Episode 116: Miami: The New Fashion Hub? Calvin Klein’s Ad, Job Applications

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we learn about junk bonds and why the Gap, Inc. got slammed with junk status! Whoops. Hundreds of factories are closing in Bangladesh, and we debate whether Miami is America’s new fashion city. Your favorite Bath and Body Works scents are coming back, and Kaarin provides a few updates on stories about fighting counterfeit goods and bankrupt Aeropostale having a ray of hope. Also, Calvin Klein’s new ad is making people angry, but is it within their brand? Our main topic is jobs — searching for one, specifically. What are the new rules of successful job applications? Come hang out!

Episode 108: Kanye’s Pop Up Fashion, Lane Bryant’s Ad Ban, Creativity & Staying on the Bus

This week, Aeropostale’s stock is tanking, Kanye surprised everyone with a pop-up shop in New York City, and Kmart Australia has our “good on you” story for the week. In other news, what the heck is happening with the new Lane Bryant commercial? We think it is rocking, so why are television networks turning it down? Also, the Council of Fashion Designers of America will televise its awards ceremony (will you watch?), and the New York Times makes us think about our current political landscape through the lens of fashion. Our main topic is about staying on the bus! Lisa explains the Helsinki Bus Station Theory and how it applies to our careers and creative lives. Are we continually switching busses when we need to just ride things out? Come hang with us!