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Made in Los Angeles Aug 11, 2026

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Lauren's guest is is Avery Trufelman, host of Articles of Interest and The Philosophy Club with Derek Guy. They discuss American and Los Angeles Apparel, The Row, Copenhagen style and design, lace, and plenty more.

Is the Luxury Industry Okay? Aug 07, 2026

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Lauren’s guest is Bernstein analyst Luca Solca. They run through the Q2 2026 earnings reports from LVMH, Kering, Hermes, and more, and take a mid-year temperature check on the industry. Is luxury set for a major comeback, or is the middle ground the new normal for everyone but Chanel? Plus, Lauren reviews purchases from Nike Skims.

Galliano’s Gala Aug 04, 2026

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Lauren’s guest is everybody’s favorite press trip buddy: 10 Magazine USA editor-in-chief Dora Fung. They chat about Celine Dion’s style, John Galliano at the Met, the brands they would most like to be associated with, the business of high jewelry, and plenty more.

Annagram Jul 31, 2026

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Lauren is joined by The New York Times’ Michael Grynbaum, author of ‘Empire of the Elite,’ to mark the book’s paperback release—which arrives with a fresh 5,000-word afterword on everything that’s unfolded at Condé Nast in the year since it first published. They dig into the closure of Self, the decline of Glamour, and the challenges facing Vogue under Chloe Malle. They also check in on how Hearst's Esquire and Harper's Bazaar are faring.

Succession Obsession Jul 28, 2026

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Lauren’s guest today is French journalist and L’etiquette editor-in-chief Marc Beaugé. They go in-depth on the six-part Le Monde series on Bernard Arnault; Marc even watched the standup comedy special released by Xavier Niel, the billionaire investor and husband of Delphine Arnault, so you don't have to. They also discuss the destruction of Bally with its current owner, Michael Reinstein, in the tabloids, as well as L’etiquette’s special issue on 100 icons of French style and whether women should wear ties.

Peptide Nation Jul 24, 2026

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Lauren’s guests are Contra Sports Club founders Amy Schultz and Jessika Alexander. Contra is a training club in Los Angeles designed for professional athletes and creative-types alike. (It also happens to be in the middle of Melrose Hill, an incredible retail story that reminds us that everything comes down to real estate.) Amy and Jessika are building a lifestyle brand, but, most importantly, a personal training gym that doesn’t smell bad. They discuss the business of being in shape in 2026, peptides, and plenty more.

Phia’s Cookie Crumbles Jul 21, 2026

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Lauren is joined by Puck’s very own Malique Morris to run through a full slate of fashion headlines: the Spanx sell-off, the “cookie stuffing” scandal engulfing Phia, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s leap past $100 million in revenue, Reformation’s $1 billion I.P.O., and plenty more.

Cou Cou Cachet Jul 17, 2026

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Lauren is joined by Rose Colcord, founder of Cou Cou Intimates, to discuss her trading a career in philosophy for fashion and building one of the more talked-about intimates brands of the moment. Rose reflects on Cou Cou’s pandemic-era rise and her plans for future retail expansion. They also get into the cultural shifts in femininity, the lingerie market’s ongoing evolution, and plenty more.

Living Louche Jul 14, 2026

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Lauren is joined by Derek Blasberg, author of And Another Thing and perpetual magazine columnist, for a candid chat about fashion in the era of indie sleaze, last week’s Couture shows, what people are wearing on the streets in Europe and New York, and plenty more. Derek also sheds light on how his columns for Interview magazine sparked the inspiration for his new book, Fast + Louche.

New Brand Gospel Jul 10, 2026

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Jenna Lyons and Jonny Bauer of Fundamentalco, the creative agency spun out of Blackstone, join Lauren for a deep dive into what it actually takes to build a great brand. They get into the importance of authenticity, the impact of A.I. on the creative industry, and why having clear brand values is more essential than ever. They also weigh the very different challenges facing established versus emerging brands as the fashion landscape keeps shifting.

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