

Fashion People
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Puck correspondent Lauren Sherman and a rotating cast of industry insiders take you deep inside what fashion people are really talking about behind the scenes of this multi-trillion-dollar biz, from creative director switcheroos to M&A drama, D.T.C. downfalls, and magazine mishaps.Fashion People is an extension of Line Sheet, Lauren’s private email for Puck, where she tracks what’s happening beyond the press releases in fashion, beauty, and media.New episodes publish twice-weekly, every Tuesday and Friday.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 1min
Tennis Fashion Faux Pas & Zac Posen’s Gap Problem
The great Jacob Gallagher rejoins Lauren to discuss the best and worst French Open looks, the trouble (and green shoots) at Gap Inc., Travis Kelce’s stylist, and the correct shorts length for summer. Plus the rumor of the week: Did the Saudis try to buy Supreme?? 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

May 31, 2024 • 53min
Mickey Drexler & The Art of the Merchant
Legendary fashion executive Mickey Drexler and Alex Mill chairman discuss the secrets of the trade, trend forecasting, investing wisely, leadership, teamwork, and the challenges in the fashion industry. They also talk about the potential sale of Supreme, eating preferences, and navigating pricing strategies.

May 29, 2024 • 54min
LVMH Murmurs & Cannes Look Books
Lauren is joined by Style Not Com’s Beka Gvishiani to discuss a little LV, the best looks at Cannes, and all the musical chairs at LVMH, among other things.For a 20 percent discount on Lauren's fashion business newsletter, "Line Sheet", click www.puck.news/fashionpeople 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

May 24, 2024 • 1h 1min
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Style & ’90s Nostalgia
Author and legendary fashion journalist Plum Sykes joins Lauren to discuss the earliest Met galas, the wisdom of the young McQueen, CBK memories, and all those great town car and Hotel Costes reveries.For a 20 percent discount on Lauren's fashion business newsletter, "Line Sheet", click www.puck.news/fashionpeople. 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

May 21, 2024 • 50min
Rebooting Victoria’s Secret & The Fate of Fendi
Back in L.A., Lauren is joined by New York Times fashion reporter Jessica Testa to gab about Mara Hoffman’s exit, the bizarre Michael Burke-LVMH drama, relaunching the Victoria’s Secret fashion show and who might buy the brand. Plus the latest on the Olsens and the rumor of the week: the fate of Kim Jones at Fendi. For a 20 percent discount on Lauren's fashion business newsletter, "Line Sheet", click www.puck.news/fashionpeople. 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

May 17, 2024 • 52min
The Tao of Thakoon
Designer slash HommeGirls editor-in-chief Thakoon Panichgul joins Lauren to ponder the future of ready-to-wear, the death and life of magazines, his early days at Harper’s Bazaar, next moves, and everything in between.For a 20 percent discount on Lauren's fashion business newsletter, "Line Sheet", click www.puck.news/fashionpeople. 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

May 14, 2024 • 39min
Sabato’s House of Gucci & Those Fendi Rumors…
Lauren is joined in London by the king of luxury analysts, Luca Solca, to discuss the state of Gucci, the industry’s China problem, and whether Alessandro Michele can bring his magic to Valentino. Plus: a Tiffany-Cartier feud, Mytheresa M&A, and… is Pierpaolo going to Fendi?For a 20 percent discount on Lauren's fashion business newsletter, "Line Sheet", click www.puck.news/fashionpeople. 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

May 10, 2024 • 47min
Stretch Pants for the ‘Succession’ Set
Alyssa Zachary, designer of High Sport, dives into the world of chic sportswear, revealing her journey from established brands like Khaite to her own innovative label. She discusses the booming market for $860 stretchy pants and the impact of dupes on brand identity. Alyssa shares insights on balancing quality craftsmanship with consumer demand, emphasizing her commitment to specialized knitwear. Tune in for a lighthearted chat about the fashion industry’s complexities and the rise of versatile pieces in modern wardrobes.

May 7, 2024 • 58min
Met Gala Gossip & Red Carpet Economics
Live from New York, Lauren and Jacob break down the Gala’s best and worst looks, pre-shows, after parties, and the scene at the celebrity-packed Prada sample sale. Plus all the Tom Ford chatter and the rationale behind the rumors that LVMH could sell the Marc Jacobs brand. For a 20 percent discount on Lauren's fashion business newsletter, "Line Sheet", click www.puck.news/fashionpeople. 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

May 3, 2024 • 44min
The Dark Art of Celebrity Styling
In a special pre-Met Gala episode, Lauren gabs with Kate Young, stylist to stars including Scarlett Johansson and Dakota Johnson, about the new A-list industrial complex, changing economics of the red carpet, and the Anna Wintour of it all.For a 20 percent discount on Lauren's fashion business newsletter, "Line Sheet", click www.puck.news/fashionpeople. 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