Alexander Wang and Ryan Korban met at college in New York and the ink wasn’t yet dry on their degrees before they began rising to the top of their fields. Ryan Korban has designed interiors for the likes of Kanye West and Balenciaga. Alexander Wang created a movement with his elevated take on urban wear. In this episode, the two talk to host Cindi Leive about their decades-long friendship, the secrets to a good collaboration, and what's next in the industry.

Alexander Wang + Ryan Korban

The Barneys Podcast is the show that celebrates fashion, style, culture, and personality—and for Season 3, our new host Noor Tagouri is here to shake up the conversation. Noor is a trailblazing journalist who takes over the mic to dig deeper, challenge convention, and celebrate the people who dare to use their voices to push culture forward. With her heartfelt interview style, Noor has intimate conversations with a dynamic guest lineup that includes Tan France, Elaine Welteroth, Diet Prada, and more.

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@Diet_Prada is the Instagram account with the biting wit that can make a major fashion brand stand accountable for errors in judgement—whether they've knocked off smaller designers or engaged in cultural appropriation—something that was much harder to call out before social media. Host Noor Tagouri talks to the duo running the account about the power, and responsibility, they have today.

Diet Prada: Fashion Watchdog of the Internet

As a model, Jillian Mercado has been featured on billboards from Times Square to Venice, Italy. And, she's one of the only professional models who also uses a wheelchair. Jillian talks with Noor Tagouri about how being a rebel was her survival mode growing up, and what it was like to see herself—wheelchair and all—on a huge billboard in Italy.

Jillian Mercado Is Your Rebellious Best Friend

Dapper Dan, the iconic fashion designer who defined the look of '80s hip-hop, talks to host Noor Tagouri about the early days of his boutique—which was open 24/7 for almost a decade—and about how growing up in Harlem shaped the person and designer he is today.

Dapper Dan Defined Harlem, And Harlem Defined Him

Elaine Welteroth, the former Editor in Chief of Teen Vogue, was the youngest person ever at the helm of a Conde Nast publication, and second ever black editor at the company. Now, she’s the author of a book about knowing your worth, and she opens up to host Noor on how she coped with naysayers and navigated professional hurdles.

Elaine Welteroth Has a Message For You

Tan France is the fashion expert on Queer Eye, but he's so much more than the charming stylista with the pompadour. To kick off Season 3, Tan opens up to host Noor Tagouri about why he almost quit Queer Eye during the first season, the strength of his family relationships, and the immense pressure he felt as a young professional living in Salt Lake City and running three modest clothing companies. He also reveals how he used clothes to express himself as a child, including his love for Disney. Plus, he dishes on his latest show, Talking Funny.

Alexander Wang + Ryan Korban

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