Pop Fashion

Kaarin Vembar and Lisa Rowan•www.popfashionpodcast.com

Welcome to your fashion news comedy podcast! Finance writer Lisa Rowan and retail journalist (and former stylist) Kaarin Vembar discuss fashion news, pop culture, business, and creativity.

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Episodes

Good Ol' Raisins and Peanuts Fashion

Fendi's latest collection has a literary connection, men are wearing suits to work from home, and Gorpcore is here to take normcore up a notch. L'Occitane filed for Chapter 11, Belk is getting ready to file for bankruptcy, and we discuss a small Twitter battle between two retailers. Come hang out!

Feb 06, 2021•45 min•Ep. 341

The Woodland Creature Hair Salon

Christian Siriano launched an interior design firm, Sotheby's is going to sell sneakers, and Christopher & Banks is shutting down. L'Oreal won't use animal fur in its cosmetic brushes and there are more Ferragamo sale rumors. Plus, we've got a fashion crime and some whistleblower news. Come hang out!

Jan 29, 2021•41 min•Ep. 340

Thank You, But What?

American Apparel cut back its American-made option, Barney's is moving into Saks, and Sephora is implementing anti-racism measures. The Row is selling its research archive, and Kering is helping restore a 600-year-old Italian site. Come hang out!

Jan 23, 2021•52 min•Ep. 339

Uggs at the Drive-Thru

Alexander Wang has responded to allegations, JC Penney ousted its CEO, and Bottega Veneta's social media accounts are missing. Meanwhile, a major fashion editor is partnering with Ugg, a makeup artist was named a Dame, and we've got a new fashion crime (movie) to watch. Come hang out!

Jan 17, 2021•41 min•Ep. 338

Mental Fortitude

Mytheresa is going public, Alexander Wang is facing allegations, and the Ikea catalog has been discontinued. We remember Pierre Cardin and Nancye Radmin. Plus, statement coats are having a moment (again). Come hang out!

Jan 09, 2021•42 min•Ep. 337

The Question Answer Show!

You have questions. We have answers. It's our sort-of-annual Question & Answer show! We talk pantsdemic trends, IPOs, middle-school must-haves, and more. Come hang out!

Jan 02, 2021•43 min•Ep. 336

Shaq Attack

Anna Wintour got a promotion. Kering is being investigated for tax evasion, and we may have found the worst (alleged) snake of them all. Plus, Thomas Pink shut down. Hugo Boss has a new collaboration in the works, and you'll never guess who might want to buy Reebok. Come hang out!

Dec 26, 2020•46 min•Ep. 335

The Greenhouse

Chloe has a new creative director, Elie Saab is joining Amazon Luxury, and the Gucci murder is getting a movie. Pantone's colors for 2021 are here. And are headbands the new statement accessory? Come hang out!

Dec 18, 2020•45 min•Ep. 334

Let's Go to the Kohora

British department stores are falling apart, Sephora is moving into Kohl's, and Ascena sold Ann Taylor on Thanksgiving. H&M got in trouble for surveilling employees in Germany, and we've got good news about Louis Vuitton paying indigenous artisans. Come hang out!

Dec 10, 2020•40 min•Ep. 333

That's Called Diversifying

Alber Elbaz is planning a new collection, H&M thinks it can scale its textile recycling operations, and Bebe is...buying a furniture store? Plus, we discuss retail worker pay during the pandemic, Brideside's abrupt closure, and lagging luxury sales. Come hang out!

Dec 04, 2020•49 min•Ep. 332

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