Pop Fashion

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Welcome to your fashion news comedy podcast! Finance writer Lisa Rowan and retail journalist (and former stylist) Kaarin Vembar discuss fashion news, pop culture, business, and creativity.

Recent Episodes
  • Rerelease: The Biggest Diamond Heist Ever
    Apr 26, 2023 – 39:35
  • Fashion Inferno
    Feb 27, 2023 – 40:18
  • Fashion Leadership Lazy Susan
    Jan 27, 2023 – 39:00
  • Innocent Until Proven Gaudy
    Jan 6, 2023 – 41:03
  • You Can't Always Get What You Want in Fashion
    Dec 23, 2022 – 45:11
  • Banksy vs Guess
    Dec 9, 2022 – 34:51
  • Instantly More Suspect
    Nov 22, 2022 – 39:20
  • Beverly's Gloves
    Nov 6, 2022 – 36:39
  • The Haunted Mine Shaft Jeans
    Oct 28, 2022 – 34:28
  • Fashion Crimes Only
    Oct 21, 2022 – 43:33
  • Balenciaga's Mud Department
    Oct 14, 2022 – 40:07
  • Spite Baby Fashion
    Oct 7, 2022 – 38:21
  • The Fake Rabbi Who Tried to Buy Lord & Taylor
    Sep 30, 2022 – 13:57
  • The TikTok New York Fashion Week Scam
    Sep 23, 2022 – 39:21
  • Memphis Looks Good Right Now
    Sep 16, 2022 – 43:05
  • The Fashion Episode with Panache
    Sep 9, 2022 – 42:19
  • What Are Your Intentions With My Son, Ted Baker?
    Aug 26, 2022 – 32:30
  • Where in the World is Zac Posen?
    Aug 19, 2022 – 34:18
  • The Ski Slope is on Fire
    Aug 12, 2022 – 41:31
  • Make Do and Mend
    Aug 5, 2022 – 44:35
  • The Evil Pentagram of Luxury
    Jul 29, 2022 – 38:57
  • Yeezy Pleazy
    Jul 22, 2022 – 42:01
  • There's a House on Your Wrist
    Jul 15, 2022 – 37:57
  • Hermès Wants To Make You Sweat
    Jul 8, 2022 – 48:14
  • Bear With These Thicc Thighs
    Jul 1, 2022 – 38:06
  • The Biggest Diamond Heist Ever
    Jun 17, 2022 – 39:35
  • Fast Fashion Problems
    Jun 10, 2022 – 46:42
  • What is a Fashion?
    Jun 3, 2022 – 49:12
  • Surrender Dorothy
    May 20, 2022 – 43:51
  • Leave the Gun Take the Cannoli
    May 13, 2022 – 41:27
  • The Curious Citizen
    May 6, 2022 – 43:48
  • Episode 400
    Apr 29, 2022 – 45:38
  • East Coast Grandma vs. West Coast Grandma
    Apr 22, 2022 – 44:52
  • Fashion That's Scattered, Smothered & Covered
    Apr 15, 2022 – 40:20
  • I Work You Pay Me
    Apr 8, 2022 – 40:47
  • Fashion House Musical Chairs
    Apr 1, 2022 – 41:03
  • The X is Silent
    Mar 25, 2022 – 43:56
  • It's Delightful and Horrifying
    Mar 18, 2022 – 45:54
  • The One Where We're In The Same Room
    Mar 11, 2022 – 44:09
  • Y2K Fashion
    Mar 4, 2022 – 42:48
  • The Baker, The Florist, and The Fashion Crime
    Feb 25, 2022 – 48:01
  • 90s Nostalgia on the Runway
    Feb 11, 2022 – 49:16
  • The Horse on the Runway
    Feb 4, 2022 – 43:06
  • The Ghost of Poly Blends Past
    Jan 28, 2022 – 37:28
  • The Lobster Fashion Show
    Jan 21, 2022 – 42:51
  • Field of Shoes
    Jan 14, 2022 – 50:05
  • The Fashion Intelligence Boutique
    Jan 1, 2022 – 45:23
  • Salvador Dali but Make It Fashion
    Dec 24, 2021 – 36:22
  • Chanel's Advent Calendar
    Dec 17, 2021 – 47:20
  • The Live Laugh Love of Fashion
    Dec 10, 2021 – 38:55
Recent Reviews
  • Casteox
    Yay! Pop Fashion (Crime is My Favorite!)
    For Lisa and Kaarin. Thanks so much for this podcast and introducing yourself almost every time cause I am not good at putting faces to a name. I have learned and laughed so much the past 5 years-ish. These are both intelligent women. Lisa with money saving skills/tips and Kaarin's storytelling...they're good at both, but that's my personal observation. Keep up the good work. You both make us [elder] Millennials proud. Take the compliment, please 😅
  • EricaBushwell
    Awesome podcast!
    Kaarin & Lisa, hosts of the Pop Fashion podcast, highlights all aspects of fashion, business and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • Zach Rosenbaum
    Love these ladies.
    As someone who works in the fashion industry, I always look forward to tuning in to the latest episode of Pop Fashion. The girls are lighthearted, funny, and cover a wide variety of topics across the fashion, apparel, and consumer goods industries. It kind of feels like grabbing a drink with a couple of old buddies in the same industry, and gossiping about current events. I can always count on Lisa and Kaarin for an interesting opinion and the weekly chuckle. Also, fashion crime is my favorite subject!
  • AlyandAj <3
    A Must Listen!
    If you need a laugh you gotta listen to these ladies. They are both brilliant and deliver fashion news in a way that is fun. I love learning things that are going on in the fashion world weekly.
  • ZOBAGZ
    Fellow Fashion Lover
    These gals are amazing!! Always fun to listen to!
  • Fashion On Purpose
    A Most Loved Podcasts
    As a fashion lover this is a must-have podcast subscription! These ladies do there research & throw in some funny to go with their wits! I feel so empowered when I listen to these ladies as they are so in tune with what’s going on in the world beyond just fashion. Thank you Kaarin & Lisa for giving so selflessly on your podcasts dropping gems, laughs & pouring out 1 for the dearly departed ones in fashion. Lol..Just Pop Fashion will always have a fan in me! XO
  • S. Eche
    Excellent
    Where I get all my fashion news!
  • Queeny7492
    Good
    Really good podcasts
  • Greygrizzz
    Is it Thursday yet?
    The absolute best podcast to get informed about current (fashion related) events. Hearing K & L talk is one of highlights of my week. They’re two quaint and intelligent ladies sharing their observations. Did I mention they have a sixth sense for fashion forecasting.
  • TNTrav44
    The absolute best
    Longtime listener, third time reviewer (I accidentally tapped four stars, then tapped the five stars but didn’t write a review, and now here we are 🤦🏼‍♀️). Kaarin and Lisa know their ish. They have so much experience and knowledge about the inner workings of the fashion industry, and they make me feel smart when I’m talking to my fashion friends. Speaking of friends, I basically feel like I’m in a one-sided conversation with my friends when I’m listening, because their podcasting style is so easy to consume. This is by far my favorite podcast, and it’s the one I’m hitting refresh for every Thursday 🙌🏼 Love Love love my PopFashion!
  • Fashion Professor
    Keeps me current with the industry
    I am a college professor in a fashion marketing and design program. I listen to this podcast every week. It is incredibly useful in helping me stay current with the industry. I utilize a lot of the topics discussed to keep my students abreast on recent industry-related topics as well. This is a tremendous resource for me.
  • south_paw
    They Do the Work for You
    Kaarin and Lisa filter all the week's fashion, retail and beauty news and bring the most important to the podcast. There is no other podcast that covers these topics and does so in such an enjoyable way.
  • Sailingship86525728837737
    SO fun, educational, engaging, life changing!
    I’ve been listening for several years and this is my favorite podcast. Kaarin and Lisa hold my attention like no other podcast hosts can while also teaching me about so much more than fashion. Listening to this podcast has helped me become more ethical in how I shop, consume, and even run my business. Love it!!
  • myephemera
    Style and sass!
    These ladies not only know the fashion business they are super fashion fans, super funny and super informative! Watch out this podcast is addictive!
  • MarvinDwayne
    Fun and informative
    I’ve been really enjoying this show! The hosts are funny and the content is informational.
  • BeesEtc
    My favorite podcast of the last several years
    I love this podcast for so many reasons- it’s a great way to learn about current events in the clothing and beauty industry, the hosts are incredible funny and have a great dynamic (and are extremely knowledgeable about the history of all these companies and industries). They’ve been doing it for a long time, and I hope they never stop! Thanks you Lisa and Karin!
  • crafty commuter
    Every week I love it more
    I love this podcast. Good insights for fashion people, good insight into the fashion world for us wannabe fashion people. Fashion crime IS my favorite subject. Over the years the audio on this podcast has gone from very good to EXCELLENT, so it is worth a binge listening session on a road trip. The hosts should be commended on their commitment to doing the dang thing every week. I love it when they dip their toes into the politics of fashion, because fashion is political.
  • Sazzou
    FIVE MORE YEARS!
    I genuinely thought that I had already written a review. My bestfriend Kyla and I always have a recap after listening to the show and the hosts feel like they are our best friends. They have helped my knowledge of Fashion grow so much. I own a small clothing store and it’s so hard to keep running a small business and keep up with fashion news! This is seriously so helpful. We also truly take into consideration what dumb dumbs have done in order to avoid it. This show is great for “people like us”.
  • listener60174
    Smart, Fun, Informative Fashion News
    These women know how to deliver the latest news about designers, retail, and my favorite, fashion crimes in a way that makes you look forward to each weeks episode. Cheers to 5 years Lisa & Kaarin!
  • romanachick66
    Great for non-industry folks too!
    As someone who doesn’t work in fashion (just likes to hear about it), I love how Lisa and Kaarin present fashion news in a way that is accessible. I also love the way y’all highlight the issues of sexual harassment and ethical production. Congrats on 5 years, and keep up the great work!
  • Vieiramendes
    The BEST
    These women are journalists, friends, and compassionate humans - ALL of which are glaringly apparent if you take a listen. I mean that in the best way - I learn so much about the industry from these hilarious and stupidly smart women. Thanks for all your hard work!!!
  • BlueberrySarah
    My Favorite Fashion Podcast
    This Podcast is seriously such a pick me up. Lisa and Kaarin are hilarious and entertaining as they educate you in what’s going on in fashion. I find myself quoting them often and singing the “Fashion Crime” song when appropriate Fashion news comes out. I can’t wait to hear their take on things. Whether you are new and just curious about fashion or more experienced this is a great pod for keeping up on fashion news and how it affects the rest of the world. Seriously it is more than just trends, fashion touches on politics, economics, art, civil rights, basically the greater cultural realm. Love them, check out this pod!
  • LynnDayBrown
    The Best
    Pop fashion is my favorite podcast. I listen weekly-staying informed about the fashion industry while at the same time feel like I’m spending time with friends. I’m especially appreciative of the hosts strong inclusive beliefs that fashion and beauty are for everyone.
  • laurenelizabeth7272
    Great!!!
    My all time favorite podcast! Lisa and Kaarin are super informative and manage to make stories humorous and entertaining!
  • PopfashionFan
    Best Fashion Podcast!
    Love love love this podcast! Its about the fashion and retail industry and so relevant for anyone working or just interested in these industries. hosts are incredible, hilarious, and so so entertaining! I could listen to them all day. Will never stop listening to this podcast and look forward to it every week!
  • mcp_chicago
    Retail Queens
    I’ve been listening to Pop Fashion for a few years and look forward to it each week. What I love is that Lisa and Kaarin elevate the discussion of fashion to the greater retail industry. There are many fashion podcasts but Lisa & Kaarin’s work histories and knowledge paired with their retail perspective makes this podcast much more educational and interesting. These ladies are also beyond funny. 🎼 Fashion Crimes is my Favorite Topic!
  • lizmhager
    Best podcast ever!
    Ladies, love the pod, especially the fashion crimes segments. Keep up the good work! Love you!
  • Clementine Wurlitzer
    It is a true pleasure....
    ....each week to spend an hour with these two smart, opinionated, adorbs ladies (sometimes also their cats or husbands) catching up on industry news and trends. I subscribe to a lot of podcasts (and have seen some come and go), but this one marries an interest in style with true substance and wit. Thank you, Lisa and Kaarin!
  • Buddha-Belly
    My Favorite Podcast!
    Florida listener here! You guys are my go-to podcast! Thank you so much for stories, the laughs, and the great tips.
  • jennifer66506
    Bummer
    Really liked this podcast until it became so political.
  • Hats to Shoes
    Fun informative great
    I just love this podcast! Great mix of fun, fashion business served in a friendly and cool Way! I wait so impatiently for every new episode. For those who love fashion business and friendly atmosphere it is a total must!!! Hello and love from Warsaw!
  • Gugjyfytdxuj
    This pod gets me through the week
    I love Pop Fashion! I look forward to listening to this podcast every week and get so excited when I see the new episode pop up. Lisa and Kaarin are so down to earth and relatable. I feel like they are friends from down the street that I’m having a conversation with while listening to the cast. I never knew how interested I was in “retail” news before listening to this pod. Thanks for making me week, every week, ladies!
  • AbbyE135
    Love this Show
    These ladies are so smart and really fun to listen to! This is a great, lighthearted way to keep up with the fashion industry, whether just for fun or for professional purposes.
  • OliveLittle
    The smartest, loveliest ladies in fashion news
    I never miss an episode of Pop Fashion. They comb the fashion news of the week so that I don’t have to, and not only do they report the news but they give their take in a very insightful way which I appreciate. I feel like a much smarter, more conscious consumer after having been a loyal listener for so long. I also love the listener letters they answer, I end up getting a ton of great advice about everything from what to wear when biking to work, to how to find the perfect designer handbag second-hand, to career advice. Highly recommend!!
  • Kelly_5
    Top 3 Favorite Podcast
    I can’t wait for these to come out every week! Kaarin and Lisa are so smart and funny, they’ve given me a podcast I didn’t know I wanted but totally love: fashion with brains. I always learn so much from their podcast and come away feeling more informed about not just fashion, but e-commerce and retail too. This in turn helps me perform better at my job because I stay in the know. Keep up the great work ladies!
  • Ok4123ok
    True love.
    Years of subscribing and I still can’t get enough. How do they get all the details? Such good forecasts and cultural insights! Wildly entertaining 💙💜💙
  • che2be
    Smart, up to date, wish there was more!
    Love love love this podcast. Been listening for over a year to get my weekly fashion and fashion adjacent news. These girls are smart AF and offer a refreshing point of view to that of the ordinary self idolizing fashion world!
  • @daisyflower
    Love you both!
    This is my favortie podcast I listen to every week! It is not only about fashion, it is a mixture of all things. I love that these girls seem real and approachable. I own a women's clothing boutique and I find a lot of their information and news prepares me for what is to come in the future of fashion and retail. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who loves fashion and individuals who know what they are talking about!
  • meridionalis
    50% insight + 50% humor = 100% good time
    The best way to brighten my commute! I get easily bored with podcasts but I've stuck with the podcast for a year now and don't plan on stopping any time soon. Kaarin & Lisa provide an excellent balance between humor and insight into the fashion industry, and I always learn something new each week. They're also positive and upbeat, which is sometimes much needed in today's trying times. Thanks for your hard work ladies!! :)
  • Karla Mae
    Fashion Education
    I was going through different fashion podcasts here and there, but Pop Fashion stuck with me really well because it gets behind the economics and politics of the apparel industry. After listening to Pop Fashion, I now feel more educated and conscious about what I buy and where I buy it from. All while making me laugh and look forward to my Thursday commute each week :)
  • Lauren.Arizona
    Educational, Fascinating and Thoughtful
    I'm working my way through every episode of this podcast that I possibly can. It is by far one of my all time favorites, if not my podcast soulmate. As someone who has always been interested in fashion and the more subtle indications it can represent within culture, this podcast is a dream. Lisa and Kaarin are ridiculously likable and thoughtful people who give fashion as an interest and an industry real credit, and showcase its substance and depth. Lisa always impresses me with her empathy and ability to see a piece of fashion news from the perspectives of every person involved and affected by it. Kaarin is seriously together and well spoken, she gives off a confidence that provides some high level life goals. These two are fashion and business oracles. Thank you ladies for your amazing work!
  • BadBQV
    Absolutely Fun and Informative
    I just started listening to podcasts, and I'm SO glad I found Pop Fashion. There's never a wrong time to listen to this podcast. I listen while getting ready in the morning, while I'm driving to work, even when I'm just lounging around. I may have replaced TV with Pop Fashion. I feel much more aware now. Great news, great commentary, and super fun!
  • Eva Jannotta
    Humor + insight = I love this podcast
    I love this podcast for the sheer breadth of information related to retail, style, and clothing (and even politics) that these two women cover every week. I feel more informed after every episode! You learn about corporate debt, trade agreements, company profits, brand insight, trend insight, fashion events, and more. Besides, it's FUN. Kaarin and Lisa are the right combination of goofy and serious and they are so very relatable. I also enjoy the career advice they sprinkle in every now and then. If you are remotely interested in business, clothing, or finances, it’s worth a listen!
  • indieperfume
    continues to be informative and enjoyable
    Really detailed and rounded, about the small things and the big things, in fashion, love it. Question -- can you guys explain what is the deal with all the deep cut armholes in sleeveless tops and dresses the past few years? I must take up the sholder seams or take them to the tailors, who say they have this request to alter the armholes a lot. If you don't alter, you have to coordinate your underwear with your clothes, or tolerate more side openess than is practical for most public wearing of clothing. Even wearing smaller sizes doesn't change the proportion. What gives? I hope it isn't the saving some pennies on fabric on each garment, therefore forcing the consumers to make their own time consuming and or expensive adjustments, or buy extra under wear to coordinate. I suspect this is the case, hope I'm wrong, but please enlighten because if it's not, it would be good to know. I read somewhere that high and tight armholes are the sign of bespoke and couture, and move with you in a way that makes tight clothing still able to perform with a lot of movement (Daniel Craig's suits as 007 for example, or other Italian high end fashion). Not asking for bespoke qaulity in a mid range, but this is new-ish, and it didn't used to be this way not so long ago. Looking forward to your take on this. Best, and keep going, I reccommend you to friends and on FB because you are so uniquely good.
  • Rater90210
    LOVE!
    I have worked in a few different sectors of the fashion industry... and It's not very often that I get to chat with fashion ladies with personalities as fun, caring, and knowledgeable as Kaarin and Lisa!! I look forward to what they have to say every week. Thanks guys!
  • Nielie
    Sad
    I really and truly loved this podcast. But it has become a Trump bashing, unpalatable, political opinionated show. Just wish they stuck to their whimsical and love perspective on fashion. Wish them all the best, but no longer a subscriber or weekly listener.
  • Imelda
    I'm addicted
    Kaarin & Lisa make me laugh, think, reflect and most of all stay interested, informed and updated on fashion news and other things. The intro music is everything, I absolutely love it! Silvia Marrier
  • Miku-Marmalade
    I love listening to this podcast while I crochet/draw!
    Oh my gosh!!! I adore these ladies! They're entertaining , informative, and such a pleasure to play in the background while I'm sticking needles into miss mannequin. I love the opening theme song, which prompts me to stop what I'm doing and break out in a dance(my plushes judge me, yes). I also have a tendency to sing along to 🎶Fashion crime is my favorite subject🎶!! I also love that Lisa and Kaarin isn't afraid to discuss politics as it is part of today's world as well as fashion! Keep up the good work!!!
  • Ms. Mikki
    Informative & Fun
    This is a great weekly update on everything happening in the fashion industry. Kaarin & Lisa are super funny and know their stuff.
  • Winston&Zoe
    Love these ladies!
    This podcast is fashion gold! Thank you, Kaarin and Lisa!
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