Fashion People

Andrew Rosen, the founder of Theory and an investor in what feels like every American brand that’s amounted to anything over the past 30 years—Rag & Bone, Alice & Olivia, Skims, Veronica Beard, and dozens more—joins Lauren to chat about American fashion and retail, from the good to the bad. They also discuss Andrew’s latest project, TWP, as well as his investment philosophy, how the industry has changed since he got started in the 1970s, the future of department stores, and plenty more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer, publicist, and leading authority on being a respectable person, Bonnie Morrison, joins Lauren on the pod. Naturally, they share their favorite (and least favorite) Met Gala red carpet looks, featuring Oswald Boateng, Sabrina Carpenter, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Ayo Edibiri, and pretty much everyone else. They also chat about Bonnie’s recent newsletter exploring complexities of the Costume Institute exhibition and the party theme. Bonnie also offered some wise words about the situations embroiling LA-based, high-minded merch brand Online Ceramics and the fashion designer Riccardo Tisci, who was recently accused of sexual assault in a New York court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

M/M Paris co-founders Mathias Augustyniak and Michael Amzalag join Lauren to break down their new role as creative directors of ‘Harper’s Bazaar Italia.’ Mathias and Michael—who have worked closely with everyone from Björk and Carine Roitfeld to Nicolas Ghesquière and Jonathan Anderson—also discuss how they maintain their creative chemistry, what it’s like to pursue originality in the digital age, how to not get (work) divorced, and plenty more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren and creative director Jen Brill discuss the American brands living out a second (or third, or fourth) life in Japan. They also get into what's happening with Barneys New York here in the U.S. and rate the looks at Gigi Hadid's 30th birthday party. Plus, Jen gives listeners the low down on the latest issue of the magazine-slash-fashion-line Hommegirls, which you can now buy at a branded shop on Walker Street in New York City. Makeup ForeverDaryl K Vintage ArchiveDiesel JeansStanley CupGigi Hadid’s oversized birthday bagTrademark basket bagKatayone Adeli To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reed Krakoff's approach to design is anything but ordinary. And yet, he's one of the chief architects of the accessible luxury movement. Before his nearly 20-year run at Coach, where he fully changed the game, he worked at Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. And more recently, he did a much-talked-about stint at Tiffany. Now, he's advising the LVMH-linked investment firm L Catterton on multiple brands, including the 50-year-old jeweler John Hardy. He and Lauren discuss all that and more—from growing up to in Connecticut to getting fired in New York City, and what it felt like to experience truly next-level success. Reed also has advice for today's brand builders.Coach Ergo BagCoach Hamptons BagCoach Soho BagTiffany’s Sterling Silver Bamboo Flatware setTiffany’s Sterling Silver Tin Can Tiffany’s Blackberry BasketTiffany’s Sterling Silver Pencil SharpenerUniqlo Down JacketsUniqlo Cashmere Sweaters To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simeon Siegel, the sharp-eyed retail analyst at BMO Capital Markets, joins Lauren to discuss one of the last remnants of our disintegrating monoculture: Nike. With Nike in the throes of a still-active business crisis, Simeon breaks down everything from the Jordan-esque potential of NikeSkims to the importance of selling $50 sneakers at DSW. Simeon also forecasts whether Nike can maintain its magic for another 20 years—and if so, how will Nike maintain its mystique in a fragmented cultural landscape?Air Force 1sNike JordansNike DunksNike Epic ReactNike Zoom Fly 6Nike Pegasus PremiumNike Vomero 18Adidas Ultra Boost To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins joins Lauren on the pod to discuss one of their shared interests: Sofia Coppola. Together, the duo interrogate Coppola’s relationship with fashion, on- and off-screen: her incredible influence on modern aesthetics, her impact on the industry, and why she’s personally important to them. (As true professionals, they also tried their best not to be too sycophantic. They may or may not have failed.)Meghan Markle JamCharvet shirtSofia-recommended Noah PantsNoah x Barbour jacketSofia Coppola x Augustinus Bader tinted lip balmSofia Coppola x Barrie puffer jacketUlla Johnson Lavender Dress To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren is joined by retail real estate guru Jonathan Schley to discuss some of the biggest fashion news of the week, including the Prada Group’s $1.4 billion acquisition of Versace (is this an opportunity for more Miu Miu stores?) and how Trump’s tariffs might shake out across the retail landscape. They also dig into Glossier’s disappointing financials and the challenges of maintaining brand momentum post-Covid. Finally, Jonathan shares some advice for founder-led brands. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marc Metrick, CEO of Saks Global, shares insights on the monumental $2.7 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group. He discusses the complexities of merging luxury brands, including ongoing vendor payment issues and customer return challenges. Marc emphasizes the strategic necessity of this deal for long-term customer benefits. The conversation also touches on the evolving luxury retail landscape, the impact of technology, and future innovations like hyper-personalization and improved customer experiences at Saks.