Fashion People

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.

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.

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.

Lauren is joined by Elana Fishman, style and shopping director at the New York Post, for a rollicking chat about Taylor Swift’s wedding, including Taylor’s dress and the best-dressed guests. They also get into the tennis kits and courtside fits turning heads at Wimbledon—and what Chanel’s purchase of Charvet says about the state of luxury.

Lauren’s guest is the superstar superstylist, best known for his work with Taraji P. Henson, Nicole Kidman, Michael B. Jordan, Cynthia Erivo, and, most recently, Josh O’Connor. They discuss working retail, the business and ethics of styling, the nuances of celebrity-fashion contracts, which brands are working right now, the transformation of luxury, and so much more.

Lauren’s guest is Marc Beaugé, editor-in-chief and co-founder of every fashion person’s favorite magazine, L'Etiquette. They discuss the men’s shows in Milan and Paris—specifically, Prada, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Celine, plus Dries Van Noten and Ralph Lauren—the genius of Charlotte Collet, the prospects of Kering’s C.E.O. Luca de Meo, Michael Rider, Jonathan Anderson, Demna, miniskirts, athleisure, why everyone was freaking out about the heat in Paris, why there’s so much hugging at Men’s Fashion Week, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is retailer, designer, creative director and, now, hotelier Alex Eagle. They discuss her fascinating career, from the early days in the fashion closet of Harper’s Bazaar to her turn as merchant; then founder of her own, namesake fashion brand; and now, a creative mind behind St. Clement, the new hotel from Soho House founder Nick Jones. (Read more about it here.) They also talk shopping, since we both did some at the actual marvel Bicester Village, where the conversation took place in front of a live audience. Special thanks to the team at Bicester for making it possible.

Lauren’s guest is iD magazine’s Steff Yotka. They discuss Simone Rocha at Pitto Uomo, the men’s shows in Milan from Ralph Lauren to Prada, why Dua Lipa is the perfect celebrity, and they also weigh former Versace designer Dario Vitale’s options.

Lauren's guests are renowned photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, who just published the book Can Love Be a Photograph, riffing off their 40-year retrospective at Kunstmuseum The Hague in the Netherlands, which runs through September 6. They discuss their working and romantic relationship, the way the fashion industry has changed over the course of their career, the evolution of fashion image-making, their favorite (and least favorite) brands, working with various designers, New York, their process, why (and how) they never leave each other's side, and so much more.

Lauren's guest is fashion journalist Alice Cavanagh. They discuss shopping in Paris, the future of Moschino, the challenge of being a young designer, why editorial exclusives are kinda silly, why Lauren is no longer wearing 4-inch heels, and plenty more.

Lauren is joined by the famed Bernstein analyst to discuss the recent earnings reports of the major fashion groups, including LVMH, Kering, Chanel, Hermes, and Richemont. They discuss performance at Dior, the runaway success of Chanel, why China remains an issue for everyone, why people like to shop in stores that look like ships, and so much more.

Lauren's guest is Jacob Gallagher, fashion reporter at the New York Times. They discuss the Hermes show in Bel Air and the Zegna show in Malibu, Villa Zegna at the Chateau Marmont, shopping in L.A. for men versus women, the upcoming mens fashion week schedule, and plenty more.

Lauren's guest is Alessandro Sartori, artistic director of Zegna. They discuss his decades-long career at the company, why he considers himself a tailor first, modular dressing, Oura rings, why he only wears black and white but loves color on other people, dressing up in the stretchy pants era, Milan versus Paris, the magnetism of Los Angeles, the value of a runway show, and plenty more.

Lauren is joined by writer, stylist, and handbag apologist Becky Malinsky, author of the incredibly influential and popular Substack 5 Things You Should Buy. They discuss the first Phoebe Philo Collection E drop, the Celine calico bags, the Pacific Tote-J.Press tote controversy, the difference between a knockoff, a dupe, a copy, and a thoughtful interpretation, Quince, Zara, Dua Lipa's wedding suit, and plenty more.

Lauren's guests are Kavi and David Moltz, the co-founders of D.S. & Durga. They discuss Brooklyn in the era of indie sleaze, why they started a business together, what a "nose" means in 2026, the rise of nich fragrance, and so much more.

Lauren's guest is Recho Omondi, host of The Cutting Room floor. They discuss the mystery involving the Mango heir and his father's death, the end of the Cannes red carpet extravaganza, how the internet reacted to Shein buying Everlane and (what Everlane's founder plans to do next), the value of attending runway shows in person, Marc Jacobs, and plenty more.

Lauren sits down with Paul Smith and Gabriela Hearst to discuss their new collaboration, their shared love of color and dedication to natural fibers, and the importance of empowering the youth through authenticity and creativity. She also gets a glimpse of their brains by way of a virtual studio and office tour, where Paul shares the objects he has collected from every corner of the world.

Lauren's guest is new Line Sheet correspondent Malique Morris. They dive into the week's biggest news: Lauren's scoop on Everlane's $100 million sale to Shein, the slow collapse of 2010s direct-to-consumer brands, and how Quince might be next. They also get into the Gucci and Dior cruise shows, the messy Victoria's Secret proxy battle, and rank their favorite looks out of Cannes. The conversation ends with a heated debate on if Taylor Swift will ever be chic.

Lauren’s guests are fashion designer Bella Freud and fashion journalist Plum Sykes, who were both a part of photographer Steven Meisel’s iconic 1993 portfolio for British Vogue, Anglo Saxon Attitude., which was at the center of Cool Britannia. They discuss their individual experiences with Meisel, why he’s such an important photographer, what it was like to live in London amid such a movement, whether fashion peaked in the 1990s, how the fashion industry has evolved (for better and worse), and how they have both evolved. (Bella as a podcaster, Plum as a Substacker).

Lauren's guest is Sophia Rivka Rossi, co-founder of Hello Giggles and author of the great Substack Between Friends. They discuss the upcoming resort show calendar, whether they will ever shop at A.P.C. again, Hailey Bieber’s Alaïa campaign, pilates, Ozempic in France, a new grocery store in Los Angeles that is nicer than Erewhon, who shops at Kith, Emily Oberg, the return of the Valentino Rockstud, why frozen yogurt is a thing again, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest this week is Mytheresa C.E.O. Francis Belin, who joined the parent company from Christie’s earlier this year. They discuss the difference between collecting and buying, what the luxury customer wants in 2026, the resilience of the U.S. market, Phoebe Philo’s secret sales, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins. They discuss the best and worst of the Met Gala red carpet, the Bezos discourse, the tech bro discourse, why the theme of the gala and the exhibit have to be different (do they?), plus more ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ talk.

Lauren is joined by Nili Lotan, founder of the namesake fashion brand, for a candid look at what it takes to build a fashion brand from scratch—in her 40s, as a mother, and on her own terms. Lotan discusses the brand's evolution, how she navigates wholesale and direct-to-consumer, and her growing international presence. She also reflects on formative years at Liz Claiborne and Ralph Lauren, and how the desire for creative freedom became the driving force behind everything she’s built since.

Lauren’s guest is Daytona Williams, the founder and editor-in-chief of Neptune Papers, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a sprawling 468-page issue. They get into the evolution of Neptune, before going deep on the aftermath of Salone del Mobile, Phoebe Philo’s media strategy, Chanel’s upcoming show in Biarritz, the resort show season, and plenty more.

In a special double-header, Lauren is joined by Dimepiece’s Brynn Wallner to recap this year’s Watches and Wonders, the biggest event on the horological calendar. Brynn discusses the year's standout trends and explains why the watch industry is holding onto a surprising sense of optimism even as headwinds face luxury more broadly. Then designer Sander Lak joins to discuss launching his namesake brand, reflect on his path through some of fashion’s most storied houses—Balmain, Phillip Lim, Dries Van Noten—and share what he learned along the way.

Lauren is joined by Kelsey Keith—global creative director at MillerKnoll and author of Ground Condition—who has been attending Salone del Mobile, Milan’s premier design fair, since 2011. They discuss how the week has changed over the past 10 years, fashion’s Salone invasion, where to eat and shop vintage in Milan, if it’s okay to wear a black blazer, whether Kering’s brands are still desirable, and more. Charvet SlippersJulia Heuer ClothesIssaye Miyake Pleats PleasePlein Sud

Lauren’s guest is architect-designer-decorator Rafael de Cárdenas, the creative mind behind many of the retail stores you’ve shopped, from Skims’s New York flagship to the newly refreshed Piaget on Place Vendôme. We talked about Raf’s life in fashion and beyond, from working at Calvin Klein in the 1990s to what inspired him to move from designing clothes to rooms. He also revealed what the most power-y publicist, Amanda Silverman, was like in high school. And he convinced me to buy a pair of Free Lance boots on Vestiaire. Jen Brill is also praised. The state of luxury is pondered.

Lauren's guest is Brenda Weischer, a.k.a. BrendaHashtag, the journalist-influencer and fashion editor-at-large at 032c. They chat about Coachella stage style (Bieber in Loewe; Sabrina Carpenter in Dior), Met Gala tech bros, Devil Wears Prada mania, what to wear to Salone, what people are buying in Hong Kong (hint: Chanel), shopping (or not) in Berlin, and plenty more.

Lauren chats with old friend Phillip Picardi about the relaunch of Playboy. (He is editor-in-chief.) They discuss the sex recession, the porn obsession, how to make a magazine feel internet-y in a good way, hip lingerie brands, the magic of Katie Grand, the genius of Marie Suter, licensed product, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is the one-and-only Steff Yotka, global editorial director of i-D magazine. They really get into it, starting with what it was like for Steff to skip Fashion Month. They also discuss last week’s Maison Margiela show in Shanghai, Celine Dion’s 10-concert run in Paris, the best fashion advertising campaigns of the season, who should go to Alaïa, Matthieu Blazy’s runway show soundtracks, the Lilith Fair, why Coachella is a big opportunity for fashion, Dario Vitale’s free agency, Pieter Mulier, and plenty more.

Lauren is joined by Chanel expert and blogger-influencer-V.I.C. Bryan Boy to discuss why Matthieu Blazy’s vision is working, and what it says about the state of luxury. They also talk broader industry trends and challenges, like whether the online army of people complaining about handbag “quality” is worthy of attention.

Lauren is joined by friend of the show Marisa Meltzer, late of Vanity Fair. They discuss Marisa’s recent stories on Charvet and French pharmacy innovations, Nordic Knots’ $100 million funding round, Drew Henry’s appointment at Courrèges, whether or not smoking is actually back, and how every man can be reduced to a combination of a superhero and a sport.

Lauren’s guest is Jesse Derris, president of communications and marketing company Orchestra and founder of Derris. They cover a ton of ground: the evolution of crisis P.R., the challenges and opportunities facing D.T.C. companies, the impact of A.I. on consumer behavior, why storytelling still sits at the center of brand-building, and much more.

Lauren’s guest is Los Angeles–based stylist Karolyn Pho. They discuss the opening of Bar di Bello in Silver Lake, Kim Jones’s lucrative collab with Bosideng, John Galliano’s Zara partnership, celebrity men wearing Chanel, nice underwear, and so much more.

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Lauren’s guest is Oscar nominated costume designer Miyako Bellizzi, the frequent Safdie collaborator who is responsible for everything from Naomi Fry’s suit in Marty Supreme to Oscar Isaac’s New Balances in Scenes From a Marriage. They discuss her transition from fashion editor to costume designer, how she works with different directors, designing costumes for film versus television, her personal style, and plenty more.

Lauren is joined by a panel of industry experts—stylist Jamie Mizrahi, Who What Wear’s Hillary Kerr, and The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins—to discuss the best and worst of the Oscars 2026 red carpet, and the night’s biggest trends. They also weigh into how the increasingly common pay-to-play dynamic between brands and stars has changed the entire game of getting dressed.

Alastair McKimm, the founder of Prototype_ and head of VTG Studios, joins Lauren to talk about the best and worst shows of Fashion Month—from Chanel, Dior, and Marc Jacobs nailing it, to Calvin Klein and Balenciaga missing the mark. Then they chat about Prototype_, Alastair’s new editorial venture, and how he’s trying to reinvent the fashion magazine genre.

For this very special double-header, Lauren is joined first by How Long Gone’s Jason Stewart, who visited Paris for the first time ever last week to attend the Loewe show on Friday. Then, writer, Substacker, and guy about town Derek Blasberg pops in to discuss the best of the Paris shows. (He would never say anything negative.)

Daniella Kallmeyer, the South African-born designer, drops by to talk about her humble origins (waitressing at the Plaza) and McQueen apprenticeship, and launching a brand with just $7,000 and a circular saw. Plus: pricing in the dead zone between contemporary and luxury, and why “lesbian chic” is actually for everyone.

Lauren's guest is Becky Malinsky, author of 5 Things You Should Buy and columnist for the Financial Times. They discuss the best and worst of Milan Fashion Week, from Diesel, Fendi, and Jil Sander to Prada, Demna's debut at Gucci, and Bottega Veneta. They also get into emerging trends (white tights, stirrup pants) and anti-trends (no one wants to carry a handbag) and ponder the past—and maybe future—of Glamour magazine.

Lauren's guest is jewelry designer Charlotte Chesnais, the designer whose singular, namesake jewelry line has become a wardrobe essential for many inside the fashion industry and out. They discuss what it’s like to build a business in France, the nuances of the jewelry market, the price of gold, the meaning of the term “vermeilles,” the greatness of Michael Rider at Celine, and why her stuff is so cool.

Lauren is joined by Bernstein luxury analyst Luca Solca to decode the latest earnings gauntlet across luxury—from LVMH and Kering to Richemont and Hermès, and beyond—and what the numbers reveal about the industry’s true health. They also weigh into the future of LVMH’s wine and spirits division, the reawakening Chinese middle class, the forthcoming Capital Markets Day, and much more.

Lauren's guests are Elissa Santisi and Francesca Keller. Elissa is a famous (and famously cool) stylist, Francesca is an actress, producer, and maker of hilarious TikTok videos, many of which star Elissa. They discuss Elissa’s life in fashion, Francesca’s experience of Elissa’s life in fashion, their shared fame, Phoebe Philo, and so much more. (Requisite reading: Alyssa Vingan’s New York Times piece on the duo.)

Lauren’s guest is Leah Chernikoff, executive editor of Harper’s Bazaar and host of The Good Buy. They’re reflecting on New York Fashion week, from March Jacobs to Diotima, the rise of the second-floor shop, best dressed at the indie spirit awards, Love Story, the desire for diamonds, and so much more.

Lauren sits down with Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, the outgoing designers of Oscar de la Renta and co-founders of Monse. They dig into the challenges of designing two collections simultaneously, especially during February’s grueling New York Fashion Week season, which tends to be the toughest to put together. Then they reflect on a decade of growth at Oscar de la Renta and why they ultimately chose to focus exclusively on Monse. Along the way, they break down the importance of understanding of their customer base, the role social media and celebrity endorsements played in the brand’s ascent, and much more.

Lauren’s guest is Kyle Smith, fashion editor of the NFL and stylist to many of the league’s biggest stars, including Joe Burrow. They discuss the deepening relationship between American football and fashion, the GQ Bowl, Thom Browne, the halftime show, and Oscar de la Renta’s game night party with Puck, as well as Pieter Mulier’s appointment at Alaïa, the Margot Robbie Wuthering Heights press tour, and plenty more.

Lauren is joined by Ian Schatzberg, founder of the creative agency General Idea, to discuss the ins and outs of fashion branding. They discuss how both big and small brands think about their identity, the role of data in branding, celebrity endorsements, the tension between accessibility and exclusivity, pricing strategies, why establishing an authentic brand matters now more than ever, and much more.

Lauren’s guest is music journalist Yasi Salek, host of Bandsplain and author of the must-subscribe newsletter Fast and Loose. Yasi joins Lauren to discuss the best and best-worst fashion at the Grammys, Charli XCX’s after-party at Bar Marmont with W and Saint Laurent, the future of Alaïa, Sydney Sweeney’s lingerie launch, Boston, and plenty more.

Today’s guest is Chantal Fernandez, writer at The Cut and New York Magazine, and co-author (with Lauren!) of Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unravelling of An American Icon. (Buy it here.) Chantal joined Lauren to discuss the growing importance of V.I.C.s (aka, Very Important Customers) to fashion brands as all eyes are on new Couture client Lauren Sánchez Bezos. They get into whether people should be mad that fashion brands engage with the Bezoses, and also chat about the economics of this fascinating part of the industry. (I.e., how much clients spend, what brands spend to woo them, and why it’s such a valuable part of the business these days.) Lauren also shares her thoughts on Chanel, Couture Week, and the state of the luxury market.