Fashion People

Join Leandra Medine Cohen, a stylist and author of The Cereal Aisle newsletter, as she shares her fashion insights and personal anecdotes. She dives into the impact of the Kardashians on beauty standards and discusses ongoing changes in the luxury fashion industry. Leandra opens up about her new jewelry line, exploring the differences between lab-grown and natural diamonds. Plus, she reflects on shopping dynamics as a fashion influencer and the emotional landscape of fashion post-2020, all while highlighting the latest street trends in New York.

Join Jonathan Schley, vice president of Newmark’s global retail advisory, as he unpacks the vital role of physical stores in the fashion industry. He discusses how retail spaces evolve amidst sustainability trends and the influence of social media on brand strategies. The conversation highlights the challenges of securing retail leases in major cities and the rise of pop-up shops. Jonathan emphasizes the need for luxury brands to adapt to shifting consumer behaviors while creating emotional connections through compelling in-store experiences.

Gro Curtis, Editor-in-chief of Icon America and former fashion director at V and V-Man, joins to discuss Jonathan Anderson’s historic appointment at Dior, making waves in both menswear and womenswear. The conversation heats up with Gro and Lauren's excitement for Michael Rider’s upcoming debut at Celine. They ponder the Kardashian phenomenon—have we hit peak Kardashian? The episode dives into the evolving landscape of luxury fashion and the challenges that come with creativity in a corporate world.

Bill Cohan, an expert on finance and author of Puck’s Dry Powder email, dives into the tumultuous state of Saks Fifth Avenue. He explores the looming threat of Chapter 11 bankruptcy for Saks and other luxury retailers like Neiman Marcus. Cohan discusses the harsh realities of the retail business and the impressive strategies of Bernard Arnault. He also reveals his favorite spots in Paris, blending finance with travel tips in a captivating conversation.

An outtake from Puck’s Stories of the Season Emmy’s event, Lauren interviews Parker Posey, star of White Lotus Season 3, but also Dazed & Confused, Party Girl, Daytrippers, You’ve Got Mail, Beau Is Afraid, The Staircase, and plenty others. They discuss Posey’s collaboration with White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird, the importance of clothes on screen, her White Lotus character Victoria Ratliff’s exacting caftan wardrobe, and more. Don’t worry, Lorazapam gets a shoutout. Plus, Lauren talks Chanel in the early days of Matthieu Blazy, and what 2024’s decline in sales and profits means for the company. Live Laugh Lorazepam Etsy T-ShirtTuckernuck CaftansJim Thompson Thai Silk Kaftan 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

Erin and Sara Foster join Lauren on the pod to share how they built Favorite Daughter into a smash-hit apparel line, despite not being fashion people themselves. They also discuss how the success of ‘Nobody Wants This,’ Erin’s hit Netflix show (that Sara also produced), has propelled Favorite Daughter further in unexpected ways, and why everything they do—podcast, investing, TV, fashion—works in tandem. The trio also discuss Montana Ave. moms and black v-neck sweaters.Sub Urban Riot Kale SweatshirtFavorite Daughter Heart T-ShirtFavorite Daughter beltsThe Phoebe BustierThe Phoebe PantThe Phoebe BlazerFavorite Daughter Paloma DressThe Favorite Skort 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

In this jam-packed episode, Lauren and designer Scott Sternberg get into former Valentino designer Pierpaolo Piccioli’s appointment at Balenciaga, the best and worst dressed at the Cannes Film Festival thus far (from Jennifer Lawrence in Dior to Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton to Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix in Givenchy), and the state of the sweatpants market. Scott also lays out a product plan for Burberry, which is in the midst of a turnaround.Burberry bikiniBurberry Highgrove collection short trenchBurberry Long Gabardine Trench CoatRoots sweatpants 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

James Scully, renowned casting director and longtime retail insider, joins Lauren for a wide-ranging chat about his career and the evolution of the fashion industry since his early days working with Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Paul Gaultier. He also discusses his move from New York City to suburban Hudson, co-founding Jamestown Hudson, the evolution of retail from large department stores to niche boutiques, the impact of Vogue’s celebrity covers, and so much 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

Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people. Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality. 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

Puck's retail correspondent, Sarah Shapiro, joins Lauren to discuss the latest tariff-war news, the C.E.O. change-up at D.T.C. luggage label Away, and the prospect of a Barneys New York drama series created by the people behind ‘The OC’ and ‘Gossip Girl.’ They also explore, at length, the appeal of two very different, but very popular, brands worn by plenty of moms on the private school drop-off circuit: Donni and The Row.DONNI. Taffeta Simple PantDONNI. Rib Kick FlareHIGH SPORT Kick Cropped Flared PantsThe Row shoesThe Row Teva-style sandalsThe Row Igor PantsThe Row Flatform Sandals 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