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Just Don’t? Apr 22, 2025

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Simeon Siegel, the sharp-eyed retail analyst at BMO Capital Markets, joins Lauren to discuss one of the last remnants of our disintegrating monoculture: Nike. With Nike in the throes of a still-active business crisis, Simeon breaks down everything from the Jordan-esque potential of NikeSkims to the importance of selling $50 sneakers at DSW. Simeon also forecasts whether Nike can maintain its magic for another 20 years—and if so, how will Nike maintain its mystique in a fragmented cultural landscape?

A Sofia Coppola Appreciation Pod Apr 18, 2025

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The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins joins Lauren on the pod to discuss one of their shared interests: Sofia Coppola. Together, the duo interrogate Coppola’s relationship with fashion, on- and off-screen: her incredible influence on modern aesthetics, her impact on the industry, and why she’s personally important to them. (As true professionals, they also tried their best not to be too sycophantic. They may or may not have failed.)

Meghan Markle Jam

Charvet shirt

Sofia-recommended Noah Pants

Noah x Barbour jacket

Sofia Coppola x Augustinus Bader tinted lip balm

Sofia Coppola x Barrie puffer jacket

Ulla Johnson Lavender Dress

Tariffs & The Art of Retail Maintenance Apr 15, 2025

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Lauren is joined by retail real estate guru Jonathan Schley to discuss some of the biggest fashion news of the week, including the Prada Group’s $1.4 billion acquisition of Versace (is this an opportunity for more Miu Miu stores?) and how Trump’s tariffs might shake out across the retail landscape. They also dig into Glossier’s disappointing financials and the challenges of maintaining brand momentum post-Covid. Finally, Jonathan shares some advice for founder-led brands.

Department Store Wars Apr 11, 2025

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In the never-ending saga of American department stores, Saks Global’s acquisition of the Neiman Marcus Group for $2.7 billion will go down in history as one of the most complicated—and consequential—plot points. Lauren and Saks Global C.E.O. Marc Metrick run through the list of complaints against the luxury department store super group, which includes Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman—from issues paying vendors to customer return snafus. And then, Marc outlines why he believes the deal was inevitable, and why it’ll be better for the customer in the long run.

Flip-flopgate and Vanity Fair Guessing Games Apr 07, 2025

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Lauren is joined by watch expert and Dimepiece founder Brynn Wallner, who just spent a week in Geneva at Watches & Wonders, the Swiss watch industry’s largest and most important trade show. Brynn shares what she saw in the context of what’s happening in the watch market more broadly. They also discuss the big T (as it tariffs) and what they could mean for watch collectors. To round things out, they contemplate the merits (or lack thereof) of The Row’s $690 flip-flops and discuss who should be the next editor in chief of Vanity Fair.

Hermes Apple Watch Band

The Row Eglitta Wide-Leg Jeans

The Row Butter Yellow T-Shirt

The Row $690 Flip Flops

Black Chacos

Rolex Sky Dweller Watch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

Patek Philippe Nautilus

Rolex Sea Dweller Watch

Virgil’s Design Legacy and the Case for Demna at Gucci Apr 04, 2025

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Lauren welcomes Jesse Lee, founder of Basic Space and owner of Design Miami, back to the pod for a live taping at Design Space LA, a shoppable fair that took place in late March 2025 at the Pacific Designer Center, one of the freakiest buildings in Los Angeles.

They discuss Jesse’s theory that “design is the new luxury,” Virgil Abloh’s lasting impact, the culture of club promotion in the 2000s, and why Jesse believes Demna is the right choice for Gucci. (He called it two years ago, I swear.)

Double C Chanel Earrings

Bottega Veneta Animal Chair

Enorme Telephone

Balenciaga Coffee Cup Bag

Westman Atelier Highlighter

Victoria Beckham x Augustinus Bader Tinted moisturizer

Gwyneth Paltrow’s P.R. Plan and the Brooks Brothers Pseudo-Revival Apr 01, 2025

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Lauren is joined by Marisa Meltzer, author of the forthcoming book ‘It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin.’ They discuss what's behind Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent P.R. push pegged to both her return to acting and the restructuring of Goop, her lifestyle mini-empire. Marisa then compares and contrasts the memoirs of two important New Yorkers: Graydon Carter and Keith McNally. The duo also discuss the Thirteen Lune controversy, the portrayal of older women in media, and why they wish they were shopping at Brooks Brothers but aren’t. Finally, they share their vacation wardrobe strategies.

GAP navy t-shirt

GAP ringer tank

Navy Charvet sweater

High Sport navy pants

Red Bally heels

Attersee Satin jacket

Attersee Barn-style jacket

Attersee Navy t-shirt dress

Attersee Cashmere silk t-shirt

Spence shorts

Tennis Lessons Mar 28, 2025

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Lauren welcomes retail exec (and retail royalty) Amanda Greeley to the pod to discuss the launch of her new tennis-centered activewear line, Spence. They reflect on the DTC boom of the mid-2010s, what modern brands can learn from mall brands (her mom is the C.E.O. of Serena and Lily and also worked at Victoria’s Secret for decades), why most tennis gear is hard to wear off the court, as well as the importance of the color red. And don’t worry, there are multiple Challengers mentions.

New York, It’s a Wonderful (Shopping) Town Mar 25, 2025

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New York, It’s a Wonderful (Shopping) Town

Lauren is joined by journalist Max Berlinger to discuss the Proenza boys’ appointment as creative directors at Loewe…and who might be great at Balenciaga. They also get into the Nike opportunity, and why the Internationalist is an underrated sneaker. Plus, Max shares his firsthand account of the Printemps store opening in New York last week, and Lauren and Max share some of their favorite clothing stores in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Dries Van Noten sleek sneakers

PS1 Proenza Schouler bag

Nike V2K Run Sneakers

Nike Internationalist Sneaker

Nike LD-1000 Sneakers

Brooks sneakers

Vans Classic slip ons

RealReal Talk Mar 21, 2025

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Lauren catches up with Rati Sahi Levesque, C.E.O. of The RealReal, about the rise of thrifting culture, why The RealReal’s app is so addictive, the changing face of the luxury consumer, why everyone is searching for collarless Armani blazers, the emergence of Theory as a hot secondhand brand (corporate cosplay?), why investing in tech is sometimes a good idea, and a whole lot more.

Collarless Armani Blazer

Hermes Clogs

Ralph Lauren Button Up

Polo Ralph Lauren Cashmere Sweater

Ralph Lauren Western Cashmere Sweater