Episode 148: How Irony Is Affecting Trend Cycles

It's that glorious time of year again...getting one year older and the start of NYFW! Tune in to hear a recap of my fun birthday festivities and my initial thoughts on some of the NYFW shows! I also give my thoughts on Chloe Malle beginning as the Head of Editorial at Vogue!My TikTokMy Instagram

When I think of the quintessential school girl fashionista, I think of characters like Cher Horowitz, Blair Waldorf, and Massie Block! These characters represent the girl at school who made the hallways her runway. In this week's episode, I break down this aesthetic. What type of clothes does this girl wear? What school supplies does she carry with her? And what is her ethos? Tune in to hear this as well as a recap of the top 15 back to school trends that are popular this year!My TikTokMy Instagram

Next to fashion, perfume is a passion of mine! Are you a gourmand girly? A floral fan? Or something more obscure? With the rise of and expansion of the fragrance market in the past couple of years, I thought it was fitting to dedicate an entire episode to discussing trends in the perfume world––especially as some of them mirror ongoing fashion trends. Tune in to hear my thoughts on fragrance trends as well as my own personal favorite scents.My TikTokMy Instagram

From a plethora of windbreakers to quirky power dressing, I break down some of the key trend takeaways from the SS26 Copenhagen Fashion Week Shows! My TikTokMy Instagram

If you were an aspiring Vogue assistant in the 1990's, it was likely you were going to be quizzed on the latest cultural ephemera. In his new book, Empire of the Elite, author, Michael M. Grynbaum reveals a list of 178 pertinent cultural topics potential applicants were quizzed on. In this week's episode, I go through all 178 items and provide a cheat sheet. Through researching these answers, I discovered new artists, movies, and written works that I want to further appreciate. Tune in to learn something new and test your 90's Vogue knowledge.My TikTokMy Instagram

Are new trends happening ironically or sincerely? Nowadays, it seems like wearing something "ironically" is a way to soft-launch a trend. In this week's episode, I discuss how Gen-Z fashion influencers and tastemakers utilize irony as a mechanism to subtly lead trends into the zeitgeist. Tune in to hear more discussion on this as well as digressions on Pucci Girl Summer, Keds sneakers making a return, and the Performative Man trend on TikTok.My TikTokMy Instagram

What should the future of luxury fashion look like? What will lead to the end of Labubus and little trinket culture? And what is a gas station affogato? If any of these questions entice you, tune in to this week's episode to hear my breakdown of what has been happening in the fashion and cultural landscape!My TikTokMy Instagram

Pack your bags, we're going to summer camp this week! Tune in to hear my historical and aesthetic deep dive on all that makes up the American Summer Camp aesthetic! My TikTokMy Instagram

Put on your brightly colored leotard and turn on your copy of "The Firm" from Susan Harris. In this week's episode, I do a trend analysis and deep dive on the many parallels I've been noticing between modern fitness trends and those popular during the 80's. I'm waiting for Alo or Lulu to release their version of a hi-cut leo and fully re-launch us back into an aerobic-crazed fitness era. Tune in to hear this and much more!My TikTokMy Instagram

A new chapter at Dior has begun to unfold as their new Creative Director, Jonathan Anderson showcases his inaugural collections. This week, the Anderson gave us our first look at his take on Dior with his Summer 2026 Menswear collection. Normally, I am not one to pay too close attention to a Menswear show, but this one particularly caught my eye. Tune into this week's episode to hear my breakdown of this momentous collection as well as my discussion on Anna Wintour's announced departure as the Editor-In-Chief at American Vogue and more!My TikTokMy Instagram