Welcome to the 2015 fashion news roundup! Come hang out as we unveil the fashion heroes and zeros of 2015.

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Holiday Question & Answer Extravaganza!

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week Navin joins Kaarin and Lisa to answer listener questions. We cover topics like best and worst fashion / beauty trends of 2015, fashion forecasting for 2016, and the problems with putting the word “man” in front of fads. We also discuss what motivates us in our careers, personal style, hairdryer preferences, and ugly sweater parties. Come hang out!

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Tom Ford + Drake, IBM's Beauty Blunder, Chronic Complainers

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We kick things off by talking about holiday windows, holiday ad blunders, and and tariffs on women's blazers. Yep! Kaarin tries to explain the Trans Pacific Partnership and what it means for fashion imports. We marvel over Tom Ford’s Drake-inspired lipstick that's sold out everywhere. IBM had a great idea for getting women involved in tech (hint: it didn't go so well). Allure magazine is back in the news, and we remember retail mogul and North Face founder Douglas Tompkins, who recently passed. Our main topic this week is chronic complainers. How do you deal with these sources of negativity? Are you a Debbie Downer? Come hang out!

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Direct download: Tom_Ford__Drake_IBMs_Beauty_Blunder_Chronic_Complainers.m4a
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Lupita's Light-Up Dress, Pantone Fashion, Einstein Time

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we're talking about Pantone's colors of the year for 2016 and what they mean for politics and equality. Manolo Blahnik is still in trouble over some endangered leather, and a new expose about factories in Tanzania says a lot about manufacturing diversification. RadioShack hired a new creative director (you probably know him) to revitalize its stores, while J.Crew is still having issues boosting its sales. And we love Lupita Nyong'o's latest red carpet dress with a high-tech twist. Our main topic this week is Einstein Time, a concept by the Book The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. Can you reconsider time as an internal concept instead of an external one that's out of your control? Come hang out with us! 

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Direct Sales Parties, China’s Style Tourism, Aziz Ansari’s Modern Romance

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we break down Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, investigate China's 72-hour visa program to boost tourism, discuss Christie's 1st handbag auction in New York, and lament Kaarin's terrible cold. We discuss the dress that rocked weather desks around the nation and debate why the JCPenney / Mango collaboration tanked. Is the Tupperware party alive or dead? Our main topic of the week is Aziz Ansari's book Modern Romance. How has technology changed the way we connect with others? Come hang out with us!

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Direct download: Direct_Sales_Parties_Chinas_Style_Tourism_Aziz_Ansaris_Modern_Romance.m4a
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Retail Cyber Crime, Fashion Appropriation, John Waters' Artistic Chaos

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week Lisa is away for work, so Navin brings his tech background to the pod to discuss the fashion industry. In style news, cultural appropriation becomes central to an international lawsuit, Abercrombie’s business is looking up, and Christmas decorating brings billions to New York City. Also, Victoria’s Secret drops a literal and figurative Bombshell on science, and cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated at retail POS systems. Band of Outsiders is temporarily resurrected at Filene’s Basement, and bad guys get their briefcases at the Bad Guy Briefcase Store. For our main topic we discuss a brilliant commencement speech given by John Waters at the Rhode Island School of Design. Are you prepared to screw things up brilliantly? Are you failing in amazing ways? Come hang out!

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Direct download: Retail_Cyber_Crime_Fashion_Appropriation_John_Waters_Artistic_Chaos.m4a
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Bloomingdale's & Nordstrom Controversy, Details Magazine Shutters, Turning 30

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we are shaking our heads at some terrible holiday advertising moves by Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom. In the magazine world, Details has closed while Allure's founding editor has stepped down. Alibaba is rolling in cash after this year's big Singles Day shopping celebration, and cosplayers are changing the game for fabric sales. Our main topic this week is turning 30, because one of your hosts is having a hard time coping. Have you found yourself happier as you age? Or do you long for the days of your youth? Come hang out!

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Drake's Fashion, Kate Spade Returns, Why We Curse

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we examine the fashion of Drake's Hotline Bling and tut-tut at Balmain x H&M madness. Fendi financed a major landmark repair in its hometown of Rome, but meanwhile in Iran a popular actress had to flee after posting a selfie. Burberry is consolidating its brands, and Kate Spade is launching a new line. And shopping on Pinterest is becoming easier. Our main topic this week is cursing! Do you use taboo words in your daily routine? Do you think there's a time and place for cursing? We talk about cursing in the context of our show and our business and personal lives. Come join us!

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Direct download: Drakes_Fashion_Kate_Spade_Returns_Why_We_Curse.m4a
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Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Major fashion news this week as we discuss Raf Simons' departure from Dior and Alber Elbaz's ouster from Lanvin. There's a new attempt at legislating protections for models, including the very young. Bill Blass is making an ecommerce comeback, and American Eagle Outfitters bought a single retail store in order to access its awesome concept. Amazon's going overboard prepping for Black Friday, and we're still talking about Halloween because of Walmart's costume chaperones. Our main topic is perfectionism. In light of Elizabeth Holmes' company Theranos coming under fire for not living up to expectations, we discuss what it means to be perfect - or be just good enough to launch and pivot as needed. Are you a perfectionist? Does it hold you back? Come hang out!

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Balmain x H&M, Men's Fashion Relaxes, Empathy

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week REI's making waves by closing all its stores on Black Friday. What the what? People are already listing Balmain for H&M pieces on eBay, two weeks ahead of the collection's arrival. Adidas is opening an automated sneaker factory, Walmart is trying to do Made in America better, and the U.S. is pouring money into Pakistan's garment industry. And men's suits are relaxing a bit -- are pleated pants about to take menswear by storm? Our main topic is empathy. Can sharing an experience with someone make you less empathetic? What can you do to apply empathy to your leadership skills? Have you walked a mile in someone else's shoes? Come hang out!

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Direct download: Balmain_x_HM_Mens_Fashion_Relaxes_Empathy.m4a
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Fashion Runway Diversity, Birchbox's New Beauty Line, Your Personal Brand

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we talk about the upcoming retirement of America's Next Top Model after 12 years, Bulgari's tax evasion trial in Italy, and Birchbox's new in-house beauty brand. New York and Paris have launched a business exchange program to make it easier for startups to start doing business internationally. On the runway, an alarming survey has been released about diversity in fashion week shows. There's a new comic about the fashion industry, and we think it'll knock your socks off, and we've got new data about which cities love to use coupons. Our main topic this week: branding. We dig around in Ann Friedman's New Republic article about what personal branding means today. Come hang out!

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Direct download: Fashion_Runway_Diversity_Birchboxs_New_Beauty_Line_Your_Personal_Brand.m4a
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Modcloth Simplifies Plus-Size Shopping, Chanel's Aviation Fashion Show, Emotional First Aid

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we talk about a dumb-dumb move by Urban Outfitters, which asked employees to volunteer for unpaid warehouse shifts. Marissa Webb is no longer creative director of Banana Republic, and Kay Krill just stepped down as head of Ann, Inc. Modcloth is changing the way you shop for plus-sized clothing (hooray!) and we are loving the Chanel spring 2016 runway. We look at Kickstarter's reincorporation and what it means for crowdfunding, and ponder the rescheduling of Australian Fashion Week. Our main topic: What's in your emotional first-aid kit? Come hang out!

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American Apparel Bankruptcy, Mariah Carey & MAC, Weird Jobs

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we discuss American Apparel filing for bankruptcy and what it means for shareholders, Dov Charney, and our nation's supply of gold lame booty shorts. As Ralph Lauren steps down as CEO of his very-long-running clothing line, we evaluate the qualifications of his successor, Stefan Larson. And about those models wearing models on the Rick Owens runway…yeah, we talk about that. In other news, Mariah Carey is collaborating with MAC, and Blake Lively shut down her lifestyle site, Preserve. Our main topic this week: jobs! We're talking about the lessons we've learned from all the crazy places our careers have taken us so far. Come hang out!

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Direct download: American_Apparel_Bankruptcy_Mariah_Carey__MAC_Weird_Jobs.m4a
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Fashion Unicorns, Maternity Clothing for All, Elizabeth Gilbert's Creativity

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we are loving Antonio Banderas' new adventure: fashion school. Three conflicting fashion weeks in Asia are causing a lot of confusion and stress. Meanwhile, in the ever-speculative wearable tech world, we discuss the real and evolving marketplace for wearable technology (hint: maybe more function than fashion). Butchbaby & Co. is bringing a new aesthetic to maternity clothing, and JustFab's customer service has left some customers feeling cheated. And Quiksilver is in major financial trouble, struggling to keep up with athleisure and fast fashion. Our main topic this week: fear and creativity. We break down author Elizabeth Gilbert's guide to creative pursuits and discuss creative frustration, fear, authenticity, and originality. Come hang out!

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Vivienne Westwood's Tank Ride, Generation Z Fashion Trends, & Morning Pages

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we wrap up some runway-related news items, including a major shipping issue for Libertine and a tank ride by Vivienne Westwood. Meanwhile, Italian luxury brands are joining forces to make manufacturing more environmentally friendly. Macy's is teaming up with Best Buy for the holidays, and JCPenney is throwing fast fashion spaghetti at the wall and hoping it sticks. We discuss what Generation Z looks like, pause to reflect on the Sexy Donald Trump Halloween costume, and reveal the naming schemes behind your favorite Ikea products. Our big topic this week: Morning Pages! This exercise from popular book The Artist's Way encourages you to start your day by writing. Kaarin and Lisa test it out with varied results. Come hang out! 

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NYFW, Kanye's Fashion Show, Dealing with Criticism

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week we dig deep into New York Fashion Week, from the looks, to the trends, to Alexander Wang losing his wallet, to Kanye West announcing a last-minute runway show. We also check out Pyer Moss' show that focused on the Black Lives Matter movement. In other fashion news, Jane Birkin's name is back on her namesake Hermes bag, Dov Charney asked for a legal fee allowance, and we talk about whether titles for sales associates jobs matter. Our main topic this week is dealing with criticism. As Pop Fashion grows, our audience (you guys!) are sharing more of your opinions. Increased discussion got us thinking about how we receive, process, and respond to professional criticism. Come hang out!

 

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Direct download: NYFW_Kanyes_Fashion_Show_Dealing_with_Criticism.m4a
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James Bond Style, Mashable's Beauty Blunder, Fashion Blog Evolution
Welcome to another edition of the Pop Fashion podcast! This week we do some major dishing about Tom Ford's designs for Spectre, the latest James Bond flick. New Balance has a new catalog (snail mail style), CFDA's working with Banana Republic to highlight emerging designers, and LVMH just pulled a major tech staffer from Apple to focus on ecommerce. In other news, Mashable made a big boo-boo talking about nail polish colors, and the Kering Group's Kering Foundation is taking a big part in combating violence against women around the world. Our main topic: Fashion blogs! Do you love them? Hate them? We talk about how the medium has changed over time and whether there's hope for a fashion blog revival. Come hang out with us!
 

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Direct download: James_Bond_Style_Mashables_Beauty_Blunder_Fashion_Blog_Evolution.m4a
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Amber Rose & Blac Chyna’s VMA Fashion, Botox Blowouts, Lessons Learned from Retail

Welcome to another edition of the Pop Fashion podcast! This week, we start off by dissecting Amber Rose and Blac Chyna's joint ensemble at the VMAs. It's not just about fashion, people -- it's about the words we use every day. It's DEEP STUFF. We also talk about Ralph Lauren's hologram window display, retailers ending on-call shift scheduling, and a new documentary about the Rana Plaza factory collapse that -- guess what -- isn't allowed to be shown in Bangladesh. In beauty news, what is Blowtox and why are ladies getting their scalps injected when they get their hair done? Our main topic this week: lessons from working in retail. If you've ever set foot behind the cash register, you know what we're talking about. Come hang out! 

 

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Sephora's Beauty Fail, Fashion Print Lawsuit, Margaret Cho & Tenacity

Welcome to another edition of the Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics: American Apparel protests are heating up over how the company treats workers, Primark is coming to the U.S., and Filene's Basement is attempting a comeback. Sephora's "epic" rewards program promo made some loyal customers angry, and Lilly Pulitzer is suing Old Navy for copying its prints. Patagonia is making big changes to the way it sources wool after a PETA expose. And we talk about a Prada dress that's showing up on magazines around the world.

 

Our main topic for the week: tenacity. Comedian Margaret Cho commented that tenacity is key to success, and we break down what tenacity means and whether it has limits. Are you tenacious? Come hang out!

 

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Direct download: Sephoras_Beauty_Fail_Fashion_Print_Lawsuit_Margaret_Cho__Tenacity.m4a
Category:fashion -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

Mary-Kate & Ashley’s Interns, J.Crew’s Fashion Colors, Why We Hate Answering the Phone

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - garment workers are fainting in Cambodia, interns are suing Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s company, H&M sister brand “& Other Stories” launched the first all-transgender campaign, and J.Crew announced their fall fashion colors. Also, a fashion crime story out of Mexico has everything (retail, data hacks, murder), and a currency devaluation in China has luxury retailers concerned. Our main topic is about the phone. Why do we hate to answer the phone? Is it just a millennial thing, or are we all becoming phone averse? How does a phone call fit into the larger spectrum of communication? Come hang out! 

 

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Taylor Swift's 13 Problems, Delia's Comeback, The Makeup Tax

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! Cosmopolitan magazine gets covered up by another store, Taylor Swift faces a deposition over her lucky number, and Delia’s is staging a comeback. In other news, Patagonia is making great strides with their eco-friendly jeans, China textile factories are moving to the American South, and YSL is returning to couture. Also, is the yoga pant bubble about to burst? 

 

Our main topic is about the makeup tax! Studies show that women who wear makeup earn more and are rewarded with more prestigious jobs. But, should we have to wear makeup in order to get ahead in business? What about women who want to opt-out? 

 

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Website: www.truetostyle.com 

 

Direct download: Taylor_Swifts_13_Problems_Delias_Comeback_The_Makeup_Tax.m4a
Category:fashion -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

Birkin Battle, New Converse Style, Instagram & the Myth of Perfection

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - ModCloth launches its own line, Jane Birkin wants her name taken off of her namesake Hermes bag, and Converse reveals the redesign of its famous Chuck Taylor All Star shoe. In other news, Cosmopolitan magazine will be covered up by blinders at two major retailers (yup! the same things that cover pornography). And, a J.C.Penney sales associate gets sent home from work for wearing shorts she purchased in the store. 

 

Our main topic is about the myth of perfection. We know that people reveal an edited version of their lives on social media, so why do we pressure ourselves to live up to impossible standards? Can social media skew our sense of worthiness? How do we navigate the idea of perfection on Instagram? Come hang out! 

 

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Direct download: Birkin_Battle_New_Converse_Style_Instagram__the_Myth_of_Perfection.m4a
Category:fashion -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

Fashion Magazine Highs & Lows, Limited Too Returns, How We Speak

Welcome to Pop Fashion Podcast! This week in hot topics - Rebekka Bay lands a job at Everlane, Limited Too plans to dominate the tween fashion market, and Women’s Running magazine delivers a fantastic cover. In other magazine news, rumors abound that Details and Self magazines are over (but independent style mags are making bank). Also, persons with disabilities may soon have more clothing options (about time!) and we deliver some heartbreaking / frustrating news about child labor in India. 

 

Our main topic is about the way we speak! We take on the recent NPR story, “From Upspeak to Vocal Fry: Are We Policing Young Women’s Voices?” What’s the connection between our voices and business? Is it generational? And, should women try to train themselves to speak differently? Come hang out! 

 

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Website: www.truetostyle.com 

Direct download: Fashion_Magazine_Highs__Lows_Limited_Too_Returns_How_We_Speak.m4a
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Summer Fashion Q&A Episode

Welcome to the Pop Fashion Summer Q&A Session. You sent in your questions and we have some answers! Topics include: runway show advice, what to wear in Hong Kong, the name of a tailor-themed bar in New York City, what's the deal with Moschino, the best (and worst) style trends of 2015, dress advice for healthcare workers, and how to become a fashion writer. Check it!!

 

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Direct download: Summer_Fashion_QA_Episode.m4a
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Oprah's Crop Top, MAC's Beauty Bars, Celebrating Small Successes

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! First, J.Crew is launching a series of lower-priced stores called J.Crew Mercantile. The Crew is set to compete with T.J.Maxx and Nordstrom Rack, but is this a good move for the company? In other news, Walmart is now charging vendors a fee to stock their items in stores and warehouses. Is this the beginning of the end for retail? In CRAZY fashion crime news, a drug bust in Alaska leads to a wedding dress runway show in Atlanta (this one is a doozy, guys!). Also, Oprah’s Magazine is in trouble after telling women they have to be thin to wear a crop top (#RocktheCrop), a bra company is making lingerie in colors that match all skin types, and MAC is opening baller beauty bars. 

 

Our main topic is about celebrating small successes. Do you celebrate the little successes in life? Do you recognize them when they happen? Come hang out! 

 

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Direct download: Oprahs_Crop_Top_MACs_Beauty_Bars_Celebrating_Small_Successes.m4a
Category:fashion -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

Donna Karan’s Exit, Fashion Law Degrees, Invest in Yourself

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Donna Karan surprises everyone by leaving her fashion house, the MERS virus is slowing down retail in South Korea, and Adidas debuts a shoe made out of recycled ocean trash. Donald Trump makes moronic comments about immigrants, thus causing Macy’s to dump Trump. At least 12 people died and 33 were injured when a shoe factory collapsed in China. In other news, you can now get a Fashion Law degree from Fordham University, and the Army is rolling out a new camouflage pattern on uniforms. 

 

Our main topic is about investing in yourself. Louis C.K. bet on himself by turning down a deal with Conan O’Brien in the 1990’s. Should we be investing in ourselves in the same way? Come hang out! 

 

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Lululemon’s Fashion Recall, Jimmy Choo Drama, Get Your Confidence Back

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in fashion hot topics - Lululemon recalls 300,000 hoodies due to drawstring injuries, a model protest at men’s fashion week results in the best quote ever by Rick Owens, and Marissa Webb’s first collection for Banana Republic was kinda “meh.” In other news, shopping has become a big deal during Ramadan (and fashion houses are taking note), the former co-founder of Jimmy Choo sent a cease and desist letter to her old company, and Justice tries a new retail tactic this summer. Additionally, Dov Charney continues to prove that he is made of snakes and a woman has a complete meltdown in Macy’s over the price of a handbag.  

 

Our main topic this week is about confidence! How do you get your confidence back after a major setback? Is it possible to build confidence like a muscle? Come hang out!

 

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Selfie Stick Style, Miami Swim Week, Having it All 

 

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Walmart is accused of using shell companies to dodge taxes, a selfie stick dress by Pucci is a fashion marker for 2015, and Zara faces a lawsuit by a former employee who alleges discrimination. In other news, IMG pulled out of Miami Swim Week. But, do not despair! Two other organizations picked up the slack, thus making the entire event a logistical mess. In technology news - a new type of sensor can be worn on clothing or skin to detect toxic gasses, UV radiation, and other pollutants. Will all of that monitoring drive us nuts? Also, workers in a Chinese factory are on a hunger strike to protest the company moving to another country. Additionally, a J.Crew employee posts #hungergames photos on Instagram, and Lisa explains why doctors have white coats. 

 

Our main topic is about having it all. What does it mean to have it all? Does it apply to everyone? And, why are we even chasing after it in the first place? 

 

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Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Gap is closing 175 stores, CVS is buying pharmacies in Target, and Elie Tahari is facing a $12 million sexual harassment lawsuit. Also, virtual reality fitting rooms are becoming an actuality (and people are starting to make Minority Report comparisons), but are we ready for that type of retail technology? Additionally, Michael Kors reached a settlement for (allegedly) pricing items incorrectly - which takes Kaarin and Lisa down a road of trash talking outlet shopping. Would you wear your mother’s wedding dress? How about a dress that has been handed down 127 years? Lisa brings a cool story to the podcast about a family that passed down a wedding gown for generations. Finally, did you know that the CIA had a hand in promoting the American Expressionism Art Movement as part of a larger propaganda ploy? Yeah, we didn’t know that either. 

 

Our main topic this week is about creative inertia. What happens when we feel creative block? How does it behave, and what are some ways that we can move forward? Come hang out! 

 

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J.Crew in Trouble?, Thongs vs Granny Panties, Self Promotion Approaches

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - J.Crew announces corporate layoffs, Procter & Gamble sells off their famous beauty brands (i.e. CoverGirl), and Marc Jacobs reveals Willow Smith and Cher as his models for Fall 2015. In lingerie news, why are women buying granny panties over thongs? Also, the Rana Plaza Trust Fund hit its funding goal, but is it too little too late? And, are journalists to blame for not placing enough emphasis on fashion’s part with climate change? 

 

Our main topic is about self promotion! How can we promote our work without coming across like a jerk? How much self promotion is too much? Come hang out! 

 

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Lauren Conrad’s Banned Words, Tailoring on Demand, Vacation Tips

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Band of Outsiders might join the Retail Death Watch list, Dov Charney is back to his old tricks again (but American Apparel isn't playing games this time around), and fashion brands are banking on Instagram as their social media platform of choice. In other news, Lilly Pulitzer is in the spotlight after a New York magazine article gets them in hot water, and Almay's "Simply American" campaign may be stretching the truth. Police in Bangladesh filed formal murder charges against 41 people in connection to the Rana Plaza Factory collapse. Also, zTailors may be the wave of the future when it comes to hemming your pants, and Lauren Conrad is receiving accolades after banning three words from her website.

 

Our main topic for the week is all about vacation! Scientific studies have shown that vacation is good for our brains, so why do we have a hard time disconnecting? Are there ways to successfully take time off from our jobs? Is it different for freelancers? Come hang out! 

 

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Taylor Swift’s Jumpsuit, Band of Ballers, Protecting Your Time

Welcome to the week of crazy social media mishaps with fashion brands! Nasty Gal accidentally admitted they were copycats after tweeting about Taylor Swift at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, Under Armor managed to irritate the entire military (and Facebook) with a t-shirt, and Pacific Sunwear is pulling one of their offensive t-shirts, too. In other news, Coach is going through a round of layoffs in Canada and Ann Taylor just sold to a retail group for over $2 billion. The Cannes Film Festival made waves this year for their (alleged!) rules on footwear. Also, sapphires from Kashmir are currently being sold for astronomical prices. But, these gemstones have a fascinating history and political reasons for their heavy price tags.  

 

Our main topic is about time! This week we discuss the philosopher Seneca. Two thousand years ago he wrote about time management, being busy as an addiction, and saying no to people who steal your time. Surprise! All of our time problems aren’t new. Come hang as we look to history to give us insight(s) to our hectic schedules. 

 

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Category:fashion -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

Reese Witherspoon’s Southern Style, Manolo Madness, Self-Defeating Behavior

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion podcast! The square-toe shoe is making a comeback, Reese Witherspoon launched a new Southern style website, and fashion designers are finding funding through partnerships with warehouses. In other news, sample sales are now being described as a full contact sport after the latest Manolo Blahnik event. Also, a factory fire that killed 72 workers is being investigated by the Philippine government. Our main topic this week is about self defeating behavior. What exactly is self-defeating behavior? How do we get in our own way, and what can we do to stop holding ourselves back? Come hang out! 

 

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Rihanna’s Fashion Moment, NYTimes Nail Salon Expose, Early Birds vs Night Owls

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! Shakeups are happening in the magazine industry this week as publications deal with e-commerce and digital formats. This past week Eva Chen left Lucky Magazine and Nina Lawrence said goodbye to InStyle. In other news, Rihanna had a major fashion moment at the 2015 Met Gala, Walmart is expanding in China, and fashion libraries may be the wave of the future. Also, charisma clerks are making waves in Japan through a specific mix of social media and street style savvy. Lisa and Kaarin discuss the New York Times expose that is upending the nail salon industry in Manhattan. Our main topic is about mornings! Is it possible to hack your morning? Are you an early bird or a night owl? Should we follow our own rhythm as we figure out life and work balance? Come hang with Pop Fashion as we talk it out! 

 

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Google’s Fashion Venture, Dad Bods, Feeling Lazy

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Google is pushing their way into fashion forecasting, Louis Vuitton lost a trademark case, and a girl in France got sent home from school because her skirt was too long. In other news, fashion resale company Thredup released information about its most popular brands and clothes that have the greatest resale value (the lists might surprise you!). In other news “Dad Bod” is the buzzword of the moment and Lisa suggests the term #vaguelyschlubby as an alternative. Our main topic is about laziness! Are you constantly working but still feel lazy? How does the idea of being lazy interact with feeling overwhelmed? And, should we remove the term “lazy” from our vocabulary altogether? Come hang out with us! 

 

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Abercrombie, Lilly Pulitzer for Target, Success & Your Ego

Welcome to the #1 rated fashion podcast on iTunes! This week we are celebrating our (fleeting) victory of hitting #1 on iTunes charts by drinking Japanese sodas. (Spoiler: it gives us a major sugar rush.) In fashion news - Abercrombie & Fitch came out with new retail guidelines and Balenciaga’s website had a goof that (almost) gave customers the deal of a lifetime. Speaking of website goofs - were you able to get any Lilly Pulitzer for Target? If not, you are in good company. Target released Lilly’s diffusion line only to leave behind lots of disappointed customers. In other news, a new report shows that online customer service is king, a 3D printer company is hitting hard times, and Neiman Marcus is getting slammed by the FTC for (alleged) faux vs real fur problems. Our main topic is about success and ego! Is success like a drug? Can we ever be satisfied, or are we constantly craving more? Lisa and Kaarin talk about the concept of success, how it interacts with the ego, and the notion of fulfillment. Come hang out! 

 

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Fashion & the Environment, Jenna Lyons & J.Crew, Freelancer Workspaces

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Marc by Marc Jacobs is getting sued by Adidas over a stripe situation, Jenna Lyons is being blamed for a recent downturn in J.Crew sales, and fashion bloggers are making bank through affiliate links. We have fantastic news on the eco-fashion front this week! Chinese factories reduced waste as an experiment that ultimately saved money and resources, and French luxury good company Kering is teaming up with H&M for a venture that recycles textiles. Turn your shirt inside out to see where it was manufactured as part of Fashion Revolution Day on Friday, April 24th, and hashtag it #whomademyclothes to bring awareness to manufacturing processes. Also, a report reveals the most and least environmentally responsible clothing companies and the names on both lists are going to surprise you. Finally, a new trend coming out of Korea called “Nono Fashion” is rocking our socks off. Our main topic this week is about freelancer workspaces! Are you able to work from home as a freelancer or is it cutting into your productivity? Do you opt to pay for a co-working space, or are there creative solutions to figuring out your office space quandary? Come hang out! 

 

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Fashion Runway Crashers, Victoria's Secret, Dealing with Burnout

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week Lisa starts the show with a very important PSA. In fashion hot topics, Nasty Gal isn't growing as fast as a certain #girlboss would like (but Warby Parker is making HOW MUCH per square foot?), a disgruntled neighbor crashed Australian fashion week, and Victoria's Secret launched a design schedule that is more in line with its fast fashion competitors. Also, is the tween market a viable business or are companies like Justice segmenting their audience too much to be profitable? American Apparel is in the news again regarding their new advertising campaign and because one of their shirts was (allegedly) copied by a luxury apparel company. 

 

Our main topic for this week is burnout! Are you suffering from burnout? Lisa and Kaarin explore the definition of burnout, explain the warning signs, and disclose personal stories about times they have experienced the stress monster known as burnout. 

 

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Prom Fashion 4-EVAH, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Sexism in the Workplace

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - a high heel that changes color will be released this year. THE FUTURE IS NOW, PEOPLE. In other news, it's springtime so prom is on our minds. Retailers are starting registries so girls don't end up at prom in the same dress (i.e. Brenda and Kelly on the BEST EVER 90's episode of 90210). In horrible prom news, a school in Pennsylvania is requiring pre-approval of prom dresses before female students are allowed to purchase tickets. Also, the New York Times recently featured an article that explored Christian Fashion Week in Tampa, Florida. But, is style an expression of religious freedom, or a means to draw a line in the stand when it comes to female members of the Church? In other news, American Eagle Outfitter's underwear brand, Aerie, won an award for body-positive advertising, and Cosmopolitan Magazine is under fire for a dubious beauty post. 

 

Our main topic is about sexism and sexual harassment in the workplace. What is a freelancer to do when he / she experiences harassment and doesn’t have the resources of a HR department? What are best practices to help ourselves and other small business owners? Come hang out!  

 

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Sneakerheads, Diddy's New Fragrance, The Neurology of Shopping

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week Lisa and Kaarin are totally pumped for the release of Fast and Furious 7. In fashion news -  Nike collectors are mad because their sneakers are falling apart after 25 years, Chanel is standardizing prices across the globe, and Eileen Fisher is aiming for 100% sustainable fashion practices by 2020. In other news, Diddy is getting back into the fragrance game with the release of his new scent 3AM. Also, retailers are hoping that sales will dramatically increase now that the weather is getting warmer. Our big topic is the neurology of how we shop! A new report explains the neuropathy of why shopping and sales are pleasurable. But, are we finding too much identity in consumerism? And, what would Tyler Durden think about all of this? Come hang out! 

 

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Madewell Fashion, SXSW Free Swag, Impostor Syndrome

Welcome to Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Nordstrom (allegedly) forgot to tell people they have an aviation department. At the same time, J.Crew's golden child, Madewell, is signing up to be part of the Nordstrom empire. In other news, Stitch Fix is an example of a rapidly growing fashion company that has developed a new mode of shopping. Also, Nike is going after three former employees. Is this a case of a corporation going after the little guy, or three designers playing cat and mouse? The Wall Street Journal penned an article about flats vs heels - are flats now acceptable as a stylish staple? Finally, South By South West (SXSW) has become THE annual event for tech & music, but is all that free swag really free? Or, do you have to sell yourself to get into the great parties? Come hang out!

 

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Category:fashion -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

Fashion is Dead, Dolce & Gabbana Controversy, Twitter & Self Promotion

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - a designer surprises everyone with genderless clothes, Sears is tanking when it comes to sales (but, are they becoming the most lucrative landlord ever?), and Target is cutting jobs but ramping up technology. In other news, is fashion dead? Trend forecaster Li Edelkoort boldly proclaimed that, "It's the end of fashion as we know it," in Dezeen Magazine. Finally, have Dolce & Gabbana lost their minds? Elton John and Courtney Love are heading up a boycott of their clothing brand. Find out why. Come hang out! 

 

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Clothing Tags, Dictator Style, Networking for People Who Hate Networking

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - an Indonesian football team has sexist tags in their jerseys, a Vogue staffer gets in hot water over an Instagram photo, and American Apparel has a conundrum involving free speech and labor rights. (Sheesh!) In other news, Lisa will tell you how to buy a wardrobe that looks exactly the one worn by your favorite television character (i.e. Claire Underwood in House of Cards). Also, Kim Jong Un has a new haircut and we might have an opinion about it. (Surprised?) Our main topic is about networking. Hate networking? That's okay, we do too. We will tell you some hints, tips, and lessons we have learned in the wild, wild world of meeting strangers for business purposes. Come hang out! 

 

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Category:fashion -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

Lupita's Stolen Dress, Fashion Tourism, Living with Our Clutter

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Lupita Nyong'o's pearl-laden Calvin Klein dress was stolen (and then recovered), Dolce & Gabbana had a hit runway show at Milan Fashion Week, and Gap named a new creative director. In other news, the SEC is seeking information from Alibaba for questionable business practices, and Europe is experiencing an upswing in American / Chinese tourists who want to shop. Our main topic is about clutter. Do we really need to unclutter our homes in order to find joy? Or, is it wiser to make do with the items we have in order to be prepared? Join us as we question how to deal with the "stuff" in our lives - including our clothes. 

 

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Category:fashion -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

Fashion's Skinny Shaming, Threats to U.S. Malls, 52nd Episode Celebration

Welcome to a special episode of Pop Fashion podcast! It's our 52nd episode, which means we are celebrating one year of fashion news with some bubbly and cake. In hot topics - an apparel company devised a marketing technique that completely backfired (and had Twitter buzzing about body shaming), and marijuana makeup might be the next big beauty trend. In international news, extremists have threatened shopping malls in the United States, Britain, and Canada. But, are they credible threats? On a much lighter note, Saturday Night Live's costuming department revealed what is like to get all those ensembles ready on a weekly basis. Lisa and Kaarin talk about what they have learned after one year of reporting fashion news. Come hang out! 

 

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Category:fashion -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

New York Fashion Week, Kanye West & Adidas, Self Indulgence

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion. This week hot topics is all about New York Fashion Week! What does Fall 2015 have in store? (Answer: Turtlenecks) Do you know how much money Fashion Week brings to New York City? (Answer: More than a certain Super Bowl)  Also, scalpers are making some serious cash on NYFW shows. Kanye's collaboration with Adidas has people talking, Rebecca Minkoff is developing fantastic fitting room technology, Lisa questions if Banana Republic should have a fashion show, and rumors persist if Missoni is going to sell their fashion house.   

 

Our main topic for the week is about self indulgence! What is the difference between self indulgence and self care? And, does self indulgence help us or hurt us? Is it actually pleasurable, or does it ultimately just cause more pain? Come hang out! 

 

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Category:fashion -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

Non-Hair Beauty, Etsy Retail, Extreme Management Styles

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion! This week in hot topics -  David Wilson's Man Heels killed it on the red carpet, Lands' End hired Dolce & Gabbana's CEO, DC's own Bluemercury was purchased by Macy's, and Diane von Furstenberg wrote an open letter to designers to promote health and diversity at New York Fashion Week. In other news, as Etsy prepares for their IPO will they become the next eBay? The beauty trend of "non-hair" may sound laid-back, but Lisa and Kaarin question the politics behind the fad. The main topic is about extreme management styles! Zappos is currently experimenting with Holacracy, but will the no job titles / no managers / no hierarchy enterprise work? What is your management style? How do you manage yourself? And, what kind of fashion podcast talks about Machiavelli? This fashion podcast does. Come hang out! 

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Category:fashion -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

America's Retail Deathwatch, Digital Fashion Tools, Taking Responsibility

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion! This week in hot topics - Kate Spade Saturday is finished and Jack Spade is closing their stores (but staying online). Bonne Bell (the store behind your favorite Lip Smackers lip gloss) is shutting down, and Jones New York is finished. Basically, retail is a mess. In other news, Gap fired their creative director, Chip Wilson stepped down from Lululemon, and Tommy Hilfiger is completely changing buying through technological innovation. Our main topic is about business responsibilities! What do we expect when dealing with businesses? Are those expectations too high or too low? And, can business practices translate into our personal lives? Come hang out! 

 

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Business: www.beltwayvintage.com

Kaarin's Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus

Business: www.closetcaucus.com

Blog: www.truetostyle.com   

 

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Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion! This week in hot topics -  Rick Owens showed his latest collection in Paris and left little to the imagination. (Three words: male model nudity.) Retail continues to crumble with the closing of SkyMall and Piperlime, a reality show sends fashion bloggers to Cambodian sweatshops, and Elle magazine sues a designer with the first name Elle. Also, fashion is becoming more lucrative in India as consumers in cities and villages turn to e-commerce. Our main topic is about external validation. How do we stop caring about what other people think? Lisa and Kaarin look at social media, evolution, and internal core strength as a means to understand and overcome the continual need for approval. 

 

Pop Fashion Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/justpopfashion

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Lisa's Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella

Business: www.beltwayvintage.com

Kaarin's Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus

Business: www.closetcaucus.com

Fashion Writing: www.truetostyle.com 


Red Carpet Fashion, Men's Style, Niceness in Business

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion! This week in hot topics - Target surprised everyone by pulling out of Canada, the New York Times announced a new Men's Style section, and Anna Wintour went to China to promote the Met's new exhibit. Award season is upon us, but is red carpet fashion actually fashionable? What do we want from our stars when it comes to looking glamorous? Our main topic is about being nice in business! Can nice guys (and gals) succeed when it comes to business? Or, do you have to be ruthless to get ahead? Lisa and Kaarin discuss past experiences with awful people and explore the idea of business integrity. Come hang out! 

 

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Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion

Lisa's Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella

Business: www.beltwayvintage.com

Kaarin's Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus

Business: www.closetcaucus.com

Blog: www.truetostyle.com 

Direct download: Red_Carpet_Fashion_Mens_Style_Niceness_in_Business.m4a
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Nasty Gal's Switchup, Fashion Retail Closings, Avoiding Toxic People

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion! In hot topics - Sophia Amoruso stepped down as CEO of Nasty Gal, Wet Seal closed 300 stores (and employees protested), and Uniqlo is full of crap. Literally. In other news, Target announced a partnership with Lilly Pulitzer and is offering plus sizes (kinda), and the retail industry is having a hard time with returns. Our main topic is about avoiding toxic people! Come hang out! 

 

Pop Fashion Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/justpopfashion

Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com

Lisa's Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella

Business: www.beltwayvintage.com

Kaarin's Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus

Business: www.closetcaucus.com

Blog: www.truetostyle.com 

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Fashion Week Dropouts, Lucky Mag Bloggers, Radical Self Care

Welcome to Pop Fashion! Mercedes-Benz pulled out of New York Fashion Week! Gasp! Target argued that consumers didn't experience injury from their 2013 security breach (don't worry - that argument didn't fly). Lucky Magazine is placing three bloggers on their February cover (a first ever in U.S. magazine history) and British Vogue announced that Jourdan Dunn is their February 2015 cover model. In other news, international tax laws may be problematic for people who sell digital products on Etsy. (It's a whole thing.) Our main topic is about radical self care! Kaarin's personal New Years resolution is the basis for a talk about self care. What is it? Is it indulgent? And, what does self care look like on a daily basis? Come hang out! 

 

Pop Fashion Links

Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion

Lisa's Links

Business: www.beltwayvintage

Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella

Kaarin's Links

Business: www.closetcaucus.com

Blog: www.truetostyle.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus

Direct download: Fashion_Week_Dropouts_Lucky_Mag_Bloggers_Radical_Self_Care.m4a
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Top 5 of 2014: The Best & Worst Fashion News of the Year

Welcome to the 2014 fashion news roundup! But first the latest in hot topics. Dov Charney is no longer with American Apparel, Gap's "Dress Normal" campaign is tanking, and Lisa reveals a shocking story that some brands are labeling things "faux fur" when the fur is real. In beauty crime news, Avon settled for $135 million with the Justice Department  / Securities and Exchange Commission on charges of bribing Chinese officials. Our main topic is all about the best and worst fashion stories of the year! Come hang out as Lisa and Kaarin unveil the fashion heroes and zeros of 2014. 

 

Pop Fashion Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/justpopfashion

Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com

Lisa's Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella

Business: www.beltwayvintage.com

Kaarin's Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus

Business: www.closetcaucus.com

Blog: www.truetostyle.com 

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