another one! (DJ Khaled voice) let’s have a chat about some of the most interesting fashion headlines in recent memory….​we speculate on the long term plan for Mytheresa's acquisition of YNAP​we tell Kering 'told ya so' after another horrible sales cycle​we discuss Miu Miu's meteoric growth- and the idea that lazy design sometimes comes out on top....--Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspodJoin us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspodJoin us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

in this episode, we dive into the return of business formal dress codes—because apparently, our sweatpants weren't cutting it in the boardroom! as companies roll out their return to office plans, the stakes are higher than ever. is it time to dust off those blazers, or are we just trading comfort for conformity? join us as we unravel the fashion dilemmas and the not-so-subtle power plays behind what we wear to work. after all, when job security is on the line, it’s not just what you say; it’s how you look saying it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

*topic discussion starts at 8:00 minute mark* in this episode, we’re diving into the 2025 Met Gala theme and asking the real questions: do designers and attendees actually care about the exhibit curation, or is it just another excuse to show off their wild outfits? join us as we explore the balance between creativity and cultural appropriation, and wonder if the Met Gala can ever be more than just a night of excess. tune in for some real talk, a few eye rolls, and maybe even a call for a little accountability in the world of high fashion. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

another one! (DJ Khaled voice) let’s have a chat about some of the most interesting fashion headlines in recent memory…. we dive into Beyoncé’s Levi’s campaign—is it too much of a good thing? we chat about Telfar’s real leather bags- is the company moving in a more luxe direction? should they? we unpack Hedi Slimane’s exit from Celine—are we sad to see him go? -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

have you ever wondered what constitutes the perfect outfit to wear while traveling? have you ever wondered why some people take forever to go through the TSA line? you might think you have airport fits down to a science, as did i but after my last flight, i’ve been humbled. let’s discuss. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

let's talk about the latest fashion industry news that made me take a second look: -The Row is now a unicorn but how will that impact business in the long run? -the West is fighting back against fast fashion; could tariffs be the answer? -Nike CEO John Donahoe is stepping down, in a move that signals a departure from tech and a return to culture -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

a NYFW retrospective from your favorite bootleg sociologist lol, featuring hot takes about Tiffany Haddish at Monse and an interesting study about the fashion industry from McKinsey and Co -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

SZN 3 starts now!!! we are gathered here today to mourn the irony of luxury brands grappling with their own extinction-level event buckle up for a cheeky look at the fall of opulence in a world where even the rich are starting to wonder, “is it even worth it?” -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

THE LAST EP. OF SEASON 2! THANK YOU ALL AND TALK TO YOU SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

in this episode, we dive into Filterworld by Kyle Chayka and explore how the idea of digital homogeneity affects our everyday lives. we’ll connect Chayka’s insights to the fashion industry, discussing how social media and curated aesthetics shape our style choices and create a culture of sameness. how do algorithms influence what we wear and how we express ourselves? we’ll chat about the impact of these trends on creativity in fashion and design, and what it means for our individuality. does the algorithm lead to a lack of diversity? (spoiler: it does. but so did things that came before it.) join in for a conversation about navigating the complex relationships between algorithms and fashion, culture and creative expression. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

Aimee Song is taking a radically different approach to creating a clothing line the second time around. her new luxury knitwear label Amiya is a complete reimagining of what it means to have an influencer backed brand. but is this a rare situation or a glimpse into the future? -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

a lawsuit was recently filed against Hermes regarding the purchase (or rather the inability to purchase) of the Birkin bag. beyond the lawsuit lies the very interesting question about desire- why does everyone want what they can't have? -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

in 2001, J Lo's lifestyle brand was raking in hundreds of millions of dollars. today two decades later, she is openly struggling with selling her likeness to today's consumer. her fall from public favor is an interesting case study- what does celebrity mean today? how has society's view of celebrity morphed over the last 20 years? are the days of celebrity clothing lines over? *EDIT: around the 23:00 mark, I mentioned that Intermix was bought out by Walmart. i was thinking of a similar retailer, Scoop.* -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

the inventor of streetwear and one of the most profitable black designers of the 20th century, Willi Smith is largely forgotten by the fashion industry. let's discuss his story and how we can trace his business moves to the modern streetwear industry we have today. fashionably late for Black History Month! -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

Pharrell, get behind me. i'm about to go in. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

the kids must be stopped but first, we have to acknowledge the mess we made. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

......the most vulnerable episode yet. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

kidding! this isn't a roast but a look back at the biggest trends of the year- what i loved, what i didn't, and everything in between. i also take a little time to talk about my New Years style resolutions and how i plan to be authentically me in 2024. see you all in 2024!!! -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

Phoebe Philo transformed Chloe and Celine over the better part of a decade, making LVMH close to a billion dollars. then, she took a step back to focus on other things. now she's back with an eponymous label, but is it too little too late? -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

we're baaacckkkkkkk...... and we're talking about dressing in a way to shield ourselves from unnecessary attention and possible harm; sometimes you don't want to be a stand out. there's plenty of good reasons for that. let's discuss some, shall we? -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

spoiler alert: this is a good conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

(this title is so dramatic lol but i wanted to continue my conversation that sparked a lot of conversation over on TikTok) is NYFW dead? obviously it's not, but it is experiencing a death of sorts. allow me to explain..... -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

two brands that run parallel to each other in every way- except financially. what makes folks want to hand over their credit cards for one celebrity backed clothing line and not another? let's use The Row and Victoria Beckham as a case study and unpack the complexities of celebrity clothing lines. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

when does your love of an online personality become too much? in this episode, we're going to dissect the impact of influencers and what happens when you shatter the internet's perception of yourself. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

thanks to Steve Jobs for providing inspiration for this talk. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

What does luxury shopping look like in a world with ever increasing poverty? As people's financial situations grow worse, luxury stores have become a target for theft. Let's discuss theories on how these brands may operate to keep up with the times. -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

The Barbie movie was hilarious while also giving women a safe space to examine our lives. One such thing I observed, as it was one of the bigger themes of the film, was the lack of women led spaces for fun in the Real World. Why is there little to no consideration to how women have fun? -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

why can't the Queen sell us active wear? what does it mean to have 'star power'? and why does it work in some arenas, but not others? the answer is kinda long and nuanced but this was such a fun topic to pontificate about. shout out to the peeps on TikTok who inspired this episode with some GREAT questions -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

let's talk about the SHEIN brand trip that broke the internet recently. and as the true overthinker that i am, let's go beyond the surface and get to the heart of the issue. spoiler alert: you might think i have some unpopular opinions on this one. ***correction: in this episode, I said SHEIN recorded $100 billion in sales, but what I meant was SHEIN was valued at $100 billion (after the latest round of funding) -- Join us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod Join us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support