Epispde 178: Kors Chooses Choo, Poison & the Political Upheaval of Flip Flops

Welcome to Pop Fashion! Michael Kors made a deal to buy Jimmy Choo for a bazillion dollars. Sears finally decided to join forces with Amazon and our neighbors to the north are calling for a Sears Canada boycott. We have multiple flip flop stories this week - one is about poison and the other is about political upheaval in Brazil. Amazon launched Spark, but will it be a competitor to Instagram? Also, could you go a day without using plastic? How about a week? Come hang out!

Episode 171: Drexler Leaves J.Crew, Self Care Spending, Main Street Shopping

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! The big story this week: Mickey Drexler leaving J.Crew, of course. Walmart is asking employees to drop off online orders on their way home, Amazon killed its nightly fashion show, and JCPenney is closing its Manhattan flagship. Is our obsession with self care too much? And Kaarin tells the story of Bleecker Street. Come hang out!

Episode 169: Michael Kors Hearts Jimmy Choo, Harley Davidson vs. Urban, The New Fashion Cities

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Harley-Davidson ended a lawsuit with Urban Outfitters (as long as Urban promises never to sell Harley items again). Also, is Michael Kors about to make a play for Jimmy Choo? The New York Times named the #3 fashion city in the United States and Texas just might be the country’s best beauty hub. Amazon’s Fashion President resigned and we delve into the latest news about designers making clothes for persons with disabilities. You can always sit next to us!

Episode 162: Jenna Lyons Leaves J.Crew, Gwynnie Bee Fashion, Uniqlo vs. Politics

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we pour one out for Payless and Bebe. H&M is launching a new retail concept, Uniqlo is threatening to leave the U.S., and Jenna Lyons is leaving J.Crew. Gwynnie Bee might open physical stores, Tyra dropped the age cap for America’s Next Top Model contestants, and Amazon is holding off on opening Amazon Go convenience stores. Finally, what does it mean when a major brand closes its 5th Avenue flagship? Come hang out!

Episode 141: J.Crew Bridal Fashion, Plus-Size Clothing, Abercrombie’s New Attitude

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! J.Crew is nixing its bridal line, while Victoria’s Secret is eliminating a certain frequent freebie. Meijer is rethinking the way it stocks plus-size fashion, and Abercrombie & Fitch is rethinking its entire existence on this planet. Meanwhile, Lisa has an update on the Adidas ocean-trash shoe, and Amazon really wants Chinese customers to like it. Really. Please? Come hang out!

Amazon = Big Brother

138: Versace American Crime Story, Roberto Cavalli Drama, Amazon Stores

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Versace’s murder is on the radar of American Crime Story, Macy’s is opening earlier on Thanksgiving Day, and an unlikely fashion designer is releasing a line of Christmas sweaters. Roberto Cavalli parted ways with Peter Dundas and there are major changes rumored for the brand. Land’s End’s innovative head has been canned, Amazon’s coming for your grocery orders, and Ferragamo will let you buy a $13,500 shoe. That’s nice. Come hang out!

Frankie. No, Frankie. Those sleeves. No.

It’s episode ONE HUNDRED!

It’s game on for Amazon’s apparel biz, we talk up the big rumors surrounding Dior’s next designer, and Ardene and Aldo stores face questions about their jewelry. We find a way to talk about the NBA, and within minutes break down what the $5 mark means for fashion-brand stocks. Our main topic this week is mindfulness and meditation. Are these practices a cure-all, or are we jumping on the happy train too quick?

Episode 88: Dior and Lanvin Fashion Shakeups, Amazon’s Black Friday, Elizabeth Holmes and Perfection

Major fashion news this week as we discuss Raf Simons’ departure from Dior and Alber Elbaz’s ouster from Lanvin. There’s a new attempt at legislating protections for models, including the very young. Bill Blass is making an ecommerce comeback, and American Eagle Outfitters bought a single retail store in order to access its awesome concept. Amazon’s going overboard prepping for Black Friday, and we’re still talking about Halloween because of Walmart’s costume chaperones. Our main topic is perfectionism. In light of Elizabeth Holmes’ company Theranos coming under fire for not living up to expectations, we discuss what it means to be perfect - or be just good enough to launch and pivot as needed. Are you a perfectionist? Does it hold you back?