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Writer Lisa Rowan and fashion stylist Kaarin Vembar discuss fashion news, pop culture, business, and creativity.

Save the Runway Turtles 07/20/2019

Save the Runway Turtles Charming Charlie filed for bankruptcy again, Barney's might file for bankruptcy, and Saint Laurent is in trouble for its latest runway show in California. Stella McCartney is teaming up with LVMH, London Fashion Week will be open to the public, and palm frond print is still everywhere you look, but why? /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/10590467

Be Kind, Rewind 07/13/2019

Be Kind, Rewind Amazon's gearing up for Prime Day and some employees are planning a work stoppage. Thousands in North Face gear was stolen from a Wisconsin store, Lady Gaga is launching a cosmetics line on Amazon, and flip flops are back in vogue. Is Costco the next biggest fashion center? And why is vintage clothing getting so expensive? Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/10503665

Kim K should have named it Westwear 07/04/2019

Kim K should have named it Westwear Nylon magazine might be returning to print, Alber Elbaz has made an appearance for a new partnership, and The RealReal went public in a very big way. Chanel is in good hands with its new creative director Virginie Viard, Rent the Runway is working with Nordstrom, and Reebok is getting into maternity clothes. Kim Kardashian West had a big flub for her new shapewear line, but is planning to fix it. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/10405958

Fashion Fries 06/28/2019

Fashion Fries Marchesa's co-founder is leaving, the Supreme Court made a decision about FUCT, and Zara's Indian partner has big plans for a cheaper fashion chain. British lawmakers said "nah" to a sustainability proposal, Prada is introducing recycled Nylon, and Amazon is opening a store just for professional beauty artists. Vetements had a runway show at a McDonalds! Plus, we've got another diamond crime. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/10323818

Clutch Your Diamonds 06/22/2019

Clutch Your Diamonds Lululemon has closed its men's stores, Chanel swears it isn't for sale, and Forever 21 is asking for advice. Kenzo is looking for a new creative director, Target had a very bad weekend, and Gen Z shoppers are propping up China's luxury market. Italy's got a big ol' diamond scandal. And, we look back at Gloria Vanderbilt's career. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/10244318

Handbag HQ 06/14/2019

Handbag HQ We've got some stats on counterfeit bags, a bad earnings report from Ted Baker, and news of another shakeup at Calvin Klein. Which retailers are most likely to see price increases because of (probable) tariffs? Theres'a movement underway to ban dress codes requiring heels in Japan, and Prada is pulling back on its wholesale strategy. Whoopi Goldberg has a new clothing line, and Olay is testing a refillable package to cut down on plastic waste. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/10147681

Tom Ford is a Slytherin 06/06/2019

Tom Ford is a Slytherin Cynthia Rowley's in big legal trouble. Overall apparel sales are in the pits. Meanwhile, Alexander Wang hosted his latest runway show at Rockefeller Center. The CFDA Awards happened, and they've appointed a new role. Plus, Tiffany Haddish warms our hearts once again. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/10067522

Mother, Champion, Queen, Goddess 05/30/2019

Mother, Champion, Queen, Goddess Dressbarn is shutting down, Topshop is shutting down U.S. stores, and Sports Illustrated Magazine was sold to an apparel company. Someone tried to sell counterfeit military gear. Serena Williams is once again using her ensembles to make a statement, Adidas is trying to close the loop, and Kering is trying to set a new standard for young models. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/9990053

The Mystery of Goyard 05/23/2019

The Mystery of Goyard A listener asked how Goyard bags slipped under her radar for so long before appearing on everyone's arm in the Midwest. So we dove into the brand's secretive, storied past to find some answers. The keys to this French luxury house's recent resurgence may surprise you. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/9874325

Fashion Nostalgia 05/17/2019

Fashion Nostalgia Vicky Hush Hush is leaving network TV, Betsey Johnson is headed to Urban Outfitters, and the Army has a new/old look. Is Laura Ashley doing OK? Is New York Fashion Week OK? Balenciaga is paying for some scholarships, Rihanna is taking over the world (we are not complaining) and Amazon really, really wants you to be a delivery driver. And, fashion desperately needs more women CEOs. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/9817418

Thank You, Rihanna 05/10/2019

Thank You, Rihanna LVMH is in a legal battle with...its own attorney. We reflect on what Rihanna has done for the lingerie market, and check on the ongoing battle between Victoria's Secret and everyone else. Rei Kawakubo did the best interview ever upon winning an award, Lord & Taylor might be for sale, H&M is quitting catalogs and the tariffs are coming. And, we remember designer Max Azria. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/9724217

None of This is Ethical 05/03/2019

None of This is Ethical When does fashion criticism go to far? You decide after hearing two recent examples. El Chapo is starting a clothing line. American Apparel is holding off on its big comeback, Bluefly is for sale, and Alibaba is settling a lawsuit about counterfeits. Last but not least, a show favorite is the new face of Saint Laurent. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/9648719

Wrangler on My Booty 04/25/2019

Wrangler on My Booty We talk about the cross-section of fashion and rap music and sing zero bars of any song you might recognize. You're welcome. Hermes is getting into cosmetics, we're running down some spring trends in stores, and Amazon is making changes to its business in China. Francesca's is in some financial trouble. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/9522677

(Retail) Financing U Can't Trust 04/18/2019

(Retail) Financing U Can't Trust Luxury fashion brands are offering funds to repair Notre Dame after it was damaged by fire. The Supreme Court is talking about the F word, Dollar General is taking on the beauty market, and Hudson Yards has a secret. Elizabeth and James is headed to... Kohl's? And something's up at Ross. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/9439379

Gluttony of Fun 04/11/2019

Gluttony of Fun There's trouble in Manolo Blahnik paradise, Roberto Cavalli officially liquidated, and Rent The Runway is expanding. Are you ready for the Goop pop-up cafe in Tokyo? H&M will sell vintage clothing (again), Goodwill is ready to fight big e-commerce retailers, and contraceptive jewelry may be in our future. Plus, we've got a museum update for fashion history lovers. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/9350882

It's the Shopping Algorithm 04/05/2019

It's the Shopping Algorithm A YouTube star got majorly burgled, J.Crew is shaking up its business plan, and we've got the details on the abrupt shutdown of Roberto Cavalli in the U.S. There is a ton of Calvin Klein news this week, and we talk a lot about machines. Are they taking over? Probably. Milly is getting sued for allegedly not paying a vendor, and the latest Forever 21 collection is a head scratcher. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/9289739

5th Avenue Heartache 03/28/2019

5th Avenue Heartache A high-profile attorney was accused of extorting Nike. There's big drama involving the board of Bed Bath & Beyond. A secondhand retailer has new numbers on the popularity of secondhand shopping. You can thank Ferragamo for preserving history, and Burberry has a new sustainability plan. Plus, we mourn the loss of retail flagships on 5th Avenue (and probably 6th, what the heck). /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/9169853

Big Brother Lives at the Mall 03/23/2019

Big Brother Lives at the Mall Armani is headed back to Tokyo, Victoria's Secret is bring back swimwear, and NYC's newest shopping "experience" is open for business. Gucci is the latest design house to announce a diversity initiative, and we're learning what it takes to be a luxury resale authenticator. But let's cut to the good stuff: What do people buy when they're drunk? /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/9110540

Is It Makeup or Is It Poison? 03/14/2019

Is It Makeup or Is It Poison? We're trying to keep up with the huge college admissions scandal involving a fashion designer. We've got an update on asbestos-tainted cosmetics, and a peek into L'Oreal's new science-y partnership. Is the eyewear industry a monopoly? Baby Phat is coming back, the V&A is extending the Dior exhibit, and Kohl's is leasing space to (more) other retailers. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/8998052

Gotta Make These Nachos 03/07/2019

Gotta Make These Nachos We take a spin through Paris Fashion Week (70s! Black lights! Snow!) before digging into a major ouster at Ted Baker and Old Navy's breakup with Gap Inc. New York City's Department of Sanitation is pitching in to reduce clothing waste, and Amazon is letting you customize your delivery dates. And a denim retailer filed for bankruptcy. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/8908136

A Debate About Dior 02/28/2019

A Debate About Dior As the fashion weeks continue, we find a show we just can't agree on. We have a bit to discuss about this year's Academy Awards. A model is speaking out (again) about size inclusivity. Selfridge's is making big sustainability moves. A shoe broke at a basketball game. Botox has a new competitor. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/8814356

The Super Party Birthday Show 02/21/2019

The Super Party Birthday Show Welcome to our fifth anniversary show! We start the episode with news of Karl Lagerfeld's death, Payless store closures, and a brand's statement(s) on animal welfare. Burberry is in hot water for a controversial runway look, and Prada is launching a diversity council. Then, we cheers to five years with a trip down memory lane. Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/8723345

New York Fashion Week 02/14/2019

New York Fashion Week This week we dissect the remaining parts of #NYFW that still make sense, including Tomo Koizumi's standout show and whatever Rag & Bone was doing with AI. But wait! There's also a fashion crime involving a celeb favorite of the show. Beyond fashion week, we've got Amazon patents, a secret romance shocking the outdoor gear world, and a cotton supply chain transparency initiative. Special thanks to this week's sponsor, OTAA! You can find them at otaa.com. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/8640656

Like Glamour Shots, but Better 02/07/2019

Like Glamour Shots, but Better Six retailers have filed for bankruptcy and we're only six weeks into 2019. What is happening? We don't know, but we're ready to pour one out. If you never got cast on America's Next Top Model, you're about to have another chance at model stardom...sort of. H&M is shaking things up and bringing a former whistleblower on board. An outerwear brand collaborated with Inuit seamstresses, and Conde Nast is launching a B2B publication. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/8553020

Space, but Make It Fashion 01/31/2019

Space, but Make It Fashion We talk treasure and some ambitious sustainability news from Paris. Under Armour is going to space, Guess is keeping its problem executive, online returns are terrifying and beautiful, and big changes are afoot at Neiman Marcus. We've got an update on pyramid schemes! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/8464106

Go Ahead, Designers. Take a Nap 01/25/2019

Go Ahead, Designers. Take a Nap Brandon Truaxe of Deciem has died, Lanvin has a new creative director, and we ask where in the world WAS Karl Lagerfeld? A bridal retailer is getting out of bankruptcy, a luxury brand is dealing with a discrimination lawsuit, and Mickey Drexler left J.Crew. Is an IPO on the way for a luxury reseller? Plus: Eco-friendly denim! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/8388941

LVMH’s new brand under its umbrella ella ella 01/19/2019

LVMH’s new brand under its umbrella ella ella This week, the Marie Kondo effect is hitting thrift stores, the Lunar New Year is influencing collections, and Van Heusen had a class action settlement over fake sales. In other news, LVMH is about to make a deal, everyone is filing Chapter 11, an iconic flagship is closing, and there's a fashion crime involving jewelry and credit cards. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/8313620

The LuLaRoe Story 01/10/2019

The LuLaRoe Story This week we have something different for you: It's a history lesson on LuLaRoe. How'd these printed leggings get to be so popular, and why is the multi-level marketing business the focus of such scrutiny? We talk you through it. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/8201312

Fashion and Revenge 01/05/2019

Fashion and Revenge It's a new year with the same old problems as we discuss trademark arguments involving some of fashion's biggest names — and one 90s rock band. (No, really, there are three trademark lawsuits happening.) Dollar stores may be your new favorite place to shop for beauty products, we dig into the Raf Simons vs. Calvin Klein news, and we wonder just how much Walmart is our new big brother. /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/8142329

Holiday Q&A 12/26/2018

Holiday Q&A It's the question-answer show! Tune in to hear us talk about oddball holiday gifts, beauty product recommendations, shoe sizes, journalism careers, and more. Come hang out! /episode/index/show/popfashion/id/8046383

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