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Pop Fashion

242 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 662 ratings

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.

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Episodes

Rerelease: The Biggest Diamond Heist Ever

April 26, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Welcome to the story of the Antwerp Diamond Vault heist of 2003. It's a wild one!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Fashion Inferno

February 27, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com  Instagram: @popfashionpodcast 

Fashion Leadership Lazy Susan

January 27, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MB

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: @popfashionpodcast 

Innocent Until Proven Gaudy

January 06, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

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: @popfashionpodcast 

You Can't Always Get What You Want in Fashion

December 23, 2022 16:39 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com  Instagram: @popfashionpodcast 

Banksy vs Guess

December 09, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com  Insta: popfashionpodcast 

Instantly More Suspect

November 22, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

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.popfashionpodcast.com Instagram: @popfashionpodcast 

Beverly's Gloves

November 06, 2022 14:47 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

The Haunted Mine Shaft Jeans

October 28, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Fashion Crimes Only

October 21, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Balenciaga's Mud Department

October 14, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Spite Baby Fashion

October 07, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

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

The Fake Rabbi Who Tried to Buy Lord & Taylor

September 30, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

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

September 23, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Memphis Looks Good Right Now

September 16, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

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.popfashionpodcast.com  

The Fashion Episode with Panache

September 09, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

What Are Your Intentions With My Son, Ted Baker?

August 26, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Where in the World is Zac Posen?

August 19, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

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

August 12, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Make Do and Mend

August 05, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

The Evil Pentagram of Luxury

July 29, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Yeezy Pleazy

July 22, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

There's a House on Your Wrist

July 15, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

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

July 08, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com   

Bear With These Thicc Thighs

July 01, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

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 

The Biggest Diamond Heist Ever

June 17, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Kaarin tells the story of the Antwerp Diamond Vault heist of 2003. It's a wild ride, so buckle your seatbelts!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Fast Fashion Problems

June 10, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com   

What is a Fashion?

June 03, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Surrender Dorothy

May 20, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Leave the Gun Take the Cannoli

May 13, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

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!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

The Curious Citizen

May 06, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

We discuss a pretty, pretty diamond. Ferragamo and Amazon busted some counterfeiters. Also, Amazon is coming for your small business logistics. Resale companies are going to have to hustle to keep up inventory, and also we have breaking beehive news. Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Episode 400

April 29, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

We celebrate (what is most likely) episode 400 with a history lesson about the rise and fall of Esprit. Then we answer a bunch of fun questions from listeners about podcasting, style, and Lisa's boyfriends. Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

East Coast Grandma vs. West Coast Grandma

April 22, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Etsy sellers went on strike, coastal grandma aesthetic is so hot right now, and two huge retailers are in hot water with the FTC. Target and ThredUp teamed up, and we talk about the impact of the war in Ukraine on the cosmetics industry. Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com

Fashion That's Scattered, Smothered & Covered

April 15, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Chanel won't sell you products if you're from Russia. Amazon doesn't like certain words. Deciem is dropping four brands, and college students are navigating name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements. And there's a new documentary about Abercrombie & Fitch. Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

I Work You Pay Me

April 08, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Lizzo is launching shapewear, offices are trying to reinstate dress codes, and monthly fashion magazines are gone. Conde Nast workers are unionizing, Gap Inc. execs made a ton last year, and guess how many years in prison you could get for stealing luxury handbags? Come hang out! 

Fashion House Musical Chairs

April 01, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Models are suing the Guess board, every luxury fashion house switched leadership, and it's hard to avoid trademark infringement when you're a new company. How does the Russian invasion of Ukraine impact the global diamond industry? And two companies are opening unique storefronts. Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

The X is Silent

March 25, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Dov Charney owes big money to a hedge fund, Esprit pulled a profit, and Sycamore Partners is trying to buy everybody (including maybe Kohl's). Gwen Stefani has a new cosmetics line, and we consider a bit of technology called the Dupe Killer. Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

It's Delightful and Horrifying

March 18, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Cartier and Tiffany are beefing over alleged jewelry espionage. Have you tried clowncore? Uniqlo finally closed stores in Russia and Balenciaga's latest runway show dug into the geopolitical crisis. By the way, your shorts are stuck on a boat. Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

The One Where We're In The Same Room

March 11, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Marni's last runway show got panned for tardiness, Diesel showed futuristic denim among inflatable butts, and L'Oreal is getting sued for sounding French. Brands are learning how to reduce fashion show waste, and Gap's revitalization effort isn't going so well. Come hang out! 

Y2K Fashion

March 04, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

The hottest vintage clothing is from Y2K. We love a beauty vending machine. Is LVMH thinking of buying Ralph Lauren? Empty-box returns are plaguing retailers, and facial recognition technology to catch shoplifters still doesn't work great. An Estee Lauder exec got caught being a real ass. Come hang out! 

The Baker, The Florist, and The Fashion Crime

February 25, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

The micro-mini skirt is back in style, and secondhand sneaker sales may be waning. Your organic cotton could be fake, and Louis Vuitton workers went on strike around the same time the company announced it was raising prices. Plus, Kaarin has a fashion crime like nothing else we've ever covered on the show. Come hang out! 

90s Nostalgia on the Runway

February 11, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Versace has plans to open a bunch of stores, and we discuss the brand's latest menswear show. Did the pandemic kill the end-of-season sale? We've got a fashion crime involving gift card fraud, the American Dream mall is struggling, and Uniqlo opened a repair shop. Come hang out! 

The Horse on the Runway

February 04, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Chanel brought a horse to its latest runway show, Fashion Nova is getting fined for hiding bad customer reviews, and MSHCF is actively trying to get cease-and-desist letters from major brands. Brooches are back in style, Coach has a new apprenticeship program, and we remember Manfred Thierry Mugler. Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com

The Ghost of Poly Blends Past

January 28, 2022 12:05 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

We remember Andre Leon Talley. Escada America filed for bankruptcy, Hermes is suing an artist over a NFT collection, and Forever 21 has (another) new CEO. Would you shop at Amazon's new apparel store? Come hang out! 

The Lobster Fashion Show

January 21, 2022 12:15 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Bachelor contestants pay a ton for dresses to wear on the show, Abercrombie & Fitch is fully embracing its comeback attempt, and Kaarin takes us on a trip through Thom Browne's latest collection. The New York legislature is considering a fashion sustainability law, StockX is likely going public, and mystery boxes have gone luxury. Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com

Field of Shoes

January 14, 2022 12:30 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

Alleged jewel thieves are going to trial, COVID-inspired accessories could be coming to an office near you, and New Balance is being sued for its manufacturing marketing. Something's going on at Skechers, and we talk about what's missing from genderless fashion. Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com Instagram: @popfashionpodcast

The Fashion Intelligence Boutique

January 01, 2022 18:08 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

LVMH paid a settlement in a spy case, Tom Brady got his own Pantone color, and Celine and Vogue may have some beef. A Chinese influencer got busted for tax evasion, Shein started a sustainability fund, and we have some Sex and the City sequel fashion details. Come hang out!

Salvador Dali but Make It Fashion

December 24, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Chanel's new CEO is an unconventional pick, London Fashion Week is canceled, and a Russian beauty mogul is in a mess. Inclusive sizing for men's clothing is lagging behind womenswear, and dreamcore is here to confuse and delight us. Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Salvador Dali But Make it Fashion

December 24, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Chanel's new CEO is an unconventional pick, London Fashion Week is canceled, and a Russian beauty mogul is in a mess. Inclusive sizing for men's clothing is lagging behind womenswear, and dreamcore is here to confuse and delight us. Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Chanel's Advent Calendar

December 17, 2021 12:30 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

People are mad at Chanel for its Advent calendar, Pantone released its color of the year, and the racial pay gap for influencers is huge. Men are wearing leggings beyond the gym, and a mountain climber gets to keep what he found. Plus: Can Conde Nast survive? Come hang out!  www.popfashionpodcast.com

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