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The Don of Avedon Nov 13, 2026

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Lauren’s guest is writer, curator, and big personality Derek Blasberg, who’s also the co-author of an incredible book documenting Richard Avedon’s years at Harper’s Bazaar. They dig into the life, work, and lasting influence of Avedon, who’s also the subject of a new documentary directed by Ron Howard. Derek shares how a lifelong obsession turned him into an Avedon scholar, his favorite images, what it was like to meet him, who he influenced, and plenty more.

The Normcore Met Gala Nov 10, 2026

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Lauren‘s guest is Highsnobiety editor-in-chief Noah Johnson. They discuss Lauren’s visit to Blue Mountain School, the Tiger Beat Democrats, “ordinary” clothes at the Met Gala, Martine Rose at Balenciaga, why Bob Dylan wore a hoodie to meet the pope, the Raf Simons archive sale, why every couch cost at least $8,000, Margaret Howell’s new book, Norbert Schoerner’s Prada Archive 1998-2002, Sam Hine’s wedding, and plenty more.

St. Conner Ives Nov 06, 2026

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Lauren's guest is London-based, Bedford, New York-born designer Conner Ives. They chat about interning with Wes Gordon at 16, attending Central Saint Martins, living among the Brits as an American, bootstrapping when everyone thinks you're rich, Lauren Santo Domingo's great taste, Sara Moonves's power, and plenty more.

Carlos in Charge Nov 03, 2026

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Lauren's guest is Wonderland editor-in-chief Carlos Nazario. They chat about his new appointment, the launch of his giant book, Silver Lining, the genius of Michael Kors, the proliferation of Szilveszter Makó’s photography, and plenty more.

All About Eva Oct 30, 2026

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Lauren's guest is Eva Chen, V.P. of fashion partnerships at Meta. They discuss Chen’s early days at Teen Vogue and Lucky, what brands get wrong about social media, the world of designer finstagram accounts, and plenty more.

Armchair Fashion Expert Oct 27, 2026

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Lauren’s guest is Monica Padman, co-host of the popular podcast Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. They discuss shopping and eating in Paris, Martine Rose heading to Balenciaga, Phoebe Philo, Michael Rider, The Row, shopping in Los Angeles, the NFL game in Paris, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Kering situation, Ralph Lauren, Polo Fest, and plenty more.

Schrager’s Suite Spot Oct 23, 2026

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Lauren’s guest is Ian Schrager, co-founder of Studio 54 and proprietor of Public Hotels, which is opening a new location on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. They discuss the new hotel and how he got into the business in the first place, and dive deep into all the fashion-industry characters who drove the rise of ready-to-wear. Plus, a bigger question: Are people today more or less interesting in how they look and what they spend their money on?

How Long Dawn Oct 20, 2026

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Lauren’s guest is New York-based designer Emily Dawn Long, a 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist and CFDA Emerging Designer of the Year nominee. They discuss her experience competing in the fund, showing at New York Fashion Week for the first time, bootstrapping, the taboo of a butt crack, the Academy Museum Gala, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and plenty more.

Pretty Penny Oct 16, 2026

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Lauren’s guest is Nick Axelrod-Welk, founder of medi spa-meets-beauty brand Contrapposto. Nick is a former journalist and co-founder of Glossier, Nécessaire, and Homecourt, They discuss the death of legacy media, the rise of D.T.C. brands, the fashionization of the beauty business, how he learned to raise money, and plenty more.

Designer Exit Etiquette Oct 13, 2026

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Lauren’s guest is Marc Beaugé, editor-in-chief of French style magazine L’Étiquette and weekly contributor to Quotidien, the popular French infotainment television show. They discuss Anthony Vaccarello’s exit from Saint Laurent, Chemena Kamali’s entrance, and the overall sitch at Kering. They also preview the fall men’s fashion issue of L’etiquette, which features everything from an interview with Albert Hammond, Jr. to three different guys wearing the same pair of vintage jeans.

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