Writer Lisa Rowan and fashion stylist Kaarin Vembar discuss fashion news, pop culture, business, and creativity.
Lanvin Shakeup, Formaldehyde Fashion, QVC + HSN 4Evah
Welcome to Pop Fashion! Bouchra Jarrar is out at Lanvin and the fashion house is talking about emulating another designer. True Religion filed for bankruptcy, QVC merged with HSN, and Lululemon is suing Under Armour over a bra design. In other news, a garment factory in Bangladesh exploded, men’s fashion week might be on its way out, and American Airlines’ uniforms are making employees sick (allegedly). Come hang out!
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Kylie and Kendall's T-Shirts, Fashion Robots, Nike Shopping Online
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Soon you'll be able to find Nike sneaks on Amazon. Google digitized a bajillion fashion and culture artifacts, and Rebel Wilson has a new fashion line. Kylie and Kendall Jenner are in deep doo-doo over new t-shirt designs. Should robots make our clothing? And what about trust - who do we turn to for fashion and beauty advice these days? You might be surprised at the answers. Come hang out!
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Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
Lisa’s Links
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Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/truetostyle
Website: www.truetostyle.com
Michael Kors at the Met, Pinterest Shopping, Thredup Expands
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, Claire's is a train wreck, Sears Canada hosted a sneaky pop-up shop, and anti-fur protestors interrupted an evening with Michael Kors. Can Pinterest compete with Amazon's fashion-retail plans? Thredup is opening stores, Girlboss got canceled, Walmart nixed Jet's office beer fridge, and there's a trade issue with....sewing needles?! Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
Lisa’s Links
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Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/truetostyle
Website: www.truetostyle.com
BCBG Saved, Shipping Holiday Shopping, Dolce & Gabbana's Politics
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Amazon bought Whole Foods and Walmart bought Bonobos. Is there anything left for anyone else to buy? BCBG got saved from a slow bankruptcy demise, the FTC figured out how to manage Instagram ads, and Amazon launched Prime Wardrobe to twist your arm into buying clothes from it. Dolce & Gabbana get the dumb-dumb of the week award for a $245 t-shirt, and UPS plans to charge more for holiday deliveries. Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/truetostyle
Website: www.truetostyle.com
Consignment Fashion Woes, Shopping for Work Clothes, Nordstrom Going Private?
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! The layoffs and closures keep coming with big announcements from Hudson's Bay and Ascena Group. Victoria's Secret settled a class action suit about its past scheduling practices, Second Time Around (allegedly) might have just run off with all your consignment cash, and Who What Wear launched a shopping app. We try to pinpoint why it's so hard to find clothes to wear to work. And is Nordstrom going to buy its company back from shareholders? Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/truetostyle
Website: www.truetostyle.com
Drexler Leaves J.Crew, Self Care Spending, Main Street Shopping
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! The big story this week: Mickey Drexler leaving J.Crew, of course. Walmart is asking employees to drop off online orders on their way home, Amazon killed its nightly fashion show, and JCPenney is closing its Manhattan flagship. Is our obsession with self care too much? And Kaarin tells the story of Bleecker Street. Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/truetostyle
Website: www.truetostyle.com
Fashion & Cotton, Amazon Handmade Weddings, Optimism at Gap
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we review the situations at J.Crew and Gap, Inc. Amazon is getting into the wedding industry, Pottery Barn is struggling to win millennials, and Target owes a big tab for its tech breaches. Meanwhile, organic cotton presents as many challenges as it does benefits. Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/truetostyle
Website: www.truetostyle.com
Michael Kors Hearts Jimmy Choo, Harley-Davidson vs Urban, The New Fashion Cities
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Harley-Davidson ended a lawsuit with Urban Outfitters (as long as Urban promises never to sell Harley items again). Also, is Michael Kors about to make a play for Jimmy Choo? The New York Times named the #3 fashion city in the United States and Texas just might be the country’s best beauty hub. Amazon’s Fashion President resigned and we delve into the latest news about designers making clothes for persons with disabilities. You can always sit next to us!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/truetostyle
Website: www.truetostyle.com
Dr. Martens vs. Steve Madden, FTC vs. Celebs, Sears' CEO vs. Blogging
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we talk about whether Macy's is really becoming another discount store. Roberto Cavalli has a new creative director, the FTC sent a "warning" to celebrities, and Dr. Martens is suing Steve Madden. The CEO of Sears wrote a blistering blog post calling out the store's vendors, and we talk about the pros and cons of ethical and eco-friendly collections made by fast-fashion brands. Plus, there's a new wearable with major medical implications. Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/truetostyle
Website: www.truetostyle.com
Coach Buys Kate Spade, Kanye's Kids' Clothes, Forever 21 Beauty
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Coach bought Kate Spade for billions (with a b, yes), Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West are launching a line of kids' clothing, and Amazon wants to help you pick outfits. Vogue India is having controversy for its latest cover model, Dove's latest "Real Beauty" campaign was one for the dumb-dumbs, and Gymboree is filing for bankruptcy. Oh, and Forever 21 might open some beauty stores. That's cool. Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/truetostyle
Website: www.truetostyle.com
