The Who What Wear Podcast
From the creators of Who What Wear, this podcast is your direct line to the designers, stylists, beauty experts, editors, and tastemakers shaping the fashion and beauty world. Each week, it covers the latest emerging trends and talent, along with candid conversations with industry icons. It is a trusted source for celebrity style, fashion and beauty trends, and shopping suggestions.
Episodes
The 2026 Who What Wear 100 Beauty Awards
For the third year in a row, the Who What Wear beauty editors have tested nearly 1000 products and tools and whittled them down to a list of their top 100 items to shop. The team tested for efficacy, innovation, and lovability across seven categories: makeup, tools, fragrance, hair, skincare, nails, and body. Beauty Director Erin Jahns is back on the pod to share her team’s findings, including fou
Special Episode! Stylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald Put Their Partnership to the Test and Share Met Gala BTS
Wayman + Micah are one of the most sought-after styling duos in the business, and their clients include Colman Domingo, Chase Infiniti, and Regina King, to name a few. In today's very special episode, the iconic duo sits down with Hillary to play a series of games related to their partnership and creative vision, from breaking down the behind the scenes from your favorite red carpet looks to disse
Tibi Founder Amy Smilovic on Why Creatives Should Make "Almost Reckless" Decisions in Fashion, Business, and Life
This week, Amy Smilovic, founder and creative director of Tibi, returns to speak with Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings about her new book, Almost Reckless. The last time Smilovic joined the pod in 2024, she gave us a guide to her design philosophy: creative pragmatism. This time, she's here to share the "almost reckless" framework that helped her uncover creative pragmatism and how you c
The Summer 2026 Shopping Guide
This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down in studio with Executive Editorial and Style Director Lauren Eggertsen and shopping editor Chichi Offor to give you the rundown of the best pieces, trends, and brands to shop in summer 2026. They discuss staples that never go out of style and how trends from last summer have evolved (is taffeta the new linen?) and name-drop the exact
The Summer 2026 Swim Report With Natasha Oakley and Lauren Chan
This week, Who What Wear Executive Editorial and Style Director Lauren Eggersten sits down with three swimwear experts to talk about everything 2026 swimwear style. Our guests include Natasha Oakley, a model and the CEO and cofounder of Monday Swim, Lauren Chan, a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, entrepreneur, and former Glamour editor, and Sierra Mayhew, one of our fashion editors and the write
It-Girl Stylist Dani Michelle on the Impact of a Simple Look, Sourcing Archival Vintage, and Summer Accessories
Celebrity stylist Dani Michelle is known for creating looks that set trends and often ripple through the entire fashion industry. She works with some of the most influential tastemakers in the business, such as Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Daisy Edgar-Jones. This week, she joins Hillary Kerr in the studio to discuss how some of her simplest looks have become so impactful, why she loves to us
The Legendary Anna Sui: From ’90s Fashion Darling to Gen Z Cult Favorite
Fashion designer Anna Sui debuted her work at a supermodel-packed fashion show in 1991, and her brand remains just as inspired and relevant 35 years (and over 90 collections) later. This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with Sui in the studio to discuss the origins of her brand, how she’s maintained her distinctive point of view since the beginning, and why the brand has
Stylist James Yardley on Dressing Heated Rivalry Star Connor Storrie, and Their First Met Gala
This week, Hillary Kerr sits down in the studio with celebrity stylist James Yardley. He's been a stylist for many years, working with clients such as Hannah Waddingham, Selma Blair, and more recently, Connor Storrie, the star of Heated Rivalry. They discuss all things styling Storrie on his rise to superstardom, working with major brands, and everything that went into prepping for their first Met
The Met Gala 2026 Recap: Unpacking the Theme, the Art References, and the Best Beauty Moments
On Monday, moments after the 2026 Met Gala red carpet wrapped up, Hillary Kerr and Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sat down in the studio to dissect the most interesting interpretations of the night. The exhibition theme was Costume Art, and the Met Gala's dress code was Fashion Is Art. Hillary and Kat break down the smartest references, the greatest glam details, and the designers who
Celebrity Stylist Erin Walsh on "The Devil Wears Prada 2" Press Tour, and Her New Book, "The Art of Intentional Dressing"
Erin Walsh is one of the most sought-after stylists in Hollywood, working with powerhouse clients such as Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez. Today, she joins Hillary Kerr to share insight into styling Anne Hathaway for the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour (at the same time as the Mother Mary press tour, no less) and working with Selena Gomez to create her Old Hollywood red carpet glam. Plus, she discus
Behind the Fashion of The Devil Wears Prada 2 With Costume Designer Molly Rogers
This week, Who What Wear senior fashion and social editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with costume designer Molly Rogers to discuss the upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2. Rogers’s résumé includes work on Sex and the City, And Just Like That…, Ugly Betty, and the original The Devil Wears Prada. So, of course, they chat about nostalgic looks from the first film (such as the Chanel boots and cerule
Fashion Analyst Mandy Lee, aka @oldloserinbrooklyn, Talks Met Gala Predictions, 2026 Trend Forecasts, and AI in the Fashion Industry
This week, Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with fashion analyst Mandy Lee (aka @oldloserinbrooklyn) to discuss everything from Met Gala fashion forecasting to 2026 trend predictions. Lee also shares her thoughts on AI’s place in the industry (hint: nowhere) and the rise of utilitarianism. Plus, she shares which emerging brand she thinks we’ll all be buying by
Lauren Conrad on the Laguna Beach Reunion, Millennial Nostalgia, and Her Favorite 2000s Fashion Trends
In this episode, Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen sits down with Laguna Beach star Lauren Conrad to talk all about the show’s 20-year reunion and her enduring influence on fashion. Conrad discusses her early fashion staples—from Rocket Dogs to C&C tank tops—and a fashion moment she still regrets from the show. Plus, she reveals an early 2000s trend she wears today.
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Makeup Artist Pati Dubroff on Blush Placement, Gray Mascara, and Making Press-Tour Magic With Margot Robbie
Pati Dubroff is one of the most coveted makeup artists in the business with a portfolio full of iconic imagery—from Britney Spears's Circus album cover in 2008 to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's Got Milk? ad from 2004. More recently, we've been closely following her work with Margot Robbie on the Barbie and Wuthering Heights press tours. Today, Dubroff joins Hillary Kerr to share the products and tec
Is Your Closet Making You Cancel Plans? Overcoming Fashion Frustration With Evereve Co-Founder Megan Tamte
This week, Hillary Kerr hosts Evereve co-founder Megan Tamte and Who What Wear's Executive Editorial and Style Director Lauren Eggertsen to delve into the results of Evereve’s national fashion survey. Evereve, a fast-growing womenswear retailer based in Minnesota, offers its own collection alongside 150+ brands across more than 100 stores nationwide and online. Tamte and the Evereve team conducted
2026 Red Carpet Recap With Zanna Roberts Rassi: The Best Dressed, Behind-the-Scenes Details, and Standout Beauty Moments
In this episode, Who What Wear cofounder Hillary Kerr sits down with style correspondent and red carpet expert Zanna Roberts Rassi to talk all things 2026 award season. Rassi discusses the buzzy stylists of the season, dissects fashion Easter eggs you may have missed, and brings us behind the scenes of what it’s really like to be in person on the red carpet.
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Spring 2026 Shopping Guide: Glamorous Dressing, Advanced Layering, and Oversized Sunglasses
This week, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler is joined by Associate Shopping Editor Audry Hiaoui and stylist Brie Welch to give you the ultimate spring shopping guide. They break down the biggest trends they saw on the S/S 26 runways and give their styling recommendations for seasonal staples like trench coats, sunglasses, and low-profile sneakers. Plus, they discuss their favorite
Celebrity Stylist Petra Flannery on Emma Stone’s '90s-Inspired Press and Award Show Looks for Bugonia
In this episode, Who What Wear co-founder Hillary Kerr sits down with celebrity stylist Petra Flannery. She's best known for her long-term partnerships with Oscar-winning clients like Emma Stone, who’s currently up for another Oscar, and Zoe Saldaña, who just wrapped up a global press tour for Avatar: Fire and Ash. Tune in to hear Flannery share her approach to color, her biggest styling disaster,
Makeup Artist and Groomer Tasha Reiko Brown Talks Working With Michael B. Jordan, Her Two-Eye-Shadow Maximum, and Her Favorite Foundation
In this episode, Who What Wear cofounder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr sits down with celebrity makeup artist and groomer Tasha Reiko Brown to talk all things red carpet glam. Brown discusses her work this award season with Oscar nominee Michael B. Jordan and longtime client Gabrielle Union. She tells us what goes into grooming men for the red carpet. Plus, Brown reveals the Chanel founda
New York Fashion Week F/W 26 Recap: High-Neck Styling, Velvet Bum Bags, and Pattern Clashing
In this episode, Who What Wear Associate Editorial Director Eliza Huber and Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez debrief everything they saw during NYFW, from bunny slippers to baseball mitt bags. They discuss some of the standout shows, and the unexpected guests they spotted in the crowd. Plus, they dissect the trends they noticed across the board and give their advice on how to work th
Celebrity Stylist Karla Welch on the Game-Changing Power of Styling and Making Magic With Renate Reinsve and Tessa Thompson
The Who What Wear Podcast is now on YouTube!
For our first episode in this new era, we're welcoming acclaimed celebrity stylist and friend of the pod Karla Welch back to the show. In this episode, Who What Wear cofounder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr sits down with Welch to get back to the basics of what it takes to be a celebrity stylist. They discuss the power of modern stylists, how
Jewelry Designer Jennifer Fisher on 20 Years of Her Brand, Current Best Sellers, and Expanding Her Empire
In this episode, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down with jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher to look back on her career 20 years after she started her namesake brand. Over the last two decades, Fisher was named a finalist for the 2012 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, was crowned the "queen of hoops" by The New York Times, and has counted celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Hailey B
Denim Expert Jane Herman on the 5 Jean Styles to Keep in Your Closet Year-Round, and Her Favorite Silhouette for 2026
Jane Herman, the founder of denim line The Only Jane, author of the popular Substack Jane on Jeans, and newly appointed WWW editor in residence, is a denim expert. In this episode, Who What Wear co-founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr sits down with Herman for a 2026 denim digest, where they discuss the five types of jeans you need for a complete wardrobe. Plus, she gives recommendations
Celebrity Aesthetic Provider Vanessa Lee Shares the Skin and Bodycare Treatments Worth Trying in 2026
Vanessa Lee is a highly sought after celebrity aesthetic provider who focuses on minimally invasive procedures that accentuate her clients’ natural beauty. A registered nurse with 17 years of experience, Lee is also the founder of The Things We Do, a beauty concept bar offering premium, safe, and effective services from bio-stimulators to microneedling to PRFM (Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix). Lee jo
Holt Renfrew Fashion Director Joseph Tang on Which S/S 26 Runway Trends Will Make It to Market and His 2026 Wardrobe Staples
In this episode, Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen sits down with Holt Renfrew Fashion Director Joseph Tang for some new-year trend predictions. Tang discusses what it means to be a fashion director in the luxury space and how he strives to bring the runway to his customers. He recaps the biggest shopping trends he noticed in 2025 and tells us what brands and styles he thinks we'll
Jewelry Designer Jean Dousset on 2026 Engagement Ring Trends and the Case for Lab-Grown Diamonds
In this episode, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler is joined by fine-jewelry designer Jean Dousset. Although he’s a direct descendent of Louis Cartier, Dousset has made his own way in the luxury-jewelry space with his namesake brand. Dousset joins us to talk about how he became the go-to engagement ring designer for celebrities like Eva Longoria and Paris Hilton and why celebrities
The 2025 Luxury Report: Preppy Fashion, a Return to Craftsmanship, and the Fine Jewelry Boom
In this episode, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with Kristen Nichols, WWW's associate director of special projects, to discuss her annual Luxury Report—a comprehensive analysis of the trends, It items, and runway moments that defined this year in luxury fashion. They recap the highly anticipated creative-director debuts we saw at major houses, including Michael Rider's first
The State of Style in 2025: Off-Kilter Colors, Loud Luxury, and Preppy Bourgeois
In this episode, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with Senior Fashion Editor Anna LaPlaca to discuss her annual State of Style report. At the end of every year, LaPlaca analyzes the biggest trends and dissects why they took over our feeds. The pair discusses the return of ’80s influence in fashion, the uptick in preppy style beyond traditional heritage brands, and, of course, t
Paul Tazewell Returns! The Wicked: For Good Costume Designer on the Significance of Silhouettes and Creating Reality Within a Fantasy
Paul Tazewell is the award-winning costume designer behind the magical world of Wicked and Wicked: For Good. In this episode, Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with Tazewell to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated finale of Elphaba and Glinda’s story. He discusses all of the thoughtfully detailed costume choices and Easter eggs you might miss during
Clueless Costume Designer Mona May on 30 Years of Fashion Influence and Letting Girls Be Girls
Mona May is the costume designer of the ’90s cult classic film Clueless. In this episode, Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with May to mark 30 years after the film’s release and to look back on the movie’s instantly recognizable fashion. May tells us about how she turned herself into a fashion “detective” when sourcing pieces for Clueless and how she mixed hig
Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Fancy Condiments, Hotel Robes, and Creative Paired Gifts
This week, Who What Wear Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr, Editor in Chief Kat Collings, Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler, and Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen are back with another holiday gift guide. They’ve got recommendations that are sure to be a hit with anyone you’re shopping for—from designer card cases stuffed with thoughtful gift cards to comfy, affordable, and chic
Stylist Enrique Melendez on Jenna Ortega’s Gothic Glam Style Evolution and Those Viral Wednesday Season 2 Press Looks
Enrique Melendez is a celebrated fashion stylist known for his daring collaborations with Wednesday star Jenna Ortega. He’s been on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of the Top 25 Celebrity Stylists two years in a row and recently received an InStyle Imagemaker Award. This week, Melendez joins Who What Wear co-founder Hillary Kerr to dig into the Wednesday season 2 press looks and discuss Ortega’s dra
Frankenstein Costume Designer Kate Hawley on Mia Goth’s Ephemeral Looks, del Toro’s Color-Coding, and the Tiffany & Co. Archives
Kate Hawley is the costume designer for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. In this episode, Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with Hawley to discuss how she worked with longtime collaborator del Toro on his retelling of the classic tale. Hawley walks us through her extensive research process, shares why her team used such a saturated color palette, and highligh
Nobody Wants This Costume Designer Negar Ali Kline on Portraying Authentic L.A. Style and Where to Shop the Characters’ Wardrobes
Negar Ali Kline is the costume designer for Netflix’s hit rom-com series Nobody Wants This, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. In honor of the show’s highly anticipated season 2 release, Negar sits down with Who What Wear Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr to deep dive on the show’s masterful approach to L.A. style. In this episode, Negar shares how she got her start in the ’90s
WWW Parents: Cover Star and New Mom Justine Lupe Talks Feeling Primal, Nobody Wants This Season 2, and Motherhood Icks
Who What Wear just dropped its inaugural Parents Issue—a brand-new hub for stylish parents to find fashionable, personal, and trustworthy shopping recs. In this episode, we interview our first cover star: actress and new mom Justine Lupe. Lupe sits down in-studio with Who What Wear Editor in Chief and fellow new mom Kat Collings to talk about all things motherhood—including filming season 1 of Nob
Live From the Sulwhasoo Skin Longevity Symposium! Featuring Cosmetic Chemist Ron Robinson and Beauty Expert Michelle Lee
This week, Who What Wear Beauty Director Erin Jahns is reporting from the Sulwhasoo Skin Longevity Symposium in New York. Sulwhasoo is a global luxury beauty brand rooted in Korean heritage and powered by ginseng-based innovation. In partnership with scientists from the Department of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins Medical School, the symposium celebrated 60 years of ginseng science and unveiled the
Fashion Month S/S 2026 Recap: Disruptive Designers, Cinematic Color Combos, and the End of Quiet Luxury
In this episode, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler is joined by Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols and Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen to recap fashion month. Kristen and Lauren just returned from London and Milan, respectively, and they’re here to fill you in on the designers to watch from each city. They get into all the trends they saw on the runways and o
WWW Fall 100: Our Editor-Approved Essentials for the Season
We’re back with another installment of our seasonal series, Who What Wear 100. In this episode, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings is joined by editors Eliza Huber and Nikki Chwatt to dish on their top wardrobe essentials for fall. They share their favorite It pieces across every major category—including outerwear, shoes, and bags—and offer some outfit formulas you can use all season to ke
Jewelry Designer Pamela Love on the Art of Adornment and Creating Her Own Tarot Deck
Pamela Love is the jewelry designer behind Pamela Love Jewelry, a line of sustainable, celestial-inspired jewelry. Since founding her namesake brand in 2008, Love’s timeless pieces have been highly sought after by those who share her love for tarot, astrology, and the spiritual world. Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with Love to talk about her early days creating her own jewel
New York Fashion Week S/S 26 Recap
In this episode, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down in the studio with senior editors Eliza Huber and Tara Gonzalez to debrief on everything they saw during NYFW. They dissect the trends they saw on and off the runways—from aprons to feathers to hoop skirts—and dig into the overarching shift toward wearability and practicality this season. Plus, they’re covering Rachel Scot
Wednesday Hair and Makeup Artists Nirvana Jalalvand, Francesco Pegoretti, and Lynn Johnston on Moody Colors, Gothic Foundation, and Dark Circles
Nirvana Jalalvand, Francesco Pegoretti, and Lynn Johnston are the hair-and-makeup masterminds behind Netflix’s hit show Wednesday. To celebrate the release of the show’s highly anticipated second season, Who What Wear beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock sits down with the team to discuss how they drew inspiration from the original black-and-white run of The Addams Family (1964) when designing the show
Fall 2025 Shopping Guide: Faux Fur, Sculpted Silhouettes, and Polo Shirts
This week, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down with Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols and associate shopping editor Audry Hiaoui to talk all things fall shopping. They get into all the trends they saw on the fall/winter runways and which ones they think will dominate the market. Whether you’re leaning into preppy style or a dark, moody aesthetic, the tri
WWW Weddings: Unpacking The Plus-Size Bridal Dilemma, the “Fat Tax,” and the Designers Getting it Right
How size-inclusive is the bridal industry? In this episode, Associate Features Editor Ana Escalante breaks down her recent piece about her search for the perfect wedding dress as a plus-size bride. She and Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen unpack the unfair dilemma that plus-size brides often find themselves in: either shopping for a mass market dress that doesn’t suit their style, or paying ten
Celebrity Hairstylist Chris McMillan on Creating “The Rachel,” Going Viral Before Social Media, and Launching His Haircare Line
Chris McMillan is a celebrity hairstylist with more than 30 years of experience behind the chair. He’s worked with everyone from Michelle Williams to Cindy Crawford to Kim Kardashian. This week, McMillan joins Who What Wear Senior Beauty Editor Jamie Schneider to look back on his career—from styling Farrah Fawcett curls for his mom to creating the now-famous “Rachel” style for Jennifer Anniston in
Too Much Costume Designer Arielle Cooper-Lethem on Maximalism, the Power of a Pioneer Nightgown, and London vs. NYC Style
Arielle Cooper-Lethem is the costume designer for Lena Dunham’s hit new show, Too Much. The hilarious and heartfelt rom-com, led by Hacks star Megan Stalter as Jess and The White Lotus star Will Sharpe as Felix, debuted on Netflix in July. This week, Cooper-Lethem joins Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen to tell us what it was like curating Jess’s maximalist wardrobe of vintage nigh
Author Amy Odell on Chronicling the Life of Gwyneth Paltrow, From '90s Fashion Icon to Wellness Mogul, in Gwyneth: The Biography
Three years after authoring the incredible biography of Anna Wintour, fashion and culture journalist Amy Odell returns to the pod to discuss her newly released biography of actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow. Through hundreds of interviews and countless hours of archival research, Odell chronicles Paltrow's life of cultural influence—from '90s fashion icon to polarizing wellness mogul. She t
WWW Weddings 2025: The Definitive Guide to This Year’s Bridal Fashion and Wedding Planning Trends
This week, Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols and senior fashion editor Anna LaPlaca are giving you the definitive report on all things weddings. Kristen runs through the biggest trends from 2026 Bridal Fashion Week, where she saw chiffon capes and voluminous skirts in full force. And Anna has the scoop from experts in the wedding industry about everything beyond dresses—from u
The Bear's Molly Gordon on the Importance of Female Friendships—and Delusion—While Making It in Hollywood
This week, Who What Wear Co-Founder Hillary Kerr is chatting with our June cover star, Molly Gordon! You likely know Gordon from playing Claire in FX's The Bear, or from past roles in Booksmart, Theater Camp, Shiva Baby, and many more. In addition to acting, Gordon has approached her career from the angle of multihyphenate since the beginning. In fact, her newest project—a hilarious, genre-bending
What to Shop at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, With Nordstrom’s Associate Fashion Director Linda Cui Zhang
The annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is live, and to celebrate, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler is talking to one of the great curatorial minds behind the sale—Nordstrom Associate Fashion Director Linda Cui Zhang. In this episode, Zhang reveals the product selection process for the sale, the trends her team prioritized, and the new brands she was excited to bring into the fold th
Go Sports! Athlete Stylists Brittany Hampton and Manny Jay on Dressing WNBA It Girls, and Why It's More Than Picking Out Clothes
In this episode, Senior Fashion Editor Eliza Huber—Who What Wear’s resident expert on the intersection of sports and fashion—is sitting down with two stylists behind some of the best tunnel fashion we’ve seen in recent months. Brittany Hampton is a seasoned athlete stylist whose client roster includes some of the buzziest women in basketball: Paige Bueckers, Sabrina Ionescu, Cameron Brink, Evan Mo
Rhode Cosmetic Chemist and BeautyStat Founder Ron Robinson on Crafting Cult Favorite Products and the Buzzy Ingredient That’s Not Worth the Hype
Ron Robinson is the founder of BeautyStat and the cosmetic chemist behind Hailey Bieber’s skincare line, Rhode. Robinson began his career at Clinique in the ’90s and, over the past two decades, has worked on products for industry giants like Revlon, Avon, L’Oréal, and Lancôme. He launched BeautyStat as an educational platform for beauty enthusiasts in 2009 but ultimately moved into developing his
The 2025 Who What Wear 100 Beauty Awards
For our second annual Who What Wear 100 Beauty Awards, Beauty Director Erin Jahns is joined by beauty editors Jamie Schneider, Kaitlyn McLintock, and Maya Thomas for a roundtable discussion about all of their favorite products. After spending months testing items from the buzziest new brands and the industry giants, the team has narrowed their top picks down to 100 items across haircare, skincare,
Costuming The Last of Us: Ann Foley on Apocalyptic Realism and Character-Driven Design
Ann Foley is the costume designer behind the grounded and detailed wardrobes of the hit show The Last of Us. In this episode, Foley (whose extensive career also includes work on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and She Hulk) sits down with Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Media Editor Tara Gonzalez to discuss the costume design process for The Last of Us season 2. Foley shares the journey of
Designer Emilia Wickstead on Modern Femininity, Bespoke Bridal, and Cinematic World-Building Through Clothes
Emilia Wickstead is a New Zealand–born, London-based fashion designer known for her refined yet playful approach to feminine dressing. Since launching in 2008, she’s evolved her namesake brand from a made-to-measure model to producing seasonal ready-to-wear collections, shown at London Fashion Week for the past 13 years, and expanded into bridalwear. In this episode, Wickstead joins Senior Fashion
Hacks Costume Designer Kathleen Felix-Hager on Deborah Vance's Maximalist Style and Where to Shop Ava Daniels's Elevated Season 4 Wardrobe
Kathleen Felix-Hager is the Emmy Award–winning costume designer behind the vibrant and evolving wardrobes of the hit show Hacks. Felix-Hager, whose extensive career also includes work on Veep and Dexter, sits down with Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen to delve into the sartorial world of Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels. In this episode, Felix-Hager shares the journey of developing d
Christos Garkinos, the "Robin Hood of Fashion," on Revolutionizing the Luxury Resale Market and Which Vintage Pieces to Buy Now
Christos Garkinos, the self-proclaimed "Robin Hood of fashion," joins Who What Wear Market Director Bobby Schuessler to unpack his winding career, from growing up working in his family's Greek restaurant to becoming a reality TV personality and pioneering the world of luxury resale. Garkinos grew up infatuated with the Home Shopping Network, and after stints at big corporations like Clorox and Dis
SNL Costume Designer Tom Broecker on How He Outfits an Entire Show in Three Days, Thriving in Creative Chaos, and the 50th Anniversary Special
Tom Broecker is the costume designer of the legendary NBC sketch show Saturday Night Live. Broecker, who has been with the show for over three decades, is responsible for the design and creation of all of the costumes for the show—sometimes creating up to 200 for just one episode. Today on the podcast, he joins Who What Wear Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr to discuss the intricat
Fashion Designer Prabal Gurung on His New Memoir, "Walk Like a Girl," Joy as an Act of Defiance, and His Modern Approach to Americana
Prabal Gurung is a world-renowned Nepalese American fashion designer who established his eponymous label in 2009. In this episode, Gurung joins Senior Fashion and Social Media Editor Tara Gonzalez to discuss the origins of his brand—from his childhood in Nepal and India to becoming a prominent New York–based designer—and his newly published memoir, Walk Like a Girl (order a copy here!). He also sh
The Met Gala 2025 Recap: The Most Inventive Looks, the Designers Who Dominated, and All the References You Might Have Missed
On Monday evening, just after the 2025 Met Gala arrivals wrapped up, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sat down with Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen and senior fashion and social media editor Tara Gonzalez to debrief on the most successful and creative interpretations of this year's theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. After a night full of touching homages and nuanced refer
BONUS: Power Stylists Wayman and Micah on Dressing Colman Domingo (and Others) for the 2025 Met Gala, Their Harlem Roots, and the Significance of Black Dandyism
Styling duo Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald are some of the most exciting voices working in red carpet fashion today. They’re known for bold, experimental, and thoughtful looks that have repeatedly landed them on The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Stylists List. The pair, who originally met in Harlem and bonded over their love of fashion, have been working together for over a decade and have curat
What Does It Mean to Be an American Fashion Designer in 2025? Featuring Sergio Hudson, Jackson Wiederhoeft, and Allina Liu
What does it take to make it as an independent designer today? Is New York Fashion Week dead? This week, Who What Wear Associate Features Editor Ana Escalante breaks down her recent piece for our Spring Issue about the state of the fashion industry—and what it feels like to be an American fashion designer in 2025. She and Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen discuss why Ana wanted to explore this t
Pistola Denim Founder Grace Na on Building a Denim Powerhouse, Embracing Data-Driven Design, and the Fate of Skinny Jeans
Grace Na is the founder of Pistola, a Los Angeles–based womenswear and denim brand. Since its creation in 2013, Pistola has become a go-to destination for reasonably priced, trendy, high-quality denim styles—including a few viral hits, like the pink denim jumpsuit Greta Gerwig wore while directing the Barbie movie. This week, Grace joins Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler to discuss
Violette_FR Founder Violette Serrat on Her Innovative, Effortless French-Inspired Products and Launching in Sephora
Violette Serrat is a makeup artist, designer, and founder of the popular makeup brand Violette_FR. She began her career in fine art and makeup artistry (listen to her Second Life episode from 2023 here!) before launching Violette_FR in 2021. This week, she joins Who What Wear Beauty Director Erin Jahns to talk about her brand's recent launch in over 190 Sephora stores across North America and how
BONUS: Alex Bovaird Returns! The White Lotus Costume Designer on Every Fashion Easter Egg in Season 3 and the Impact of Her Costumes
Alex Bovaird, costume designer of The White Lotus, is back for a bonus episode! She sat down with Who What Wear senior fashion and social media editor Tara Gonzalez the morning after the finale to chat about all of the outfits we didn’t get to last time, how she curated accessories for each character, and all of the season 3 Easter eggs she planted throughout the show. Plus, she answers some of yo
Demi Moore's Stylist Brad Goreski on His Whirlwind Year of Expertly Executed Red Carpet Looks
Brad Goreski is a celebrity stylist whose impressive client list includes the legendary Demi Moore. Over the last 15 years, he's created countless stunning looks for her, but as she promoted her film The Substance over the last year, Goreski and Moore took things to a whole new level. From the Cannes Film Festival last May through to the Oscars earlier this year, Goreski curated a suite of looks t
Fashion Month F/W 25 Recap: Bullet Bras and "Big Feminine Energy"
After a month of nonstop fashion shows, Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen and Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols are back home and ready to break it all down. This week, they cover the biggest stories and buzziest collections from New York, London, Milan, and Paris; their favorite pieces; and what they're expecting to see on the red carpet and in editorials in t
The White Lotus Costume Designer Alex Bovaird on Season 3’s Designer-Loving Blondes, the Catalog-Worthy Ratliffs, and Chelsea’s DIY Expat Style
Alex Bovaird is the costume designer of the hit HBO show The White Lotus. Bovaird has been with the show since season 1 and has garnered acclaim for her fresh, evocative, and stylish costumes. This week, she joins Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler to discuss how she developed the look and feel of each character, her approach to choosing the right accessories, and her favorite characters to dress
Spring 2025 Shopping Guide: Cool-Girl Romance, Oversize Suiting, and… the Return of Peplums?
Who What Wear’s Spring Issue just went live, and it includes an all-you-can-click shopping guide cowritten by Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols. This week, she sits down with Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler to debrief on what’s on their wish lists right now—from this year’s spring power colors to relaxed suiting and the ever-reliable slip skirt. Plus, they divulge their rec
Sporty & Rich Co-Founder Emily Oberg on Building a Nostalgic Yet Modern Label and Her New Sexual Wellness Venture, Sensual Sport
Emily Oberg is the co-founder of the popular lifestyle and activewear brand Sporty & Rich. She got her start in fashion at Complex, where she founded an Instagram page to curate all of the vintage images that inspired her. The page became immensely popular, as it captured a sense of glamor and nostalgia long before anyone was talking about the term “quiet luxury.” In 2018, she began selling Sporty
2025 Award-Season Debrief: Our Top Looks and Trends, From Bridal Inspo to the Return of Peplum
Last Sunday's Oscars wrapped up this year's award season, and Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler is here to discuss it all. He is joined by Erin Fitzpatrick, associate director of fashion news; Tara Gonzalez, senior fashion and social editor; and Kayla Allen, associate social media editor. They're covering everything from the most eye-catching gowns and power suits to the trendiest l
How Wiederhoeft Designer Jackson Wiederhoeft and LOHO Bride Founder Christy Baird Are Bringing Individuality Into Bridal Fashion
Jackson Wiederhoeft is the founder of the demicouture and bridal line Wiederhoeft. Known for its campy, sexy, modern aesthetic, Wiederhoeft has become a go-to option for distinctive and stunning bridal looks for the fashion set. Christy Baird is the founder of LOHO Bride, a Los Angeles bridal salon that curates unique and hard-to-find designers—including Wiederhoeft. They join us today to talk abo
Creating a Meaningful Home—Beyond Furniture and Décor—With Interior Designer and Queer Eye Expert Jeremiah Brent
Jeremiah Brent is an interior designer and the founder of Jeremiah Brent Design. Jeremiah got his start in fashion before realizing that creating meaningful, cherished spaces was where his passion lay. After years of building his successful interior design business, he joined the hit Netflix show Queer Eye last year as the interiors expert. His first season on the show, which premiered last Decemb
New York Fashion Week F/W 25 Recap
New York Fashion Week F/W 25 just wrapped up, and our Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen and Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols are here to break everything down. They’re covering their favorite shows, the buzziest moments, and the trends they’re noticing—from tassels and neutral tights to skirt sets and plush shearling coats. Plus, they hear from some of our other editors via
Inside the Creation of Simkhai’s Upcoming F/W 25 Collection With Jonathan Simkhai
Jonathan Simkhai, the creative director of Simkhai, founded his eponymous line in 2010. Critics and customers alike took notice; in 2015, he won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, and in the years since, his feminine, sculptural, and utterly wearable designs have become go-tos for celebrities and unapologetically chic women everywhere. He joins Who What Wear Associate Director of Special Projects Kriste
Discovering Fashion's Next Big Thing With Up Next Designer Founder Albert Ayal
Albert Ayal is the founder of Up Next Designer, an influential Instagram account highlighting the most exciting emerging designers in fashion. Ayal got his start in fashion PR, and in 2019, he opened an Instagram account to help him keep tabs on all of the new designers he was finding. Soon, he began to gain traction and followers; he had a keen eye for new talent, and people were eager for an inj
Makeup Artist Joey Maalouf's Step-by-Step Guide to Revitalizing Your Everyday Makeup Routine
Joey Maalouf is a makeup artist and creative consultant who works with celebrities like Goldie Hawn, Rachel Zoe, Lisa Rinna, and Molly Sims. On top of his red carpet and editorial work, he offers incredible one-on-one Zoom makeup sessions, where he evaluates and upgrades his clients' makeup routines. In the session, he shares his expert tips and tricks to allow you to upgrade your products, techni
Miss Claire Sullivan on Modern Couture, the Glory of a One-of-a-Kind Piece, and Designing for Sarah Jessica Parker and Addison Rae
Claire Sullivan is a designer, creative consultant, and founder of the design label Miss Claire Sullivan. She grew up loving fashion and has a penchant for dramatic, voluminous designs. It’s no surprise, then, that after working as the co-creative director of the streetwear label Vaquera, she founded her own atelier, where she creates dynamic, one-of-a-kind designs. In the past year, she’s generat
Tracing the Rise of Bob Dylan Through Clothing in A Complete Unknown With Costume Designer Arianne Phillips
Arianne Phillips is the costume designer for the new film A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan. Phillips is an accomplished costume designer for stage and screen and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design three times, beginning with James Mangold's Walk the Line in 2006. For A Complete Unknown, she teamed up again with Mangold to re-create Bob Dylan
Personalized Pet Charms and Martini Menorahs: A Conversation on Joyful Accessorizing With Susan Alexandra Designer Susan Korn
Susan Korn is the founder of the charming, quirky, and downright joyful accessories brand Susan Alexandra. Korn started her brand by making jewelry and creating handmade painted pieces. But one fateful day, she discovered a bead shop in Chinatown and had a vision of a beaded bag she wanted to create. Her beaded bags have since cemented her as the queen of whimsical fashion. Now, she’s expanded int
The 2024 Luxury Report: Little Luxuries, Endless Elegance, and the Fashion Sports Love Affair
This week, Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down with Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols to discuss her 2024 Luxury Report. Her insightful, well-researched piece breaks down everything you need to know about the high-end fashion business right now, the biggest trends, what the most-coveted pieces say about where the industry is headed, and how leadership changes at the t
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