The Recovering Elitist
Episodes
Robin Givhan on Virgil Abloh & Taking Yourself Seriously
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rarely am I star-struck—but as a young fashion student, this week’s guest loomed large in my consciousness. Robin Givhan is a Pulitzer Prize–win...
April Gargiulo On Doing More with Less
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
April Gargiulo is the founder of Vintner’s Daughter, the cult skincare brand revered for its uncompromising quality and singular focus. Her botanica...
Billy Cotton On Being of Service
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, we welcome Billy Cotton, an interior designer whose work is defined by clarity, confidence, and a deep respect for history—...
Christina H. Moon On Common Threads
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Christina H. Moon is a writer, anthropologist, and professor at Parsons School of Design whose work traces the hidden lives of fashion—how cloth...
Fran Burns On Changing Your Life (and Shoes)
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fran Burns is a celebrated stylist and creative consultant whose work has defined fashion’s most evocative imagery for decades. Having collaborated ...
Lauren Sherman on Telling The Truth
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As traditional media bends under corporate consolidation, political pressure, and the need to appease advertisers, independent reporting has become ha...
Unmasking the Self: Plane Jane
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Plane Jane is a drag artist and performer celebrated for her sharp wit, theatrical precision, and magnetic presence on RuPaul’s Drag Race. But beyon...
Michael Sebastian On Modern Masculinity
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Sebastian is the Editor-in-Chief of Esquire, where he has redefined what it means to speak to—and about—modern men. Since taking the helm ...
Happy Holidays from The Recovering Elitist!
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Choyce Tibbitts On The Case Against Mediocrity
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Choyce Tibbits is a writer, media strategist, and cultural critic whose work cuts through the noise of the internet with rare clarity. Whether he’...
Nikki Ogunnaike On Style with Substance
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Ogunnaike is the Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire and one of fashion media’s most respected voices—known for her ability to blend substance w...
Candace Bushnell On Life After “Sex”
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace Bushnell is the bestselling author, journalist, and cultural provocateur whose writing gave rise to Sex and the City—a phenomenon that resha...
Happy Thanksgiving!
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liza Treyger On Brutal Honesty
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liza Treyger is a stand-up comic, actor, and host known for her razor-sharp wit and fearless honesty. You’ve seen her on Netflix, Comedy Central, an...
Richard Christiansen On Pleasure as Protest
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Christiansen is the founder of Flamingo Estate, the beloved creative sanctuary and regenerative lifestyle brand nestled in the hills of Los An...
The Recovering Elitist Trailer
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Recovering Elitist, a new podcast hosted by William Graper, explores the tension between aspiration and authenticity, social status and self-knowl...