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Sterling Point Costume Designer Marissa Schwartz on Acing Gen Z Style and Where to Shop the Characters' Looks Sep 02, 2026

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Marissa Schwartz is the costume designer behind the hit new Amazon Prime Video series Sterling Point. The show has gained acclaim for its fresh perspective on the YA genre and its commitment to representing its Gen Z characters authentically in the dialogue, the acting, and, of course, the outfits. In this episode, Schwartz shares how she approached dressing each of the characters and which brands she leaned on—from Chanel to Bode to Still Here—to help tell the story.

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Is the Era of Overproduced Weddings Finally Over? Wedding Expert Sunna Yassin Shares Where Wedding Trends Are Headed in 2027 Aug 26, 2026

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This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings chats with Sunna Yassin, an expert on all things weddings and cofounder of Bash Please. Yassin was one of the creative minds behind Alex Cooper's stunning destination wedding in 2024, and today, she is talking about where wedding trends are headed in 2027. Perhaps the most notable shift? Couples are moving away from overproducing their weddings, instead focusing on guest experience and making the details feel personal. Yassin shares how to achieve this level of authenticity through the invites, table arrangements, food, florals, and more.

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Founder of Diotima and Creative Director of Proenza Schouler Rachel Scott Talks Carrying On the Legacy of a Brand Aug 19, 2026

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This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down in studio with founder of Diotima and Creative Director of Proenza Schouler Rachel Scott. They discuss landing her role at Proenza Schouler and how she carries on the brand’s legacy, from inspiration all the way to the runway. Plus, Scott shares what we can expect for Proenza Schouler’s showing at New York Fashion Week next month.

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Rudy Mance, Costume Designer for FX's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, on Re-Creating CBK's Timeless Wardrobe Aug 12, 2026

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This week, Hillary Kerr sits down with Rudy Mance, the costume designer for FX's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette. Mance's résumé includes shows such as Pose and American Horror Story, but today, he's diving into how he accomplished the high-pressure task of replicating and reimagining CBK's iconic wardrobe. On this episode, they discuss it all, from re-creating her timeless wedding dress using an original fabric swatch to sourcing vintage pieces from Japan and Philadelphia to perfect a look.

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Celebrity Hairstylist Adir Abergel Talks Crafting Charlize Theron's Stunning "The Odyssey" Press Tour Hair Aug 05, 2026

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This week, Hillary Kerr chats with celebrity hairstylist and Creative Director of haircare brand Virtue Labs Adir Abergel. Abergel works with the likes of Kristen Stewart and Nicole Kidman, but today, he's here to talk about Charlize Theron's The Odyssey press tour looks. From styling her gravity-defying bob to the exact products he uses on his clients' hair to achieve such flawless results, they cover it all.

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Celebrity Stylist Micaela Erlanger Talks Dressing Lupita Nyong'o for Her Ethereal "The Odyssey" Press Tour Jul 29, 2026

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This week, Hillary Kerr chats with celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger about crafting Lupita Nyong'o's looks for The Odyssey press tour. Erlanger shares how she drew inspiration from Greek mythology and Nyong'o's two characters in the film (Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra) to determine the perfect silhouettes and color palette for her looks. Plus, she chats all about her Emmy nomination for The Kelly Clarkson Show and everything that goes into styling for live TV.

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Celebrity Stylist Molly Dickson on Dressing the New Elle Woods Jul 22, 2026

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This week on The Who What Wear Podcast, Hillary Kerr chats with celebrity stylist Molly Dickson, whose client roster includes the likes of Lana Del Rey, Sydney Sweeney, Sadie Sink, and, most recently, Lexi Minetree on her Elle press tour. Today, Dickson’s giving us the rundown on everything that went into dressing the new Elle Woods—from paying homage to Legally Blonde on the red carpet to pulling inspiration from early 2000s Reese Witherspoon. Plus, she shares the perfect Y2K pieces she pulled from Witherspoon’s personal archives.

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Everything You Need From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale With Fashion Director Linda Cui Zhang Jul 15, 2026

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This week on the Who What Wear Podcast, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down with Nordstrom Fashion Director Linda Cui Zhang to talk about Nordstrom's 125th Anniversary Sale. Cui Zhang and Schuessler give the full rundown on everything from the trends in the 9 to Know section to the 50 new brands debuting in the sale. Plus, Cui Zhang is sharing the one item she would recommend everyone buys from this year's sale. Make sure to shop Nordstrom's 125th Anniversary Sale, starting July 18.

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"Elle" Costume Designer Sara Byblow on Storytelling Through Shades of Pink and the Legacy of Elle Woods's Style Jul 08, 2026

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This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down withSara Byblow, the costume designer of the new Legally Blonde prequel Elle. They discuss keeping the legacy of Elle Woods's iconic style alive, sourcing more than 70 looks for young Elle's wardrobe, and the meaning behind different shades of pink in the show. Plus, Byblow shares which wardrobe staples carried over from Legally Blonde.

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The 2026 Who What Wear 100 Beauty Awards Jul 01, 2026

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For the third year in a row, the Who What Wear beauty editors have tested nearly 1000 products and tools and whittled them down to a list of their top 100 items to shop. The team tested for efficacy, innovation, and lovability across seven categories: makeup, tools, fragrance, hair, skincare, nails, and body. Beauty Director Erin Jahns is back on the pod to share her team’s findings, including four new special-recognition categories: Timeless Classic, Social Media Sensation, Worth the Investment, and High Impact, Low Price.

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