collaboration with Re/done, and of course, the news that Hedi Slimane is leaving Celine. Plus, Lauren has additional deets on LVMH’s decision to sell off Off-White. Lees meer
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Live from Paris Fashion Week, a Chanel Bake-off
1 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
Lauren is joined by Ssense’s Steff Yotka to talk all about the latest collections, from Loewe to Valentino to Balenciaga—and dive into the intense Chanel creative-director speculation spreading across the front row. Plus, they offer an analysis on what people are wearing to the shows… and Lauren reviews the queue at The Row’s new store on Rue du Mont Thabor. Lees meer
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Being Bobbi Brown
27 september 2024 · 54 min
Lauren catches up with America’s favorite makeup artist. They discuss Emerson College, Old Céline, and building two businesses from scratch, including her latest hit, Jones Road. Lauren also updates us on Paris Fashion Week, which, yes, is still happening. Lees meer
By the way, in celebration of Puck’s third anniversary, we’re still offering a limited-time 20 percent discount on an annual subscription. Get yours here: www.puck.news/laurensherman.
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Gucci Guessing Games & a Bottega Bonanza
24 september 2024 · 51 min
Lauren and newsletter queen Becky Malinksy break down the best of Milan Fashion Week, including Bally and Bottega Veneta, and preview what’s ahead in Paris. Finally, they debate the fate of Sabato De Sarno’s Gucci. Lauren also reviews Dover Street Market in the Marais. Lees meer
By the way, to celebrate Puck’s third anniversary, we’re offering readers a limited-time, 20 percent discount off an annual subscription. Claim yours here: www.puck.news/laurensherman.
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Finance Bro Fashion
20 september 2024 · 53 min
Lauren is joined by the co-creators of HBO’s hit series 'Industry,' Konrad Kay and Mickey Down, plus costume designer Laura Smith, to talk Pierpoint merch, Virgil Abloh's fandom, and what your tie brand says about you. Plus, Lauren's runway notes from Milan Fashion Week. Lees meer
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The Row’s Billion Dollar Valuation & an Emmys Fashion Update
17 september 2024 · 54 min
Lauren is joined by Who What Wear co-founder Hillary Kerr to review the best and worst of the Emmys red carpet, plus London Fashion Week’s greatest hits. They also discuss the recent investment in every fashion person’s favorite brand, The Row, which was led by the families behind Chanel and L’Oreal, with participation from (Net-a-Porter founder) Natalie Massenet and Nick Brown’s Imaginary Ventures. Lees meer
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The Red Carpet’s Next Gen
13 september 2024 · 53 min
Just in time for the Emmys, Lauren is joined by Danielle Goldberg, who styles cool girls Greta Lee, Ayo Edebiri, Solange Knowles, and many others. They discussed how the business of celebrity styling has changed over the past 15 years, why Alaïa is so great, and the best sourdough you haven’t tried yet. Lees meer
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Who Won New York Fashion Week
10 september 2024 · 43 min
Lauren is joined by Harper’s Bazaar executive editor Leah Chernikoff to discuss the best of the collections, plus Sarah Burton at Givenchy, Tapestry’s battle with the F.T.C., and speaking French.
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The Art of Scoring the It-Bag, 2024 Edition
6 september 2024 · 49 min
Lauren is joined by fashion sourcer extraordinaire Gab Waller, who is in the business of unearthing scarce and impossible-to-find items for clients around the world. (She does most of her work via Instagram DM.) They discuss what shoppers want now that the Quiet Luxury (ew) boom is over, whether stuff is too expensive, and why Miu Miu is invincible. Plus, Lauren checks in from New York Fashion Week. Lees meer
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U.S. Open Fashion and Chanel Retail Recon
3 september 2024 · 41 min
Lauren welcomes Sporty & Rich founder Emily Oberg to the show. They talk Paris versus Los Angeles and why tennis kits are far more boring than they used to be. Emily also shares her opinion on Chanel’s current merchandising strategy and addresses the pseudo-controversy around Sporty & Rich’s recent Wall Street-themed collection. Lees meer
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High Fashion
30 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 8 min
Lauren is joined by Brett Heyman, founder of accessories, home, and cannabis line, Edie Parker. They discuss Brett’s past life working in P.R. at Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana, how the industry reacted when she started selling marijuana (legally), and why cottage cheese survives all trend cycles. They also go pretty deep on the technicalities of launching, and maintaining, a cannabis brand in an industry that still very much operates like the Wild West. Lees meer
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Kamala’s Celebrity Stylist & A Barneys Micro-Revival
27 augustus 2024 · 43 min
Lauren welcomes back WSJ’s Jacob Gallagher, fresh from Chicago, to discuss all the bad clothes he saw at the Democratic National Convention. The duo also contemplate what Kamala Harris should (and shouldn’t) be wearing, a late-breaking Barneys New York revival, and whether the menswear brand Evan Kinori makes sense outside of San Francisco (or on anyone other than a GQ editor). Lees meer
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American Sportswear vs. French Couture
23 augustus 2024 · 50 min
Lauren takes a minute to catch up with Nancy MacDonell, author of "Empresses of Seventh Avenue: World War II, New York City, and the Birth of American Fashion," to discuss designers Claire McCardell and Elizabeth Hawes, and why Yves Saint Laurent is still bigger than Halston and Bill Blass. Lees meer
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'Emily in Paris' Fact Checks & Taylor Swift Fantasies
20 augustus 2024 · 36 min
Lauren is joined by uber-stylist Kate Young to discuss the latest season of fashion's favorite Netflix show, and why Hollywood often gets the industry so wrong. Plus, the duo contemplate the future of Victoria’s Secret, and whether Spanx-founder Sara Blakely's high-heel venture, Sneex, will be a hit with consumers whose feet hurt. Kate also has a theory about Taylor Swift... Lees meer
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Another Thing Sofia Coppola and Wes Anderson Have in Common
16 augustus 2024 · 58 min
Lauren welcomes Directors Fits creator Hagop Kourounian to the show. They discuss why film directors have great style, the evolving relationship between fashion and Hollywood, and why uniform dressing is so appealing. Also, Lauren digs into the Victoria’s Secret C.E.O. news and offers a readout of the Emily in Paris Season 4 global premiere in L.A. Lees meer
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Miu Miu Girls and Melinda Gates’ Glow-up
13 augustus 2024 · 48 min
Lauren beats the summer heat with New York Times reporter Jessica Testa. They ask: Who is a Miu Miu girl, really? Why were the closing ceremony outfits at the Paris Olympics so boring? And who’s behind Melinda French Gates’ glow-up? Finally, the duo preview New York Fashion Week. Lees meer
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The Nike Vibe Shift
9 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
On a very special episode, WSJ reporter and foremost Zuckerberg style expert Jacob Gallagher joins Lauren to unpack what one ex-Nike employee calls “an epic saga of value destruction” at one of the world’s most beloved brands, from distribution missteps to whether the collaborations are still working. Lauren and Jacob also theorize about why the HBO show 'Industry,' which begins its third season next week, has become so popular with fashion people. Lees meer
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Brat Fashion and Olympics Nail Art
6 augustus 2024 · 46 min
Ssense’s Steff Yotka joins Lauren from Copenhagen Fashion Week. They explain why it exists, who to watch there (Mfpen), and why Scandinavian brands are more relevant than ever. They also cover the best athlete style at the Paris games. Plus, Steff makes a case for Charli XCX as the fashion ambassador of our time, and the duo make their picks for Peter Hawkings’ replacement at Tom Ford. Lees meer
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Red Carpet Gems and Barneys Memories
2 augustus 2024 · 59 min
Lauren dials up beloved Los Angeles designer Irene Neuwirth to learn what it takes to build a fine jewelry brand from scratch, as well as the rise and fall of Barneys New York, wearing pretty dresses, and the eternal allure of a horse motif. Plus, Lauren checks in on the Arnault Olympics and the developing situation at Nike. Lees meer
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Gucci’s Fate & Olympics Fashion Mania
30 juli 2024 · 41 min
Analyst extraordinaire Luca Solca joins Lauren for a midyear health check on all our favorite luxury companies: LVMH, Kering, Hermès, and more. Plus, Luca tells Lauren what he really thinks about that Jonathan Anderson-to-Gucci rumor, and they get into the whirlwind of the Paris 2024 Olympics, where LVMH dominated the opening ceremony. Lees meer
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The LVMH Olympics & Blake Lively’s Red Carpet Calamity
26 juli 2024 · 44 min
Lauren is joined by Puck’s resident sports guy, John Ourand, to talk LVMH at the Olympics, as well as the increasingly co-dependent relationship between fashion and sports. Plus, Lauren shares an update on the never-ending designer musical chairs saga (Galliano to Fendi?!) and weighs in on Blake Lively’s polarizing red carpet looks at the 'Deadpool and Wolverine' premiere. Lees meer
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The RNC Look Book & Tom Ford’s Makeover
23 juli 2024 · 45 min
Fashion People pal Jacob Gallagher is back with Lauren to discuss Trump era conservative style, the Supreme acquisition, the Tom Ford-Peter Hawkings non-surprise shocker, Hedi rumors, the Estée angle, and much more.
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Esquire Diaries & Stylist Trade Secrets
19 juli 2024 · 1 uur 17 min
Legendary stylist Paul Cavaco joins Lauren to discuss his early days styling for Esquire and Bruce Weber, all those Harper’s Bazaar covers with Fabien Baron and Liz Tilberis, his 16-year run at Allure, and how the industry has changed.
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Burberry Trench Warfare & More Fendi Chatter
16 juli 2024 · 44 min
Today, fashion editor and newsletter writer extraordinary Becky Malinsky joins Lauren to discuss Burberry’s new C.E.O., Wimbledon’s fashion upgrade, the new Daniel Craig-starring Loewe campaign, and the rumor of the week: Will Kim Jones stay at Fendi, and who will take over Givenchy? Lees meer
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Sun Valley Fashion & Gen Z Brand Fetishes
12 juli 2024 · 1 uur 8 min
Dylan Byers joins Lauren from the wilds of Sun Valley to discuss the sartorial trends among the .0001 percent at the Allen & Co. conference. Then Casey Lewis, author of the After School newsletter, drops by to dissect Gen Z’s behaviors and brand loyalties. Lees meer
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Does the Devil Still Wear Prada?
9 juli 2024 · 45 min
Fashion writer and Glossier chronicler Marisa Meltzer joins Lauren to discuss the new ‘Devil Wears Prada’ sequel, Wimbledon fashion (on and off the court), the Saks-Neimans merger, Vegas fashion, and the chaotic state of the industry.
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The Cult of Ganni
5 juli 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
Nicolaj Reffstrup, the tech brain behind Danish fashion phenom Ganni, chats with Lauren about building a brand as an industry outsider, doing a $700 million deal with L Catterton, working with your spouse (creative director Ditte Reffstrup) without driving each other crazy, and writing a book,“The Ganni Playbook,” about it all. Lees meer
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Chanel Appointment Fantasies & The Row’s New Look Frenzy
2 juli 2024 · 45 min
Steff Yotka, head of content at Ssense, joins Lauren for a chat about the shows, a talmudic reading of The Row’s skirts-over-pants craze, and a deep dive on Chanel’s post-Viard needs, among other topics.