Rerelease: The Biggest Diamond Heist Ever
/Welcome to the story of the Antwerp Diamond Vault heist of 2003. It's a wild one!
Episode 431: Fashion Inferno
/We discuss the Schiaparelli couture show, Italy fining Yoox Net-a-Porter, and the staying power of the skinny jean. There's a new washing machine that claims to fight microplastics, and we enjoy a lightning round of listener notes. Plus: Some details on the future of Pop Fashion. Come hang out!
Key themes in this episode: Denim, sales tactics
Episode 430: Fashion Leadership Lazy Susan
/There's a leadership shake-up at Dior, a report says to stop buying clothes, and Tom Ford has a new house. New York banned "forever chemicals" in clothing, and we discuss a list of 2023 trends. Come hang out!
Episode 429: Innocent Until Proven Gaudy
/Gucci opened a luggage store, the Bling Bishop got charged with fraud, workwear is on trend, and footwear has a long way to go to be more inclusive. And 90s blowouts are back! Allegedly. Come hang out!
Key themes in this episode: Fraud, footwear, luggage
Episode 428: You Can't Always Get What You Want in Fashion
/A former fashion exec was found guilty of cooking the books. The Rolling Stones called off a retail collaboration, Christina Ricci used her handbags to pay for her divorce, and Alessandro Michele is leaving Gucci. Plus: Amazon's new app feature and Lisa has deep feelings about romcom core. Come hang out!
Key themes in this episode: Fashion “cores,”: breakups
Episode 427: Banksy vs Guess
/Estee Lauder bought Tom Ford, Raf Simons is shutting down his namesake line, and in the midst of all this outlet malls might be making a comback. Banksy told followers to rob a Guess store, and the hottest shoe right now is a "leg-lenthening" Ugg. Come hang out!
Key themes in this episode: Art, ownership
Episode 426: Instantly More Suspect
/A Tiffany jeweler's death has mysterious circumstances, StockX changed its authenticity verification language, and Gap is joining forces with Amazon. Balenciaga left Twitter, and who is wearing crop tops to work? Come hang out!
Key themes in this episode: Twitter, workplace attire
Episode 425: Beverly's Gloves
/Thieves crashed a stolen van into a Chanel store. We present a sort-of-concise Ye timeline. Gucci is separating men's and women's shows, the online shopping boom stalled out, there are health concerns about chemical hair straighteners, and we talk about who is planning to play the film version of Karl Lagerfeld. Come hang out!
Key themes in this episode: Antisemitism, online shopping
Episode 424: The Haunted Mine Shaft Jeans
/Jenna Lyons is joining The Real Housewives of New York, preppy style and loafers are making a comeback, and Thom Browne will lead the CFDA. Asos is struggling, and Shein launched a resale platform amid the news of a documentary about its production practices. Plus: How much are 140-year-old jeans worth? Come hang out!
Key themes in this episode: Fast fashion, reality TV, history
Episode 423: Fashion Crimes Only
/A luxury counterfeiting operation got busted, Nike and StockX are dealing with the fallout from the Memphis heist, and two former eBay execs are going to prison. Your workout clothes might have alarming levels of BPA. And, we remember the fashion style of detective Jessica Fletcher.
Key themes in this episode: crime