Episode 234: Shaq & JCPenney & Ellen & Walmart

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Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Shaq is launching a big and tall line at JCPenney, Ellen is launching a collection at Walmart, and ...oh by the way, did you know Walmart is rich AF? We debate whether Claire's can survive bankruptcy and whether Farfetch is really worth its IPO prospectus. Buzzfeed News dug into facial recognition technology used to prevent shoplifting, and an infrastructure tragedy in Italy has ties to fashion. Oh, and libraries are lending out accessories! It's so cool! Come hang out!

Episode 233: Nike’s Discrimination Lawsuit, Turkey’s Luxury Sales, Bank Heist

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Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! There's an update in the Nike sexual harassment saga, Turkey's currency dip is driving luxury sales, and a transportation company tried to lure thieves with sneakers and Louboutins. Kaarin has the wild tale of a jewelry store that's facing bankruptcy and fallout from a bank heist. Fashion crime! Why are customers abandoning their shopping carts? And we also explore the possibility of Office Depot opening coworking spaces. Come hang out!

Episode 232: Love Island, The RealReal, Buying Beauty Empties

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Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Joanna Coles left Hearst, The RealReal opened a second store, and Walmart canceled its employee delivery program. Levi's has an ambitious sustainability plan, and we have a trade war update. Bloggers are paying for empty beauty products, and a British reality show turned out to be great for selling clothing. Come hang out!

Episode 230: Ivanka Trump Fashion, Parental Leave at Estee Lauder, Shopping Mall Surveillance 

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Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we're catching up with Ivanka Trump — she's closing her fashion line!— and Lululemon, which hired a new CEO. Another luxury counterfeit ring got busted, and eBay is laying off more than 250 people. Another high-level exec left J.C.Penney, and Estée Lauder settled an EEOC complaint. Info on who's parking at shopping malls needs to be examined. Plus, Beauty Blender has a new foundation line. Come hang out! 

Episode 229: Chanel's Big Reveal, Prime Day Sales, Burberry Fashion Destruction

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Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We discuss all things Amazon, from worker strikes on Prime Day to a Snapchat collaboration. Gymboree is back from bankruptcy, Chanel is talking about its profits for the first time ever, and Burberry admitted to destroying a whole bunch of product. Victoria's Secret continues to struggle and rumors are swirling about more layoffs at Conde Nast — W Magazine may shutter completely. Meanwhile, in the Navy, women servicemembers have new hairstyle rules. Come hang out! 

Episode 228: Manolo Blahnik for Men, At-Home Jewelry Styling, Rag & Bone x Eminem

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Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, Manolo Blahnik opened his first men's store and Kroger is launching a new apparel line with Joe Mimran. Burberry is collaborating with Vivienne Westwood, Universal Standard (which has beef with Target) is collaborating with J.Crew, and Rag & Bone is collaborating with...Eminem?! Eileen Fisher's Tiny Factory is eco-awesome, AUrate launched an at-home jewelry styling box. Oh, and we found a snake who fired the whole staff of his feminist apparel company after his sexual abuse history was revealed. Come hang out!

Episode 227: Dior Fashion in London, WeWork Shopping, Roger Federer Loves Uniqlo

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Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Co-founder Nicola Kilner is back at Deciem, Walmart just hired a chief customer officer, and Roger Federer parted ways with longtime sponsor Nike. Juggalos are foiling facial recognition software. WeWork is launching retail spaces for all its locations, a Dior exhibit is coming to London, and we ponder the relevance of class rings and yearbooks in a digital era. Come hang out!

Episode 226: Virgil Abloh Menswear, Off-Price Shopping, Fashion & the Trade War

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Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We're excited about Virgil Abloh's first runway show as creative director of Louis Vuitton. J. Mendel filed for bankruptcy,  Kering will drop Tomas Maier's line, H&M launched an off-price store, and Venmo now has a debit card alongside its app. Will the trade war hit the fashion industry?

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Episode 225: Supreme’s Runway Show, Shopping Loans, Guess vs. Paul Marciano

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Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Paul Marciano is leaving Guess, Tomas Maier is leaving Bottega Veneta, Lands’ End is leaving Sears, and Louboutin won another trademark dispute. Supreme had a huge runway show in China… or did it? A Macy’s location has an innovative new use, and young people are taking out loans to buy dresses at Anthropologie. Come hang out!