Pair of Kings: A Fashion and Culture Podcast

Interview with Wesley Breed: Cars as Fashion, Aime Leon Dore X Porsche, and Why People Pay a Premium for Vintage | Season 14, Episode 2

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Is fashion still just about clothes? Why are cars, watches, and Formula 1 the new menswear? What does Aime Leon Dore have to do with Porsche, and wh...

Integrated Fashion: How We Stopped Buying Clothes and Started Buying Lifestyles | Season 14, Episode 1

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does every fashion brand run a coffee shop? How did a Stussy varsity jacket network from the late 1980s predict the business model of modern fashi...

How to Dress Better in 2026: An Actual Men's Style Guide by Pair of Kings | 13.19

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why are men's style guides just glorified affiliate link shopping lists? What should a real style guide for men actually teach you? And how do yo...

Born DuBois on Viral Murder Mystery Parties, Vaquera's Paris Runway, Rick Owens Auditions, and What It Takes to Make It in Fashion | 13.18

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to throw the most viral murder mystery parties in New York City? How do you go from pin-up modeling in Pittsburgh to walking for Vaq...

Paris Fashion Week FW26 Review: Is Raf Simons Back? Rick Owens, Dior, Dsquared2 & More | 13.17

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Raf Simons finally back? Is Rick Owens still the GOAT? Did Jonathan Anderson fumble his AW27 Dior menswear show? Why does Dsquared2 keep putting gi...

Paul Heavener on What a Creative Director Does at Hypebeast, Vintage Bape, Archive Fashion as a Trend & the Future of Streetwear | 13.16

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does a creative director actually do at a major fashion publication? Is Chrome Hearts still worth the investment in 2026?  How did vintage Bape ...

The Best Fragrances for Men, The Modern Master of Perfume, and Honestly Reviewing the Hottest Niche Fragrances of 2026: The PoK Scentacular | 13.15

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What's the best men's cologne in 2026? Is Orto Parisi worth the hype? What does "grassy" mean? How do you actually describe how so...

Shane O'Neill (@shaneisland) Explains Gooning, Jeremy Scott's Legacy & the NFL's Link to the Arab Spring's Love of SpongeBob | 13.14

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Stone Island actually worth the price? What lifestyle requires techwear? Is Timothee Chalamet overrated? Why does Lady Gaga feel less authentic tha...

Rare Rick Owens Jackets, the Marty Supreme Jacket PR Machine, and the Muppets | 13.13

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did Rick Owens really design leather jackets for Ghost of Mars? Is Timothee Chalamet running the exact same PR playbook as Jack Harlow? What the hell ...

Avery Trufelman on Why We Wear Military Clothes, M-65 Field Jackets, and how Military Surplus Shaped Modern Fashion History | 13.12

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where does your field jacket actually come from? Were WWII soldiers the original hypebeasts? What is the M-43 jacket? Sol and Michael sit down with A...

Men's Skincare Routines, Chrome Hearts Jewelry, and Trying to Buy the Sauce | 13.11

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is that Chrome Hearts real or fake? Should guys actually use skincare? Why are "stylists" wearing head-to-toe counterfeit on the subway?Sol ...

Mandy Lee (@oldloserinbrooklyn) on 2026 Fashion Trend Predictions, Freaky Shoes, and Embodying the Old Loser in Brooklyn | 13.10

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who were the best designers of Paris Fashion Week 2025?Sol and Michael are talking the future of fashion this week! The duo sit down with Mandy Lee (a...

Glenn Martens' Margiela, Balenciaga Hoodies, Hedi Slimane Jeans, and How Sweatshirts Changed Forever | 13.9

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Glenn Martens a good designer? Who owns Maison Margiela (and thus, controls the brand)? Are Margiela gats, futures, tabis, and shoes enough to carr...

Dr. Sonya Abrego (@sonyaabrego) on Men's Westernwear, The History of American Denim, and Where to Buy Vintage Jeans | 13.8

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where DO you find the best vintage jeans? This week, Dr. Sonya Abrego, the world's preeminent Westernwear historian joins Sol and Michael to talk...

13.7 - The Rick Owens Retrospective, Stone Island and CP Company's Fabric Development, and Modern Italian Fashion

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You could hear episode early and get access to our Rick Owens "Temple of Love" Giveaway by subscribing to our HeroHero! Michael's back...

13.6 - International Tours, Object Permanence, and How to Win at Solitaire with Sophia Stel (@insignificantfunds)

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You could hear episodes early and get access to all of our giveaways on our HeroHero!It's with great pleasure that I announce this week's ep...

13.5 - Rating and Reviewing Every Paris Fashion Week Debut with Sol (@ellaemhoff) and Michael (@hot_vodkaa)

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode has a $250 ESSX Giveaway! All HeroHero subscribers are automatically entered.The boys are back for a totally normal, definitely-nothing-a...

13.4 - Inventing Health Goths (not a joke), Partying in New York Fashion Week, and Professional Basketball with Caitlin Cunningham (@caitlepillar)

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early and had access to our $250 Komune Giveaway on our HeroHero!That title isn't a joke, everyone! This week, ...

13.3 - How We Fix the Fashion Industry, NYFW Notes, and the Friends of Pair of Kings Live Show!

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get early access to episodes and automatic entry into our giveaways when you subscribe to our HeroHero!Michael and Sol report live from their Komune p...

13.2 - Why Shit Not Working and How Do We Fix New York City with Chi Ossé (@chiosse)

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can hear episodes early and get access to our weekly giveaways on HeroHero!The glaring issues of the greatest city in the world (New York) frustra...

13.1 — Our Upcoming Popup, the Lower East Side Fashion Scene Update, and Sol's Shopping Mega-List

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! After a very long wait, we're back with a new season of the podcast! Tune in as the boys talk about the upcoming Friends of PoK popu...

12.21 - The Great Big Berlin Fashion Week Wrap-Up

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can enter into all of our giveaways (including the one on this episode) and get early access to episodes at our HeroHeroMichael's back from B...

12.20 - The Best Brands You've Never Heard Of

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're giving away a beautiful AV Beamon jacket on our HeroHero to celebrate the episode: subscribe to support the show, enter into the giveaway a...

12.19 - Discovering the Lost Art of Tailoring with Chloe Boxer (@chl0e.box)

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You could hear episodes early, get access to all of our giveaways, and more over on HeroHero! Subscribe and support the show!This week, Sol and Michae...

12.18 - How New EU Regulations Stand to Change Fashion

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To enter into all of our giveaways (including this episode's!), get access to exclusive episodes, and to hear episodes early, subscribe to our He...

12.17 - How to Host a Perfect Runway Show, The Horribly Dressed Men of New York, and The Photographer-to-Influencer Pipeline with Tanya Ravichandran (@tanyar)

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can hear episodes early and get access to all of our giveaways for only $4 on HeroHero! Go support the show!We're back this week with our won...

12.16 (HeroHero Preview) - Reviewing Every Single Outfit From the 2025 Met Gala (Superfine: Tailoring Black Style)

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode and to be automatically entered into this episode's giveaway, subscribe to the HeroHero!It's time for Michael ...

12.15 - River Fashion, Sol's Life Changing Experience, and Everything You Missed in April

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early and had access to giveaways on our HeroHero: https://herohero.co/pokThe title isn't hyperbole: Sol's...

12.14 - The Pair of Kings Official Rap Snacks Taste Test

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early and had access to giveaways on our HeroHero: https://herohero.co/pokHello my dear friends! In this episode Sol...

12.13 - Chrome Hearts Rocket Launcher with Luke Fracher

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early and had access to giveaways on our HeroHero: https://herohero.co/pokHello Everyone! On this Episode Sol and Mi...

12.12 - Saint Mike, The Karen Signoff, and Military Surplus that isn't Military or Surplus

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early and had access to giveaways on our HeroHero!Hey Everybody! Sol has run off to the grand canyon for the next 3 ...

12.11 - Arts and Crafts and Modeling and DSquared2 FW25 with Ella Emhoff (@ellaemhoff)

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early and been entered into all of our giveaways on HeroHero! Subscribe and support the show!On this episode, Sol an...

12.10 - The Most Memorable Fashion Campaigns of the Last Decade and Jonathan Anderson's Legacy at Loewe

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One big announcement! We're organizing a pop-up at Komune (our favorite NYC boutique) with Kozaburo on April 11th! Swing by for a chance to win ...

12.9 - Fancy Footwork and Full Hedi Slimane with Dave Macklovitch (@dave1)

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One big announcement! We're organizing a pop-up at Komune (our favorite NYC boutique) with Kozaburo on April 11th! Swing by for a chance to win ...

12.8 - Was Demna's Run at Balenciaga Good?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two big things! 1. Don't forget! We're organizing a pop-up at Komune (our favorite NYC boutique) with Kozaburo on April 11th! Swing by for ...

12.7 - Helmut Lang's Spiritual Successor with Bryan Jimenèz (@bryanjimeneznyc)

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early and had access to giveaways on our HeroHero!This week, Sol and Michael sit down with Bryan Jimenèz, a New Yor...

12.6 - The Problem with Raw Denim, Racism in the Archive Community, and Fitbruary Takeaways

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to our HeroHero for the full episode and a chance to win a Blackmerle field shirt!On this HeroHero-exclusive episode of the podcast, Sol and...

12.5 - The Blackmerle Interview with Terry and Justice (@blackmerle)

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to support the podcast and hear episodes early? Subscribe to our HeroHero!This week, Sol and Michael are joined by the founders of Blackmerle, th...

12.4 - Listener Questions, Brooklyn's Underground Techno Raves, and the Only Clothing Worth Buying

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can get access to our Rick Owens beanie giveaway and hear episodes early at our HeroHero!Hi everyone!On this episode, Sol and Michael bring back t...

12.3 - Art Direction in the Age of AI, Henri Alexander Levy, and Campaigns in the Influencer Era with Kevin Chen (@bagelbiteskevin)

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're starting our guest episodes of Season 12 strong with Hypebeast's Art Director, Kevin Chen! Join Sol and Michael as they chat with Kevi...

12.2 - China's Fashion Scene, The Post-2010 Men's Fashion Timeline, and February's Ins and Outs

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Season 12, Sol and Michael sit down to discuss Michael's recent trip to China (a three week excursion which saw Michael discov...

12.1 - The Worst Fashion Show of Paris FW25, What Makes Something "Artisanal", and Is Raf Simons Washed?

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 12, folks! You can hear episodes early, get access to our Pearled Ivory Belt and Glove giveaway, and hear exclusive episodes over on...

11.19 - (HeroHero Exclusive) Shock Collar Fashion Trivia

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To support the pod, listen to the full episode, and get access to our giveaways, subscribe to our HeroHero!The boys are rounding out the season with t...

11.18 - Fashion Versus Style, SSENSE Sale Season, and the Williamsburg Air Raid Siren

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early and have a chance to win this episode's giveaway on our HeroHero! Sol and Michael are back for a boys ep...

11.17 - Keeping it Authentic, The Hardcore Scene, and What Matters in the Fashion Industry with Joseph Keefer (@jkeefer_collection)

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early, had access to exclusive giveaways, and heard special episodes on our HeroHero!The boys are back with friend o...

11.16 - Alexander McQueen's Lasting Influence and The Reseller Epidemic That Doesn't Exist

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early on our HeroHero!Sol and Michael are back for a boys episode! Join the boys as they talk about designers as pub...

11.15 - Meet Me on ORCHARD with Marco Giannavola (@mgiannavola)

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're doing our first in-person event! We'll be taking over 70 Hester Street on November 22nd and 23rd for 'meet me on ORCHARD', a...

11.14 - Crystal Castles, Vintage T-Shirts, and Alpha Industries with Cody Parks (@1gwenstefani)

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early on our HeroHero!Sol and Michael are back this week with guest who can talk as much shit as he throws fits - Co...

11.13 - The Return of Hedi Slimane, the Impact of GLP-1s on Fashion, and Predicting the 2025 "Fashion Guy" Uniform

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can get access to our giveaways, early releases, and exclusive episodes on our HeroHero!Sol and Michael have heard the chatter - we know our liste...

11.12 - (HeroHero Preview) Grading and Reviewing All Runway Shows From 2024's Paris Fashion Week

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join our HeroHero to be automatically entered into all our giveaways, listen to this entire episode, and to hear episodes early!Sol and Michael are ba...

11.11 - Runway Collections, Stolen Designs, and Changing the Perception of an Instagram Brand with Adam Small (@adam_____small)

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have had access to this episode early and been automatically entered into our giveaways at our HeroHero!What does it mean to be an "ins...

11.10 - Fits Over Troubled Waters with Polo Cheng (@polo__zheng) from Troubled Waters (@troubledwaters.co)

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early and had access to this season's giveaways on our HeroHero!Sol and Michael are joined on the podcast this ...

11.9 - The 2024 New York Fashion Week Wrap-Up and the Three Major New York Brands

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early, gotten exclusive episodes, and had access to giveaways over on our HeroHero!Hi, everyone! Sol and Michael are...

11.8 - Shanghai Fashion Week, Reality Television, and A Magazine Curated By with Blake Abbie (@blakeabbie)

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early and gotten access to giveaways, exclusive episodes, and more over on our HeroHero!It's time to get real w...

11.7 - OrchardCore and the Revival of NYC as a Fashion Epicenter

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early AND can get access to our giveaway ($200+ in Komune credit!) at our HeroHero!New York has struggled to establi...

11.6 - It Bags, It Girls, and the Worst Handbags of 2024 with Y2KBags' Alejandro (@y2kbags)

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early on our HeroHero!Sol and Michael are back with the wonderful Ale of @y2kbags for a bag-filled episode. Join the...

11.5 - Italian Craftsmanship, Sorority Rush, and the Hedi Slimane of Phoebe Philos

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have listening to the episode early on our HeroHero!Sol and Michael are back for a boys episode! Listen in as the pair discuss a brand that&...

11.4 - How to Buy a Birkin, New v. Old Luxury, and Ariana Grande Working TSA with Charles Gross (@charlesgross)

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early on our HeroHero!Sol and Michael are back at it with this week's very special guest, Charles Gross, to tal...

11.3 - (HeroHero Preview) Rating All Olympics Sports Based on Drip

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To enter the giveaway, you've just got the be signed up for our HeroHero before Monday, August 19th!Sol and Michael are back for a HeroHero exclu...

11.2 - The Growing Pains Tour and Getting Scammed for Space Jams with @24kGoldn

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sol and Michael are joined this week by rapper 24kGoldn - tune in to listen to the boys chat about how he packs on tour (and how many pairs of underwe...

11.1 - Boat Shoes, Run Clubs, and Pickleball: The Rise of the Fashion Finance Bro?

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To access the giveaway, listen to episodes early, and much more, sign up for the HeroHero!The boys are back for a brand-new season of podcasting! Join...

10.19 - We Try The World's Most Revolting Perfume (Toskovat's Inexcusable Evil)

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early and gotten access to giveaways on our HeroHero!It's the season finale! Join Sol and Michael as they strug...

10.18 - Reconnecting With Your Past Through Rare Vintage T-Shirts with Enrique Crame III (@fineanddandyarchives)

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early on our HeroHero! Subscribe now for a limited-time discount to celebrate the end of the season!This week, Sol a...

10.17 - Where's the Beef? and the Golden Age of Designer Feuds

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early on our HeroHero!We're back! We're back!Join Sol and Michael as they link up to talk about the lack o...

10.16 - I Need an Ambulance and a XL Idaho From The Row Right Now with Nimay Ndolo (@nimayndoleaux)

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early (and had access to giveaways!) on our HeroHero!The boys are back and talking bags with the software-engineer-t...

10.15 - (HeroHero Preview) Ranking EVERY 2024 Met Gala Fit

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the entire episode (which you could have heard early), subscribe to our HeroHero!Follow along here!Sol and Michael are back to rank EVERY SINGLE M...

10.14 - Political Activism and How Student Protests Impact Fashion

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early on our HeroHero!Sol and Michael are back to chat about the history of social activism influencing fashion tren...

10.13 - 36 Questions That Lead to Love with Mi-Anne Chan (@mianne.chan)

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could have heard this episode early on HeroHero!The boys are back with writer/editor/queen of teen vogue/friendship facilitator/existential questi...

10.12 - The Repercussions of LVMH's Acquisition of Chrome Hearts

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sol and Michael are back to discuss the landmark - and totally legit - LVMH acquisition of Chrome Hearts! What will this mean for the current it-brand...

10.11 - Childish Gambino's Lasting Impact, Lepotila, and Maison Kitsune's Shocking Longevity

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sol and Michael are back and - in a landmark turn of events - get naked on the podcast!That isn't a joke, by the way. Join the duo as they talk a...

10.10 - (HeroHero Preview) EXPOSING All of Grailed's Dirty Secrets with a Former Employee

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HeroHero Subscribers got this full episode early, access to giveaways and more!Uh oh - in this HeroHero exclusive, Sol and Michael are joined by a dis...

10.9 - Japanese Wrestlers, Dating For Zoomers, and The Cure to Loneliness with Laura Pitcher (@laurapitcher)

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was released early on our HeroHero - Subscribe for additional episodes, giveaways, and more!Sol and Michael are joined by writer-extraord...

10.8 - Recent Favorite Small Designers, Ann D.'s New Collection, and The Pair of Kings Pod-sitivity Hour

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sol and Michael are back to talk about funding fashion startups (and the inherent cost barriers),  social media addiction, Fitbruary, buying the wors...

10.7 - (HeroHero Preview) How the US' Regional Fashion Shaped International Style

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a preview  - if you'd like the entire episode, consider subscribing to our HeroHero for early episodes, extra episodes, giveaway...

10.6 - Breaking The Rules of The Fashion World, Taking Over New York, and the Design Process with Trevor Gorji and Nick Caste of @Fugazi

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back with longtime friend of the podcast Trevor Gorji (@trevorgorji) and newtime friend of the pod...

10.5 - Answering the Biggest, Baddest, Most Fashionable Listener Questions

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

10.5 - Answering the Biggest, Baddest, Most Fashionable Listener QuestionsSol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back to answer listener ...

10.4 - The Revitalization of Knitting Culture and Cortado Friday with Bailey Goldberg (@baileyxgoldberg)

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For early access to episodes and so much more, subscribe to our HeroHero!Sol and Michael are joined by Bailey Goldberg (knitting extraordinaire, funny...

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

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Thomps...

10.2 - The Best Dressed Person in New York City (As Voted by the People of New York) with Charlie (@divineeprovidence)

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with the first guest episode of Season 10! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they're joined by Charlie (@di...

10.1 - Ranking High Fantasy Characters Based on Their Drip, The Unexpected Popularity of BEAMS Japan, and The Police State of Mayor McCheese

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're so unbelievably back. In this lively episode of the Pair of Kings podcast, hosts Sol Thompson (@solthompson) and Michael Smith (@_smithstag...

9.15 - Season 9 Finale: The Death of "If You Know You Know", The Need for Ready to Wear, and Everyone Getting Good at Dressing

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's so hard to say goodbye to season 9: so much has happened! We're very very happy to have you join us to close it out, though. Join Sol (...

9.14 - Dracula Flow 4, Spotify Wrapped, and Raised Online with Christian Vui (@vansatthemetgala)

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The best fashion podcast in the world is back with TWO WHOLE HOURS of pod. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk with Chri...

9.13 - The Most Influential Runway Shows of All Time and Fraternity Hazing Rituals

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The best fashion podcast in the world is back with its two esoteric, mysterious, cool, charming, witty, lovely, adorable, hot, mysterious (again), hos...

9.12 - Archive Undercover, Good Sushi, and The Pleats Please Couch with Arianna Cho (@ariavicho)

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back this week with collector/tastemaker/karaoke superstar/sushi connoisseur/One Piece historian A...

9.11 - Getting Married in Tabis, Two Degrees from Drake, and the Death of the Cable Knit Sweater

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's all three boys on the mic today - Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) as they talk about deciding be...

9.10 - Exploring the Neither, Making Art, and Chinese Fabrics with Michael Fang of Wenjüe Lu (@wenjuelu)

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a guest episode with Michael Fang (@cannedjunk) of Wenjüe Lu (@wenjuelu)! Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) sat down...

9.9 - Counter-Culture, Level 10 Gyatts, and The Lack of a Breakout Brand

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk about the rise of fashion trends as a result of counter-culture, ...

9.8 - Brazilian Jeans, Bandage Skirts, and Josie and the Pussycats with Clara Perlmutter (@tinyjewishgirl)

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finally: a fashion podcast that covers 2012-2013 Bar/Bat Mitzvah fashion. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they're joined ...

9.7 - The LVMH Sustainability Iceberg and The New Designer Curse

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Back! From! Hiatus!That's right, everyone! I got school under control again, so we're back - join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithsta...

9.6 - New York Fashion Week Wrap-Up

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a hectic couple of weeks - Sol's back in grad school, Michael went to the heartland (England), and John's getting married! Wi...

9.5 - Kreating a Fashion Kommunity with Komune (@komune.space)

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with the masterminds behind the Lower East Side's newest fashion popup, Komune! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagr...

9.4 - The Woman Who Saved Instagram with Tati Bruening (@illumitati)

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with a wonderful guest episode with none other than the woman who - literally - saved Instagram: Tati (@illumitati)! Join Sol (@soltho...

9.3 - The Official Pair of Kings Fashion Podcast Drinking Game

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We wanted to do it as a season opener, but John's planning (and going to be in!) a wedding! He's also wearing Tabi boots to the wedding!Rega...

9.2 - Live From The Basketcase NYC Popup with @odd_zach

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've been waiting, and it's finally here! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they welcome Zach Kinninger of @basketca...

9.1 - Pair of Kings Season 9: We Wanted to Skip Season 9 Like Apple and Microsoft, But Messed Up So We're Now Actually Having Season 9

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Picture a small, Victorian-era boy in a tartan vest and that hat that all the guys in Boston wear despite it being 2023. Ok - got it?We're back! ...

8.22 - Hot Fashion Takes with @fashionlover4 and Loving Fashion (4) with @hotfashiontakes

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the last episode of Season 8! Join Sol (@solthompson), John (@johnhogeboom), and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they link up with Michael of @f...

8.21 - Villians, Snakes, and Leather with Hung La (@luudan_official)

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The boys get a little evil on this week of the podcast as they're joined by creator of Pod-Favorite Lu'u Dan, Hung La! Sol (@solthompson), M...

8.20 - Would You Rathers and Disappointing Ivy League Fashion

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Uh oh! Trouble's brewing! Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram) and John (@johnhogeboom) are talking about revenge plots on this week&apos...

8.19 - The Dude From Akron with Racks Hogan (@itsracks)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STREETWEAR LEGENDS ONLY ON THIS EPISODE OF THE POD.Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are joined by Racks Hogan (@itsracks) on this week&...

8.18 - Can You Bully People Into Dressing Better? and The Swinging Pendulum of the "Ideal" Shorts

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All of the boys are back for this week's episode! Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) as they talk about ...