The Needle & The Mouse

Dan and Lauren are back to talk more NYC vs. LA b.s., the state of Fashion Weeks, and about Dan's recent column about Glossier's now-shelved plans for a social network.

Lauren and Dan are back! This week: Dan's big Consumer Trends report (newconsumer.com/trends), talking about "online" vs. "offline" self-identity, grocery delivery, are gyms screwed?, the missing gift guide to gift guides, and learning about class from Home Alone.

Dan and Lauren are back in LA after an extended shopping and outdoor-dining trip to NYC, including quality time (?) in Midtown (!). Best enjoyed with a gelato-the-size-of-your-face from Lodi and anything from CHCM.

Dan and Lauren are back (with baby Fritz in the background 🙃) to talk about the golden era of content & commerce, including some new favorites — Uniqlo's LifeWear magazine, Interview x Carolina Herrera — and two recent deals: Chase's acquisition of The Infatuation and Unilever's flushing of Mel Magazine. Plus: What we're looking forward to for our upcoming NYC visit.

Dan and Lauren are back to talk about logos — where they belong, where they don't, Gap sweatshirts, brand whoring, etc. — and what we're drinking these days: Minna sparkling teas, Three Trees alt-milks, Cometeer frozen coffee pods, Ghia spritzes, and Ugly's cherry cola seltzer.

Dan and Lauren are back (yes, already!) to talk briefly about the new Apple Watch before diving into Warby Parker's business and narrative, more than a decade in, as it prepares to list its shares. Also, what we're wearing these days.

Dan and Lauren are back and — surprise! — they're parents now. Topics include the satisfying design of baby gear, the never-ending COVID limbo, and workout clothes. Also: check out newconsumer.com/trends.

Dan and Lauren are back! And talking about LA grocery stores, the sad news that Bird is closing in Brooklyn, and how it feels to choose a car brand.

Dan and Lauren continue their quarantine comeback with some early impressions of the Oura ring, thoughts on e-commerce discounting, and post-Covid design and aesthetics.

Your favorites are back with the commentary you've been missing. Dan and Lauren discuss their favorite newsletters and podcasts, the live-streaming revolution, and the future of restaurants.