Pop Fashion

By Kaarin Vembar and Lisa Rowan

Welcome to your fashion news comedy podcast! Finance writer Lisa Rowan and retail journalist (and former stylist) Kaarin Vembar discuss fashion news, pop culture, business, and creativity.... more

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The podcast currently has 431 episodes available.

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April 14, 2016 Kerry Washington's Adweek Cover, Dov Charney's New Fashion Plan, Lessons from Mad Men
Kerry Washington's Adweek Cover, Dov Charney's New Fashion Plan, Lessons from Mad Men
Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion! This week we have a great fashion crime story (that leads into a discussion of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Lisa gives an update on the Navajo Nation / Urban Outfitters case, cotton might be banned from Turkmenistan (which may spiral into problems for the fashion industry), and Dov Charney is planning the launch of a new company. Also, what is going on with the Kerry Washington cover on Adweek? For our main topic we discuss an article by Matthew Weiner. The creator of Mad Men helps us think about artistic processes and what happens when we are in a creative desert. Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
YouTube: Pop Fashion Podcast, http://bit.ly/1Fja7rk
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Website: www.truetostyle.com
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52min
April 07, 2016 Beyonce Launches Ivy Park, Romper Instructions, Defeating Distraction
Beyonce Launches Ivy Park, Romper Fashion Instructions, Defeating Distraction
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we go crazy over Beyonce's new athletic apparel brand, Ivy Park. We review the potential for a U.S. textile industry revival and gawk at the Elle writer meltdown the internet's been buzzing about. Why are women spending more on beauty products? Christian Louboutin reveals a new shoe line that includes variations of the color nude. And we try to figure out how to use the bathroom when you're wearing a romper. Our main topic this week is distraction. How can you move past a constant state of distraction and focus on work that's meaningful? Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
YouTube: Pop Fashion Podcast, http://bit.ly/1Fja7rk
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Website: www.truetostyle.com
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56min
March 31, 2016 Rent the Runway, Kendall Jenner's Vogue Issue, Adversity as Advantage
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week we discuss Armani's decision to stop using fur in its products. Old Spice is getting sued over rashes, and Rent the Runway officially rolled out its unlimited rental program. Lisa watched Amazon's shopping show, Proactiv got bought by a food company (yep), and Kendall Jenner got an entire Vogue issue to herself. Our main topic this week is adversity. How can adversity drive you to do better? Can staying angry, hungry, or humble help you go far? Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
YouTube: Pop Fashion Podcast, http://bit.ly/1Fja7rk
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Website: www.truetostyle.com
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1h 2min
March 24, 2016 Kanye’s Pop Up Fashion, Lane Bryant’s Ad Ban, Creativity & Staying on the Bus
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week - Aeropostale’s stock is tanking, Kanye surprised everyone with a pop up shop in New York City, and Kmart Australia has our “good on you” story for the week. In other news, what the heck is happening with the new Lane Bryant commercial? We think it is rocking, so why are television networks turning it down? Also, the Council of Fashion Designers of America will televise their awards ceremony (will you watch?), and the New York Times makes us think about our current political landscape through the lens of fashion. Our main topic is about staying on the bus! Lisa explains the Helsinki Bus Station Theory and how it applies to our careers and creative lives. Are we continually switching busses when we need to just ride things out? Come hang with us!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
YouTube: Pop Fashion Podcast, http://bit.ly/1Fja7rk
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Website: www.truetostyle.com
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56min
March 18, 2016 Anthropologie's Fashion Problem, Counterfeit Shoes, When Friendships End
This week on Pop Fashion, we dig into Anthroplogie's recent sales slump and debate the merits of American Apparel's latest t-shirt. Lanvin has named a new artistic director, and a plus-size designer gives a fabulous middle finger to an online retailer. Police arrested a dude with an alleged plan to make moola on his Avon stock, and Ferragamo is making strides (see what we did there) against counterfeiting in China. Our main topic is friendships. When do you know a friendship is headed toward its end? Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
YouTube: Pop Fashion Podcast, http://bit.ly/1Fja7rk
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Website: www.truetostyle.com

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52min
March 10, 2016 Lanvin's Sad Fashion Show, Nike in Kenya, The Emotional Cost of Branding
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! Today we dish the dirt on Dolce & Gabbana's shoe-naming flub and debate whether Valentino should go public. Luxury! Nike's in the middle of a mess in Kenya. Meanwhile, what went wrong at the Lanvin fall 2016 show? (Hint: Just about everything.) And Lisa's got beef with a new sustainable shopping resource. Our main topic this week is the cost of branding. If you don't brand yourself, others will do it for you. But what's the cost of putting energy into putting your authentic persona into the world? Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
YouTube: Pop Fashion Podcast, http://bit.ly/1Fja7rk
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Website: www.truetostyle.com
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57min
March 04, 2016 Gloria Steinem vs Lands’ End, Nail Polish Weight Gain, Allure + Judgment
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week in hot topics - Lands’ End is apologizing for featuring Gloria Steinem, More Magazine is folding, and Kohl’s is closing some stores (but, don’t worry - they have a game plan). In other news, America’s most hated retailer is revealed, studies show that nail polish might cause weight gain, and Adidas makes a positive decision regarding their endorsed athletes. Our main topic is about judgment. An article in Allure magazine reveals that we judge ourselves and others very harshly when it comes to appearance. Are looks really everything? Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
YouTube: Pop Fashion Podcast, http://bit.ly/1Fja7rk
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Website: www.truetostyle.com
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56min
February 25, 2016 London Fashion Week, Blake Lively’s Legs, Telepressure
Welcome to this week's episode of Pop Fashion! This week we review a few shows from London Fashion Week to kick things off. Then it's on to Urban Outfitters new beauty push, the new American Girl doll, and Amazon's new free-shipping minimum. Blake Lively refused to cross her legs at the Michael Kors show - what does it say about etiquette and runway logistics? This week's main topic is telepressure, or the nagging feeling that you should be working well beyond normal business hours. Are you giving in to telepressure? Come join us!
Pop Fashion Links

Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
YouTube: Pop Fashion Podcast, http://bit.ly/1Fja7rk
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Website: www.truetostyle.com
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54min
February 18, 2016 Victoria's Secret, Clothing Chemicals, Kanye + New York Fashion Week
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week is all about New York Fashion Week. But first! Fashion news. We check out a Uniqlo line that's new to the U.S. and review a class-action lawsuit against Burberry. Victoria's Secret's leader stepped down abruptly -- what does it mean for the mega-chain? Can we come to terms with the chemicals in our clothes? Also, a stolen vest turns up in a Ralph Lauren display in Macy’s, and Eileen Fisher is now the largest woman-owned fashion B-corp. Fancy! Meanwhile, as NYFW wraps up, we talk Kanye / Adidas, Rihanna / Puma, fashion show locations, muddy color stories, and more. Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
YouTube: Pop Fashion Podcast, http://bit.ly/1Fja7rk
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Website: www.truetostyle.com
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1h 13min
February 11, 2016 Burberry’s Runway Shakeup, Netflix & Fashion, Being Too Much
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! This week - will Burberry’s runway decisions shake up the fashion world? Also, Louis Vuitton’s copyright infringement case doesn’t go their way, Netflix is turning Nasty Gal’s #Girlboss into a series, Diet Coke is getting a makeover, C. Wonder is rising from the ashes, and the Navajo Nation seeks damages from Urban Outfitters. Our main topic is about being too much. Have you ever been told that you are too emotional? Too ambitious? What does it mean? And, what does gaslighting have to do with it? Come hang out!
Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com
YouTube: Pop Fashion Podcast, http://bit.ly/1Fja7rk
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Website: www.truetostyle.com
...more
53min

FAQs about Pop Fashion:

How many episodes does Pop Fashion have?

The podcast currently has 431 episodes available.