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Every summer, there's that one defining piece -- the Havaianas, the jelly sandals, the Miu Miu cowboy hat. But this year? It's quiet. Search "summer trends 2026" and the only thing coming up is the color blue. So I brought Gab Waller back for our annual Summer trends episode. Gab is one of the most in-demand personal shoppers in fashion. She shares what her clients are buying, what's selling out, and what's all over our feeds that no one is actually requesting.

Consider this your real-time summer 2026 trend report, straight from the woman sourcing it all.

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In this episode, we get into:

• Why summer 2026 feels different — and the trend slowdown no one is talking about
• The color of the summer (and why I'm fully in my blue era)
• Gab's pick for the trending summer sandal and the thong strap moment
• The beach bag worth investing in this season — and Gab's take on the ALC bags everyone is asking about
• Light summer jackets and layering pieces for the in-between weather days
• The full jean shorts debate — are we still wearing them?
• The biggest difference Gab is seeing this summer vs. last summer
• The one item Gab's clients are requesting on repeat right now
• The trend all over social media that no one is actually DMing her to source
• Whether clients are actually buying into the new designer eras — Demna at Gucci, Jonathan Anderson at Dior, and more
• Rapid fire on the biggest trends: silk taffeta pants, CBK minimalism, cerulean blue, oversized sunnies, big buckle belts, graphic tees
• World Cup dressing — track pants, jerseys, and the vintage workout wear comeback
• Let's Get You Dressed: outfit ideas for the listener who doesn't wear shorts or sandals

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro and what Gab is wearing 

00:35 The Chanel gold rush and items Gab can't keep up with 

03:00 Are Chanel's viral pieces losing steam?

03:49 The Chanel barefoot sandal 

07:00 Why there's no defining summer 2026 trend 

08:00 Miu Miu, Celine, and the brands actually selling right now 

12:00 The bags of the summer: Celine raffia, Miu Miu wicker, Chanel Coco Beach 

17:00 The Saint Laurent jacket everyone wants

18:00 Vintage athletic wear and World Cup dressing 

20:30 Embellished sandals from Chanel and Celine 

23:30 Big buckle belts having their moment 

24:30 Brand allegiance and the quiet logo era 

25:00 Dior under Jonathan Anderson and the bow heel obsession 

27:20 The color of the summer 

29:20 The Row flip-flop effect: what's trending vs what's selling 

32:30 Fun is back in fashion 

33:50 Rapid fire where to shop trends

39:37 What to wear this Summer that isn't jean shorts and sandals

41:45 Outro

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Ralph Lauren isn't just a brand — it's one of the only American fashion houses that has shaped culture for nearly 60 years. And right now, it's having one of its biggest cultural moments yet, resonating across every generation. 

Today we’re joined by longtime WWD fashion editor and friend of the house, Bridget Foley, who’s had a front row seat to the brand’s evolution. She’s also the author of Lauren’s latest book, Ralph Lauren Catwalk, which covers over 100 runway shows and the brand’s most iconic moments. 

In this episode, we get into:

• What actually defines a brand with longevity (and why so few designers achieve it)
• Ralph's "meet cute" moment with fashion and why he calls himself a storyteller, not a designer
• The authenticity that makes Ralph different from every other luxury house
• Why Ralph was doing "lifestyle" decades before the term existed
• The hand-me-downs, vintage uniforms, and Bronx childhood that shaped his entire aesthetic
• Ralph's belief in longevity and preservation, sustainability before it had a name
• Inside the Ralph Lauren archive (and why Bridget calls it a "fashion lover's wonderland")
• Why Gen Z fell in love with Ralph Lauren and what their parents' closets have to do with it
• The codes that have permeated time: the tuxedo jacket over jeans, the polo shirt, the patchwork
• Ralph Lauren's optimism and what it's actually rooted in
• What Ralph has done to stay relevant with the next generation

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If there’s one thing that’s transformed my personal style the most, it’s this: editing my closet. I’m a firm believer that a tidy closet = a clear mind, and every spring, I treat it like a full reset.

After doing one of the biggest clean-outs of my life (we’re talking half my closet gone), I realized that great style isn’t about having more, it’s about having the right pieces, and knowing how to let go of the rest. 

In this solo episode, I’m walking you through my exact, step-by-step guide to a spring closet reset—how to approach it with intention, make it actually enjoyable, and come out the other side with a wardrobe that finally feels like you.

We get into:

• How to define your personal style right now
• The exact system I use to edit my closet (keep, tailor, rehome)
• My “hero rack” trick that changes how you get dressed every day
• What to do with pieces you feel emotionally attached to
• How to actually sell your clothes (and make money back)
• Why you shouldn’t rush to buy anything new after a clean-out

Thank you to Depop for making this episode possible. Happy selling, happy shopping, and happy spring cleaning 

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The Met Gala is the Super Bowl of red carpets, the most photographed, dissected, and mythologized night in fashion. But most of what we think we know about it isn't quite right.

I'm joined by Amy Odell, journalist and author of Anna: The Biography, for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind fashion's biggest night. From how Anna Wintour actually approves looks, to who makes it onto the invite list, to why tech money is suddenly funding the whole thing, Amy decodes it all.

In this episode, we get into:

• The biggest misconceptions about the Met Gala (and what really happens behind the scenes)
• How Anna Wintour actually approves looks — and what she doesn't see
• Who gets invited, who gets crossed off the list, and how the seating really works
• Why Met Gala tickets jumped to $100K this year and what tables actually cost
• The Bezos era: how tech money is reshaping fashion's biggest night
• Why brands like LVMH and Kering aren't buying tables the way they used to
• The Devil Wears Prada Vogue cover and what it tells us about Vogue's future
• The real story of how Lauren Weisberger went from Anna's assistant to writing the book
• Why the Costume Institute has to raise its own funds (and Anna's role in changing that)
• Met Gala vs. Oscars: how fashion superseded Hollywood on the red carpet
• Behind-the-scenes rules: the no-phones policy, green rooms, and rider requests
• The Zendaya x Anna Sui matching look moment and how it slipped through
• What to expect from "Costume Art" and the "Fashion Is Art" dress code
• How to actually watch the Met: Amy's go-to live stream and second-screen setup

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: Why the Met Gala has so many misconceptions 

01:00 The biggest myth — does Anna really approve every look? 

01:58 Why the Met has superseded Vogue in cultural relevance 

03:40 Met Gala vs. the Oscars and the rise of theme dressing 

05:23 Inside the room: how the Met Gala became a networking event 

06:40 How brands and Vogue decide who sits where 

07:59 Anna's list: how the invite list actually gets made 

08:31 Can you pay your way in? The Bezos era explained 

10:00 OpenAI, Snap, and Meta: why tech is buying tables now 

11:26 Taste, relevancy, and the Hiltons and Kardashians question 

12:30 The Kim Kardashian Vogue cover backlash, then and now 1

3:30 The Devil Wears Prada Vogue cover and what it signals 

14:54 The real story: how Lauren Weisberger wrote the book 

17:30 How Anna handled the original movie in 2006 

19:30 Met Monday speculation and Meryl Streep rumors 

20:50 Why the Costume Institute has to fund itself 

22:34 Why fashion is finally getting respect in the art world 

23:40 New Costume Institute galleries — out of the basement 

24:00 Why luxury brands aren't buying tables this year 

25:30 The math: what $6M means to Bezos vs. an average household 

27:50 Inside the room: nerves, dress codes, and bathroom breaks 

28:42 Green rooms, rider requests, and Karl Lagerfeld's Diet Coke 

30:30 The forgotten history of the Met Gala after-party 

31:30 Why every celebrity now has their own after-party 

32:15 How Andrew Bolton and Anna pick the theme 

34:45 Theme vs. dress code: Costume Art and Fashion Is Art explained 

35:13 Why brands and politics decide what celebrities wear 

36:22 The Anna Sui x Zendaya twin moment, decoded 

37:30 Predictions: naked dresses, theatrics, and what to expect 

38:30 How Amy watches the Met: the live stream + X combo 

39:00 Outro

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Some of the most-asked questions I get are about the stuff we wear every single day, the work pants, the basics, the summer sandals, the first-date outfit. And honestly, these are the hardest things to get right, because they're the pieces that have to actually work in your real life.

I'm answering all of your questions, from the affordable work pants I've worn literally to Paris and back, to the sleepover outfit that isn't lingerie, to why I'm personally not betting on 90s minimalism being the trend of the year.

We also get into the reality of summer sandal shopping when you actually have to walk, the affordable basics that rival luxury, how to experiment with trends without blowing your budget, and my best advice for anyone trying to break into fashion right now.

In this episode, we get into:

• The $148 work pants I've worn from Paris Fashion Week to an LA birthday in the same day
• Where to actually find great tops that aren't tees or button-downs
• What to wear to a new fling's place that isn't lingerie but still feels good
• Why I don't believe in sneakers with sundresses — and what to wear instead
• The most comfortable summer sandals (and the ones that will ruin your vacation)
• The affordable basics that rival luxury (Uniqlo, Old Navy, Quince, COS)
• The $25 jeans that have been $25 since the 90s — and are actually good
• How to experiment with trends on Depop without overspending
• Why I think fashion is fun again and 90s minimalism isn't the trend of the year
• The first-date outfit formula that always works
• My honest advice for breaking into fashion (especially after a layoff)

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro, first solo episode, and recent favorite guests 

01:30 The best affordable work pants (and the pair I wore around the world)

04:30 Why pleated-front pants instantly elevate any outfit

06:00 The gap in the market for great tops right now

07:00 What to wear to a sleepover that isn't lingerie

09:30 Summer sandal shopping when you actually have to walk

10:30 Why sneakers don't belong with sundresses

11:30 The travel sneakers I pack every time

13:00 Ballet flats, thong sandals, and the dream shoe they discontinued

15:30 The perfect first-date outfit (as the weather transitions)

17:30 My favorite inexpensive basics (Uniqlo, Old Navy, Quince, COS)

19:00 The $25 Old Navy jeans worth trying

20:30 How to shop trends on Depop without overspending

22:00 Baby blue as the color of spring and how to style it

23:50 Why 90s minimalism isn't the trend of the year

25:00 Breaking into fashion after a layoff

28:00 Why having a point of view matters more than networking

29:00 What's coming next

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Getting dressed isn’t just about clothes, it’s emotional, it’s personal, and it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to step into who we want to be. So how do we actually use it?

I’m joined by Erin Walsh, the stylist behind some of the most iconic women in Hollywood, Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez, Mindy Kaling, and the mind behind Anne’s unforgettable Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour.

Fresh off last night’s New York premiere, Erin walks us through what it actually takes to build a press tour of this scale, the Easter eggs, the Valentino Rockstud comeback, the meta moments, and why every look comes back to one question: how do you want to feel?

We also get into Erin’s CREATE method from her upcoming book The Art of Intention, and how the same tools she uses on red carpets can transform how any of us get dressed every single day.

In this episode, we get into:

• What “intentional dressing” really means and how to actually do it
• The 3-word rule Erin uses with every client
• How to find your style “superpower” and lean into it
• Why clothes are emotional, and what to do when your closet feels like a stranger
• How to get out of a style rut
• Inside the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour: the references, the collaborations, the chaos
• The Valentino Rockstud comeback and why it actually works
• How Erin handles real-time criticism on the biggest carpets in the world
• Why fashion is moving back toward joy, from Matthieu at Chanel to Selena at the Golden Globes
• The “supernova” mindset Michael Kors gave her 20 years ago
• What’s actually in a stylist’s toolkit and the brands she swears by
• Her go-to jeans, white tee, and blazer, and where to shop each one
• The fastest way to elevate any outfit instantly

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro, intentional dressing and why clothes are emotional

02:00 Three words: the rule Erin uses with every client

04:00 The “good bag” moment and dressing from feeling

06:00 Why aesthetic quizzes fall short without emotional connection

08:30 Finding your style superpower

10:30 Owning femininity as a power move

12:00 Getting out of a style rut

13:30 What to do when you hate your outfit halfway through the day

15:00 Color analysis, trends, and what’s actually worth your attention

16:30 Inside a first fitting with Erin Walsh

18:00 Dressing through body changes with compassion

20:00 “Breaking the shell”: vulnerability and style

22:00 The CREATE method (Clarity, Ritual, Editing, Alignment, Truth, Expansion)

25:00 Handling real-time criticism on the red carpet

27:00 Why joy is the future of fashion (Matthieu at Chanel, Selena at the Globes)

29:00 The “supernova” mindset from Michael Kors

29:30 Inside the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour

31:30 Planning a global press tour at this scale

33:30 The Easter eggs: the runway office, the blue Chanel sweater, the bangs

35:00 Valentino in Japan, Balenciaga in Korea, Susan Fang in China

37:00 The Valentino Rockstud comeback

38:30 Toe cleavage, heels, and why flats don’t work for her

40:00 Final stops: New York and London

40:30 The stylist’s toolkit: what Erin travels with

41:30 Her go-to jeans, tee, and blazer brands

42:30 The fastest way to elevate an outfit

43:00 Outro

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Zac Posen has always understood that fashion is about more than just clothes—it’s about creating moments.

This week on Let’s Get Dressed, I sit down with Zac to talk about what it means to reinvent American fashion today. Now as Creative Director of Gap Inc., overseeing Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta, Zac shares how he’s bringing his signature sense of “fashiontainment” to a global scale.

From viral cultural moments to designer collaborations like Old Navy x Christopher John Rogers, we discuss how fashion is shifting—from exclusivity to accessibility—and what it takes to build a brand that resonates in today’s world.

Plus, Zac shares his go-to styling tips, from the one piece that instantly elevates your jeans to why every woman needs her own version of the perfect little black dress. We also get into the future of fashion, the role of AI, and why instinct and taste still matter more than ever.

In this episode, we get into:

• What reinvention actually looks like in fashion (personally and professionally)
• The shift from couture to designing at scale—and what changes creatively
• Why fashion is moving into entertainment and pop culture
• How collaborations (like Old Navy x Anna Sui + CJR) actually come together
• The “cultural receiver” mindset and how to spot what’s next
• Why some fashion moments go viral—and others don’t
• What it takes to execute big ideas inside a corporate structure
• The role of failure, resilience, and timing in building a career
• How AI is already shaping fashion—and where it still falls short
• Why direct-to-consumer and social media changed everything
• The difference between product that looks good vs. product that actually sells
• Zac’s philosophy on creativity, risk-taking, and staying relevant
• Easy styling advice: how to elevate jeans, wardrobe staples, and everyday dressing

The Old Navy x Christopher John Rogers collection is live now: https://oldnavy.gap.com/

Timestamps: 

00:00  Intro, Zac Posen in LA and setting up fashion as storytelling

01:08  First Oscar weekend and Hollywood influence

02:00  Disney, imagination, and fashion as magic

04:00  Fashion as entertainment and cultural relevance

05:00  Reinvention, joining Gap, and creative evolution

08:40  Gap Inc. as a “country” and leading at scale

10:45  Old Navy, first impressions, and bringing in designers

13:00  Process over persona, being hands-on creatively

15:00  Executing ideas step-by-step and creative instinct

16:20  Collaborations and creating cultural moments

18:40  Failure, risk, and resilience in career growth

19:00  Do fashion brands need to entertain today?

22:00  Fashion vs entertainment and the shift in culture

23:20  The viral dress moment and why product wins

25:00  Gap Studio and building cultural fashion moments

27:00  Anna Sui collaboration and AI in fashion

30:45  Christopher John Rogers x Old Navy exclusive

35:00  The state of American fashion today

37:00  Design evolution: construction over trend

39:00  What success looks like now (seeing it on the street)

41:00  Creativity as a daily practice

42:00  Styling tip: how to elevate jeans

43:00  Closet staple: the little black dress

43:50  Menswear tip: just wear a button-down

44:20  Outro

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We’re in an era of endless options, constant drops, and algorithm-driven trends…but what are people actually buying?

I sit down with retail expert and Puck writer Sarah Shapiro to do a real-time “channel check” on the fashion industry. From what’s selling in stores right now to the pieces quietly dominating across data, and the brands actually getting it right, we break down what’s working, what’s not, how to actually make sense of it all, and where you should be shopping.

In this conversation, we get into:

• What a “channel check” is and why it reveals what people are really buying
• The shift away from leggings and what’s replacing them
• The rise of the “easy pant” and why it’s everywhere right now
• The stores and brands that are actually getting it right
• Why curated retail experiences matter more than ever
• What’s not working in retail right now (and why overproduction is a problem)
• The brands quietly winning vs. the ones struggling to keep up
• What the data actually says people are buying (and the pieces that keep selling out)
• The “airplane outfit” effect and why it’s one of the most powerful drivers in fashion
• The price point people are really shopping right now
• Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes
• How AI is starting to shape the future of shopping (and where it still falls short)
• Why personal style still matters more than trends or algorithms
• How to filter the noise and figure out what actually works for you

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Timestamps 

00:00  Intro, “retail whisperer” and setting up the spring channel check

02:00  What a channel check actually is and how to read a store

04:00  The rise of “easy pants” spotted IRL (channel check in the wild)

05:30  Why people are moving away from leggings (but not fully)

07:00  Girlfriend Collective leggings, High Sport pants, and the “cookie theory”

08:30  What stores are actually doing well right now (Mohawk, curated retail)

10:30  Discovery in stores vs overwhelming assortments

11:30  The problem with endless scroll and too many options

13:00  What defines a “mall brand” today and how retail categories have changed

15:00  What people are actually buying right now (ShopMy + Puck data)

17:00  Seasonal shift: what spring shopping will look like

18:30  The “airplane pant” and why product framing sells

20:00  Brands to watch right now (Still Here denim and expansion beyond hero pieces)

21:30  The $300–$800 “middle market” and how people are shopping it

22:30  Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes

24:00  The RealReal mindset: depreciation, longevity, and wearing your clothes

25:00  Her background: from retail to Substack to Puck

27:00  AI in retail: where it works (logistics, tagging) vs where it doesn’t (taste)

29:00  Why AI styling still misses nuance and personal language

31:00  The future of retail: tech vs human experience in stores

32:00  How to filter the noise and actually figure out your personal style

33:00  “Let’s Get You Dressed” — what to wear to a big business meeting

35:00  Investment pieces, blazers, and how to shop strategically (RealReal, vintage)

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Spring is officially here, which means it’s time for a wardrobe reset. I’m breaking down the 10 pieces you actually need for spring whether you’re shopping your closet or investing in a few key pieces.

I’ve always found spring to be the hardest season to get dressed for. It’s that in-between moment where your winter pieces feel too heavy, but it’s not quite summer either, so figuring out what actually works can be hard. From the perfect work pant to the return of the barn jacket, pencil skirts, and cropped denim, these are the staples, trends, and styling shifts that will make getting dressed this season so much easier. We’re also talking about how to transition your wardrobe from winter to spring, why fabric matters more than you think, and how to bring more personality into your everyday outfits.

This episode is your guide to refreshing your closet without overconsuming, focusing on pieces you’ll actually wear and style on repeat.

Shop all items mentioned in the episode: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4234938

In this conversation, we get into:

• The 10 spring wardrobe essentials you actually need
• How to transition your wardrobe from winter to spring
• Why switching fabrics is the key to seasonal dressing
• The best “work pant” styles for spring (and why they’re so versatile)
• The return of the barn jacket and how to style it
• Why pencil skirts are trending again and how to wear them
• The layered tee trend and easy ways to elevate basics
• How to incorporate texture (fringe, feathers, movement) into your wardrobe
• Why baby blue is the standout color for spring
• How to use accessories like belts and shoes to elevate any outfit
• The return of lace and how to style it beyond “going out”
• Why cropped jeans are back and how they change your proportions
• The shift toward sleek, minimal shoes (and the best loafers for spring)
• How to refresh your closet without buying everything new

Timestamps:

02:00  Life update + getting back into routine after being sick

05:00  Why spring is the perfect time for a wardrobe reset

07:00  The importance of fabric when transitioning seasons

09:00  The perfect work pant: what to look for + best styles

12:00  The barn jacket: why it’s a spring staple

15:00  Pencil skirts are back: how to style them for real life

18:00  The layered tee trend and elevated basics

20:00  Texture in fashion: fringe, feathers, and movement

23:00  How to wear statement pieces in an everyday way

25:00  The color of the season: why baby blue works as a neutral

27:00  Bright accessories and the power of a statement belt

29:00  Lace for spring: how to style it beyond the obvious

31:00  Cropped jeans and why showing your shoes matters

34:00  Affordable vs. investment denim options

36:00  The return of the sleek loafer (and why chunky is out)

38:00  How to shop your closet and avoid overconsumption

40:00  Final thoughts: building a wardrobe you actually wear

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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is everywhere again but the conversation around her style often misses what actually made it so compelling in the first place.

I sit down with writer and repeat guest Larissa Mills to talk about the frenzy surrounding CBK right now, from the new Love Story series on FX and Hulu to the endless stream of content promising you can dress like her if you just buy the right boots, coat, or sunglasses. Together, we unpack what people are getting wrong about Carolyn’s style, and why it was never really just about the clothes.

In this conversation, we get into:

• The Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy style revival happening right now
• What people are getting wrong when they try to copy CBK’s look
• What it was actually like to live in New York during the Carolyn era
• Whether Carolyn was seen as a style icon in real time — or became one later
• Why her style felt powerful because of her aura, confidence, and restraint
• How social media and overconsumption have changed the way we approach personal style
• The difference between being inspired by someone’s wardrobe and replicating it
• Why repetition, discernment, and editing are the real keys to great personal style
• How to take inspiration from Carolyn’s wardrobe without losing your own point of view
• The brands, silhouettes, and styling tools we’d use to channel the spirit of CBK in a more personal way

Timestamps 

05:00  CBK resurgence, Love Story and the social media frenzy

07:00  Why “dressing like Carolyn” misses the point of her style

09:00  Larissa Mills on personal style and impenetrable taste

10:00  What women were actually wearing in NYC during the CBK era

12:00  90s minimalism, Calvin Klein, and the “uniform” of the time

14:00  Was Carolyn a style icon in real time—or did that come later?

17:00  The role of aura, presence, and her relationship with JFK Jr.

20:00  Why CBK’s style felt powerful beyond just the clothes

23:00  The difference between copying vs. embodying personal style

26:00  Overconsumption, the internet, and losing individuality in fashion

29:00  How to build personal style through repetition and restraint

32:00  Tailoring, fit, and the reality of making clothes work for you

34:00  Heels vs. flats and the practicality of everyday dressing

36:00  Breaking fashion “rules” and wearing what you actually love

38:00  Editing your wardrobe and developing discernment

40:00  Signature pieces, silhouettes, and building a personal uniform

42:00  Why you’ll never be CBK and why that’s the point

43:00  Introducing “Let’s Get You Dressed” (listener styling segment)

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