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Ralph Lauren isn't just a brand — it's one of the only American fashion houses that has shaped culture for nearly 60 years. And right now, it's having one of its biggest cultural moments yet, resonating across every generation.

Today we’re joined by longtime WWD fashion editor and friend of the house, Bridget Foley, who’s had a front row seat to the brand’s evolution. She’s also the author of Lauren’s latest book, Ralph Lauren Catwalk, which covers over 100 runway shows and the brand’s most iconic moments.

In this episode, we get into:
What actually defines a brand with longevity (and why so few designers achieve it)
Ralph's "meet cute" moment with fashion and why he calls himself a storyteller, not a designer
The authenticity that makes Ralph different from every other luxury house
Why Ralph was doing "lifestyle" decades before the term existed
The hand-me-downs, vintage uniforms, and Bronx childhood that shaped his entire aesthetic
Ralph's belief in longevity and preservation, sustainability before it had a name
Inside the Ralph Lauren archive (and why Bridget calls it a "fashion lover's wonderland")
Why Gen Z fell in love with Ralph Lauren and what their parents' closets have to do with it
The codes that have permeated time: the tuxedo jacket over jeans, the polo shirt, the patchwork
Ralph Lauren's optimism and what it's actually rooted in
What Ralph has done to stay relevant with the next generation

Shop the new book, Ralph Lauren Catwalk, here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-56009344
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If there’s one thing that’s transformed my personal style the most, it’s this: editing my closet. I’m a firm believer that a tidy closet = a clear mind, and every spring, I treat it like a full reset.

After doing one of the biggest clean-outs of my life (we’re talking half my closet gone), I realized that great style isn’t about having more, it’s about having the right pieces, and knowing how to let go of the rest.

In this solo episode, I’m walking you through my exact, step-by-step guide to a spring closet reset—how to approach it with intention, make it actually enjoyable, and come out the other side with a wardrobe that finally feels like you.

We get into:
How to define your personal style right now
The exact system I use to edit my closet (keep, tailor, rehome)
My “hero rack” trick that changes how you get dressed every day
What to do with pieces you feel emotionally attached to
How to actually sell your clothes (and make money back)
Why you shouldn’t rush to buy anything new after a clean-out
Thank you to Depop for making this episode possible. Happy selling, happy shopping, and happy spring cleaning
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The Met Gala is the Super Bowl of red carpets, the most photographed, dissected, and mythologized night in fashion. But most of what we think we know about it isn't quite right.

I'm joined by Amy Odell, journalist and author of Anna: The Biography, for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind fashion's biggest night. From how Anna Wintour actually approves looks, to who makes it onto the invite list, to why tech money is suddenly funding the whole thing, Amy decodes it all.

In this episode, we get into:
The biggest misconceptions about the Met Gala (and what really happens behind the scenes)
How Anna Wintour actually approves looks — and what she doesn't see
Who gets invited, who gets crossed off the list, and how the seating really works
Why Met Gala tickets jumped to $100K this year and what tables actually cost
The Bezos era: how tech money is reshaping fashion's biggest night
Why brands like LVMH and Kering aren't buying tables the way they used to
The Devil Wears Prada Vogue cover and what it tells us about Vogue's future
The real story of how Lauren Weisberger went from Anna's assistant to writing the book
Why the Costume Institute has to raise its own funds (and Anna's role in changing that)
Met Gala vs. Oscars: how fashion superseded Hollywood on the red carpet
Behind-the-scenes rules: the no-phones policy, green rooms, and rider requests
The Zendaya x Anna Sui matching look moment and how it slipped through
What to expect from "Costume Art" and the "Fashion Is Art" dress code
How to actually watch the Met: Amy's go-to live stream and second-screen setup

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: Why the Met Gala has so many misconceptions
01:00 The biggest myth — does Anna really approve every look?
01:58 Why the Met has superseded Vogue in cultural relevance
03:40 Met Gala vs. the Oscars and the rise of theme dressing
05:23 Inside the room: how the Met Gala became a networking event
06:40 How brands and Vogue decide who sits where
07:59 Anna's list: how the invite list actually gets made
08:31 Can you pay your way in? The Bezos era explained
10:00 OpenAI, Snap, and Meta: why tech is buying tables now
11:26 Taste, relevancy, and the Hiltons and Kardashians question
12:30 The Kim Kardashian Vogue cover backlash, then and now 1
3:30 The Devil Wears Prada Vogue cover and what it signals
14:54 The real story: how Lauren Weisberger wrote the book
17:30 How Anna handled the original movie in 2006
19:30 Met Monday speculation and Meryl Streep rumors
20:50 Why the Costume Institute has to fund itself
22:34 Why fashion is finally getting respect in the art world
23:40 New Costume Institute galleries — out of the basement
24:00 Why luxury brands aren't buying tables this year
25:30 The math: what $6M means to Bezos vs. an average household
27:50 Inside the room: nerves, dress codes, and bathroom breaks
28:42 Green rooms, rider requests, and Karl Lagerfeld's Diet Coke
30:30 The forgotten history of the Met Gala after-party
31:30 Why every celebrity now has their own after-party
32:15 How Andrew Bolton and Anna pick the theme
34:45 Theme vs. dress code: Costume Art and Fashion Is Art explained
35:13 Why brands and politics decide what celebrities wear
36:22 The Anna Sui x Zendaya twin moment, decoded
37:30 Predictions: naked dresses, theatrics, and what to expect
38:30 How Amy watches the Met: the live stream + X combo
39:00 Outro
Let’s Get Dressed
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Some of the most-asked questions I get are about the stuff we wear every single day, the work pants, the basics, the summer sandals, the first-date outfit. And honestly, these are the hardest things to get right, because they're the pieces that have to actually work in your real life.

I'm answering all of your questions, from the affordable work pants I've worn literally to Paris and back, to the sleepover outfit that isn't lingerie, to why I'm personally not betting on 90s minimalism being the trend of the year.

We also get into the reality of summer sandal shopping when you actually have to walk, the affordable basics that rival luxury, how to experiment with trends without blowing your budget, and my best advice for anyone trying to break into fashion right now.

In this episode, we get into:
The $148 work pants I've worn from Paris Fashion Week to an LA birthday in the same day
Where to actually find great tops that aren't tees or button-downs
What to wear to a new fling's place that isn't lingerie but still feels good
Why I don't believe in sneakers with sundresses — and what to wear instead
The most comfortable summer sandals (and the ones that will ruin your vacation)
The affordable basics that rival luxury (Uniqlo, Old Navy, Quince, COS)
The $25 jeans that have been $25 since the 90s — and are actually good
How to experiment with trends on Depop without overspending
Why I think fashion is fun again and 90s minimalism isn't the trend of the year
The first-date outfit formula that always works
My honest advice for breaking into fashion (especially after a layoff)
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro, first solo episode, and recent favorite guests
01:30 The best affordable work pants (and the pair I wore around the world)
04:30 Why pleated-front pants instantly elevate any outfit
06:00 The gap in the market for great tops right now
07:00 What to wear to a sleepover that isn't lingerie
09:30 Summer sandal shopping when you actually have to walk
10:30 Why sneakers don't belong with sundresses
11:30 The travel sneakers I pack every time
13:00 Ballet flats, thong sandals, and the dream shoe they discontinued
15:30 The perfect first-date outfit (as the weather transitions)
17:30 My favorite inexpensive basics (Uniqlo, Old Navy, Quince, COS)
19:00 The $25 Old Navy jeans worth trying
20:30 How to shop trends on Depop without overspending
22:00 Baby blue as the color of spring and how to style it
23:50 Why 90s minimalism isn't the trend of the year
25:00 Breaking into fashion after a layoff
28:00 Why having a point of view matters more than networking
29:00 What's coming next
Let’s Get Dressed
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Getting dressed isn’t just about clothes, it’s emotional, it’s personal, and it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to step into who we want to be. So how do we actually use it?

I’m joined by Erin Walsh, the stylist behind some of the most iconic women in Hollywood, Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez, Mindy Kaling, and the mind behind Anne’s unforgettable Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour.

Fresh off last night’s New York premiere, Erin walks us through what it actually takes to build a press tour of this scale, the Easter eggs, the Valentino Rockstud comeback, the meta moments, and why every look comes back to one question: how do you want to feel?

We also get into Erin’s CREATE method from her upcoming book The Art of Intention, and how the same tools she uses on red carpets can transform how any of us get dressed every single day.

In this episode, we get into:
What “intentional dressing” really means and how to actually do it
The 3-word rule Erin uses with every client
How to find your style “superpower” and lean into it
Why clothes are emotional, and what to do when your closet feels like a stranger
How to get out of a style rut
Inside the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour: the references, the collaborations, the chaos
The Valentino Rockstud comeback and why it actually works
How Erin handles real-time criticism on the biggest carpets in the world
Why fashion is moving back toward joy, from Matthieu at Chanel to Selena at the Golden Globes
The “supernova” mindset Michael Kors gave her 20 years ago
What’s actually in a stylist’s toolkit and the brands she swears by
Her go-to jeans, white tee, and blazer, and where to shop each one
The fastest way to elevate any outfit instantly

Pre Order The Art of Intentional Dressing: https://a.co/d/00MdJuwS

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro, intentional dressing and why clothes are emotional
02:00 Three words: the rule Erin uses with every client
04:00 The “good bag” moment and dressing from feeling
06:00 Why aesthetic quizzes fall short without emotional connection
08:30 Finding your style superpower
10:30 Owning femininity as a power move
12:00 Getting out of a style rut
13:30 What to do when you hate your outfit halfway through the day
15:00 Color analysis, trends, and what’s actually worth your attention
16:30 Inside a first fitting with Erin Walsh
18:00 Dressing through body changes with compassion
20:00 “Breaking the shell”: vulnerability and style
22:00 The CREATE method (Clarity, Ritual, Editing, Alignment, Truth, Expansion)
25:00 Handling real-time criticism on the red carpet
27:00 Why joy is the future of fashion (Matthieu at Chanel, Selena at the Globes)
29:00 The “supernova” mindset from Michael Kors
29:30 Inside the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour
31:30 Planning a global press tour at this scale
33:30 The Easter eggs: the runway office, the blue Chanel sweater, the bangs
35:00 Valentino in Japan, Balenciaga in Korea, Susan Fang in China
37:00 The Valentino Rockstud comeback
38:30 Toe cleavage, heels, and why flats don’t work for her
40:00 Final stops: New York and London
40:30 The stylist’s toolkit: what Erin travels with
41:30 Her go-to jeans, tee, and blazer brands
42:30 The fastest way to elevate an outfit
43:00 Outro
Let’s Get Dressed
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