Coco Chanel Was a Nazi B*stard

Hi friends! Life has been crazy for us lately but Jadan is here for a quick solo episode about some recent fashion mess. Every few days, a new Creative Director is being fired or "exiting the brand" and we're very curious about why. So far we've seen Lanvin, Rochas, Bally, and now Ann Demeulemeester push their CD out the door and I think we should talk about it before the next announcement comes. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, and follow us on all platforms @SampleSizeMedia!

Hey friends! This week we're kicking off the official unofficial Sample Size book club with Andre Leon Talley's tell-all, The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir. We recap the life and times of the fashion giant and discuss the issues with the lack of intersectional critique of the book. We also spend some time catching up on London Fashion Week shows and end up sharing thoughts on Pharrell's appointment to menswear creative director of Louis Vuitton and Virgil's memory. 

Hey friends! This week we're discussing the anatomy of an "IT Brand",  join us as we break down the key elements to becoming a buzzy name in the fashion industry and building a cult following. We also get into the faux-fur drama kicked up at Schiaparelli's Spring 2023 Couture show by Kylie Jenner and Daniel Roseberry. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, and follow us on all platforms @SampleSizeMedia

Hey friends! We're back with the inaugural episode of Fashion with Friends featuring one of our closest friends and favorite fashion girlies @Sydneyrella_!  In this episode, we chat about the realities of working in fashion, Soho House memberships, and how to make it in New York.  Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on IG and Tiktok @SampleSizeMedia 

Hello friends! This week we're continuing to break down stories the fashion industry wants us to forget. Join us we discuss John Galliano's return to the spotlight after his anti-semetic "breakdown" and how Alexander Wang teamed up with the right PR girls to make everyone forget about his even darker past. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, and follow us on all platforms @SampleSizeMedia

Good Morning Size Queens! We're back for another season of comedy, commentary, and mispronouncing European names, starting with discussing Coco Chanel's rise to prominence and connections to Nazi Germany.  Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review on your podcast app, and follow us on all platforms @SampleSizeMedia. 

According to Harper's Bazaar "sapphic style" has gone mainstream, so we asked videographer, creative director, primary lesbian, and friend of the pod Jordan (they/them) to help us get to the bottom of the trend. Join us as we dive into the trend's origins, our lesbian style icons, and the commodification of queer aesthetics.  LINKS Jordan - @GEMPROD_ // @jrd_y Noelle - @noellewtf // @noelle.wtf Sample Size - @samplesizemedia 

On this episode we break down behind one of fashion's iconic runway shows, the Battle of Versailles. This once-in-a-lifetime show pitted American and French designers against one another for a one-night-only showcasing of the talents of both countries, with fashion greats such as Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy, Oscar de la Renta, and Anne Klein battling it out to raise funds for the Palace of Versailles.  Tune in to find out what sparked the fashion rivalry between countries, and how black models helped secure the win for the Americans.  Follow Sample Size Media on social everywhere @SampleSizeMedia and make sure you leave a rating and review!

We're back for our first episode of 2022 to discuss the life and crimes of the infamous jewel thief and fashion icon, Doris Marie Payne. Following the documentary "The Life and Crime of Doris Payne" we break down how Doris weaponized fashion, classism, and featurism to steal millions of dollars of rare jewelry in the 1970s. Follow Sample Size Media on social everywhere @SampleSizeMedia and make sure you leave a rating and review!

On this episode, we take a look back at 2021 and revisit our favorite moments in entertainment and fashion. We cover the finale of the Daniel Lee scandal, Cardi B's new creative director job, and discuss the best red carpet event of the year.  Follow Sample Size Media on social everywhere @SampleSizeMedia and make sure you leave a rating and review!