Explore every episode of the podcast Fashion People

Lauren’s guest is writer, curator, and big personality Derek Blasberg, who’s also the co-author of an incredible book documenting Richard Avedon’s years at Harper’s Bazaar. They dig into the life, work, and lasting influence of Avedon, who’s also the subject of a new documentary directed by Ron Howard. Derek shares how a lifelong obsession turned him into an Avedon scholar, his favorite images, what it was like to meet him, who he influenced, and plenty more.

Lauren‘s guest is Highsnobiety editor-in-chief Noah Johnson. They discuss Lauren’s visit to Blue Mountain School, the Tiger Beat Democrats, “ordinary” clothes at the Met Gala, Martine Rose at Balenciaga, why Bob Dylan wore a hoodie to meet the pope, the Raf Simons archive sale, why every couch cost at least $8,000, Margaret Howell’s new book, Norbert Schoerner’s Prada Archive 1998-2002, Sam Hine’s wedding, and plenty more.

Lauren's guest is London-based, Bedford, New York-born designer Conner Ives. They chat about interning with Wes Gordon at 16, attending Central Saint Martins, living among the Brits as an American, bootstrapping when everyone thinks you're rich, Lauren Santo Domingo's great taste, Sara Moonves's power, and plenty more.

Lauren's guest is Wonderland editor-in-chief Carlos Nazario. They chat about his new appointment, the launch of his giant book, Silver Lining, the genius of Michael Kors, the proliferation of Szilveszter Makó’s photography, and plenty more.

Lauren's guest is Eva Chen, V.P. of fashion partnerships at Meta. They discuss Chen’s early days at Teen Vogue and Lucky, what brands get wrong about social media, the world of designer finstagram accounts, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is Monica Padman, co-host of the popular podcast Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. They discuss shopping and eating in Paris, Martine Rose heading to Balenciaga, Phoebe Philo, Michael Rider, The Row, shopping in Los Angeles, the NFL game in Paris, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Kering situation, Ralph Lauren, Polo Fest, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is Ian Schrager, co-founder of Studio 54 and proprietor of Public Hotels, which is opening a new location on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. They discuss the new hotel and how he got into the business in the first place, and dive deep into all the fashion-industry characters who drove the rise of ready-to-wear. Plus, a bigger question: Are people today more or less interesting in how they look and what they spend their money on?

Lauren’s guest is New York-based designer Emily Dawn Long, a 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist and CFDA Emerging Designer of the Year nominee. They discuss her experience competing in the fund, showing at New York Fashion Week for the first time, bootstrapping, the taboo of a butt crack, the Academy Museum Gala, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is Nick Axelrod-Welk, founder of medi spa-meets-beauty brand Contrapposto. Nick is a former journalist and co-founder of Glossier, Nécessaire, and Homecourt, They discuss the death of legacy media, the rise of D.T.C. brands, the fashionization of the beauty business, how he learned to raise money, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is Marc Beaugé, editor-in-chief of French style magazine L’Étiquette and weekly contributor to Quotidien, the popular French infotainment television show. They discuss Anthony Vaccarello’s exit from Saint Laurent, Chemena Kamali’s entrance, and the overall sitch at Kering. They also preview the fall men’s fashion issue of L’etiquette, which features everything from an interview with Albert Hammond, Jr. to three different guys wearing the same pair of vintage jeans.

Lauren’s guest is Mel Ottenberg, editor-in-chief of Interview magazine. They talk about their favorite shows of the season, starting with Eckhaus Latta and going all the way to Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Tom Ford. Mel also grills Lauren on how she gets her scoops and what it’s like to stay in an Airbnb during Fashion Month.

Lauren's guest is Jacob Gallagher, writer of The Fashions at the New York Times. They discuss the best and worst shows of the week, including Chanel, Celine, Dior, Sacai, Valentino, Givenchy, Tom Ford, Kiko Kostadinov, and plenty more. They also reflect on the general state of the industry, what makes a show good or bad, GLP-1 fashion, the effect of the vintage market on runway shows, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is Ruthie Rogers, chef and owner of the River Cafe and host of Ruthie’s Table 4. Ahead of the restaurant’s 40th anniversary, they discuss its humble beginnings, how people dress for dinner today, and her favorite restaurant in Paris. Plus, Lauren checks in from Paris Fashion Week.

Lauren’s guest is writer and stylist Becky Malinsky, author of the incredibly popular newsletter, 5 Things You Should Buy. They run through the most important shows of Milan Fashion Week: Prada, Jil Sander, Marni, Gucci, Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, Salvatore Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, and Emporio and Giorgio Armani. They also discuss where they shopped and what they ate. As well as the terrible traffic in Milan. And also the Vogue World robots.

Lauren’s guest is designer J.J. Martin, who showed her spring collection for La DoubleJ on Thursday. They discuss how she went from being a freelance writer to fashion entrepreneur, whether Italians are more sexist than Americans, how to incorporate woo-woo into your business plan, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is writer and filmmaker Taylore Scarabelli, formerly of Interview Magazine. They discuss her new short, The Dress, which is premiering at The Downtown. They also dig into the Steven Kolb fallout, London Fashion Week, Dario Vitale at Armani, Glenn Martens leaving Diesel, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is GQ global editorial director Adam Baidawi, fresh off his first Tom Cruise magazine interview in 20 years. They talk through that shirtless cover, why he steered clear of the Scientology questions, his path from Melbourne freelancer to British GQ to succeeding Will Welch, and his plan to widen GQ’s aperture without losing its edge. Plus, why he thinks these legacy fashion brands should actually be making real money.

In this supersized episode, Lauren is joined first by Chris Black and Jason Stewart to discuss the Goneies, their live awards show happening at Racket NYC, as well as the whole Steven Kolb–PETA saga. Then, Sports Gossip queen Madeline Hill hops on to discuss the U.S. Open looks on and off the court, NYFW, Anthony Vaccarello leaving Saint Laurent, Joe Burrow’s custom Alo trousers, Gisele on iD, and the Tom Brady of it all.

Lauren’s guest is Irish-born, New York-based designer Maria McManus. They chat about her scrappy path through EDUN, Club Monaco, and three years working alongside Tory Burch before launching her own label right as the pandemic hit. They also discuss why she still swears by wholesale even as direct-to-consumer becomes non-negotiable, and the French lace, Lower East Side artisans, and Irish craft details behind her "no BS" collections.

Lauren’s guest is The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins, host of Jam Session and The Big Picture. They discuss the dynamics of film festivals, fashion on and off the red carpets, their experience at the premiere of Primetime, their tour of the Fondazione Dries Van Noten’s first exhibit, “The Only True Protest Is Beauty,” with Dries himself, Virginie Viard’s Chanel tell-all, and lots more. Plus, Alastair McKimm joins Lauren to discuss the launch of Prototype, his new magazine and platform. They chat Prototype contributor Tom Sachs’ homemade Chanel store on Centre Street, the genius of Peter Miles, making a Pierre Castignola chair, zines, how Alastair put together Issue Zero’s contributor and story list, and even more.

Lauren’s guest is longtime fashion and beauty executive (and Restorsea founder) Patti Pao, who’s become a TikTok star alongside her 92-year-old mother, Joanne, chronicling their 40-year run as Chanel V.I.C.s. They dig into her newfound fame, shopping Chanel before and after Matthieu, and Patti’s amazing stories about Bernard Arnault, the Wertheimers, the Dumas family, and more.

Lauren’s guest is Sam Hine, senior men’s style editor at New York magazine, here to discuss New York Look, his just-launched newsletter, as well as to unpack the Costume Institute’s stunning announcement that John Galliano will no longer be the subject of this year’s exhibition. Also on the agenda: Ib Kamara’s exit from Off-White, Aimé Leon Dore’s funding round, Kris Van Asche’s relaunch, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is journalist Eugene Rabkin, author of Torn: Fashion and Post-Modernism, which argues that the consolidation of the luxury industry has destroyed creativity in fashion. They debate whether Virgil Abloh was a genius or a villain, the proliferation of “nice” clothes, whether there are solutions the fashion system’s problems, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is Sophia Rivka Rossi, author of Between Friends. They discuss summer 2026 fitness trends, the Foster sisters, why they don't shop at J.Crew, Gwyneth Paltrow’s upcoming Amagansett dinner for Sam Altman, Charles Porch, Emily Oberg, kitten heels, 501s versus 505s, and plenty more.

Lauren's guest is the fashion industry’s favorite astrologer, Susan Miller of Astrologyzone. They discuss how she became an astrologist, her career in publishing, why she loves magazines, why she loves a paywall, why she loves Dolce & Gabbana, Pharrell, the future of the luxury industry (really, she has predictions), and plenty more.

Lauren's guest is Rory Satran, the founder of The Hamptons Chronicle, a local news email and print paper that features stories on everything from a DTC lobsterman to where Andrew Rosen likes to golf. They discuss her biggest stories of the summer, the merits of moodboard brands, Brooks Nader’s topless turn, the Jonathan Anderson x Zara headfake, the Ronaldo wedding's Guccification, and plenty more.

Lauren's guest is New York Times reporter Jacob Gallagher. They chat about this week’s September-issue cover reveals—Vogue, GQ, Elle, and more—but also answer many of your burning questions, from What’s the point of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund? and Why is Jil Sander so expensive? to What’s a good gift for fashionable men? and Whose Connecticut house is Luca Di Stanio staying at? They also share their writing routines, opinions on On Running, explore the genius of stylist Charlotte Collet, share their honest thoughts about Celine x Reebok, and plenty, plenty more.

Lauren's guest is is Avery Trufelman, host of Articles of Interest and The Philosophy Club with Derek Guy. They discuss American and Los Angeles Apparel, The Row, Copenhagen style and design, lace, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is Bernstein analyst Luca Solca. They run through the Q2 2026 earnings reports from LVMH, Kering, Hermes, and more, and take a mid-year temperature check on the industry. Is luxury set for a major comeback, or is the middle ground the new normal for everyone but Chanel? Plus, Lauren reviews purchases from Nike Skims.

Lauren’s guest is everybody’s favorite press trip buddy: 10 Magazine USA editor-in-chief Dora Fung. They chat about Celine Dion’s style, John Galliano at the Met, the brands they would most like to be associated with, the business of high jewelry, and plenty more.

Lauren is joined by The New York Times’ Michael Grynbaum, author of ‘Empire of the Elite,’ to mark the book’s paperback release—which arrives with a fresh 5,000-word afterword on everything that’s unfolded at Condé Nast in the year since it first published. They dig into the closure of Self, the decline of Glamour, and the challenges facing Vogue under Chloe Malle. They also check in on how Hearst's Esquire and Harper's Bazaar are faring.

Lauren’s guest today is French journalist and L’etiquette editor-in-chief Marc Beaugé. They go in-depth on the six-part Le Monde series on Bernard Arnault; Marc even watched the standup comedy special released by Xavier Niel, the billionaire investor and husband of Delphine Arnault, so you don't have to. They also discuss the destruction of Bally with its current owner, Michael Reinstein, in the tabloids, as well as L’etiquette’s special issue on 100 icons of French style and whether women should wear ties.

Lauren’s guests are Contra Sports Club founders Amy Schultz and Jessika Alexander. Contra is a training club in Los Angeles designed for professional athletes and creative-types alike. (It also happens to be in the middle of Melrose Hill, an incredible retail story that reminds us that everything comes down to real estate.) Amy and Jessika are building a lifestyle brand, but, most importantly, a personal training gym that doesn’t smell bad. They discuss the business of being in shape in 2026, peptides, and plenty more.

Lauren is joined by Puck’s very own Malique Morris to run through a full slate of fashion headlines: the Spanx sell-off, the “cookie stuffing” scandal engulfing Phia, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s leap past $100 million in revenue, Reformation’s $1 billion I.P.O., and plenty more.

Lauren is joined by Rose Colcord, founder of Cou Cou Intimates, to discuss her trading a career in philosophy for fashion and building one of the more talked-about intimates brands of the moment. Rose reflects on Cou Cou’s pandemic-era rise and her plans for future retail expansion. They also get into the cultural shifts in femininity, the lingerie market’s ongoing evolution, and plenty more.

Lauren is joined by Derek Blasberg, author of And Another Thing and perpetual magazine columnist, for a candid chat about fashion in the era of indie sleaze, last week’s Couture shows, what people are wearing on the streets in Europe and New York, and plenty more. Derek also sheds light on how his columns for Interview magazine sparked the inspiration for his new book, Fast + Louche.

Jenna Lyons and Jonny Bauer of Fundamentalco, the creative agency spun out of Blackstone, join Lauren for a deep dive into what it actually takes to build a great brand. They get into the importance of authenticity, the impact of A.I. on the creative industry, and why having clear brand values is more essential than ever. They also weigh the very different challenges facing established versus emerging brands as the fashion landscape keeps shifting.

Lauren is joined by Elana Fishman, style and shopping director at the New York Post, for a rollicking chat about Taylor Swift’s wedding, including Taylor’s dress and the best-dressed guests. They also get into the tennis kits and courtside fits turning heads at Wimbledon—and what Chanel’s purchase of Charvet says about the state of luxury.

Lauren’s guest is the superstar superstylist, best known for his work with Taraji P. Henson, Nicole Kidman, Michael B. Jordan, Cynthia Erivo, and, most recently, Josh O’Connor. They discuss working retail, the business and ethics of styling, the nuances of celebrity-fashion contracts, which brands are working right now, the transformation of luxury, and so much more.

Lauren’s guest is Marc Beaugé, editor-in-chief and co-founder of every fashion person’s favorite magazine, L'Etiquette. They discuss the men’s shows in Milan and Paris—specifically, Prada, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Celine, plus Dries Van Noten and Ralph Lauren—the genius of Charlotte Collet, the prospects of Kering’s C.E.O. Luca de Meo, Michael Rider, Jonathan Anderson, Demna, miniskirts, athleisure, why everyone was freaking out about the heat in Paris, why there’s so much hugging at Men’s Fashion Week, and plenty more.

Lauren’s guest is retailer, designer, creative director and, now, hotelier Alex Eagle. They discuss her fascinating career, from the early days in the fashion closet of Harper’s Bazaar to her turn as merchant; then founder of her own, namesake fashion brand; and now, a creative mind behind St. Clement, the new hotel from Soho House founder Nick Jones. (Read more about it here.) They also talk shopping, since we both did some at the actual marvel Bicester Village, where the conversation took place in front of a live audience. Special thanks to the team at Bicester for making it possible.

Lauren’s guest is iD magazine’s Steff Yotka. They discuss Simone Rocha at Pitto Uomo, the men’s shows in Milan from Ralph Lauren to Prada, why Dua Lipa is the perfect celebrity, and they also weigh former Versace designer Dario Vitale’s options.

Lauren's guests are renowned photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, who just published the book Can Love Be a Photograph, riffing off their 40-year retrospective at Kunstmuseum The Hague in the Netherlands, which runs through September 6. They discuss their working and romantic relationship, the way the fashion industry has changed over the course of their career, the evolution of fashion image-making, their favorite (and least favorite) brands, working with various designers, New York, their process, why (and how) they never leave each other's side, and so much more.

Lauren's guest is fashion journalist Alice Cavanagh. They discuss shopping in Paris, the future of Moschino, the challenge of being a young designer, why editorial exclusives are kinda silly, why Lauren is no longer wearing 4-inch heels, and plenty more.

Lauren is joined by the famed Bernstein analyst to discuss the recent earnings reports of the major fashion groups, including LVMH, Kering, Chanel, Hermes, and Richemont. They discuss performance at Dior, the runaway success of Chanel, why China remains an issue for everyone, why people like to shop in stores that look like ships, and so much more.

Lauren's guest is Jacob Gallagher, fashion reporter at the New York Times. They discuss the Hermes show in Bel Air and the Zegna show in Malibu, Villa Zegna at the Chateau Marmont, shopping in L.A. for men versus women, the upcoming mens fashion week schedule, and plenty more.

Lauren's guest is Alessandro Sartori, artistic director of Zegna. They discuss his decades-long career at the company, why he considers himself a tailor first, modular dressing, Oura rings, why he only wears black and white but loves color on other people, dressing up in the stretchy pants era, Milan versus Paris, the magnetism of Los Angeles, the value of a runway show, and plenty more.

Lauren is joined by writer, stylist, and handbag apologist Becky Malinsky, author of the incredibly influential and popular Substack 5 Things You Should Buy. They discuss the first Phoebe Philo Collection E drop, the Celine calico bags, the Pacific Tote-J.Press tote controversy, the difference between a knockoff, a dupe, a copy, and a thoughtful interpretation, Quince, Zara, Dua Lipa's wedding suit, and plenty more.

Lauren's guests are Kavi and David Moltz, the co-founders of D.S. & Durga. They discuss Brooklyn in the era of indie sleaze, why they started a business together, what a "nose" means in 2026, the rise of nich fragrance, and so much more.

Lauren's guest is Recho Omondi, host of The Cutting Room floor. They discuss the mystery involving the Mango heir and his father's death, the end of the Cannes red carpet extravaganza, how the internet reacted to Shein buying Everlane and (what Everlane's founder plans to do next), the value of attending runway shows in person, Marc Jacobs, and plenty more.