Pop Fashion

Rerelease: The Biggest Diamond Heist Ever

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the story of the Antwerp Diamond Vault heist of 2003. It's a wild one!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Fashion Inferno

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the Schiaparelli couture show, Italy fining Yoox Net-a-Poerter, and the staying power of the skinny jean. There's a new washing machine tha...

Fashion Leadership Lazy Susan

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a leadership shake-up at Dior, a report says to stop buying clothes, and Tom Ford has a new house. New York banned "forever chemicals" in clot...

Innocent Until Proven Gaudy

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gucci opened a luggage store, the Bling Bishop got charged with fraud, workwear is on trend, and footwear has a long way to go to be more inclusive. A...

You Can't Always Get What You Want in Fashion

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A former fashion exec was found guilty of cooking the books. The Rolling Stones called off a retail collaboration, Christina Ricci used her handbags t...

Banksy vs Guess

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Estee Lauder bought Tom Ford, Raf Simons is shutting down his namesake line, and in the midst of all this outlet malls might be making a comback. Bank...

Instantly More Suspect

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Tiffany jeweler's death has mysterious circumstances, StockX changed its authenticity verification language, and Gap is joining forces with Amazon. ...

Beverly's Gloves

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thieves crashed a stolen van into a Chanel store. We present a sort-of-concise Ye timeline. Gucci is separating men's and women's shows, the online sh...

The Haunted Mine Shaft Jeans

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jenna Lyons is joining The Real Housewives of New York, preppy style and loafers are making a comeback, and Thom Browne will lead the CFDA. Asos is st...

Fashion Crimes Only

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A luxury counterfeiting operation got busted, Nike and StockX are dealing with the fallout from the Memphis heist, and two former eBay execs are going...

Balenciaga's Mud Department

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Paris Fashion Week shows from Balenciaga and Botter. Burberry's new creative director has a familiar name, Virgin Atlantic has dropped gend...

Spite Baby Fashion

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Michael Jordan jersey broke a record, Christian Siriano is working with C. Wonder, and smart glasses may eventually become cool. LVMH is turning off...

The Fake Rabbi Who Tried to Buy Lord & Taylor

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kaarin tells the story of a con artist who pretended he was a billionaire rabbi and tried to buy Lord & Taylor.  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

The TikTok New York Fashion Week Scam

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TikTok users maybe tried to scam their way into NYFW. Also at NYFW: An adaptive clothing fashion show. Revlon's execs are getting big bonuses, Patagon...

Memphis Looks Good Right Now

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Boohoo has a new sustainability ambassador, Bottega Veneta did a collection with The Strand, and NFTs are generating considerable revenue for some fas...

The Fashion Episode with Panache

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which designer will lead Louis Vuitton next? Scammers promising luxury goods stole millions from customers in Singapore. The hottest new aesthetic is ...

What Are Your Intentions With My Son, Ted Baker?

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Authentic Brands Group bought Ted Baker, the Army is developing its first official uniform bra, and CEOs sure do make a lot of money, don't they? We'v...

Where in the World is Zac Posen?

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zac Posen is back - sort of. Snarky tote bags are on trend, and Katy Perry bought back her shoe brand. Vogue is planning an event for NYFW, and we rem...

The Ski Slope is on Fire

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Estee Lauder may buy Tom Ford, Stitch Fix has a collection for tweens, and the American Dream mall missed a loan payment. Hermes doesn't want any part...

Make Do and Mend

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NYFW details are out, Patagonia is expanding its repair program, and 18 states sued a jewelry store for (allegedly) duping customers. Claire's is doin...

The Evil Pentagram of Luxury

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Millions in gems and jewelry were stolen from an armored truck, it's the 25th anniversary of Gianni Versace's death, and Sri Lanka's economic collapse...

Yeezy Pleazy

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ye and Yeezy are getting sued by a stylist, Dior asked Valentino for some cash, and Diesel is inviting you to its next runway show. The dollar and the...

There's a House on Your Wrist

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Ford might sell his label, dry cleaning is expensive, and the designer watch bubble burst. Digital IDs for apparel are getting even more popular, ...

Hermès Wants To Make You Sweat

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A robbery interrupted a jewelry and art fair in the Netherlands, Kim Kardashian is in trademark trouble (again) and StockX is laying off employees. We...

Bear With These Thicc Thighs

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Revlon filed for bankruptcy, Glossier is raising prices, and Alo Yoga will pay you in crypto. Everyone's going to crab court. And are we thinking abou...

The Biggest Diamond Heist Ever

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kaarin tells the story of the Antwerp Diamond Vault heist of 2003. It's a wild ride, so buckle your seatbelts!  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

Fast Fashion Problems

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This summer may be a great time to shop, unless you are looking for Old Navy's extended sizes. We talk about the rise and fall of Missguided, Boohoo's...

What is a Fashion?

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elle magazine is opening a hotel. Century 21 is making a comeback, Chanel is doing the very most, and Black sorority sisters have a new attire option....

Surrender Dorothy

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can get a robot to paint your nails at Target, and use an app to get your clothes repaired. North Korea is reiterating its ban on skinny jeans. Is...

Leave the Gun Take the Cannoli

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Met Gala happened and Vogue monetized the heck out of it. Stirrup pants are back, Skims launched an adaptive collection, Stadium Goods is launchin...

The Curious Citizen

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss a pretty, pretty diamond. Ferragamo and Amazon busted some counterfeiters. Also, Amazon is coming for your small business logistics. Resale...

Episode 400

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate (what is most likely) episode 400 with a history lesson about the rise and fall of Esprit. Then we answer a bunch of fun questions from l...

East Coast Grandma vs. West Coast Grandma

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Etsy sellers went on strike, coastal grandma aesthetic is so hot right now, and two huge retailers are in hot water with the FTC. Target and ThredUp t...

Fashion That's Scattered, Smothered & Covered

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chanel won't sell you products if you're from Russia. Amazon doesn't like certain words. Deciem is dropping four brands, and college students are navi...

I Work You Pay Me

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lizzo is launching shapewear, offices are trying to reinstate dress codes, and monthly fashion magazines are gone. Conde Nast workers are unionizing, ...

Fashion House Musical Chairs

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Models are suing the Guess board, every luxury fashion house switched leadership, and it's hard to avoid trademark infringement when you're a new comp...

The X is Silent

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dov Charney owes big money to a hedge fund, Esprit pulled a profit, and Sycamore Partners is trying to buy everybody (including maybe Kohl's). Gwen St...

It's Delightful and Horrifying

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cartier and Tiffany are beefing over alleged jewelry espionage. Have you tried clowncore? Uniqlo finally closed stores in Russia and Balenciaga's late...

The One Where We're In The Same Room

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marni's last runway show got panned for tardiness, Diesel showed futuristic denim among inflatable butts, and L'Oreal is getting sued for sounding Fre...

Y2K Fashion

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The hottest vintage clothing is from Y2K. We love a beauty vending machine. Is LVMH thinking of buying Ralph Lauren? Empty-box returns are plaguing re...

The Baker, The Florist, and The Fashion Crime

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The micro-mini skirt is back in style, and secondhand sneaker sales may be waning. Your organic cotton could be fake, and Louis Vuitton workers went o...

90s Nostalgia on the Runway

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Versace has plans to open a bunch of stores, and we discuss the brand's latest menswear show. Did the pandemic kill the end-of-season sale? We've got ...

The Horse on the Runway

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chanel brought a horse to its latest runway show, Fashion Nova is getting fined for hiding bad customer reviews, and MSHCF is actively trying to get c...

The Ghost of Poly Blends Past

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We remember Andre Leon Talley. Escada America filed for bankruptcy, Hermes is suing an artist over a NFT collection, and Forever 21 has (another) new ...

The Lobster Fashion Show

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bachelor contestants pay a ton for dresses to wear on the show, Abercrombie & Fitch is fully embracing its comeback attempt, and Kaarin takes us on a ...

Field of Shoes

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alleged jewel thieves are going to trial, COVID-inspired accessories could be coming to an office near you, and New Balance is being sued for its manu...

The Fashion Intelligence Boutique

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LVMH paid a settlement in a spy case, Tom Brady got his own Pantone color, and Celine and Vogue may have some beef. A Chinese influencer got busted fo...

Salvador Dali but Make It Fashion

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chanel's new CEO is an unconventional pick, London Fashion Week is canceled, and a Russian beauty mogul is in a mess. Inclusive sizing for men's cloth...

Chanel's Advent Calendar

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

People are mad at Chanel for its Advent calendar, Pantone released its color of the year, and the racial pay gap for influencers is huge. Men are wear...

The Live Laugh Love of Fashion

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We remember Virgil Abloh, Lululemon and Peloton are arguing about yoga pants, Pacsun auctioned an NFT, and Sean Combs (Diddy!) might buy back his labe...

Every Fashion Label is Now Doing Resale

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Kim Kardashian robbery trial has begun. We have style updates from both North Korea and South Korea. Gap Inc. is a mess, Oscar de la Renta has a n...

Double Fashion Crimes

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bottega Veneta already named a new designer, Shein factory workers are allegedly putting in 75-hour weeks, and Banana Republic's new creative director...

Fashion's Frankenstein Poison

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The RealReal will settle two lawsuits, Jay-Z's fragrance case got thrown out, and we're so confused by Bottega Veneta firing Daniel Lee. There's a mou...

Gucci's Love Parade

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gucci's latest runway show was ultra fresh, customs confiscated 21 suitcases full of counterfeit goods, and there's a new Von Dutch documentary. Anima...

Fashionable Villains

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yeezy is being sued for not delivering merchandise on time, nothing's going on sale this year, and a pair of Michael Jordan's sneakers broke an auctio...

Cupcake Acquisitions

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Forever 21's CEO is out, Jessica Simpson may get back her brand, and L.L. Bean had a vintage sale. Eileen Fisher is stepping back, Chloe got B-Corp ce...

Fancy Dress Parties

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coach will stop destroying merchandise because of social media, Ralph Lauren is making its cotton dyeing methods open source, and the CEO of ASOS has ...

Too Busy Being Couture

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Balenciaga has a Simpsons episode, Lady Gaga's concert got streamed at the mall, and Valentino is revamping its company culture. Garment worker labor ...

Fendace & Fashion Fan Fiction

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Macy's is in a battle over a billboard, drug stores are trying to stop theft rings, and Neiman Marcus had a data breach. We celebrate some unlikely fa...

Fashion's Hemline Index

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 50-year-old lipstick is sold out because of TikTok, and brands are sending influencers digital clothing samples. A big embezzlement fashion crime ge...

No One Here is Going to the Same Party

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're still talking about the Met Gala, Telfar is launching a TV channel, and Karl Lagerfeld's estate is being auctioned. You have a new option for ge...

Scoot Scoot Take the Loot

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Siriano is going to design denim, Banana Republic is "refreshing" its brand, and a Paris Bulgari store got robbed. In celebrity news, we've ...

The Oprah of Louboutins

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chanel is buying lavender fields, Sequential Brands filed Chapter 11, and Affirm is partnering with Amazon. Stitch Fix apologized to stylists, hats ar...

Fashion Superstitions

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Urban Outfitters is launching a resale platform, Iris Apfel is turning 100, and ear piercings might be the new mid-life crisis. Kylie's got a new swim...

The Cake to Our Cake

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kaarin's baking a cake for a basketball legend, Old Navy is expanding its sizing options, and Lisa finally talks about the blinding modern-day success...

Is It Fashion or Is It Halloween?

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Moschino got bought out, Conde Nast finally paid its rent, and the adaptive clothing market is growing fast. Frank Ocean has a new fashion line, colla...

Be Fooled by These Rocks

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tiffany's newest campaign is ruffling some feathers and Stitch Fix is shaking up stylist scheduling. We've got a gigantic fashion crime for you, and a...

Phoebe Philo Returns to Fashion

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nordstrom has a new retail partner, Phoebe Philo has surfaced, and New York Fashion Week has a new home this fall. Trying to extort Nike will get you ...

The Luxury Fashion Trombone

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Skims is going to the Olympics, Chanel is raising prices, and Bergdorf Goodman might have interested buyers. Major apparel brands are under fire for a...

Take a Meloni

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Jacobs is back, Halston's Netflix collab is flying off the shelves, and LVMH took over Pucci. Retail workers are over it, and a watch detective i...

The Price is Wrong

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria's Secret is retiring its famous Angels, garment workers are having a hard time getting vaccinated for COVID-19, and all our clothing is still...

The One Where They Have a Pivot Bracelet

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex & Ani filed for bankruptcy, Forever 21 will be sold at Hudson's Bay, and you might be able to earn money recommending products on social media. T...

The JLo Fashion Filter

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We found a place where you can pull off your own mannequin heist. JLo's ex is launching a men's cosmetic product, lipstick is making its post-pandemic...

Fashion News Slot Machine

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gap plus Walmart equals so many questions. Rent the Runway has a new board member (hint: it's Gwyneth), Dior is going to Greece, and North Korea banne...

J.Crew's Fashion Disruption

29 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fashion magazine mastheads are getting reorganized, J. Crew's got a new men's designer, and Missoni's creative director is stepping down. Boohoo is ty...

What's Next For Runway Shows

22 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

L Brands is spinning off Victoria's Secret, Ralph Lauren is selling Club Monaco, and Pyer Moss is headed to the haute couture runway in Paris. Unileve...

Are Fashion Magazine Internships Dead?

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've got a crime ring to kick things off this week. ModCloth has a new owner (again), Valentino and Zara are both launching beauty, and brown is trul...

Who Owns the Sun?

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We spend some time talking trademarks in two disputes where brands you know try to get control of some really random stuff, honestly. Kenzo's top desi...

Is it Hacking or is it Hacky?

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We review the Gucci / Balenciaga mashup runway show and fill you in on the Valentino factory fire. Nike and Lululemon are launching refurbishing progr...

Fast Food Fashion

24 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Met Gala has been rescheduled, White Castle collaborated with Telfar, and Cardi B has a new collection with Reebok. Nina Ricci is closing its flag...

It's All Art

17 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hermes has an unusual new home, Brooks Brothers abandoned a bunch of mannequins and Christmas trees, and Nike didn't pay taxes. Meanwhile, Gap is goin...

There Hasn't Been a Valentino Around Here for Years

10 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guess discontinued a Telfar lookalike bag, Fashion Nova is compensating customers for shipping delays, and Fifth Avenue is a hot real estate mess. Bot...

The Pull it Together Present

03 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Art Peck is trying to start a fashion SPAC, brands aren't hitting the sustainability mark just yet, and cotton from China is back in the news. Meanwhi...

Revenge is a Complete Sentence

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Revenge shopping may drive post-pandemic consumerism. Garment workers in Myanmar are protesting the new military regime, and in Egypt, at least 20 wor...

Two Snakes

20 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kanye's presidential campaign is in hot water, and West Coast Joe has new allegations against his would-be sneaker empire. What comes after skinny jea...

The Fashion Crime Birthday Show

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are celebrating our 7th anniversary with a surprise! In fashion news, a lot of Conde Nast employee perks are going away, somebody's trying to evict...

Build a Bear Birkin

06 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vera Wang is making vodka, Jay-Z is selling off half his champagne fortune, and this week's fashion crime makes us want to pour one out (for ourselves...

Welcome to the Show

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New York Fashion Week happened, but was anyone paying attention? We have answers about what Bottega Veneta is doing (or not doing) on social media, an...

Fashion Crime Alias

20 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rihanna's Fenty collection has been put on hold, buy now pay later (BNPL) is coming for us all, and companies with adaptive clothing are running into ...

Diamonds in the Streets

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LuLaRoe is paying $4.75 million to settle a pyramid scheme lawsuit, and the guy who robbed Kim Kardashian wrote a book. Nike has a new adaptive sneake...

Good Ol' Raisins and Peanuts Fashion

06 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fendi's latest collection has a literary connection, men are wearing suits to work from home, and Gorpcore is here to take normcore up a notch. L'Occi...

The Woodland Creature Hair Salon

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Siriano launched an interior design firm, Sotheby's is going to sell sneakers, and Christopher & Banks is shutting down. L'Oreal won't use a...

Thank You, But What?

23 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

American Apparel cut back its American-made option, Barney's is moving into Saks, and Sephora is implementing anti-racism measures. The Row is selling...

Uggs at the Drive-Thru

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander Wang has responded to allegations, JC Penney ousted its CEO, and Bottega Veneta's social media accounts are missing. Meanwhile, a major fash...

Mental Fortitude

09 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mytheresa is going public, Alexander Wang is facing allegations, and the Ikea catalog has been discontinued. We remember Pierre Cardin and Nancye Radm...

The Question Answer Show!

02 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You have questions. We have answers. It's our sort-of-annual Question & Answer show! We talk pantsdemic trends, IPOs, middle-school must-haves, and mo...

Shaq Attack

26 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Wintour got a promotion. Kering is being investigated for tax evasion, and we may have found the worst (alleged) snake of them all. Plus, Thomas ...

The Greenhouse

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chloe has a new creative director, Elie Saab is joining Amazon Luxury, and the Gucci murder is getting a movie. Pantone's colors for 2021 are here. An...

Let's Go to the Kohora

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

British department stores are falling apart, Sephora is moving into Kohl's, and Ascena sold Ann Taylor on Thanksgiving. H&M got in trouble for surveil...

That's Called Diversifying

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alber Elbaz is planning a new collection, H&M thinks it can scale its textile recycling operations, and Bebe is...buying a furniture store? Plus, we d...