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Welcome to your fashion news comedy podcast! Finance writer Lisa Rowan and retail journalist (and former stylist) Kaarin Vembar discuss fashion news, pop culture, business, and creativity.

Rerelease: The Biggest Diamond Heist Ever 04/26/2023

Rerelease: The Biggest Diamond Heist Ever Welcome to the story of the Antwerp Diamond Vault heist of 2003. It's a wild one! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24206712

Fashion Inferno 02/27/2023

Fashion Inferno 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 deatils on the future of Pop Fashion. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/26051010

Fashion Leadership Lazy Susan 01/27/2023

Fashion Leadership Lazy Susan 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! Insta: @popfashionpodcast /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/25743564

Innocent Until Proven Gaudy 01/06/2023

Innocent Until Proven Gaudy 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! Insta: @popfashionpodcast /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/25521522

You Can't Always Get What You Want in Fashion 12/23/2022

You Can't Always Get What You Want in Fashion 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 and Lisa has deep feelings about romcom core. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/25419366

Banksy vs Guess 12/09/2022

Banksy vs Guess 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" Ugg. Come hang out! Insta: popfashionpodcast /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/25273437

Instantly More Suspect 11/22/2022

Instantly More Suspect 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! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/25093308

Beverly's Gloves 11/06/2022

Beverly's Gloves 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 talk about who is planning to play the film version of Karl Lagerfeld. Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24919278

The Haunted Mine Shaft Jeans 10/28/2022

The Haunted Mine Shaft Jeans 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 production practices. Plus: How much are 140-year-old jeans worth? Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24767382

Fashion Crimes Only 10/21/2022

Fashion Crimes Only 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 fashion style of detective Jessica Fletcher. Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24756768

Balenciaga's Mud Department 10/14/2022

Balenciaga's Mud Department 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 hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24659592

Spite Baby Fashion 10/07/2022

Spite Baby Fashion 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.popfashionpodcast.com /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24601440

The Fake Rabbi Who Tried to Buy Lord & Taylor 09/30/2022

The Fake Rabbi Who Tried to Buy Lord & Taylor Kaarin tells the story of a con artist who pretended he was a billionaire rabbi and tried to buy Lord & Taylor. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24475047

The TikTok New York Fashion Week Scam 09/23/2022

The TikTok New York Fashion Week Scam 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 broke up. Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24466227

Memphis Looks Good Right Now 09/16/2022

Memphis Looks Good Right Now 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! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24393552

The Fashion Episode with Panache 09/09/2022

The Fashion Episode with Panache 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 on Paris Fashion Week and the end of Allure's print run. Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24317427

What Are Your Intentions With My Son, Ted Baker? 08/26/2022

What Are Your Intentions With My Son, Ted Baker? 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! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24169752

Where in the World is Zac Posen? 08/19/2022

Where in the World is Zac Posen? 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! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24078687

The Ski Slope is on Fire 08/12/2022

The Ski Slope is on Fire 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 hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/24010560

Make Do and Mend 08/05/2022

Make Do and Mend 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! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/23950107

The Evil Pentagram of Luxury 07/29/2022

The Evil Pentagram of Luxury 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 later), and the family that controls LVMH is just like Succession (we think). Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/23856447

Yeezy Pleazy 07/22/2022

Yeezy Pleazy 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 has some big plans ahead. Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/23822909

There's a House on Your Wrist 07/15/2022

There's a House on Your Wrist 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! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/23726939

Hermès Wants To Make You Sweat 07/08/2022

Hermès Wants To Make You Sweat 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. Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/23680838

Bear With These Thicc Thighs 07/01/2022

Bear With These Thicc Thighs 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! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/23571965

The Biggest Diamond Heist Ever 06/17/2022

The Biggest Diamond Heist Ever Kaarin tells the story of the Antwerp Diamond Vault heist of 2003. It's a wild ride, so buckle your seatbelts! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/23455154

Fast Fashion Problems 06/10/2022

Fast Fashion Problems This summer may be a great time to shop, unless you are looking for Old Navy's extended sizes. We talk about the rise and fall of Missguided, Boohoo's pricing settlement, and changes at Isaac Mizrahi. Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/23381507

What is a Fashion? 06/03/2022

What is a Fashion? Elle magazine is opening a hotel. Century 21 is making a comeback, Chanel is doing the very most, and Black sorority sisters have a new attire option. Old Navy had a major stumble. And we discuss the issue of authenticity at vintage stores. Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/23270237

Surrender Dorothy 05/20/2022

Surrender Dorothy You can get a robot to paint your nails at Target, and use an app to get your clothes repaired. North Korea is reiterating its ban on skinny jeans. Is luxury really recession-proof? And we figure out what's going on with Dorothy's dress. Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/23171912

Leave the Gun Take the Cannoli 05/13/2022

Leave the Gun Take the Cannoli The Met Gala happened and Vogue monetized the heck out of it. Stirrup pants are back, Skims launched an adaptive collection, Stadium Goods is launching bulk sneaker sales, and SCAD now has a sneaker design minor. And the latest fashion crime was a brazen one. Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/23095301

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