Fashion People
Audacy | Puck
Puck correspondent Lauren Sherman and a rotating cast of industry insiders take you deep inside what fashion people are really talking about behind the scenes of this multi-trillion-dollar biz, from creative director switcheroos to M&A drama, D.T.C. downfalls, and magazine mishaps.Fashion People is an extension of Line Sheet, Lauren’s private email for Puck, where she tracks what’s happening beyond the press releases in fashion, beauty, and media.New episodes publish twice-weekly, every Tuesday and Friday.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 58min
Reputation Rehab
Jesse Derris, president of Orchestra and founder of Derris with roots in crisis PR and early work with Warby Parker. He traces the rise of DTC and why storytelling and product fundamentals mattered. They explore how AI and search are changing discovery and how integrated, data-informed comms shape modern brand reputation.
Mar 24, 2026 • 42min
Life After LVMH & Chanel Males
Karolyn Pho, a Los Angeles stylist known for editorial menswear and celebrity dressing, chats about menswear's visibility and the logistics of styling. They dig into designer commercial deals, Chinese brand strategies, Chanel dressing men, sample sizing headaches, and creative press-trip tactics. Short takes on restaurants and recent vintage and lingerie finds add color.
Mar 22, 2026 • 2min
Welcome to Becoming You with Suzy Welch
Suzy Welch, three-time NYT bestselling author and NYU professor who teaches decision-making, joins to explore finding your authentic purpose. She discusses reclaiming your life story by aligning values and aptitudes. Conversations cover choosing joy, facing scary risks, and redefining success beyond inherited scripts.
Mar 20, 2026 • 50min
Miyako Supreme
Miyako Bellizzi, an Oscar-nominated costume designer known for her Safdie collaborations, blends period authenticity with modern relevance. She recounts moving from fashion editor to set life. She explains building characters through clothes, collaborating with directors and composers, and making period costumes feel contemporary. She also shares her personal vintage-forward style and favorite designers.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 54min
The Fashion Awards
Amanda Dobbins, film-and-culture writer; Hillary Kerr, Who What Wear co-founder and trend analyst; Jamie Mizrahi, celebrity stylist with hands-on red carpet experience. They dissect Oscars red carpet trends, shifting silhouettes away from strapless ball gowns, the rise of black-and-white and runway influences, men's brooch moments, and how brand deals and logistics now shape who gets dressed for the carpet.
Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 23min
Mad Mag
Alastair McKimm, founder of Prototype_ and head of VTG Studios, a creative director and stylist known for editorial work. He walks through the highs and lows of Fashion Month. They unpack runway staging and tactile details. He talks about launching Prototype_ magazine and the push to reinvent the format. They also debate designer moves, brand identity struggles, and standout shows.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 1min
We’ll Always Have Paris
Jason Stewart, podcast host and weekend traveler, recounts his first-time-in-Paris visit and Loewe show impressions. Derek Blasberg, writer and society insider, reviews Paris Fashion Week highlights, favorite shows, and memorable industry moments. They talk show vibes, seating culture, standout runway stagings, shopping frenzy, and late-night Paris rhythms.
Mar 6, 2026 • 42min
Suit Up
Daniela Kallmeyer, South African–born designer and founder of Kallmeyer, who trained at McQueen, shares her rise from waitressing to launching a brand with $7,000. She discusses tailoring-led ready-to-wear, DIY store-building, selective wholesale and sustainability. She also talks about the label “lesbian chic” and how queer perspective informs inclusive design.
Mar 3, 2026 • 54min
Handbags Are So Over
Becky Malinsky, FT columnist behind the '5 Things You Should Buy' column, breaks down Milan Fashion Week highlights with sharp commentary. They debate whether handbags are passé and explore pouch-style and soft-bag alternatives. Stirrup pants and white tights make surprising comebacks. They also weigh legacy houses, Demna at Gucci, and what crafted, reversible pieces mean for modern dressing.
Feb 27, 2026 • 54min
Gold Standard
Charlotte Chesnais, Paris-based jewelry designer who launched her sculptural namesake line after training at Balenciaga. She talks about building a brand in France, why she chose silver and vermeil, the rising cost of gold and silver, wholesale vs consignment challenges, and keeping independent ateliers alive. Short reflections on diamonds, design integrity, and why her pieces feel timeless.
