How Genesis Webb Combines Club Kid and Glam Drag Aesthetics to Create Chappell Roan's Legendary Stage Looks

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 top fashion houses are setting the tone for luxury fashion’s future.Watch this episode of the Who What Wear Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYortCBaf3ARead the Luxury Report here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Becky Malinsky is a stylist, consultant, and writer of the popular Substack newsletter 5 Things You Should Buy. In 2022, after several years as The Wall Street Journal's deputy fashion director, she started her own business, offering executive and professional styling, consulting, trend reporting, and more. At the same time, she launched 5 Things You Should Buy, which provides insightful, straightforward advice and fashion analysis, and the newsletter now has over 64,000 subscribers. In this episode, we picked Malinsky's brain on everything from her hero pieces and how she styles them for winter to her favorite pieces from her brand-new Alex Mill collaboration and, of course, five things we need for the holiday season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Tazewell is the costume designer for the film adaptation of the smash musical hit Wicked, which was released in theaters on November 22. Tazewell is a renowned costume designer celebrated for his contributions to Broadway, television, and film. In fact, in 2016, he won both a Tony for his designs in Hamilton and an Emmy for his creations on The Wiz Live! Today, he joins Who What Wear Entertainment Director Jess Baker to give us a deep dive into the development and creation of Wicked’s incredible costumes. They talk about everything from the color palette chosen for Shiz University’s uniforms to creating an entirely new pair of silver slippers inspired by 1930s court shoes and tornadoes (of course).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Kat, Who What Wear co-founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr, Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler, and Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen are here to discuss their best, chicest, and most original gift ideas for the holidays. They’ve curated a list for (almost) everyone in your life, from a vintage butter mold and a gorgeously kitschy wine bottle apron for the host in your life to personalized packing cubes for your travel-obsessed bestie. They also talk tips for buying presents for multiple people in your life during the busy holiday season, the value of a personalized gift, and whether or not thank-you notes are still required in this day and age.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Senior Fashion Editor Anna LaPlaca joins us to discuss her 2024 State of Style story. At the end of each year, Anna takes a closer look at why the trends of the last year have emerged, what they point to in our larger society—and what might be next. She’s incorporated detailed research from industry sources and talked to fellow editors and experts to take the pulse of the fashion industry right now. Is boho here to stay, or are we simply feeling the singular effects of Chloe? Is quiet luxury finally cycling out? What does the return of maximalist fashion mean culturally? Listen to find out.Watch this episode of the Who What Wear Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eot3XHAzDt0Read the State of Style here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jocelyn Pierce is the costume designer of Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or–winning film, Anora. The film follows an atypical Cinderella story of a sex worker from Brooklyn and the son of a Russian oligarch. As part of her research, Pierce spent time in Brighton Beach, New York, where the film is set, to get a sense of the world she was re-creating. She even invited the exotic dancers who participated in the film to use their own clothes as costumes. Anora was widely released on October 18 and is already garnering awards buzz. Pierce joins us this week to talk about her feelings-driven philosophy on costume design, why she’s an indie girl at heart, and Anora’s costume references to the American dream.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Genesis Webb is the stylist and fashion creative director for pop sensation Chappell Roan. Webb got her start assisting stylists like Nicola Formichetti, where she refined her sensibility and eclectic, daring style. After meeting Chappell at a fateful V magazine shoot in 2023, the pair has done some incredible work together, creating instantly iconic and recognizable looks for Chappell's Midwest Princess Tour, TV appearances, festivals, and more. This week, Webb joins us to talk about her wild year thus far, her earliest fashion influences, and why she'll always stick to latex and leather.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iván Pol is a celebrity facialist and the founder of The Beauty Sandwich. He began his career as a makeup artist, working for brands like Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown. But a by-chance meeting with Jennifer Lopez set him on the aesthetician path after realizing he wanted to create a facial experience that fully prepared clients to look their best before any makeup was even applied. He spent years working for a top dermatologist in Florida (learning the ins and outs of clinically effective skincare) before founding his own company, The Beauty Sandwich. His signature “sandwich” method combines innovative high-frequency technology with effective skincare products to tighten, lift, and sculpt the skin. This week, Iván joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about his techniques and methods, what it's like working with celebrities like Anna Sawai and Sabrina Carpenter, and his best tips for a snatched face.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're doing a deep dive into the trends, habits, and styles of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. We've assembled a fascinating panel to help us decode and break down what's popular these days and how it differs between generations. We're joined by Gen Z stylist Tabitha Sanchez, trend reporter Casey Lewis, and content creator Faith Hitchon. At the end of the episode, we even get a few responses from Hitchon's Gen Alpha daughter, India. They're here to talk about how each generation tackles shopping, what's in and out, and why Gen Alpha might not care about trends at all.Casey's Substack, After SchoolSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who What Wear Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols just got back from Paris Fashion Week, so we had to get her in for an episode to break down her time in the fashion capital of the world. Join Kristen and Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler as they discuss the biggest headlines from Paris, their favorite shows, and the trends they’ve noticed across fashion month—from a return to personal style to an anti–quiet luxury movement. Plus, they talk about their dream shopping lists, including which of the 11 newly debuted Hermès bags they’d love to own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.