Chicken Nugget Money
Pop Fashion
Hearst is testing out a membership model for Cosmo and we've got a new slate of bankruptcies and other business misfortune to share. Tapestry's CEO exited abruptly in a strange situation, and we look at the downfall of Diane von Furstenberg's esteemed business.
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A Perfect Intersection of Disaster
Pop Fashion
Are handbags obsolete? Can the U.S. Postal Service survive? Will any retail conglomerate remain intact after the pandemic? We ask the big questions this week. Plus, good news about conscious cosmetics and adaptive footwear.
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Excess Baggage
Pop Fashion
Brooks Brothers filed for bankruptcy, as did a few other apparel brands. We dig into problems plaguing Away luggage and Revlon's Flesh Beauty. All Saints is getting a break during its bankruptcy proceedings, you can buy unclaimed baggage online, and Dior is making its next couture collection a miniature one.
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Flying By the Seat of Your Pantsdemic
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Gucci has a new sustainable collection, Kanye's teaming up with Gap, and Everlane's ex-employees are demanding change. And New York Fashion Week will take place over three days, but who will be in a position to participate?
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Dust it Upon Yourself
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Dior's Air Jordans are finally (almost) here. Paris and London are moving forward with their fashion weeks in September, and Gucci raised its prices. Valentino is trying to break its lease, while two specialty retailers we like are really going through it. And cosmetic brands are still working on choosing alternatives to talc.
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If You’re Going to be a Criminal Do it Well
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Kanye West is locking down trademarks in a new product space. Former eBay employees are being investigated for conspiracy, and everything at Conde Nast is a hot mess. Plus, Kering has a new board member, and we try to care for a minute.
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Millionaires vs Billionaires
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Has the pandemic changed how we’ll shop forever? Marc Jacobs let go of some high-profile staffers, Kylie Jenner’s billions are in question, and Crayola brought in a cosmetics pro for its new set of crayons. Plus: tax evasion. Come hang out!
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Welcome to the Hot Mess Summer
Pop Fashion
We're back and we brought the extra hot tea. Rent the Runway's valuation took a dip, JCPenney and Sephora had a spat, and Phillip Lim has found a new (temporary) online home. And what's going to happen to the fashion calendar now that everything's gone topsy turvy? Come hang out!
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Designer Hand Sanitizer
Pop Fashion
Surprise! It's a mini-episode. Today the Met Gala was canceled. Also, LVMH is stopping production of perfume and cosmetics to manufacture hand sanitizer for free for the people of France.
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Episode Scheduling Announcement
Pop Fashion
Announcement regarding our upcoming schedule.
info_outlineHas the pandemic changed how we’ll shop forever? Marc Jacobs let go of some high-profile staffers, Kylie Jenner’s billions are in question, and Crayola brought in a cosmetics pro for its new set of crayons. Plus: tax evasion. Come hang out!
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