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The Who What Wear Podcast

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From the creators of Who What Wear—your trusted source for celebrity style, the latest fashion and beauty trends, and shopping suggestions—comes The Who What Wear Podcast. Think of it as your direct line to the designers, stylists, beauty experts, editors, and tastemakers who are shaping the fashion and beauty world. Each week, we'll cover everything from the latest emerging trends and talent to candid conversations with industry icons. This is what style sounds like.

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Episodes

Fashion Month S/S 2026 Recap: Disruptive Designers, Cinematic Color Combos, and the End of Quiet Luxury

In this episode, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler is joined by Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols and Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen to recap fashion month. Kristen and Lauren just returned from London and Milan, respectively, and they’re here to fill you in on the designers to watch from each city. They get into all the trends they saw on the runways and on the streets and give their predictions about how this season’s shows will impact the way people ge...

Oct 08, 202533 minEp. 237

WWW Fall 100: Our Editor-Approved Essentials for the Season

We’re back with another installment of our seasonal series, Who What Wear 100. In this episode, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings is joined by editors Eliza Huber and Nikki Chwatt to dish on their top wardrobe essentials for fall. They share their favorite It pieces across every major category—including outerwear, shoes, and bags—and offer some outfit formulas you can use all season to keep your looks cozy and chic. Plus, they reveal where you can shop fall trends, whether you’re on a b...

Oct 01, 202528 minEp. 236

Jewelry Designer Pamela Love on the Art of Adornment and Creating Her Own Tarot Deck

Pamela Love is the jewelry designer behind Pamela Love Jewelry , a line of sustainable, celestial-inspired jewelry. Since founding her namesake brand in 2008, Love’s timeless pieces have been highly sought after by those who share her love for tarot, astrology, and the spiritual world. Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with Love to talk about her early days creating her own jewelry before starting her brand, her relationship to the stars, and the story behind Pamela Love’s ico...

Sep 24, 202529 minEp. 235

New York Fashion Week S/S 26 Recap

In this episode, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down in the studio with senior editors Eliza Huber and Tara Gonzalez to debrief on everything they saw during NYFW. They dissect the trends they saw on and off the runways—from aprons to feathers to hoop skirts—and dig into the overarching shift toward wearability and practicality this season. Plus, they’re covering Rachel Scott’s first Proenza Schouler collection, why mermaidcore isn’t dead, and the COS pieces that dominated...

Sep 17, 202520 minEp. 234

Wednesday Hair and Makeup Artists Nirvana Jalalvand, Francesco Pegoretti, and Lynn Johnston on Moody Colors, Gothic Foundation, and Dark Circles

Nirvana Jalalvand, Francesco Pegoretti, and Lynn Johnston are the hair-and-makeup masterminds behind Netflix’s hit show Wednesday . To celebrate the release of the show’s highly anticipated second season, Who What Wear beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock sits down with the team to discuss how they drew inspiration from the original black-and-white run of The Addams Family (1964) when designing the show’s color palette. They get into the changes they made from season 1 to demonstrate how our favourit...

Sep 10, 202519 minEp. 233

Fall 2025 Shopping Guide: Faux Fur, Sculpted Silhouettes, and Polo Shirts

This week, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down with Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols and associate shopping editor Audry Hiaoui to talk all things fall shopping. They get into all the trends they saw on the fall/winter runways and which ones they think will dominate the market. Whether you’re leaning into preppy style or a dark, moody aesthetic, the trio has you covered on where to shop and how to style all of your new-season pieces. Plus, they share ...

Sep 03, 202536 minEp. 232

WWW Weddings: Unpacking The Plus-Size Bridal Dilemma, the “Fat Tax,” and the Designers Getting it Right

How size-inclusive is the bridal industry? In this episode, Associate Features Editor Ana Escalante breaks down her recent piece about her search for the perfect wedding dress as a plus-size bride. She and Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen unpack the unfair dilemma that plus-size brides often find themselves in: either shopping for a mass market dress that doesn’t suit their style, or paying tens of thousands for a custom gown because the demi couture boutiques don’t offer their size. Ana shar...

Aug 27, 202534 minEp. 231

Celebrity Hairstylist Chris McMillan on Creating “The Rachel,” Going Viral Before Social Media, and Launching His Haircare Line

Chris McMillan is a celebrity hairstylist with more than 30 years of experience behind the chair. He’s worked with everyone from Michelle Williams to Cindy Crawford to Kim Kardashian. This week, McMillan joins Who What Wear Senior Beauty Editor Jamie Schneider to look back on his career—from styling Farrah Fawcett curls for his mom to creating the now-famous “Rachel” style for Jennifer Anniston in Friends to Leslie Bibb’s cunty little bob on The White Lotus . They get into his favorite cuts he’s...

Aug 20, 202531 minEp. 230

Too Much Costume Designer Arielle Cooper-Lethem on Maximalism, the Power of a Pioneer Nightgown, and London vs. NYC Style

Arielle Cooper-Lethem is the costume designer for Lena Dunham’s hit new show, Too Much . The hilarious and heartfelt rom-com, led by Hacks star Megan Stalter as Jess and The White Lotus star Will Sharpe as Felix, debuted on Netflix in July. This week, Cooper-Lethem joins Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen to tell us what it was like curating Jess’s maximalist wardrobe of vintage nightgowns and lacy bloomers, as well as how Kurt Cobain inspired Felix’s grungy, androgynous Londoner ...

Aug 13, 202529 minEp. 229

Author Amy Odell on Chronicling the Life of Gwyneth Paltrow, From '90s Fashion Icon to Wellness Mogul, in Gwyneth: The Biography

Three years after authoring the incredible biography of Anna Wintour, fashion and culture journalist Amy Odell returns to the pod to discuss her newly released biography of actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow. Through hundreds of interviews and countless hours of archival research, Odell chronicles Paltrow's life of cultural influence—from '90s fashion icon to polarizing wellness mogul. She tells us who she talked to in order to paint a full picture of a public figure who's been in the spot...

Aug 06, 202537 minEp. 228

WWW Weddings 2025: The Definitive Guide to This Year’s Bridal Fashion and Wedding Planning Trends

This week, Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols and senior fashion editor Anna LaPlaca are giving you the definitive report on all things weddings. Kristen runs through the biggest trends from 2026 Bridal Fashion Week, where she saw chiffon capes and voluminous skirts in full force. And Anna has the scoop from experts in the wedding industry about everything beyond dresses—from unique destinations to wax-sealed invitations. They’ve got everything you need to know if you’re walk...

Jul 30, 202527 minEp. 227

The Bear's Molly Gordon on the Importance of Female Friendships—and Delusion—While Making It in Hollywood

This week, Who What Wear Co-Founder Hillary Kerr is chatting with our June cover star , Molly Gordon! You likely know Gordon from playing Claire in FX's The Bear, or from past roles in Booksmart , Theater Camp , Shiva Baby , and many more. In addition to acting, Gordon has approached her career from the angle of multihyphenate since the beginning. In fact, her newest project—a hilarious, genre-bending film called Oh, Hi! , which she co-created, produced, and stars in—comes out on July 25. In thi...

Jul 23, 202532 minEp. 226

What to Shop at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, With Nordstrom’s Associate Fashion Director Linda Cui Zhang

The annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is live, and to celebrate, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler is talking to one of the great curatorial minds behind the sale—Nordstrom Associate Fashion Director Linda Cui Zhang . In this episode, Zhang reveals the product selection process for the sale, the trends her team prioritized, and the new brands she was excited to bring into the fold this year. Plus, she shares the most covetable items to shop before they sell out, her favorite gifta...

Jul 16, 202521 minEp. 225

Go Sports! Athlete Stylists Brittany Hampton and Manny Jay on Dressing WNBA It Girls, and Why It's More Than Picking Out Clothes

In this episode, Senior Fashion Editor Eliza Huber—Who What Wear’s resident expert on the intersection of sports and fashion—is sitting down with two stylists behind some of the best tunnel fashion we’ve seen in recent months. Brittany Hampton is a seasoned athlete stylist whose client roster includes some of the buzziest women in basketball: Paige Bueckers, Sabrina Ionescu, Cameron Brink, Evan Mobley, and Nika Mühl. She’s also the Golden State Valkyries’ fashion strategist. Manny Jay began his ...

Jul 09, 202536 minEp. 224

Rhode Cosmetic Chemist and BeautyStat Founder Ron Robinson on Crafting Cult Favorite Products and the Buzzy Ingredient That’s Not Worth the Hype

Ron Robinson is the founder of BeautyStat and the cosmetic chemist behind Hailey Bieber’s skincare line, Rhode . Robinson began his career at Clinique in the ’90s and, over the past two decades, has worked on products for industry giants like Revlon, Avon, L’Oréal, and Lancôme. He launched BeautyStat as an educational platform for beauty enthusiasts in 2009 but ultimately moved into developing his own product line in 2019 with the launch of his groundbreaking, ultra-potent vitamin C formulation ...

Jul 02, 202519 minEp. 223

The 2025 Who What Wear 100 Beauty Awards

For our second annual Who What Wear 100 Beauty Awards, Beauty Director Erin Jahns is joined by beauty editors Jamie Schneider, Kaitlyn McLintock, and Maya Thomas for a roundtable discussion about all of their favorite products. After spending months testing items from the buzziest new brands and the industry giants, the team has narrowed their top picks down to 100 items across haircare, skincare, makeup, bodycare, tools, nails, and fragrance. Warning: You may want to listen to this episode with...

Jun 25, 202541 minEp. 222

Costuming The Last of Us: Ann Foley on Apocalyptic Realism and Character-Driven Design

Ann Foley is the costume designer behind the grounded and detailed wardrobes of the hit show The Last of Us . In this episode, Foley (whose extensive career also includes work on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and She Hulk) sits down with Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Media Editor Tara Gonzalez to discuss the costume design process for The Last of Us season 2. Foley shares the journey of developing character-driven styles, the inspiration behind the apocalyptic fashion and how it refl...

Jun 18, 202538 minEp. 221

Designer Emilia Wickstead on Modern Femininity, Bespoke Bridal, and Cinematic World-Building Through Clothes

Emilia Wickstead is a New Zealand–born, London-based fashion designer known for her refined yet playful approach to feminine dressing. Since launching in 2008, she’s evolved her namesake brand from a made-to-measure model to producing seasonal ready-to-wear collections, shown at London Fashion Week for the past 13 years, and expanded into bridalwear. In this episode, Wickstead joins Senior Fashion Editor Anna LaPlaca to discuss her early design influences, the trademarks of an Emilia Wickstead p...

Jun 11, 202531 minEp. 220

Hacks Costume Designer Kathleen Felix-Hager on Deborah Vance's Maximalist Style and Where to Shop Ava Daniels's Elevated Season 4 Wardrobe

Kathleen Felix-Hager is the Emmy Award–winning costume designer behind the vibrant and evolving wardrobes of the hit show Hacks . Felix-Hager, whose extensive career also includes work on Veep and Dexter , sits down with Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen to delve into the sartorial world of Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels. In this episode, Felix-Hager shares the journey of developing distinct styles for each character, the inspiration behind Deborah's maximalist looks drawn from he...

Jun 04, 202525 minEp. 219

Christos Garkinos, the "Robin Hood of Fashion," on Revolutionizing the Luxury Resale Market and Which Vintage Pieces to Buy Now

Christos Garkinos , the self-proclaimed "Robin Hood of fashion," joins Who What Wear Market Director Bobby Schuessler to unpack his winding career, from growing up working in his family's Greek restaurant to becoming a reality TV personality and pioneering the world of luxury resale. Garkinos grew up infatuated with the Home Shopping Network, and after stints at big corporations like Clorox and Disney, he began to forge his own path in the resale market. He opened a store, starred in Bravo's Duk...

May 28, 202523 minEp. 218

SNL Costume Designer Tom Broecker on How He Outfits an Entire Show in Three Days, Thriving in Creative Chaos, and the 50th Anniversary Special

Tom Broecker is the costume designer of the legendary NBC sketch show Saturday Night Live . Broecker, who has been with the show for over three decades, is responsible for the design and creation of all of the costumes for the show—sometimes creating up to 200 for just one episode. Today on the podcast, he joins Who What Wear Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr to discuss the intricate process of creating iconic character costumes under tight weekly deadlines. He shares behind-the-...

May 21, 202535 minEp. 217

Fashion Designer Prabal Gurung on His New Memoir, "Walk Like a Girl," Joy as an Act of Defiance, and His Modern Approach to Americana

Prabal Gurung is a world-renowned Nepalese American fashion designer who established his eponymous label in 2009. In this episode, Gurung joins Senior Fashion and Social Media Editor Tara Gonzalez to discuss the origins of his brand—from his childhood in Nepal and India to becoming a prominent New York–based designer—and his newly published memoir, Walk Like a Girl (order a copy here !). He also shares insights into his design philosophy of “West meets East” rather than “East meets West,” his ex...

May 14, 202529 minEp. 216

The Met Gala 2025 Recap: The Most Inventive Looks, the Designers Who Dominated, and All the References You Might Have Missed

On Monday evening, just after the 2025 Met Gala arrivals wrapped up, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sat down with Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen and senior fashion and social media editor Tara Gonzalez to debrief on the most successful and creative interpretations of this year's theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style . After a night full of touching homages and nuanced references , our editors are breaking down the impeccable storytelling told through fashion at the Met G...

May 07, 202526 minEp. 215

BONUS: Power Stylists Wayman and Micah on Dressing Colman Domingo (and Others) for the 2025 Met Gala, Their Harlem Roots, and the Significance of Black Dandyism

Styling duo Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald are some of the most exciting voices working in red carpet fashion today. They’re known for bold, experimental, and thoughtful looks that have repeatedly landed them on The Hollywood Reporter ’s Power Stylists List . The pair, who originally met in Harlem and bonded over their love of fashion, have been working together for over a decade and have curated an incredible roster of clients—from Tessa Thompson to Jodie Turner-Smith to Regina King. In th...

May 06, 202531 minEp. 214

What Does It Mean to Be an American Fashion Designer in 2025? Featuring Sergio Hudson, Jackson Wiederhoeft, and Allina Liu

What does it take to make it as an independent designer today? Is New York Fashion Week dead? This week, Who What Wear Associate Features Editor Ana Escalante breaks down her recent piece for our Spring Issue about the state of the fashion industry—and what it feels like to be an American fashion designer in 2025. She and Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen discuss why Ana wanted to explore this topic given the current sociopolitical climate, and what she learned from meeting with a half dozen A...

Apr 30, 202533 minEp. 213

Pistola Denim Founder Grace Na on Building a Denim Powerhouse, Embracing Data-Driven Design, and the Fate of Skinny Jeans

Grace Na is the founder of Pistola, a Los Angeles–based womenswear and denim brand. Since its creation in 2013, Pistola has become a go-to destination for reasonably priced, trendy, high-quality denim styles—including a few viral hits, like the pink denim jumpsuit Greta Gerwig wore while directing the Barbie movie. This week, Grace joins Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler to discuss how she uses data to guide her design process, her best styling tips for different denim silhouettes...

Apr 23, 202522 minEp. 212

Violette_FR Founder Violette Serrat on Her Innovative, Effortless French-Inspired Products and Launching in Sephora

Violette Serrat is a makeup artist, designer, and founder of the popular makeup brand Violette_FR . She began her career in fine art and makeup artistry (listen to her Second Life episode from 2023 here !) before launching Violette_FR in 2021. This week, she joins Who What Wear Beauty Director Erin Jahns to talk about her brand's recent launch in over 190 Sephora stores across North America and how she’s bringing her democratic approach to French-girl beauty to new customers. Plus, they dive int...

Apr 16, 202532 minEp. 211

BONUS: Alex Bovaird Returns! The White Lotus Costume Designer on Every Fashion Easter Egg in Season 3 and the Impact of Her Costumes

Alex Bovaird, costume designer of The White Lotus , is back for a bonus episode! She sat down with Who What Wear senior fashion and social media editor Tara Gonzalez the morning after the finale to chat about all of the outfits we didn’t get to last time, how she curated accessories for each character, and all of the season 3 Easter eggs she planted throughout the show. Plus, she answers some of your most-asked questions and reflects on the massive impact her costume design has had on fashion an...

Apr 10, 202533 minEp. 210

Demi Moore's Stylist Brad Goreski on His Whirlwind Year of Expertly Executed Red Carpet Looks

Brad Goreski is a celebrity stylist whose impressive client list includes the legendary Demi Moore. Over the last 15 years, he's created countless stunning looks for her, but as she promoted her film The Substance over the last year, Goreski and Moore took things to a whole new level. From the Cannes Film Festival last May through to the Oscars earlier this year, Goreski curated a suite of looks that pushed boundaries and reflected the themes of the movie while still evoking Old Hollywood glamou...

Apr 09, 202539 minEp. 209

Fashion Month F/W 25 Recap: Bullet Bras and "Big Feminine Energy"

After a month of nonstop fashion shows, Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen and Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols are back home and ready to break it all down. This week, they cover the biggest stories and buzziest collections from New York, London, Milan, and Paris; their favorite pieces; and what they're expecting to see on the red carpet and in editorials in the coming months. Plus, they discuss the larger energy of each fashion week and check in on the tren...

Apr 02, 202533 minEp. 208
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