Recho Omondi is the host of The Cutting Room Floor, a beloved fashion podcast that’s known for its industry insider interviews and no-BS tone. But recently, Omondi made headlines for posting a job listing offering $55K a year—for what many argued was three roles in one. The internet lit up with people feeling a variety of mixed emotions about the creator and about creative industries as a whole.

Today, we're exploring why this moment touched a nerve—and what it reveals about labor, legacy, and the price of “breaking in” to fashion.

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(Ep. starts at 1:15!) Is it just a bankrupt accessory store, or is it the final glittery nail in the coffin of a certain kind of girlhood?

She survived butterfly clips, body glitter, and three recessions—but Claire’s may not survive 2025.

In this episode, we break down the liquidation of Claire’s and: fashion's fragility, girlhood nostalgia, and why TikTok might be the new mall. It’s capitalism in cute packaging— and we’re unboxing it.

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SZN 4 STARTS NOW! (Episode starts at 2:30)

Polo Ralph Lauren’s Oak Bluffs campaign looks like a page from a very tasteful scrapbook— but not everyone’s feeling the love. Today, I’m breaking down why this campaign hit some people right in the heart....and others right in the skepticism. We’ll talk about branding, visual storytelling, and how fashion sometimes tries a little too hard to remember the past beautifully.

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the last episode of SZN 3! and btw….we are LIVE on YouTube 🥳

(episode starts at the 3:15 mark!)

Sak’s Fifth Avenue is a storied American fashion institution, but are its best days behind them? talk of late payments and layoffs have thrust the retailer into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. let’s discuss.

***EDIT: I mentioned Macy’s is owned by Hudson’s Bay but that’s not true lol, they expressed interest in buying Macy’s in 2017 but it didn’t go through. Idk why I think Hudson’s Bay owns everyone 😂***

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(episode starts at the 2:50 mark!)

Soho House, a private members only club, has been a who’s who gathering space for 30 years. and then…..they decided to go public. since 2021, the membership group has been struggling with being exclusive and fast growing. can a company be both? what are the parallels between them and the fashion industry? let’s discuss.

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(episode starts at the 3:00 mark!)

in the first ever aesthetic news roundup, we discuss a few interesting headlines:

- champagne sales decline as we globally decide there’s nothing to celebrate

-Alix Earle is trying to sell the most cheugy millennial fits. will Gen Z buy into it?

-is running gear the new streetwear?

let’s discuss!

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(episode starts at the 10:00 mark!)

the 2025 presidential inauguration was full of badly dressed billionaires and the people who love them. join us for a commentary on the sartorial choices of the leaders of the nation as we discuss the fashions of the day, because fashion is political.

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Walmart's $80 Birkin bag dupe has set the internet ablaze. some people feel like the bag democratizes fashion and levels the playing field for aspiring luxury consumers. others feel like dupe culture, especially of the Hermes variety, is harmful to the fashion industry and to design at large. lots of valid points were made on both sides but the real question is......what does the $80 Wirkin represent and who is it for? let's discuss.

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(episode starts at 6:45 if you wanna miss the fun chatter in the beginning)

it’s our last episode of 2024! 🍾✨

what better way to usher in a new calendar year than to talk about a highly curated list of what’s in and what’s out? (subjectively of course because we’re all different and all in good fun as usual) 2024 was quite a year and there are some things i don’t want us to bring into 2025. let’s discuss…..

And be sure to check out the new playlist ‘Thoughtful Tracks 001: Out of Office’ to enjoy your last bit of downtime! **if you have Apple Music, this free app lets you transfer songs**

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this week, we analyze Lord & Taylor’s legacy as a premier department store to a fallen emblem of the American middle class. but just when you thought it was over, an anonymous group has decided to relaunch the legacy brand as an online off-price retailer.

how does this move reflect broader trends in retail? let’s examine the challenges and opportunities this business strategy brings for the fashion retailer in today’s e-commerce driven market.

(NOTE: at one point in this episode i mentioned that Hudson’s Bay might own Canadian retailer Holt Renfrew- that’s a lie actually; they’re owned by Selfridges Group. but you can’t lie, the vibes are so similar to Sak’s Fifth lol)

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