Drexler Leaves J.Crew, Self Care Spending, Main Street Shopping

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! The big story this week: Mickey Drexler leaving J.Crew, of course. Walmart is asking employees to drop off online orders on their way home, Amazon killed its nightly fashion show, and JCPenney is closing its Manhattan flagship. Is our obsession with self care too much? And Kaarin tells the story of Bleecker Street. Come hang out!

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Fashion & Cotton, Amazon Handmade Weddings, Optimism at Gap

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we review the situations at J.Crew and Gap, Inc. Amazon is getting into the wedding industry, Pottery Barn is struggling to win millennials, and Target owes a big tab for its tech breaches. Meanwhile, organic cotton presents as many challenges as it does benefits. Come hang out!

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Michael Kors Hearts Jimmy Choo, Harley-Davidson vs Urban, The New Fashion Cities

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Harley-Davidson ended a lawsuit with Urban Outfitters (as long as Urban promises never to sell Harley items again). Also, is Michael Kors about to make a play for Jimmy Choo? The New York Times named the #3 fashion city in the United States and Texas just might be the country’s best beauty hub. Amazon’s Fashion President resigned and we delve into the latest news about designers making clothes for persons with disabilities. You can always sit next to us!

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Dr. Martens vs. Steve Madden, FTC vs. Celebs, Sears' CEO vs. Blogging

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we talk about whether Macy's is really becoming another discount store. Roberto Cavalli has a new creative director, the FTC sent a "warning" to celebrities, and Dr. Martens is suing Steve Madden. The CEO of Sears wrote a blistering blog post calling out the store's vendors, and we talk about the pros and cons of ethical and eco-friendly collections made by fast-fashion brands. Plus, there's a new wearable with major medical implications. Come hang out!

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Coach Buys Kate Spade, Kanye's Kids' Clothes, Forever 21 Beauty

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Coach bought Kate Spade for billions (with a b, yes), Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West are launching a line of kids' clothing, and Amazon wants to help you pick outfits. Vogue India is having controversy for its latest cover model, Dove's latest "Real Beauty" campaign was one for the dumb-dumbs, and Gymboree is filing for bankruptcy. Oh, and Forever 21 might open some beauty stores. That's cool. Come hang out!

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Met Gala Fashion, Goop’s Next Move, Ethical Shopping Options

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we recap some key Met Gala looks. Trump can’t figure out what he wants to do with NAFTA, Kit & Ace quit its American stores, and Goop is about to be a print magazine. Meanwhile, Walmart hired the cofounder of Rent the Runway, and the company that owns Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant may be in financial trouble. A banking company wants to help you make ethical shopping decisions, and car colors? Well, that’s fashion too, it turns out. Come hang out!

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Ivanka Fashion Problems, LuLaRoe Refunds, Beauty Crime

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We start with an Ivanka Trump two-fer: a fashion non-crime and some thoughts about international relations! J.Crew cut 250 jobs, Dior got bought for a ton of cash (actually Euros), and LuLaRoe’s “Make Good” refund claim period is….eye roll. The secret shame of ecommerce is logistics, if you can believe it. And an underground cosmetics ring got busted (yes, another one). Come hang out!

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Walmart on Top, F21 Red Fashion, More Trash Shoes!

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we try our best to keep up with the flailing retail scene. Moody’s has low hopes for 19 retailers, Rue 21 is closing hundreds of stores, and Agent Provocateur is in serious financial trouble. Meanwhile, Forever 21 is feeling good about expanding its F21 Red concept. Walmart is rumored to be buying Bonobos and is trying to woo customers into picking up online orders in store. And you might be surprised what this new collection from Timberland is made from. Come hang out!

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Fashion Retail Jobs, Target’s New Technology, Urban Outfitters vs. Everyone

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, everything’s just dang falling apart. Retail jobs are disappearing, and we talk about the factors influencing the recent rash of retail bankruptcies. Meanwhile, Target is getting all technological with RFID tags. Urban Outfitters is in big trouble once again for copying another designer, and we finally know what happened to Hood By Air skipping its last fashion show. British Vogue has a new editor, Coach has a new CEO, Gwynnie Bee has a new designer collaboration, and Jenna Lyons is getting a severance package we’d describe as “decent.” Oh, and remember American Apparel? Yeah, we do too. Come hang out!

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Jenna Lyons Leaves J.Crew, Gwynnie Bee Fashion, Uniqlo vs. Politics

Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week, we pour one out for Payless and Bebe. H&M is launching a new retail concept, Uniqlo is threatening to leave the U.S., and Jenna Lyons is leaving J.Crew. Gwynnie Bee might open physical stores, Tyra dropped the age cap for America's Next Top Model contestants, and Amazon is holding off on opening Amazon Go convenience stores. Finally, what does it mean when a major brand closes its 5th Avenue flagship? Come hang out!

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