Dylan Byers, Puck's media correspondent, and Casey Lewis, youth culture expert, dive into the fashion landscape at the prestigious Allen & Company conference, discussing how wealth influences style choices. They explore Gen Z's shifting brand loyalties and how platforms like TikTok reshape fashion trends. The conversation highlights the contrasting approaches of Abercrombie and Gap, with Abercrombie's trendy image winning Gen Z's favor. Ultimately, the trio reveals the challenges brands face in capturing the attention of today's youth amidst a rapidly changing market.

Casey Lewis, author of the Substack newsletter "After School," dives into the dynamic world of Gen Z beauty trends. She discusses the viral nature of quirky trends like pumpkin-spice makeup and shares how social media, especially TikTok, shapes young people's fashion choices. The conversation explores the nostalgia that influences today’s beauty landscape and the importance of authentic representation. Casey also reveals her personal beauty obsessions, highlighting top products for back-to-school season.