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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.

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United States

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Rerelease: The Biggest Diamond Heist Ever

4/26/2023
Welcome to the story of the Antwerp Diamond Vault heist of 2003. It's a wild one! www.popfashionpodcast.com

Duration:00:39:32

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Fashion Inferno

2/27/2023
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

Duration:00:40:18

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Fashion Leadership Lazy Susan

1/27/2023
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

Duration:00:39:00

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Innocent Until Proven Gaudy

1/6/2023
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

Duration:00:41:00

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You Can't Always Get What You Want in Fashion

12/23/2022
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

Duration:00:45:06

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Banksy vs Guess

12/9/2022
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

Duration:00:34:46

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Instantly More Suspect

11/22/2022
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

Duration:00:39:17

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Beverly's Gloves

11/6/2022
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

Duration:00:36:39

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The Haunted Mine Shaft Jeans

10/28/2022
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

Duration:00:34:28

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Fashion Crimes Only

10/21/2022
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

Duration:00:43:33

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Balenciaga's Mud Department

10/14/2022
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

Duration:00:40:07

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Spite Baby Fashion

10/7/2022
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

Duration:00:38:21

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The Fake Rabbi Who Tried to Buy Lord & Taylor

9/30/2022
Kaarin tells the story of a con artist who pretended he was a billionaire rabbi and tried to buy Lord & Taylor. www.popfashionpodcast.com

Duration:00:13:54

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The TikTok New York Fashion Week Scam

9/23/2022
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

Duration:00:39:20

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Memphis Looks Good Right Now

9/16/2022
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

Duration:00:43:02

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The Fashion Episode with Panache

9/9/2022
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

Duration:00:42:14

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What Are Your Intentions With My Son, Ted Baker?

8/26/2022
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

Duration:00:32:27

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Where in the World is Zac Posen?

8/19/2022
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

Duration:00:34:15

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The Ski Slope is on Fire

8/12/2022
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

Duration:00:41:22

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Make Do and Mend

8/5/2022
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

Duration:00:44:34