Are we cycling through fashion trends faster than ever? Cores, aesthetics, and those big red boots! Our Assignment this week is a deep dive into how the social media algorithm is turning each of us into mini-fashionistas, and whether fashion trends can help us understand the state of the economy. Audie’s guests are trend forecaster Agustina Panzoni and cultu ... Show More
Jul 31
Eddie Huang and the Power of "Sad Boy Lit"
Writer and chef Eddie Huang joins the party for a conversation about "sad boy" literature, finding love, and the worst relationship advice he's ever received. Like what you heard? Sign up for our newsletter to catch up on the latest trends, obsessions and culture. Something in yo ... Show More
35m 7s
Jul 24
Gen Z's '90s Nostalgia Has Some Gaps
The '90s are everywhere these days — clothes, music, TV — and brands are doing everything they can to capitalize on the revival. Audie and Ari explore what’s driving the modern fascination with a decade they lived through, what Gen Z's rose-colored glasses miss about the era, and ... Show More
47m 40s
Jul 17
'The Odyssey' Is Epic But The Discourse Is Not
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey isn't just a movie — it's an event. Audie and Ari sift through the hype, backlash, and what the online chatter says about the cultural moment. Plus: how Venmo is warping our relationships with money and each other, and why Love Island watch parties ... Show More
38m 19s
Feb 2022
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - The Rise of a Fast Fashion Juggernaut
In just a few short years, the Chinese fast fashion company Shein upended the way countless young women shop online. It’s approach could soon shape the way everyone else shops, too. Guest: Louise Matsakis, freelance technology reporterHost: Lizzie O’Leary Hosted on Acast. See aca ... Show More
15m 56s
Sep 2025
Sunday Special: The Fashion Episode
<p>This month kicked off the big four fashion weeks: New York, London, Milan and Paris. Each year, designers, brands, influencers and celebrities flock to these events to see and be seen.</p><p>On today’s episode, Gilbert sits down with Stella Bugbee and Jacob Gallagher, two of T ... Show More
56m 37s
Feb 2025
fur coats, snake print, and lace, trendy or timeless [video]
[video available on spotify] welcome back to another edition of trendy or timeless. over the past week, i've gotten caught up in current fashion and i've noticed a lot of trends. so today, i want to analyze the trends that are on the runway now and discuss whether i think they're ... Show More
1h 15m
Mar 2025
Phew, it's been a big week in fashion
Today we’ll be unpacking Pretty Little Thing’s divisive rebrand, a strange silicone breast stunt on the runway at Paris Fashion Week, and why we’re seeing a rise in searches for faux and real fur. But first, we’re giving you an overview of some of the biggest news in the world of ... Show More
41m 27s
Mar 2024
Week in Review: Answers to listener questions about retail, TikTok and marketing
On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week.
This week, we have a special mailbag episode where we answer questions from our listeners. Topics include the future ... Show More
32m 1s