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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238: London Fashion Week, Rihanna's Runway Delivery, New York & Co.
September 20, 2018 19:00 - 56 minutes - 26.6 MBLondon Fashion Week, Rihanna's Runway Delivery, New York & Co. Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We do a quick review of London Fashion Week, including shows by Burberry, Victoria Beckham, and Alexa Chung. Back in New York, we review a special surprise that took place after Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show. Fashion website Racked shut down, Henri Bendel is about to shut down, and New York & Company is changing its name and might shut down. Bangladesh raised its minimum wage, and we ...
237: New York Fashion Week, J.Crew Mercantile, Chanel's Big Move
September 13, 2018 19:00 - 48 minutes - 22.7 MB#NYFW, J.Crew Mercantile, Chanel's Big Move Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We review a handful of New York Fashion Week shows and trends, and give a preview of what you'll be seeing less of (yes, you read that right) at London Fashion Week. Chanel closed its U.S. headquarters, Amazon is going to sell J.Crew Mercantile, and Vogue is relaunching the magazine in Greece. And local governments are buying out shopping malls. Come hang out! For the resource we mentioned about counterf...
236: Kylie Cosmetics at Ulta, Eco-Denim Fashion, Plus-Size Vintage Clothing
September 06, 2018 19:00 - 49 minutes - 23.4 MBKylie Cosmetics at Ulta, Eco-Denim Fashion, Plus-Size Vintage Clothing Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! New York Fashion Week is upon us again, Town Shoes is closing all its stores in Canada, and Celine has a new logo. Shrimp are somehow involved in Madewell's new eco-denim line, Kylie Cosmetics is coming to Ulta stores, and Victoria's Secret is facing a major competitor in American Eagle Outfitters' Aerie brand. The CEO of JD.com was arrested in the U.S. Finally, where's all the...
235: Thom Browne Fashion, J.Crew Revival, Reebok's Plant Sneaker
August 30, 2018 19:00 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MBThom Browne Fashion, J.Crew Revival, Reebok's Plant Sneaker Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! J.Crew has a plan to win back customers, Thom Browne has a new majority owner, and Old Navy is expanding its size offerings in stores. We try to figure out what the heck is going on with NAFTA, and review the big ol class action lawsuit Conde Nast got involved in. Reebok made a shoe from plants! And Gap is expanding a youth hiring program. Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Website: www...
234: Shaq & JCPenney & Ellen & Walmart
August 23, 2018 19:00 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBShaq & JCPenney & Ellen & Walmart Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Shaq is launching a big and tall line at JCPenney, Ellen is launching a collection at Walmart, and ...oh by the way, did you know Walmart is rich AF? We debate whether Claire's can survive bankruptcy and whether Farfetch is really worth its IPO prospectus. Buzzfeed News dug into facial recognition technology used to prevent shoplifting, and an infrastructure tragedy in Italy has ties to fashion. Oh, and libraries ...
233: Nike’s Discrimination Lawsuit, Turkey’s Luxury Sales, Bank Heist
August 16, 2018 19:00 - 54 minutes - 25.6 MBNike’s Discrimination Lawsuit, Turkey’s Luxury Sales, Bank Heist Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! There's an update in the Nike sexual harassment saga, Turkey's currency dip is driving luxury sales, and a transportation company tried to lure thieves with sneakers and Louboutins. Kaarin has the wild tale of a jewelry store that's facing bankruptcy and fallout from a bank heist. Fashion crime! Why are customers abandoning their shopping carts? And we also explore the possibility of...
232: Love Island, The RealReal, Buying Beauty Empties
August 09, 2018 19:00 - 54 minutes - 25.7 MBLove Island, The RealReal, Buying Beauty Empties Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Joanna Coles left Hearst, The RealReal opened a second store, and Walmart canceled its employee delivery program. Levi's has an ambitious sustainability plan, and we have a trade war update. Bloggers are paying for empty beauty products, and a British reality show turned out to be great for selling clothing. Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com Instagram: @popfas...
Summer Q & A
August 02, 2018 19:00 - 51 minutes - 24 MBSummer Q & A Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we answer all of your burning questions including how a podcast makes money, what to do with an awful fashion boss, how influencers get sent free products, luxury demands on consignment shops, and how to find non-polyester work clothes. Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Links Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella Websit...
Ivanka Trump Fashion, Parental Leave at Estee Lauder, Counterfeit Luxury
July 26, 2018 19:00 - 47 minutes - 22.3 MBIvanka Trump Fashion, Parental Leave at Estee Lauder, Counterfeit Luxury Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we're catching up with Ivanka Trump — she's closing her fashion line— and Lululemon, which hired a new CEO. Another luxury counterfeit ring got busted, and eBay is laying off more than 250 people. Another high-level exec left J.C.Penney, and Estee Lauder settled an EEOC complaint. Info on who's parking at shopping malls needs to be examined. Plus, Beauty Blender ha...
Chanel's Big Reveal, Prime Day Sales, Burberry Fashion Destruction
July 19, 2018 19:00 - 58 minutes - 27.2 MBChanel's Big Reveal, Prime Day Sales, Burberry Fashion Destruction Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We discuss all things Amazon, from worker strikes on Prime Day to a Snapchat collaboration. Gymboree is back from bankruptcy, Chanel is talking about its profits for the first time ever, and Burberry admitted to destroying a whole bunch of product. Victoria's Secret continues to struggle and rumors are swirling about more layoffs at Conde Nast — W Magazine may shutter completely. M...
Manolo Blahnik for Men, At-Home Jewelry Styling, Rag & Bone x Eminem
July 12, 2018 19:00 - 56 minutes - 26.3 MBManolo Blahnik for Men, At-Home Jewelry Styling, Rag & Bone x Eminem Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, Manolo Blahnik opened his first men's store and Kroger is launching a new apparel line with Joe Mimran. Burberry is collaborating with Vivienne Westwood, Universal Standard (which has beef with Target) is collaborating with J.Crew, and Rag & Bone is collaborating with...Eminem?! Eileen Fisher's Tiny Factory is eco-awesome, AUrate launched an at-home jewelry styling box...
227: Dior Fashion in London, WeWork Shopping, Roger Federer Loves Uniqlo
July 05, 2018 19:00 - 51 minutes - 24.2 MBDior Fashion in London, WeWork Shopping, Roger Federer Loves Uniqlo Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Co-founder Nicola Kilner is back at Deciem, Walmart just hired a chief customer officer, and Roger Federer parted ways with longtime sponsor Nike. Juggalos are foiling facial recognition software. WeWork is launching retail spaces for all its locations, a Dior exhibit is coming to London, and we ponder the relevance of class rings and yearbooks in a digital era. Come hang out! P...
226: Virgil Abloh Menswear, Off-Price Shopping, Fashion & the Trade War
June 28, 2018 19:00 - 46 minutes - 21.8 MBVirgil Abloh Menswear, Off-Price Shopping, Fashion & the Trade War Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We're excited about Virgil Abloh's first runway show as creative director of Louis Vuitton. J. Mendel filed for bankruptcy, H&M launched an off-price store, and Venmo now has a debit card alongside its app. Will the trade war hit the fashion industry? This episode is brought to you by Scentbird. Visit www.scentbird.com/podcast and use our code SCENTPOP30 for 30% off your first or...
225: Supreme’s Runway Show, Shopping Loans, Guess vs. Paul Marciano
June 21, 2018 19:00 - 53 minutes - 25.1 MBSupreme’s Runway Show, Shopping Loans, Guess vs. Paul Marciano Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Paul Marciano is leaving Guess, Tomas Maier is leaving Bottega Veneta, Lands’ End is leaving Sears, and Louboutin won another trademark dispute. Supreme had a huge runway show in China… or did it? A Macy’s location has an innovative new use, and young people are taking out loans to buy dresses at Anthropologie. Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com I...
224: Proenza Schouler & New York Fashion Week, CoverGirl’s Retail Plan, North Face Shopping
June 14, 2018 19:00 - 56 minutes - 26.7 MBProenza Schouler & New York Fashion Week, CoverGirl’s Retail Plan, North Face Shopping Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Proenza Schouler is coming back to NYFW, CoverGirl is Opening a New York City flagship store, and North Face is experimenting with selling repaired items. Garment workers serving Gap and H&M have reported abuse in the workplace, Eddie Bauer and PacSun tied the knot, Stitch Fix announced Stitch Fix Kids, and "pregnant" male models walked the runway at London Men'...
223: Burglary at Giuseppe Zanotti, Dior Cosmetics, Flash Sale Shopping
June 07, 2018 19:00 - 57 minutes - 27.1 MBBurglary at Giuseppe Zanotti, Dior Cosmetics, Flash Sale Shopping Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We remember Kate Spade, who passed away earlier this week. Dior is releasing a ton more foundation shades, Giuseppe Zanotti’s Italian HQ keeps getting robbed, and Walmart found a buyer in Brazil. Hudson’s Bay sold Gilt Group to Rue La La and gave up on its flagship Lord & Taylor store. Internationally, we’re grappling with forced cotton labor in Uzbekistan and issues for Myanmar’s a...
222: Goop Pop-Up Shops, Sephora Makeup Classes, Dior Cruise 2019
May 31, 2018 19:00 - 47 minutes - 22.5 MBGoop Pop-Up Shops, Sephora Makeup Classes, Dior Cruise 2019 Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Goop figured out how to get someone else to pay the rent for its pop-up shops! Balenciaga is so hot right now, except maybe for the $1200 shirt everyone's talking about online. Valentino is teaming up with L'Oreal, and Sephora is offering free makeup classes to members of the trans and nonbinary communities. Dior's latest runway show had a big fight with mother nature, and of course, we h...
221: Sneaker Fashion, Sizing at Nordstrom, LVMH’s Eco Plan
May 24, 2018 19:00 - 56 minutes - 26.5 MBSneaker Fashion, Sizing at Nordstrom, LVMH’s Eco Plan Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! JC Penney blamed the weather for its poor sales, and LVMH has a plan to reduce greenhouse gases. Nordstrom is bringing extended sizes to more stores, and sneaker sales are on fire right now (in a good way). What does an archivist do at a fashion line? What's going on with Walmart in Brazil? Plus, a there's a big change to the layout at the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship. Come hang out! Pop Fashio...
220: New York Fashion Week Schedule, Lululemon's Retail Comeback, Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty
May 17, 2018 19:00 - 53 minutes - 25 MB#NYFW Schedule, Lululemon's Retail Comeback, Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! New York Fashion Week is coming up soon, and if you're confused...well, so are we. Rihanna broke the internet with her new lingerie collaboration, and Lululemon might be staging comeback. Burberry is in some trademark drama with Target, and in unrelated news, one of Burberry's big investors wants out. Nordstrom Rack is on an apology tour, and young designers showed off new looks...
219: Chanel Fashion Cruise, Changes at Lacoste, Apparel Sustainability Innovation
May 10, 2018 19:00 - 59 minutes - 27.9 MBChanel Fashion Cruise, Changes at Lacoste, Apparel Sustainability Innovation Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! A 19-year-old designer made a Met Gala dress, Estee Lauder is retesting some of its products, and Lacoste's creative director has said goodbye. Cancer patients have better clothing options, Chanel built a boat for its latest show, and fast fashion brands are innovating around sustainability. We have some issues with Karl Lagerfeld. We also have a Nike follow up. Come hang...
218: Drama at Nike, Judith Leiber Handbags, Steven Alan Fashion
May 03, 2018 19:00 - 46 minutes - 22 MBDrama at Nike, Judith Leiber Handbags, Steven Alan Fashion Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We have more details on the harassment allegations at Nike. Amazon is raising the price of Prime, and adding Chico's as a fashion option. Charming Charlie is out of bankruptcy, but Steven Alan is downsizing. The Fashion Institute of Technology is considering revoking Bill Cosby's honorary degree. And we remember Judith Leiber, maker of sparkly purses. Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links W...
217: SJP Bridal, Saudi Arabia Fashion Week, Changes at Marc Jacobs
April 26, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBSJP Bridal, Saudi Arabia Fashion Week, Changes at Marc Jacobs Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we're waiting to see who will buy India's ecommerce leader, Flipkart. John Targon left Marc Jacobs after two months, Saudi Arabia celebrated its first fashion week, Sarah Jessica Parker launched a bridal line, and Lisa hates a new merch line from New York Magazine. Shoppers can live without high-tech dressing rooms, and a group of shoplifters is suing for alleged extortion. C...
216: Target + Hunter, Fashion Influencers Over 50, Victoria Beckham and Shaq
April 19, 2018 19:00 - 51 minutes - 24 MBTarget + Hunter, Fashion Influencers Over 50, Victoria Beckham and Shaq Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Target's Hunter collaboration hit a snag, the feds busted a huge counterfeit cosmetics ring in California, and Chanel store employees in Korea are protesting working conditions. How are algorithms changing our personal style? Are baby boomers the new Instagram influencers? H&M announced its next diffusion line with Moschino, Victoria Beckham is collaborating with Reebok, and s...
215: Nine West Fashion, RIP Polyvore, Karl Lagerfeld in SoHo
April 12, 2018 19:00 - 57 minutes - 27.1 MBNine West Fashion, RIP Polyvore, Karl Lagerfeld in SoHo Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! A leadership shakeup at Lord & Taylor was announced right after the big data breach — oh, and there's a lawsuit about that breach, too. Karl Lagerfeld opened his first U.S. store, Nine West filed for bankruptcy, and Marc Jacobs got engaged. Polyvore shut its online doors, and Hanes won a cool sustainability award. Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com Insta...
214: Fast Fashion Diversity, Investment Clothing, Retail Hackers
April 05, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBFast Fashion Diversity, Investment Clothing, Retail Hackers Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we’re catching up on the Hudson’s Bay credit card breach and Trump’s Twitter complaints about Amazon. Marine Layer opened Airbnbs above their stores, and fast-fashion stores like H&M and Zara are finally hiring people to focus on diversity. Comme des Garcons is launching a new online brand this summer, and we debate the merits of shopping for investment pieces. Come hang out! ...
213: Chanel Beauty at Ulta, Lanvin's Revolving Door, Ann Taylor Sales
March 29, 2018 19:00 - 46 minutes - 21.9 MBChanel Beauty at Ulta, Lanvin's Revolving Door, Ann Taylor Sales Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we try to figure out what's up with leadership at Modcloth and Lanvin. Chanel is coming to Ulta stores, Jaden Smith is launching a sustainable denim line, and San Francisco just banned fur sales. Can Ascena Group, home of Ann Taylor and Loft, survive the retail dip? Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Tw...
212: Nike's HR Nightmare, Target Swimwear, Retail Apocalypse
March 22, 2018 23:00 - 50 minutes - 23.7 MBNike's HR Nightmare, Target Swimwear, Retail Apocalypse Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, there's so much drama at Nike that they had to set up an HR hotline. Kim Jones is headed to Dior, Target is showing off Photoshop-free swimwear models, and FAO Schwarz may be coming to an airport near you. Retailers are definitely tracking your habits at the returns counter, and postal workers are drowning under your Amazon packages. And is America's retail apocalypse just getting ...
211: Beauty on Demand, Handbag Super-Fakes, Trouble at Claire's
March 15, 2018 19:00 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBBeauty on Demand, Handbag Super-Fakes, Trouble at Claire's Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We talk through all the news about Claire's (debt! poison!) and try to explain a "vegan" t-shirt gone wrong at Topshop. Amazon is thinking about offering checking accounts, Uber launched a beauty app, and Toys R Us is prepping to liquidate. Counterfeit handbags are getting harder to spot. Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com Instagram: @popfashionpodcas...
210: From Yeezy to Weezy in Two Segments
March 08, 2018 22:54 - 52 minutes - 24.4 MBFrom Yeezy to Weezy in Two Segments Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We recap the most memorable part of the Oscars: Tiffany Haddish. Burberry hired Ricardo Tisci, Nordstrom's family isn't buying it back quite yet, and Walmart is expanding its meal-kit service. This week in partnerships: Neiman Marcus + Lil Wayne, Nordstrom + Anthropologie, and Walmart + Buzzfeed. Is modest fashion becoming mainstream? What's happening to Yeezy Season 7? Are we about to be part of an internationa...
209: Nintendo Fashion, Gucci Controversy, The Ordinary’s Disruptor
March 01, 2018 21:32 - 42 minutes - 20.1 MBNintendo Fashion, Gucci Controversy, The Ordinary’s Disruptor Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week Navin joins in while Lisa is out on business. We chat about Bloomingdale’s partnership with Nintendo, La Perla’s possible eviction in Hong Kong, and Gucci’s controversial runway show. Also, is The Ordinary’s CEO being a disrupter in the beauty industry or just acting odd? Urban Outfitters opened a store in Paris, Nike sold out of the Air Jordan III in 23 minutes, and New York...
208: London Fashion Week, Guess & Lululemon, Olympic Laundry
February 22, 2018 20:02 - 55 minutes - 25.9 MBLondon Fashion Week, Guess & Lululemon, Olympic Laundry Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We discuss London Fashion Week news from the Queen's appearance to anti-fur protests to Burberry's rainbow runway. We update you on the scandals rocking Guess and Lululemon and share the Boston Globe's investigation into sexual harassment against models. Laundry at the Olympics! Goodbye Gap Inc. CEO! Ulta got accused of selling repackaged products! We have so much to talk about this week. Com...
207: New York Fashion Week, L.L. Bean Tech Moves, Fashion Contracts
February 15, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBNew York Fashion Week, L.L. Bean Tech Moves, Fashion Contracts Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We review New York Fashion week collections from Tom Ford, Zac Posen, Oscar de la Renta, Matthew Adams Dolan, and Victoria Beckham. We definitely don't get into any arguments about them, nope, not at all! Meanwhile, the Fashion Law challenges fashion companies to strengthen their employment contracts. Carolina Herrera's retirement has us thinking about the future of daytime fashion ver...
206: Marchesa & NYFW, Lululemon’s CEO Problem, Fashion Bundles
February 08, 2018 20:00 - 50 minutes - 23.5 MBMarchesa & NYFW, Lululemon’s CEO Problem, Fashion Bundles Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Lululemon's CEO stepped down, Lanvin needs a buyer, and Guess shares tanked after a(nother) alleged sexual harassment claim against its cofounder. Marchesa canceled its New York Fashion Week runway show. Fashion brands are embracing the bundle, Nordstrom is opening a standalone men's store, and Americans are spending less on clothes. Plus! A new segment at the end of the show, for your enjo...
205: Jill Stuart + Macy’s, Recycled Clothing, Zara's Rent Drama
February 01, 2018 20:01 - 49 minutes - 23.3 MBJill Stuart + Macy’s, Recycled Clothing, Zara's Rent Drama Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! There's a lot going on with Amazon, and we talk about how shoplifting changes when there are no cashiers in a store. Meanwhile, Walmart is doing a whole bunch of stuff to stay competitive. The clothing recycling industry is taking a major hit, Macy's is doing a collab with Jill Stuart, Zara is closing its NYC flagship, and Revlon's CEO is moving on. Plus! You can recycle your parade beads....
204: Moves at Céline & Louis Vuitton, Amazon Prime Pricing, NRF 2018
January 25, 2018 20:00 - 54 minutes - 25.6 MBMoves at Céline & Louis Vuitton, Amazon Prime Pricing, NRF 2018 Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we revisit the flight attendant uniforms allegedly making staffers sick. Amazon's changing its pricing for Prime, Hedi Slimane is in at Céline, and Kim Jones is out at Louis Vuitton. Target has a new fragrance line, and guess where Kmart is still hugely popular? And we recap a few more things we learned at NRF 2018, including ways to make returns less stressful and what you...
203 Jewelry Heist in Paris, Valentino’s New Logo, NRF 2018
January 18, 2018 20:00 - 56 minutes - 26.6 MBJewelry Heist in Paris, Valentino’s New Logo, NRF 2018 Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We taped this episode live at the National Retail Federation Big Show! We will tell you about what we learned, but first - there was a jewelry heist at the Ritz Hotel in Paris. Valentino has a new logo and is participating in the pop-up shop craze and France is reconsidering seasonal sales. Conde Nast developed a set of rules to protect models. We discuss what we have learned thus far at NRF 2...
202: H&M's Sweatshirt Snafu, Men's Fashion Week, '90s Style
January 11, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBH&M's Sweatshirt Snafu, Men's Fashion Week, '90s Style Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we address the sparkling elephant in the room, the Golden Globes dress code. H&M has yet another snafu with an offensive piece of clothing, Sears is closing more stores, Marc Jacobs is closing more stores....but wait, there's good news, we promise. Nathan Jenden is coming back to Diane von Furstenberg, American Eagle Outfitters had a great holiday season, Amazon had a huge year, and...
201: Online Shopping Returns, Nike + Stitch Fix, What Customers Want
January 04, 2018 20:54 - 58 minutes - 27.5 MBOnline Shopping Returns, Nike + Stitch Fix, What Customers Want Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we kick off 2018 with a deep discussion of retail returns, store sizes, and customer needs. Nike is partnering with Stitch Fix, Birkenstock is ditching Amazon in Europe, and a cosmetic subscription service has trends stacked pretty high. You all have a lot of suggestions for pants. What's your new year's resolution? Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Website: www.popfashio...
Episode 200! Holiday Q & A
December 28, 2017 20:00 - 56 minutes - 26.3 MBEpisode 200! Holiday Q & A Can you believe it's episode 200?!?!? We can't either. To celebrate (ok, not really, we planned this a long time ago), we answer listener letters galore. From career moves to vegan shoes to conscious consumerism, we've got a little of everything. Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Instagram: www.instagram.com/popfashionpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com Lisa’s Links Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella We...
Gucci Got Raided, Amazon in Atlanta?, My Year of No Shopping
December 21, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBGucci Got Raided, Amazon in Atlanta?, My Year of No Shopping Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Jonathan Saunders is leaving DVF, Charming Charlie is filing for bankruptcy, and Michael Kors is breaking up with fur. Gucci's offices were raided (pay your taxes people), Amazon might put HQ2 in Atlanta, and we ponder whether high heels have a place in 2017. Lisa is really into Ann Patchett's essay, "My Year of No Shopping." Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Twitter: www.twitter.com/...
Pantone’s 2018 Color, The Worst Tights Ad Ever, DVF’s Fashion Future
December 14, 2017 19:55 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBPantone’s 2018 Color, The Worst Tights Ad Ever, DVF’s Fashion Future Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! The Limited is coming to Belk stores, while retailers race to elevate their house brands. Everyone’s upset over an online listing for tights, but we’re not sure who to be mad at. Amazon’s deal-featuring system is wacky, Unilever has a new “sustainable” line of bath products, Pantone announced the color of the year, and DVF wants to sell an equity stake in her company. Over at Toy...
Patagonia Sues Trump, Everlane’s New Store, Impending Glitter Ban
December 07, 2017 20:55 - 54 minutes - 25.4 MBPatagonia Sues Trump, Everlane’s New Store, Impending Glitter Ban Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Russell Simmons got nixed from JCPenney’s menswear lineup, Patagonia is suing Donald Trump, and Kanye West got sued over payments relating to his Yeezy collections. Everlane opened a real live store, MAC and Bumble & Bumble are teaming up, and scientists want to ban glitter. And we learn about the methods of a noted craftivist. Come hang out! And if you’re still holiday shopping, vi...