10.3 - The Absence of the Modern Supermodel, The Impacts of Vintage Flipping, and Reaganomics in Fashion

I hope this podcast finds you well. I am writing to you today to outline the third episode of Season 10 of the Pair of Kings podcast (hosts Sol Thompson (@solthompson) and Michael Smith (@_smithstagram) cc'd on this release) and discuss potential avenues for exploration and continued collaboration. Topics DiscussedThe new podcast dress code and the necessity of changing the modern perception of wearing suits - both casually and formally.Chrome Hearts Tastefluencers and Sol's borderline parasocial relationship with a couple of Japanese Needles and Chrome Hearts collectors.The inability for the best dressed people to take good fitpics.Replica fashion dogwhistles.The death of the "capital S" Supermodel in current fashion and the differences in both casting and fashion media coverage.Reaganomics only applying to the fashion market.Michael's new Rick Owens shoe pickups.Sonic the Hedgehog putting that shit on.Stolen valor on raw denim.Helmut Lang.Yoshitomo Nara.Marc Jacobs. Grunge revival by way of bucking 2023's biggest trend in "Quiet Luxury".There's a lot more, but I hope this outline helps you get a sense of the conversation that took place. I hope you enjoy the future collaborations between Sol and Michael. I'll leave it up to you to continue the conversation, either on Discord or in the Insta DMs.Lots of love,Sol ThompsonSol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don’t forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we’ve dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at [email protected] to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a monthLinks:InstagramTikTokTwitter/XSol's Substack (One Size Fits All)Sol’s InstagramMichael’s InstagramMichael’s TikTok