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.

Pop Fashion episodes:

July 09, 2015 Donna Karan’s Exit, Fashion Law Degrees, Invest in Yourself
Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Donna Karan surprises everyone by leaving her fashion house, the MERS virus is slowing down retail in South Korea, and Adidas debuts a shoe made out of recycled ocean trash. Donald Trump makes moronic comments about immigrants, thus causing Macy’s to dump Trump. At least 12 people died and 33 were injured when a shoe factory collapsed in China. In other news, you can now get a Fashion Law degree from Fordham University, and the Army is rolling out a new camouflage pattern on uniforms.

Our main topic is about investing in yourself. Louis C.K. bet on himself by turning down a deal with Conan O’Brien in the 1990’s. Should we be investing in ourselves in the same way? Come hang out!

Pop Fashion Links
Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
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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59min
July 02, 2015 Lululemon’s Fashion Recall, Jimmy Choo Drama, Get Your Confidence Back
Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in fashion hot topics - Lululemon recalls 300,000 hoodies due to drawstring injuries, a model protest at men’s fashion week results in the best quote ever by Rick Owens, and Marissa Webb’s first collection for Banana Republic was kinda “meh.” In other news, shopping has become a big deal during Ramadan (and fashion houses are taking note), the former co-founder of Jimmy Choo sent a cease and desist letter to her old company, and Justice tries a new retail tactic this summer. Additionally, Dov Charney continues to prove that he is made of snakes and a woman has a complete meltdown in Macy’s over the price of a handbag.

Our main topic this week is about confidence! How do you get your confidence back after a major setback? Is it possible to build confidence like a muscle? Come hang out!

Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Blog: www.truetostyle.com
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58min
June 25, 2015 Selfie Stick Style, Miami Swim Week, Having it All
Selfie Stick Style, Miami Swim Week, Having it All

Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Walmart is accused of using shell companies to dodge taxes, a selfie stick dress by Pucci is a fashion marker for 2015, and Zara faces a lawsuit by a former employee who alleges discrimination. In other news, IMG pulled out of Miami Swim Week. But, do not despair! Two other organizations picked up the slack, thus making the entire event a logistical mess. In technology news - a new type of sensor can be worn on clothing or skin to detect toxic gasses, UV radiation, and other pollutants. Will all of that monitoring drive us nuts? Also, workers in a Chinese factory are on a hunger strike to protest the company moving to another country. Additionally, a J.Crew employee posts #hungergames photos on Instagram, and Lisa explains why doctors have white coats.

Our main topic is about having it all. What does it mean to have it all? Does it apply to everyone? And, why are we even chasing after it in the first place?

Come hang out!

Pop Fashion Links
Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
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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58min
June 18, 2015 GAP Closures, Michael Kors Pricing, Working Through Creative Block
Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Gap is closing 175 stores, CVS is buying pharmacies in Target, and Elie Tahari is facing a $12 million sexual harassment lawsuit. Also, virtual reality fitting rooms are becoming an actuality (and people are starting to make Minority Report comparisons), but are we ready for that type of retail technology? Additionally, Michael Kors reached a settlement for (allegedly) pricing items incorrectly - which takes Kaarin and Lisa down a road of trash talking outlet shopping. Would you wear your mother’s wedding dress? How about a dress that has been handed down 127 years? Lisa brings a cool story to the podcast about a family that passed down a wedding gown for generations. Finally, did you know that the CIA had a hand in promoting the American Expressionism Art Movement as part of a larger propaganda ploy? Yeah, we didn’t know that either.

Our main topic this week is about creative inertia. What happens when we feel creative block? How does it behave, and what are some ways that we can move forward? Come hang out!

Pop Fashion Links
Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Blog: www.truetostyle.com

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53min
June 11, 2015 J.Crew in Trouble?, Thongs vs Granny Panties, Self Promotion Approaches
Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - J.Crew announces corporate layoffs, Procter & Gamble sells off their famous beauty brands (i.e. CoverGirl), and Marc Jacobs reveals Willow Smith and Cher as his models for Fall 2015. In lingerie news, why are women buying granny panties over thongs? Also, the Rana Plaza Trust Fund hit its funding goal, but is it too little too late? And, are journalists to blame for not placing enough emphasis on fashion’s part with climate change?

Our main topic is about self promotion! How can we promote our work without coming across like a jerk? How much self promotion is too much? Come hang out!

Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Blog: www.truetostyle.com
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56min
June 05, 2015 Lauren Conrad’s Banned Words, Tailoring on Demand, Vacation Tips
Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Band of Outsiders might join the Retail Death Watch list, Dov Charney is back to his old tricks again (but American Apparel isn't playing games this time around), and fashion brands are banking on Instagram as their social media platform of choice. In other news, Lilly Pulitzer is in the spotlight after a New York magazine article gets them in hot water, and Almay's "Simply American" campaign may be stretching the truth. Police in Bangladesh filed formal murder charges against 41 people in connection to the Rana Plaza Factory collapse. Also, zTailors may be the wave of the future when it comes to hemming your pants, and Lauren Conrad is receiving accolades after banning three words from her website.

Our main topic for the week is all about vacation! Scientific studies have shown that vacation is good for our brains, so why do we have a hard time disconnecting? Are there ways to successfully take time off from our jobs? Is it different for freelancers? Come hang out!

Pop Fashion Podcast Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com
Lisa's Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin's Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Blog: www.truetostyle.com
...more
52min
May 28, 2015 Taylor Swift’s Jumpsuit, Band of Ballers, Protecting Your Time
Welcome to the week of crazy social media mishaps with fashion brands! Nasty Gal accidentally admitted they were copycats after tweeting about Taylor Swift at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, Under Armor managed to irritate the entire military (and Facebook) with a t-shirt, and Pacific Sunwear is pulling one of their offensive t-shirts, too. In other news, Coach is going through a round of layoffs in Canada and Ann Taylor just sold to a retail group for over $2 billion. The Cannes Film Festival made waves this year for their (alleged!) rules on footwear. Also, sapphires from Kashmir are currently being sold for astronomical prices. But, these gemstones have a fascinating history and political reasons for their heavy price tags.

Our main topic is about time! This week we discuss the philosopher Seneca. Two thousand years ago he wrote about time management, being busy as an addiction, and saying no to people who steal your time. Surprise! All of our time problems aren’t new. Come hang as we look to history to give us insight(s) to our hectic schedules.

Pop Fashion Links
Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Business: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Fashion Writing: www.truetostyle.com
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52min
May 21, 2015 Reese Witherspoon’s Southern Style, Manolo Madness, Self-Defeating Behavior
Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion podcast! The square-toe shoe is making a comeback, Reese Witherspoon launched a new Southern style website, and fashion designers are finding funding through partnerships with warehouses. In other news, sample sales are now being described as a full contact sport after the latest Manolo Blahnik event. Also, a factory fire that killed 72 workers is being investigated by the Philippine government. Our main topic this week is about self defeating behavior. What exactly is self-defeating behavior? How do we get in our own way, and what can we do to stop holding ourselves back? Come hang out!

Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Website: www.llisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Business: www.closetcaucus.com
Blog: www.truetostyle.com
...more
53min
May 14, 2015 Rihanna’s Fashion Moment, NYTimes Nail Salon Expose, Early Birds vs Night Owls
Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! Shakeups are happening in the magazine industry this week as publications deal with e-commerce and digital formats. This past week Eva Chen left Lucky Magazine and Nina Lawrence said goodbye to InStyle. In other news, Rihanna had a major fashion moment at the 2015 Met Gala, Walmart is expanding in China, and fashion libraries may be the wave of the future. Also, charisma clerks are making waves in Japan through a specific mix of social media and street style savvy. Lisa and Kaarin discuss the New York Times expose that is upending the nail salon industry in Manhattan. Our main topic is about mornings! Is it possible to hack your morning? Are you an early bird or a night owl? Should we follow our own rhythm as we figure out life and work balance? Come hang with Pop Fashion as we talk it out!

Pop Fashion Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com
Lisa’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Business: www.lisarowan.com
Kaarin’s Links
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
Business: www.closetcaucus.com
Blog: www.truetostyle.com
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1h 2min
May 07, 2015 Google’s Fashion Venture, Dad Bods, Feeling Lazy
Welcome to another edition of Pop Fashion podcast! This week in hot topics - Google is pushing their way into fashion forecasting, Louis Vuitton lost a trademark case, and a girl in France got sent home from school because her skirt was too long. In other news, fashion resale company Thredup released information about its most popular brands and clothes that have the greatest resale value (the lists might surprise you!). In other news “Dad Bod” is the buzzword of the moment and Lisa suggests the term #vaguelyschlubby as an alternative. Our main topic is about laziness! Are you constantly working but still feel lazy? How does the idea of being lazy interact with feeling overwhelmed? And, should we remove the term “lazy” from our vocabulary altogether? Come hang out with us!

Pop Fashion Links
Tumblr: www.popfashionpodcast.tumblr.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JustPopFashion
Lisa’s Links
Business: www.beltwayvintage.com
Blog: www.lisarowan.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella
Kaarin’s Links
Business: www.closetcaucus.com
Blog: www.truetostyle.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/closetcaucus
...more
59min

FAQs about Pop Fashion:

How many episodes does Pop Fashion have?

The podcast currently has 431 episodes available.