Ziwe is a comedian and writer perhaps best known for her provocative Instagram Live and Youtube interview series, Baited, or her Showtime variety sketch show, Ziwe. Both shows highlighted her talent for getting to the heart of the most divisive American issues, while still managing to produce hilarity. Today, she’s here to discuss her most personal project yet: Black Friend: Essays. Ziwe talks about how her comedy background helped lay the foundation for the book’s content and structure, the reason the essays are heavily footnoted, and why becoming a good artist means being very bad at your craft for a long time.

Comedian and Writer Ziwe on Her Insightful, Hilarious New Book, Black Friend: Essays

From the creators of Who What Wear—your trusted source for celebrity style, the latest fashion and beauty trends, and shopping suggestions—comes the brand new podcast, Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr. Think of it as your direct line to the designers, stylists, beauty experts, editors, and tastemakers who are shaping the fashion and beauty world. Each week, Who What Wear Co-Founder and Second Life podcast host, Hillary Kerr, will cover everything from the latest emerging trends and talent to candid conversations with industry icons. This is what style sounds like.

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Clayton Hawkins played with wigs instead of toys as a child, and by the time he was in high school, he had a lucrative side hustle doing prom hair for his classmates. Today, Hawkins is known for his work with clients such as Olivia Rodrigo, Jenna Ortega, and Ali Wong, in addition to his hilarious and educational #HairTok presence. This week, Hawkins explains the techniques he used to give Rodrigo her flawless Guts tour waves, how bang pieces actually work, and which Hailey Bieber look he treated with the attention to detail he can only imagine was matched by the historical researchers behind Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.

Celebrity Hairstylist Clayton Hawkins Talks Olivia Rodrigo's Tour Hair, the Vintage Hair Tool He Wants Back in Production, and the Importance of Knowing When to Pivot a Look

It’s our favorite time of the year! On Monday, right after the Met Gala red carpet arrivals drew to a close, Hillary sat down with Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings and Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler for a full download of the evening. On top of tracing the origins of the best archival and referential looks of the night, the group discusses the most successful interpretations of the Garden of Time dress code, the top beauty looks, and the prevailing trends. 


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Dani Michelle is a powerhouse stylist who dresses some of the most highly photographed women in the world. If you're even remotely online, you know the influence that her clients—such as Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Elsa Hosk—wield over the fashion space. On top of her styling work, Michelle recently launched a chic, stackable jewelry line called Méga, and she was just named creative director of L.A.-based denim brand Joe's Jeans. In this episode, Michelle discusses what it's like to put her work on a global stage daily and how jewelry designing and creative directing have become gratifying additions to her career. Plus, she shares which accessories are making a comeback for spring.

Stylist Dani Michelle on Dressing a Generation of Style Icons, Launching Méga, and Curating a Vision for Joe's Jeans

Mandy Lee, or @oldloserinbrooklyn, has made a name for herself creating thoughtful, well-researched fashion content online. Since starting her TikTok during the pandemic, Lee has amassed over half a million followers and become an authority in the world of trend forecasting. Lee started the viral #75HardStyleChallenge and hosts an annual Met Gala watch party on TikTok that is not to be missed. Last year, she predicted that Doja Cat would dress as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette, and over 70 million of her viewers watched as her prediction came true. This week, Lee joins us to chat about the impact of her style challenge—and she’s even sharing her coveted Met Gala predictions for this year!

Trend Forecaster and Content Creator Mandy Lee @oldloserinbrooklyn on Her Viral #75HardStyleChallenge and 2024 Met Gala Predictions

Stylist Jamie Mizrahi may not look to trends for inspiration, but she's certainly been known to help set a few of them. For instance, her client Jennifer Lawrence has made fashion headlines countless times since they partnered up, and we've watched the influence of J.Law's elevated yet effortless street style ripple through the community in the recent surge of simple, polished basics. Whether she's advising Jeremy Allen White on which button to unbutton or creating a new custom black gown for Adele's Vegas residency every single weekend, Mizrahi's through line is always to give her clients a lived-in look that emphasizes their unique sense of style. This week, Mizrahi shares why she generally ignores fashion industry standards and encourages clients to rewear pieces, dig into the past seasons' archives, and dress in a way that feels authentic.

Comedian and Writer Ziwe on Her Insightful, Hilarious New Book, Black Friend: Essays

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