Sarah Harrelson, editor-in-chief and founder of ‘Cultured,’ joins Lauren to discuss how she built a media business outside of the traditional ecosystem. They also chat about the differences (and similarities) between the art and fashion worlds, what it was like to build a journalism career while based in Miami, moving to Los Angeles, and editing a magazine in 2025.

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Lauren's guest is Amy Odell, author of Gwyneth: The Biography. They discuss actress Gwyneth Paltrow's second life as a wellness influencer, editor, fashion designer, and C.E.O. and founder of GOOP, the lifestyle business that has attracted plenty of attention but struggled to turn a profit. They also discuss GP's relationship with Anna Wintour, who was the subject of Amy's first book.Gwyneth: The BiographyAnna: The Biography

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Lauren catches up with Isabel Wilkinson Schor, founder of Attersee, a line of wardrobe essentials that, over the past half decade has become foundational to a set of fashion consumers that has money to spend, but perhaps not to burn. They discuss Isabel’s journalism career, her reasons for starting a brand, and what she’s learned about business and human nature along the way.

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Lauren and How Long Gone’s Jason Stewart are both in Chicago for various reasons too boring to name. They discuss midwestern-nice fashion, from the local pub to the RL Restaurant, beer drinking, overeating protein, boutique fitness style, Tyler Haney’s return to Outdoor Voices, the Keds trend, Burberry’s revival, and why Loro Piana’s labor controversy in Italy won’t hurt its sales.

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Lauren’s guest today is Michael Grynbaum, whose new book, ‘Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, the Media Dynasty That Reshaped America,’ was just published earlier this week. They dive into the past, present, and future of Condé Nast—from the Anna-Graydon-Tina golden age to the current financial headwinds facing the company, and everything in between. And, of course, they dig into the ongoing race to succeed Anna at American Vogue.

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Double the guests, double the fun. Lauren is joined by her friend, the writer, stylist, and fashion editor Becky Malinsky of Five Things You Should Buy fame. They discuss five topics weighing heavy on the group chat: the best denim shorts, why running tights with pockets are annoying, why no men’s pants fit, the fashion in the Jessica Biel vehicle ‘The Better Sister,’ and the $10 million Hermès Birkin prototype. But wait, there’s more: Puck’s media-industry scoop machine, Dylan Byers, ducks in at the top of the show to review the most important runway of the year: the promenade up to the lodge at Allen & Co.’s annual Sun Valley conference.
AGOLDE Ridley Denim Shorts
AGOLDE Indra Denim ShortsBuck Mason Montecito Cut-Off ShortsLevi's 501 Cut Off ShortsReformation 2.5 inch inseam shortMoussy Vintage denim shortsHorse Sport Shorts Beyond Yoga LeggingsLiterary Sport Running TightsLiterary Sport Capri Running TightsLiterary Sport Muscle Tank The Row Park ToteProenza Schouler White DressBarbour Jacket.

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Lauren’s guest is Liz Goldwyn, writer of ‘Starf*cuker’ on Substack, documentary filmmaker, sexual wellness advocate, book author, and Hollywood royalty. She joins Lauren to talk about her life working in fashion in the 1990s and 2000s, Los Angeles style, and her incredible vintage collection—from Nicolas Ghesquière-era Balenciaga to Sorelle Fontana—a selection of which is currently on sale at Arcade Vintage.

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Legendary ‘Wall Street Journal’ fashion reporter Teri Agins joins Lauren to discuss everything from Pedro Pascal's new stylist to Meghan Markle’s brand-building strategy. They also get into Michael Rider’s Celine debut, and discuss how the luxury industry has transformed over the past 30 years.

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Lauren’s guest is Katie Sturino: Body-acceptance advocate, founder of the beauty brand Megababe, and author of the new novel ‘Sunny Side Up.’ They chat about the creator economy, the evolving market for plus-size clothing, the societal effects of GLP-1s, swimwear, building a mass-market brand, writing a book, and a lot more.

Megababe Bust Dust Anti-Boob-Sweat Powder
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Megababe Smoothie Deo
Megababe Geo Deo
Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino
Kitty & Vibe Tomato print swimsuit
Kitty & Vibe Color Block long sleeve

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Lauren's guest is Chris Black, marketer, sort-of influencer, and co-host of ‘How Long Gone,’ a podcast for people who wish they were invited to the Bezos-Sánchez wedding. They discuss Jonathan Anderson's Dior debut, the happy couple and extreme displays of wealth, who should succeed Anna Wintour at American ‘Vogue,’ and why press trips have gotten so good lately.

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