Pop Fashion
242 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 662 ratingsWelcome 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
Thank You, But What?
January 23, 2021 21:47 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBAmerican Apparel cut back its American-made option, Barney's is moving into Saks, and Sephora is implementing anti-racism measures. The Row is selling its research archive, and Kering is helping restore a 600-year-old Italian site. Come hang out!
Uggs at the Drive-Thru
January 17, 2021 00:27 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBAlexander Wang has responded to allegations, JC Penney ousted its CEO, and Bottega Veneta's social media accounts are missing. Meanwhile, a major fashion editor is partnering with Ugg, a makeup artist was named a Dame, and we've got a new fashion crime (movie) to watch. Come hang out!
Mental Fortitude
January 09, 2021 15:44 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBMytheresa is going public, Alexander Wang is facing allegations, and the Ikea catalog has been discontinued. We remember Pierre Cardin and Nancye Radmin. Plus, statement coats are having a moment (again). Come hang out!
The Question Answer Show!
January 02, 2021 19:25 - 43 minutes - 40 MBYou have questions. We have answers. It's our sort-of-annual Question & Answer show! We talk pantsdemic trends, IPOs, middle-school must-haves, and more. Come hang out!
Shaq Attack
December 26, 2020 19:59 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBAnna Wintour got a promotion. Kering is being investigated for tax evasion, and we may have found the worst (alleged) snake of them all. Plus, Thomas Pink shut down. Hugo Boss has a new collaboration in the works, and you'll never guess who might want to buy Reebok. Come hang out!
The Greenhouse
December 18, 2020 22:16 - 45 minutes - 42 MBChloe has a new creative director, Elie Saab is joining Amazon Luxury, and the Gucci murder is getting a movie. Pantone's colors for 2021 are here. And are headbands the new statement accessory? Come hang out!
Let's Go to the Kohora
December 10, 2020 22:48 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBBritish department stores are falling apart, Sephora is moving into Kohl's, and Ascena sold Ann Taylor on Thanksgiving. H&M got in trouble for surveilling employees in Germany, and we've got good news about Louis Vuitton paying indigenous artisans. Come hang out!
That's Called Diversifying
December 04, 2020 23:28 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBAlber Elbaz is planning a new collection, H&M thinks it can scale its textile recycling operations, and Bebe is...buying a furniture store? Plus, we discuss retail worker pay during the pandemic, Brideside's abrupt closure, and lagging luxury sales. Come hang out!
Our Favorite Things
November 27, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBWhether you're shopping for gifts or browsing for yourself, we've got lots of suggestions. Listen in for some of our favorite things to get and receive, including free and low-cost options. Come hang out! Then check out our latest blog post at www.popfashionpodcast.com for details and links.
Eat the Entire Pie
November 20, 2020 23:26 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBUlta's moving into Target, VF Corp. bought Supreme, and Chanel increased prices (again!). Seasonal retail hiring is way down this year, and H&M's new home collection has a surprising collaborator. And a photographer is suing Diesel. Come hang out!
A $400 Million Dollar Discount
November 06, 2020 22:57 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBIt looks like the deal is back on for LVMH and Tiffany. Meanwhile, Adidas is thinking of selling Reebok, while Jason Wu is prepping a beauty line at Target. Plus, a new magazine has an unusual perspective. Come hang out!
Succession, But For Shoes
October 30, 2020 21:24 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBBeyonce's latest Ivy Park collection has arrived, hallelujah. Ebay will offer sneaker authentication, True Religion is out of bankruptcy, and Ferragamo might be looking for a new partial owner. And we bet you can't guess how many Amazon reviews are suspected fakes. Come hang out!
Sometimes Makeup is an Emergency
October 22, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBLuLaRoe owes some people some money, Ascena is selling tween store Justice, and Macy's is turning stores into fulfillment centers. You can get makeup delivered in two hours! Betsey Johnson is doing a collab we love! And there's a new collection we hate with a fiery passion. Come hang out!
What a Hustle
October 15, 2020 21:00 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBWe've got a shoplifting case for the record books, Chanel is fighting against global warming in a creative way, and we find out what went wrong at Nanette Lepore. There's a new collaboration we love (hint: Telfar's involved) and one we hate. And we remember Kenzo Takada. Come hang out!
It's The Ding Dang Episode
October 10, 2020 00:25 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBCardi B has a few new trademark applications, Charming Charlie is back, and California is banning a whole bunch of cosmetics ingredients. Altuzarra is teaming up with Amazon, retailers love collecting your email addresses, and everybody's gotta stop being dumb dumbs when it's Halloween costume time, okay? Come hang out!
I'd Rather Eat Salt
October 03, 2020 00:06 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBJenna Lyons has resurfaced, Ralph Lauren is laying off a ton of workers, and a bunch of Amazon scammers got busted by the Department of Justice. Lowe's was the big winner at New York Fashion Week, and Marc Jacobs is trying to buy up all the words in the dictionary. And there's a secondhand department store inside a department store. Come hang out!
Biggie's Crown
September 25, 2020 22:46 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBCoty has legal trouble, The RealReal has legal trouble, and the pandemic broke online shopping. Plus, Biggie's crown cost how much? Come hang out!
2 Cakes
September 18, 2020 20:32 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBCentury 21 is liquidating, LVMH and Tiffany broke it off, and J. Crew is out of bankruptcy. Everything is happening! Fendi has a new creative director, but when will he sleep? And we discuss a potential ban on cotton grown in China. Come hang out!
The CEO is 3 Kids in a Trench Coat
September 11, 2020 21:08 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBA Louis Vuitton associate got caught running a counterfeiting ring, Adidas has a new eco-friendly shoe collection, and Escada is having problems. Plus, retailers are encouraging store employees to work the polls. Is it a good idea? Come hang out!
In This Economy?
September 04, 2020 21:36 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBThe Girl Scouts have new uniforms, Lord & Taylor is liquidating, and New York Fashion Week has a very handy new sponsor. Vintage clothing is going through a pandemic phase and there's trouble in LVMH-Tiffany & Co. paradise. Come hang out!
Don't Take My Word For It
August 29, 2020 01:23 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBPostal Service supporters had beef with Urban Outfitters, a department store jewel heist went wrong, and Payless is....back? Plus, an H&M brand had a big issue, and we have bankruptcies and closures to share. Come hang out! Twitter: Pop Fashion: @justpopfashion Lisa: @lisatella Kaarin: @truetostyle
Germs Ain't on My Booty
August 22, 2020 01:03 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBAmazon wants to move into your shopping mall, fashion has a waste problem yet again, and anti-viral jeans exist. Plus, we've got more retail closures and a cool collaboration for tweens. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa's Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin's Twitter: @truetostyle
Fyre Sale
August 13, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 21 MBWe've got a new round of retail bankruptcies and abrupt closures, an auction of confiscated souvenirs, and an update on our least favorite snake. Major retailers want you to reinvent the plastic bag, and we discuss whether the "lipstick index" is still relevant. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Chicken Nugget Money
July 30, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 21.1 MBHearst 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. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
A Perfect Intersection of Disaster
July 23, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MBAre 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. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Excess Baggage
July 17, 2020 11:05 - 47 minutes - 22.2 MBBrooks 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. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Flying By the Seat of Your Pantsdemic
July 09, 2020 22:00 - 46 minutes - 21.8 MBGucci 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? Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Dust it Upon Yourself
July 02, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 21.9 MBDior'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. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
If You’re Going to be a Criminal Do it Well
June 25, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 19.8 MBKanye 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. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Millionaires vs Billionaires
June 18, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 21 MBHas 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! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Welcome to the Hot Mess Summer
June 11, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MBWe'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! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Designer Hand Sanitizer
March 16, 2020 22:33 - 6 minutes - 3.06 MBSurprise! 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. Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Episode Scheduling Announcement
January 09, 2020 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBAnnouncement regarding our upcoming schedule. Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Holiday Q&A
January 02, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 19.7 MBIt’s the question-answer show! We answer your questions about fashion trends, shopping conundrums, careers and why the heck we're still using a cover photo from 2015. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
I Hear Purgatory Has Snacks
December 27, 2019 00:44 - 41 minutes - 19.4 MBZac Posen's trademark was sold at auction, Kanye West is opening... something in Wyoming, and Everlane's employees are trying to unionize. Dollar General is taking over, Ralph Lauren is missing (from the NYFW schedule) and the basic bitch ruled the decade, whether you liked her or not. Come hang out!
So That’s a Disaster, But I’m Enjoying It
December 20, 2019 01:08 - 36 minutes - 17.1 MBPrada and L'Oreal signed a big fragrance deal, Fashion Nova garments were allegedly made by underpaid workers in Los Angeles, and a whole bunch of retail CEOs just got canned. Diamond sales are down, and Marc Jacobs threw a big party. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Let's List Our Enemies Alphabetically
December 12, 2019 20:00 - 47 minutes - 22.1 MBH&M is trying clothing rental, Versace is suing Fashion Nova, and Marc Jacobs is countersuing Nirvana. Stussy is partnering with Dior, and a makeup museum is coming to NYC. Can malls survive by catering to millionaires? Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Don’t Steal the Same Thing Twice
December 06, 2019 23:09 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MBLVMH bought Tiffany for a boatload of money, Ted Baker can't find $32M worth of inventory, and Balmain's CEO stepped down. Plus, we've got not one, but two fashion crimes for you. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Put on Your Eating Pants
November 28, 2019 20:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBGucci is investing in ...call centers? Women are buying themselves something special at the holidays, Nike will stop selling on Amazon, and everyone's losing their mind over pants. Italian police discovered a sweatshop, and clothing rental may not be as sustainable as we hope. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Exploring & Analyzing Your Fashion Options
November 21, 2019 20:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBWe made it to 300 episodes, friends! This week - Kylie Jenner is $600 million richer after selling part of her company to Coty, Gift certificates for Barneys will be honored at a Philadelphia store and Brooks Brothers may have changes on the horizon. An Italian sweatshop may be linked to a bunch of fashion houses and Patagonia opened its first Worn Wear store. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetos...
The Pink Bathrobe
November 15, 2019 03:29 - 49 minutes - 23.2 MBArt Peck is out of a job at Gap and Zac Posen closed his business. Virgil Abloh is back at work, researchers have developed a shirt that foils facial recognition programs, and we've got a fashion crime about an allegedly stolen $40 million diamond. And there's more information about The RealReal's authentication practices. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Mix and Match Runway Shows
November 07, 2019 20:00 - 36 minutes - 17.2 MBAlexander Wang has a new talk series and it's set in a weird place. H&M's CEO has feels about consumer shaming. Nike promised not to take Arctic shipping routes. Amazon was selling clothes from factories deemed too dangerous by other retailers. Ferragamo will present at Milan's Men's Fashion Week. Why is Louis Vuitton setting up shop in Texas? Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Fashion Detective Sommelier
October 31, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 17.2 MBWe've got more details in the downfall of Forever 21. LVMH wants to buy Tiffany & Co., there's a wacky fashion crime from inside a Sephora order, the NCAA is going to let college athletes get paid for their likeness, and Swatch and Calvin Klein are breaking up. Come hang out! Click here to get Shoptagr for free and be entered to win $500! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Cold as Ice
October 24, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 17.2 MBWe've got an update on a recent fashion crime! Why do we associate luxury items with the cold? Madewell is selling old jeans, purse sales are down, and L'Oreal has big plans for packaging. And what's going on with Virgil Abloh? Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
The Case of the Botox Bandits
October 17, 2019 22:25 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MBCalifornia is banning fur, people are stealing Botox, the co-founders of EOS are battling, and Bermuda shorts might be back. Plus, workers making Lululemon apparel have made some shocking claims about their working conditions. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Babushka Boi
October 10, 2019 19:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBRetail vacancies in New York have skyrocketed, men are wearing babushkas, suits aren't popular anymore and Gucci's meeting and beating its own sustainability goals. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Sundays are for Bankruptcy Filings
October 03, 2019 23:46 - 40 minutes - 19 MBForever 21 filed for bankruptcy, Rent the Runway had a major supply chain snafu, and we discuss the many features of the latest Balenciaga runway show. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Fashion Nostalgia Mode
September 27, 2019 23:49 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBWe cap off all the Fashion Weeks with Versace and Dior. Kylie Jenner is working with Balmain and Thakoon is relaunching. Should returns really be free? And the latest fashion crime looks awfully familiar. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Ew, David
September 19, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 17 MBThe RealReal is facing authentication allegations, Dior is "deeply sorry," ThirdLove's workplace is allegedly toxic, and Demna Gvasalia is leaving Vetements. Come hang out! Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle
Flamin’ Hot New York Fashion Week
September 12, 2019 19:00 - 44 minutes - 21 MBVirgil Abloh is getting sued, Target is fighting tariff price increases, and New York Fashion Week events are going cuckoo bananas. But beyond the parties and gimmicks, we have lots of opinions about this new round of runway looks. Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Twitter: @lisatella Kaarin’s Twitter: @truetostyle