Is It Fashion or Is It Halloween?

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Is It Fashion or Is It Halloween?

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Aug 20, 2021

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Moschino got bought out, Conde Nast finally paid its rent, and the adaptive clothing market is growing fast. Frank Ocean has a new fashion line, collaboration fatigue is real, and inflation is coming for your wardrobe. Come hang out!

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Aug 20, 2021

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

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Uggs at the Drive-Thru: Alexander 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... by Pop Fashion
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That's Called Diversifying: Alber 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... by Pop Fashion
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Let's Go to the Kohora: British 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... by Pop Fashion
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The Woodland Creature Hair Salon: Christian Siriano launched an interior design firm, Sotheby's is going to sell sneakers, and Christopher & Banks is shutting down. L'Oreal won't use animal fur in its cosmetic brushes and there are more Ferragamo sale rumors. Plus, we've got a... by Pop Fashion
41 min listen
Are Fashion Magazine Internships Dead?: We've got a crime ring to kick things off this week. ModCloth has a new owner (again), Valentino and Zara are both launching beauty, and brown is truly having a fashion moment again. Are fashion magazine internships a thing of the past? Plus: We... by Pop Fashion
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The Pull it Together Present: Art Peck is trying to start a fashion SPAC, brands aren't hitting the sustainability mark just yet, and cotton from China is back in the news. Meanwhile, Brandon Maxwell is lending his design eye to Walmart, and fairycore is the next new fashion... by Pop Fashion
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Thank You, But What?: American 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! by Pop Fashion
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Phoebe Philo Returns to Fashion: Nordstrom has a new retail partner, Phoebe Philo has surfaced, and New York Fashion Week has a new home this fall. Trying to extort Nike will get you at least 2 years in prison, and there's family drama at Alex Mill. Come hang out! by Pop Fashion
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Build a Bear Birkin: Vera Wang is making vodka, Jay-Z is selling off half his champagne fortune, and this week's fashion crime makes us want to pour one out (for ourselves). Estee Lauder is taking a majority stake in Deciem while also closing down Becca Cosmetics.... by Pop Fashion
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The Greenhouse: Chloe 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! by Pop Fashion
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Scoot Scoot Take the Loot: Christian Siriano is going to design denim, Banana Republic is "refreshing" its brand, and a Paris Bulgari store got robbed. In celebrity news, we've got new partnerships for Frank Ocean and Snoop Dogg, and a new beauty venture for Jennifer Aniston.... by Pop Fashion
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The Question Answer Show!: You 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! by Pop Fashion
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Two Snakes: Kanye's presidential campaign is in hot water, and West Coast Joe has new allegations against his would-be sneaker empire. What comes after skinny jeans? Christian Louboutin sold part of his company and a famous tattoo artist's former cosmetics... by Pop Fashion
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There Hasn't Been a Valentino Around Here for Years: Guess discontinued a Telfar lookalike bag, Fashion Nova is compensating customers for shipping delays, and Fifth Avenue is a hot real estate mess. Bottega Veneta launched a digital magazine, and manufacturers are patenting their leather alternatives.... by Pop Fashion
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Fashion Crime Alias: Rihanna's Fenty collection has been put on hold, buy now pay later (BNPL) is coming for us all, and companies with adaptive clothing are running into ad problems on Facebook. Plus, we figure out what the heck a "pully top" is, and dissect a big 'ol... by Pop Fashion
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The One Where They Have a Pivot Bracelet: Alex & Ani filed for bankruptcy, Forever 21 will be sold at Hudson's Bay, and you might be able to earn money recommending products on social media. Torrid is considering an IPO, and Conde Nast employees protested outside of Anna Wintour's house.... by Pop Fashion
45 min listen
Fast Food Fashion: The Met Gala has been rescheduled, White Castle collaborated with Telfar, and Cardi B has a new collection with Reebok. Nina Ricci is closing its flagship and we have a fashion crime from the shoe industry. Come hang out! by Pop Fashion
37 min listen
What's Next For Runway Shows: L Brands is spinning off Victoria's Secret, Ralph Lauren is selling Club Monaco, and Pyer Moss is headed to the haute couture runway in Paris. Unilever and Hourglass are about to change the world with the color red, New York Fashion Week has a new... by Pop Fashion
42 min listen
Shaq Attack: Anna 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... by Pop Fashion
46 min listen
Fashion Superstitions: Urban Outfitters is launching a resale platform, Iris Apfel is turning 100, and ear piercings might be the new mid-life crisis. Kylie's got a new swimwear line, and Nordstrom is picking up yet another brand to feature. Valentino stores got robbed and... by Pop Fashion
37 min listen
Good Ol' Raisins and Peanuts Fashion: Fendi's latest collection has a literary connection, men are wearing suits to work from home, and Gorpcore is here to take normcore up a notch. L'Occitane filed for Chapter 11, Belk is getting ready to file for bankruptcy, and we discuss a small... by Pop Fashion
45 min listen
Fendace & Fashion Fan Fiction: Macy's is in a battle over a billboard, drug stores are trying to stop theft rings, and Neiman Marcus had a data breach. We celebrate some unlikely fashion collaborations (Versace / Fendi and Valentino / Cloney). And Kering is quitting fur. Come hang... by Pop Fashion
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It's All Art: Hermes has an unusual new home, Brooks Brothers abandoned a bunch of mannequins and Christmas trees, and Nike didn't pay taxes. Meanwhile, Gap is going to prioritize orders by customer loyalty and face masks are going high fashion. Come hang out! by Pop Fashion
45 min listen
Is it Hacking or is it Hacky?: We review the Gucci / Balenciaga mashup runway show and fill you in on the Valentino factory fire. Nike and Lululemon are launching refurbishing programs, and Canada Goose is keeping up with its sustainability plan. Plus, there's a Halston miniseries... by Pop Fashion
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The Cake to Our Cake: Kaarin's baking a cake for a basketball legend, Old Navy is expanding its sizing options, and Lisa finally talks about the blinding modern-day success of Crocs. New Balance is suing Michael Kors, and an aspiring fashion designer has gotten himself... by Pop Fashion
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The Fashion Crime Birthday Show: We are celebrating our 7th anniversary with a surprise! In fashion news, a lot of Conde Nast employee perks are going away, somebody's trying to evict Andre Leon Talley, and we have yet another alleged fashion crime involving Nike. Jil Sander is... by Pop Fashion
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Diamonds in the Streets: LuLaRoe is paying $4.75 million to settle a pyramid scheme lawsuit, and the guy who robbed Kim Kardashian wrote a book. Nike has a new adaptive sneaker, Donna Karan got COVID, and Ulta has a new diversity initiative. Plus, what will Uncle Jeff Bezos... by Pop Fashion
43 min listen
Is It Fashion or Is It Halloween?: Moschino got bought out, Conde Nast finally paid its rent, and the adaptive clothing market is growing fast. Frank Ocean has a new fashion line, collaboration fatigue is real, and inflation is coming for your wardrobe. Come hang out! by Pop Fashion
44 min listen

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Is It Fashion or Is It Halloween?

Is It Fashion or Is It Halloween?

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