LuxeGen Podcast

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Oct 25, 2025 • 29min

72 | King Kylie’s Comeback, Madison Beer At Victoria’s Secret & Charli XCX’s Big Move

King Kylie is back and we are so here for it. This week on the LuxeGen group chat, Daisy, Anna, and India deep-dive into the nostalgic resurgence of Kylie Jenner’s iconic 2016 era – from purple matte lips and Snapchat streaks to the return of her lip kits. The girls chat about the viral Victoria’s Secret show and Madison Beer’s unreal performance, the Charli XCX movie everyone's buzzing about, and the new Ocean’s reboot. They also reflect on wild pop culture challenges of the past (mannequin challenge, anyone?), and everything we’re loving this season – from MAC’s Root For Me lip liner to Olaplex masks and Comme des Garçons fragrances. Plus, a special spotlight on Google Gemini — the AI tool we wish we had at uni. From homework hacks and revision quizzes to outfit planning and trend testing, this is the smart girl’s new best friend.This podcast features a paid segment in partnership with Google Gemini | https://gemini.google/students?utm_source=gemini&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=students_metaFollow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 18, 2025 • 29min

71 | Louis & Zayn Reunite, Victoria Beckham’s Documentary Drama & Autumn Fashion Trends

This week on the LuxeGen Group Chat, Daisy, Steph and Lola unpack Louis Tomlinson’s emotional Diary Of A CEO interview, his surprising reunion with Zayn and why Victoria Beckham’s fashion doc had us hooked. Plus, we chat 2000s nostalgia, share our autumn fashion buys (River Island leather jackets, burgundy tights, Zara men’s), and give our hot takes on rising TikTok creators like Mia Rose McGrath and Sienna Spiro. We also test out Gemini AI to answer dilemmas around dating, budgeting, bedtime routines and theme-night outfits – spoiler: it delivers…Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH AD | Google Gemini | https://gemini.google/students?utm_source=gemini&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=students_meta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 11, 2025 • 36min

70 | Taylor Swift x Charli XCX Drama, Lola Young’s On-Stage Fall & The Viral Beauty Product To Know

The LuxeGen Group Chat returns and the LGs aren’t holding back. Saroop, Anna and India discuss everything from music rivalries (Nicki vs Cardi, Taylor vs Charli) to Lola Young’s dramatic on-stage fainting. This trio also chat about Tate McRae’s headline-grabbing new single – allegedly about her break-up with The Kid Laroi – as well as the TV shows and films they’re watching, from Tell Me Lies and The Vampire Diaries to Smashing Machine, The Boys and Gen V. Finally, they run through the beauty and fashion finds worth adding to your list right now.Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 4, 2025 • 36min

69 | Selena Gomez’s Wedding, Super Bowl 2026 & Autumn Beauty Essentials

Welcome back to the LuxeGen Group Chat! This week, Daisy is joined by Elle Magill and Poppy Edmonds. First up, the girls are kitted out in the chicest autumn shoes from Deichmann, and they share how to style each pair for office days, cosy weekends and nights out. Then, they dive into how to emotionally and practically prep for winter and reveal how they’re getting through the darker months. The girls also chat through the genius Coca-Cola campus campaign that’s got students making friends IRL, and share their own best advice for meeting people in your 20s — whether you’re starting uni or just trying to make a new connection. In pop culture, they debrief Selena Gomez’s wedding, Amber Davies’ Strictly moment, and the Giacomo x Nicholas Chavez campaign that’s giving major 80s fashion energy. They also discuss the return of Strictly, the British Met Gala, Super Bowl 2026 predictions (hi, Bad Bunny), and why more girls are drinking Guinness. TV-wise, it's full cosy season mode and the girls share everything they’re bingeing as the nights draw in, while on the style and beauty front, they're loving everything from gemstone rings from Molly Olivia London, to luxe PJs from Chelsea Peers — and yes, they’re officially in their slipper era with Tekla’s ultra-chic options…Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH Panel:Daisy Reed | https://www.instagram.com/daisreed/?hl=en Poppy Edmonds | https://www.instagram.com/poppyedmondss/?hl=en-gb Elle Magill | https://www.instagram.com/eleanormagill/ AD | Deichmann | https://www.deichmann.com/en-gb/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 20, 2025 • 31min

68 | ‘Gilmore Girls’ Season Is Here! Autumn 2025 Fashion Trends & Halloween Ideas

Welcome back to the LuxeGen Group Chat! This week, Sapna is joined by India and Lola to mark the official start to the season.The girls kick off by styling some of their favourite pieces from George at Asda, embracing all the key autumn trends and sharing their outfit formulas for the in-between period. Then, they debate when autumn actually begins (is it October or the second your chocolate brown nails appear?) and discuss what they’re watching to get into the seasonal spirit – Gilmore Girls, Hocus Pocus, Desperate Housewives, Wuthering Heights, Teen Wolf and even Educating Yorkshire get a mention. Halloween plans are in full motion, horror films are dividing the group and there’s definitely a shared love of pumpkin patches. In the beauty chat, they cover everything from the return of burgundy mascara to cherry-toned blush and Sapna also explains why she showers up to three times a day. Finally, the three share their perfect autumn weekends – think pub lunches, river walks, hot chocolates, roast dinners and partying into the night (if you’re India, obviously)... Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH Panel:India Agyeman | @indiaagy | https://www.instagram.com/indiaagy/?hl=en Lola Lawlor | @lolalawlor | https://www.instagram.com/lolalawlor/?hl=en-gb Sapna Rao | @sapnarao | https://www.instagram.com/sapna_rao/?hl=en AD | George ASDA | George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 13, 2025 • 31min

67 | Hailey Bieber’s PR Strategy, Jacob Elordi’s Viral TikTok & Abercrombie Autumn Fashion Faves

Welcome back to the LuxeGen Group Chat! In this episode, Daisy Reed is joined by Saroop Sangha and Poppy Edmonds. First up, the three discuss the chaos surrounding Hailey Bieber’s pop-up and why her “bad PR” might have been a genius move. Then they move onto Jacob Elordi’s random personality soft-launch via a casual TikTok with Romy Mars. In the fashion chat, it’s all about their Abercrombie & Fitch denim faves – they break down how they’re styling them for autumn and why the brand is having such a moment. There’s also the news regarding the Jonas Brothers starring in a Christmas film (cue Disney Channel nostalgia), plus a stroll down memory lane as the team reveal their favourite childhood shows. They also get into some iconic brand moments – from the new Crocs launch to Mitchum’s rogue but effective PR strategies. To round things off, the LGs share what they’re loving right now: The Gathering on Netflix, the return of Celebrity Traitors and a few product recs you’ll want to add to your list…Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH Panel:Daisy Reed | https://www.instagram.com/daisreed/Vegan Leather Biker Jacket | https://imp.i254217.net/DyGMJdMid-Rise Barrel Jean | https://imp.i254217.net/Z65e4kBra-Free 90s Cami | https://imp.i254217.net/9LDBr3Poppy Edmonds | https://www.instagram.com/poppyedmondss/High-Rise 90s Relaxed Jean | https://imp.i254217.net/POEqWQBella Tie-Front Cami | https://imp.i254217.net/qz9GBYRelaxed Mockneck Vegan Leather Bomber Jacket | https://imp.i254217.net/QjLxWoSaroop Sangha | https://www.instagram.com/saroop.k.s/Mid-Rise Barrel Jean | https://imp.i254217.net/Z65e4kEssential Tuckable Baby Tee |  https://imp.i254217.net/2azBJQMid-Length Waxed Barn Jacket | https://imp.i254217.net/LKBYWYAD | Abercrombie & Fitch | https://www.abercrombie.com/shop/uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 6, 2025 • 37min

66 | Millennial Bootcamp Chaos, Harry Styles & Zoë In Rome & The Groom’s Fake Press Trip

Welcome back to the LuxeGen Group Chat. This week, Daisy is joined by India and Stephanie to take a look at everything the internet can’t stop talking about. From Grace Beverley’s viral wedding – complete with her husband’s “Groom’s Journal” – to Gen Z’s Millennial Bootcamp on social media, the trio break down the trends, rules and language you need to know. They also dig into the rumours about Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun, the fact that Harry Styles has been spotted out and about with Zoë Kravitz and why a new kids’ landline is the ultimate throwback. Plus, there’s the Versace camcorder campaign, glowing ice pops in Ibiza, Maison Margiela tapping Miley Cyrus and an $80k-a-month Supreme deal that has everyone wondering which brand they’d choose. Finally, they share the TV and products they’re loving right now – from a high school catfish drama to ARKET finds and Laneige’s latest beauty drop.Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 23, 2025 • 31min

65 | Hannah Montana Turns 20, Taylor x Sabrina Collab & Harry Potter TV Series News

Welcome back to the LuxeGen Group Chat! This week, Sapna is joined by Steph and Poppy for a nostalgia-fuelled deep dive from the Jonas Brothers bringing out Demi Lovato on tour (and speculating who's next), to Hannah Montana turning 20 (?!). They also get into the details of Taylor Swift’s new album – with Sabrina Carpenter featuring on the title track – plus thoughts on the upcoming Harry Potter TV series and the bombshell that Rupert Grint was meant to play Austin Ames – cue Steph reliving her actual flirting moment with Chad Michael Murray. We also debrief Shrek 5 being pushed back because TikTok guessed the plot, the chaos of The Summer I Turned Pretty x KFC collab, and the eternal question: are toe rings back? (Poppy says yes – and that they never left.)...Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH Panel:Sapna Rao | @sapna_rao | https://www.instagram.com/sapna_rao/?hl=en Poppy Edmonds | @poppyedmonds | https://www.instagram.com/poppyedmondss/?hl=en Stephanie Campion | @stephanieblaaa | https://www.instagram.com/stephanieblaaa/?hl=en  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 16, 2025 • 37min

64 | Taylor Swift’s New Album, Surviving Dejon & The Ultimate Summer Shopping List

Welcome back to the LuxeGen Group Chat! This week, Saroop is joined by Elle and India to dish on the ultimate summer hot list – from Copenhagen Fashion Week to LVMH investing in Dishoom (yes, really). They dive into this week’s viral hits, including the Beis x Gap hoodie-neck-pillow, the “Surviving Dejon” book and the Gen Z blank-stare phenomenon. Elle spills all from her trip to Way Out West Festival in Gothenburg, plus we get the lowdown on All Points East and Love International lineups. Music highlights include new albums from Kaytranada, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and the return of the pop-girl era with Zara Larsson and Katy B. Fashion-wise, they share under-the-radar favourites like Miista khaki sneakers, Mais x Frida trousers and Kai Collective’s latest drop. They finish with a round-up of upcoming films – from Weapons and Materialists to The Conjuring – and all the content flooding our For You Pages this week.Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH Panel:Saroop Sangha | @saroop.k.s | https://www.instagram.com/saroop.k.s/?hl=en-gb M&S Pure Cotton Bermuda Shorts | https://tidd.ly/4n2Io4H India Agyeman | @indaagy | https://www.instagram.com/indiaagy/?hl=en By Maline Birger Amani Organic Cotton Tank Top (Similar) | https://tinyurl.com/ahkzmm2t Havaianas Square Toe Flip Flops | https://asos.bbgqo9.net/xLDyAv Elle Magill | @eleanormagill | https://www.instagram.com/eleanormagill/?hl=en Topshop Everyday Tee | https://asos.bbgqo9.net/jeAzK0 Damson Madder Charlotte Midi Skirt | https://tinyurl.com/4t9648vk Gina Tricot Belt With Silver Detail | https://asos.bbgqo9.net/55PAON Loveness Lee Jewellery | https://www.lovenesslee.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 2, 2025 • 38min

63 | The Lionesses’ Win, Harry Styles’ New Pleasing Launch & Is Your Situationship a Walking Red Flag?

Welcome back to the LuxeGen Group Chat! This week, Sapna is joined by Saroop and Lola. First, the trio reacts to the Lionesses’ epic Euros win – and the internet’s even more iconic response. They also debrief on *that* Drake and Central Cee track (and the viral Cole Palmer TikTok), try to crown the song of the summer and get into the weird and wonderful world of Harry Styles’ new Pleasing sex toy. They also share their takes on Apple TV’s ‘Stick’, the bonkers doc ‘Shark Whisperer’ on Netflix and the mysterious new true crime series ‘Amy Bradley Is Missing’. Finally, they tackle some seriously tricky group chat territory: is it a red flag if your situationship’s still on Hinge? Can you take space from a thriving friend without feeling like the worst person ever? And what do you do when your flatmate wants to go viral as the ultimate girl-flat but IRL she’s a nightmare?Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH Panel:Sapna Rao | @sapna_rao | https://www.instagram.com/sapna_rao/?hl=en Saroop Sangha | @saroop.k.s | https://www.instagram.com/saroop.k.s/?hl=en-gb Lola Lawlor | @lolalawlor | https://www.instagram.com/lolalawlor/?hl=en-gb What We Mentioned:Pleasing | https://pleasing.com/ The Summer I Turned Pretty | https://tinyurl.com/5debuuys Things We're Loving: Stick | https://tinyurl.com/3kzfm3dh Shark Whisperer | https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81639669 Amy Bradley Is Missing | https://tinyurl.com/5n6jrf73 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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