There's trouble in Manolo Blahnik paradise, Roberto Cavalli officially liquidated, and Rent The Runway is expanding. Are you ready for the Goop pop-up cafe in Tokyo? H&M will sell vintage clothing (again), Goodwill is ready to fight big e-commerce retailers, and contraceptive jewelry may be in our future. Plus, we've got a museum update for fas ...…

A YouTube star got majorly burgled, J.Crew is shaking up its business plan, and we've got the details on the abrupt shutdown of Roberto Cavalli in the U.S. There is a ton of Calvin Klein news this week, and we talk a lot about machines. Are they taking over? Probably. Milly is getting sued for allegedly not paying a vendor, and the latest Forev ...…

A high-profile attorney was accused of extorting Nike. There's big drama involving the board of Bed Bath & Beyond. A secondhand retailer has new numbers on the popularity of secondhand shopping. You can thank Ferragamo for preserving history, and Burberry has a new sustainability plan. Plus, we mourn the loss of retail flagships on 5th Avenue ( ...…

Armani is headed back to Tokyo, Victoria's Secret is bringing back swimwear, and NYC's newest shopping "experience" is open for business. Gucci is the latest design house to announce a diversity initiative, and we're learning what it takes to be a luxury resale authenticator. But let's cut to the good stuff: What do people buy when they're drun ...…

We're trying to keep up with the huge college admissions scandal involving a fashion designer. We've got an update on asbestos-tainted cosmetics, and a peek into L'Oreal's new science-y partnership. Is the eyewear industry a monopoly? Baby Phat is coming back, the V&A is extending the Dior exhibit, and Kohl's is leasing space to other retailers ...…

We take a spin through Paris Fashion Week (70s! Black lights! Snow!) before digging into a major ouster at Ted Baker and Old Navy's breakup with Gap Inc. New York City's Department of Sanitation is pitching in to reduce clothing waste, and Amazon is letting you customize your delivery dates. And a denim retailer filed for bankruptcy. Come hang ...…

As the fashion weeks continue, we find a show we just can't agree on. We have a bit to discuss about this year's Academy Awards. A model is speaking out (again) about size inclusivity. Selfridge's is making big sustainability moves. A shoe broke at a basketball game. Botox has a new competitor. All this and more, on this week's episode of Pop F ...…

Welcome to our fifth anniversary show! We start the episode with news of Karl Lagerfeld's death, Payless store closures, and a brand's statement(s) on animal welfare. Burberry is in hot water for a controversial runway look, and Prada is launching a diversity council. Then, we cheers to five years with a trip down memory lane. Come hang out! Sp ...…

This week we dissect the remaining parts of New York Fashion Week that still make sense, including Tomo Koizumi's standout show and whatever Rag & Bone was doing with artificial intelligence. But wait! There's also a fashion crime involving a celeb favorite of the show. Beyond fashion week, we've got Amazon patents, a secret romance shocking th ...…

Six retailers have filed for bankruptcy and we're only six weeks into 2019. What is happening? We don't know, but we're ready to pour one out. If you never got cast on America's Next Top Model, you're about to have another chance at model stardom...sort of. H&M is shaking things up and bringing a former whistleblower on board. An outerwear bran ...…

This week, we talk treasure and some ambitious sustainability news from Paris. Under Armour is going to space, Guess is keeping its problem executive, online returns are terrifying and beautiful, and big changes are afoot at Neiman Marcus. We've got an update on pyramid schemes! Come hang out, come on, hurry up and get over here! Pop Fashion Li ...…

Brandon Truaxe of Deciem has died, Lanvin has a new creative director, and we ask where in the world WAS Karl Lagerfeld? A bridal retailer is getting out of bankruptcy, a luxury brand is dealing with a discrimination lawsuit, and Mickey Drexler left J.Crew. Is an IPO on the way for a luxury reseller? Plus: Eco-friendly denim! Come hang out! Pop ...…

We are in two different places, but we still are bringing that sweet, sweet retail and fashion news to you. This week, the Marie Kondo effect is hitting thrift stores, the Lunar New Year is influencing collections, and Van Heusen had a class action settlement over fake sales. In other news, LVMH is about to make a deal, everyone is filing Chapt ...…

This week we have something different for you: It's a history lesson on LuLaRoe. How'd these printed leggings get to be so popular, and why is the multi-level marketing business the focus of such scrutiny? We talk you through it. Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopF ...…

It's a new year with the same old problems as we discuss trademark arguments involving some of fashion's biggest names — and one 90s rock band. (No, really, there are three trademark lawsuits happening.) Dollar stores may be your new favorite place to shop for beauty products, we dig into the Raf Simons vs. Calvin Klein news from late last mont ...…

It's the question-answer show! Tune in to hear us talk about oddball holiday gifts, beauty product recommendations, shoe sizes, journalism careers, and more. Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa’s Links Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella Website: www.lisa ...…

Police in New Jersey are catching Amazon package thieves. Is e-commerce really that bad for the environment? What's the CFDA got to do with sustainability? The AP released a shocking report about internment camps producing apparel. We go over the Prada racism scandal while still sorting out the aftermath of the Dolce & Gabbana racism scandal. F ...…

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! In made of snakes news, an athletic retailer fired two executives and a luxury company CEO decided to step down for awhile (while he is being investigated). American Eagle is crushing it, Tory Burch has a new CEO, “premium mediocre” is a new term that needs to be discussed, and Living Coral is declared ...…

The only fashion show that matters in December just had its lowest ratings ever! We're still talking about Payless's advertising stunt, along with another ad campaign that involved a high-tech dress. Chanel will stop using exotic animal skins, there's trouble for Raf Simons at Calvin Klein, and word on the street is that your fast fashion cloth ...…

Dolce & Gabbana exploded over the weekend, and a specialty retailer had a Thanksgiving meltdown. So much for a strong Q4, y'all. Cyber Monday broke records, Toys R Us employees are finally getting some severance money, and Tory Burch is buying back a stake in her company. Changes are afoot (again) at Conde Nast, and we've got a new favorite fit ...…

There's so much happening! David's Bridal filed for bankruptcy, the reign of James Brett is over, and an environmental group is going after retailers who sell mercury-laden skincare products. A major luxury brand is suing The RealReal, a heritage denim brand is eyeing an IPO, and Glamour magazine is ending its monthly print run. Will suiting be ...…

A fashion executive is catching flak, Singles Day was a hit (again), and the Proenza Schouler boys bought back their company. Is calling out individual counterfeit buyers going too far? Why is Canada's favorite songstress launching a kids' fashion line? (Why NOT, thought?) Marc Jacobs is bringing back the collection that got him fired, and the ...…

Guess what?! The days of going to the strip club on the company dime are over! At least, they are for one athletic brand. Meanwhile, there’s a new discrimination complaint against Nike. Ballet dancers now have more shoe color options, and Balmain is going to do couture again. We’ve got an update on cruelty free cosmetics, a wild story of handba ...…

Walmart is launching town centers, big brands are coming together to reduce plastic use, and and Bebe has a surprising new beau. In Made of Snakes news, the owner of Topshop is being accused of harassment. We consider shopping for Instagram likes and the popularity of Scandinavian brand Ganni. There are some big scheduling woes for fashion desi ...…

An air freshener company has issues with Balenciaga, Walmart is expanding its shipping and return options, and the U.S. Postal Service wants to raise prices a whole bunch. Guess is launching a recycling program and Everlane has a new outerwear line made of recycled plastic. Chip Wilson is attempting to get back in at Lululemon, and Burberry dro ...…

Burberry’s New Concept, Vogue Membership, Sears Bankruptcy Welcome to episode 241 of Pop Fashion! Holy cow, Sears filed for bankruptcy. Meanwhile, Claire's is exiting bankruptcy, Kit and Ace has new ownership, and Deciem's stores are open again. Stitch Fix is having a terrible week! Burberry is launching a monthly product release model, the Met ...…

Celebrity Fashion Crime, Cartier vs Saks, The End of Deciem? Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we've got a massive fashion crime and an update on that Amazon worker pay increase. Melania Trump went to Africa and wore some clothes, Birchbox is going to set up shop at Walgreens, and Cartier is suing Saks Fifth Avenue for breac ...…

Eloquii + Walmart, Chanel's Fashion Beach, LVMH Revives Jean Patou Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Walmart bought Eloquii, Amazon opened another store filled with random stuff, and Birkenstock opened its first U.S. store. Paris Fashion Week left us scratching our heads about Celine and losing our minds over another Chanel runway set. ...…

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We discuss Michael Kors buying Versace, Paris Fashion Week, and questions involving Moschino and an up and coming designer. Italian luxury workers are making below minimum wage, the Clean Clothes Campaign is calling out H&M, and Amazon is offering small raises to warehouse workers. Farfetch's IPO was c ...…

London Fashion Week, Rihanna's Runway Delivery, New York & Co. Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We do a quick review of London Fashion Week, including shows by Burberry, Victoria Beckham, and Alexa Chung. Back in New York, we review a special surprise that took place after Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show. Fashion website Racked shut dow ...…

#NYFW, J.Crew Mercantile, Chanel's Big Move Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We review a handful of New York Fashion Week shows and trends, and give a preview of what you'll be seeing less of (yes, you read that right) at London Fashion Week. Chanel closed its U.S. headquarters, Amazon is going to sell J.Crew Mercantile, and Vogue is ...…

Kylie Cosmetics at Ulta, Eco-Denim Fashion, Plus-Size Vintage Clothing Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! New York Fashion Week is upon us again, Town Shoes is closing all its stores in Canada, and Celine has a new logo. Shrimp are somehow involved in Madewell's new eco-denim line, Kylie Cosmetics is coming to Ulta stores, and Victoria' ...…

Thom Browne Fashion, J.Crew Revival, Reebok's Plant Sneaker Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! J.Crew has a plan to win back customers, Thom Browne has a new majority owner, and Old Navy is expanding its size offerings in stores. We try to figure out what the heck is going on with NAFTA, and review the big ol class action lawsuit Conde ...…

Shaq & JCPenney & Ellen & Walmart 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 New ...…

Nike’s Discrimination Lawsuit, Turkey’s Luxury Sales, Bank Heist 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 facin ...…

Love Island, The RealReal, Buying Beauty Empties 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 re ...…

Summer Q & A Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we answer all of your burning questions including how a podcast makes money, what to do with an awful fashion boss, how influencers get sent free products, luxury demands on consignment shops, and how to find non-polyester work clothes. Come hang out! Pop Fashion Links Website: w ...…

Ivanka Trump Fashion, Parental Leave at Estee Lauder, Counterfeit Luxury 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 exe ...…

Chanel's Big Reveal, Prime Day Sales, Burberry Fashion Destruction 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 ...…

Manolo Blahnik for Men, At-Home Jewelry Styling, Rag & Bone x Eminem 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 ...…

Dior Fashion in London, WeWork Shopping, Roger Federer Loves Uniqlo 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 ...…

Virgil Abloh Menswear, Off-Price Shopping, Fashion & the Trade War 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, H&M launched an off-price store, and Venmo now has a debit card alongside its app. Will the trade war hit the fa ...…

Supreme’s Runway Show, Shopping Loans, Guess vs. Paul Marciano 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 ...…

Proenza Schouler & New York Fashion Week, CoverGirl’s Retail Plan, North Face Shopping Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Proenza Schouler is coming back to NYFW, CoverGirl is Opening a New York City flagship store, and North Face is experimenting with selling repaired items. Garment workers serving Gap and H&M have reported abuse in th ...…

Burglary at Giuseppe Zanotti, Dior Cosmetics, Flash Sale Shopping Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We remember Kate Spade, who passed away earlier this week. Dior is releasing a ton more foundation shades, Giuseppe Zanotti’s Italian HQ keeps getting robbed, and Walmart found a buyer in Brazil. Hudson’s Bay sold Gilt Group to Rue La La ...…

Goop Pop-Up Shops, Sephora Makeup Classes, Dior Cruise 2019 Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Goop figured out how to get someone else to pay the rent for its pop-up shops! Balenciaga is so hot right now, except maybe for the $1200 shirt everyone's talking about online. Valentino is teaming up with L'Oreal, and Sephora is offering free ...…

Sneaker Fashion, Sizing at Nordstrom, LVMH’s Eco Plan Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! JC Penney blamed the weather for its poor sales, and LVMH has a plan to reduce greenhouse gases. Nordstrom is bringing extended sizes to more stores, and sneaker sales are on fire right now (in a good way). What does an archivist do at a fashion lin ...…

#NYFW Schedule, Lululemon's Retail Comeback, Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! New York Fashion Week is coming up soon, and if you're confused...well, so are we. Rihanna broke the internet with her new lingerie collaboration, and Lululemon might be staging comeback. Burberry is in some trademark drama with Targ ...…

Chanel Fashion Cruise, Changes at Lacoste, Apparel Sustainability Innovation Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! A 19-year-old designer made a Met Gala dress, Estee Lauder is retesting some of its products, and Lacoste's creative director has said goodbye. Cancer patients have better clothing options, Chanel built a boat for its latest s ...…

Drama at Nike, Judith Leiber Handbags, Steven Alan Fashion Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We have more details on the harassment allegations at Nike. Amazon is raising the price of Prime, and adding Chico's as a fashion option. Charming Charlie is out of bankruptcy, but Steven Alan is downsizing. The Fashion Institute of Technology ...…