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The Who What Wear Podcast: Stylist James Yardley on Dressing Heated Rivalry Star Connor Storrie, and Their First Met Gala
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD: Chief Medical Advisor at Nutrafol
The Who What Wear Podcast: The Met Gala 2026 Recap: Unpacking the Theme, the Art References, and the Best Beauty Moments
Rachel Hochhauser: Author and Cofounder of Piecework
The Who What Wear Podcast: Celebrity Stylist Erin Walsh on "The Devil Wears Prada 2" Press Tour, and Her New Book, "The Art of Intentional Dressing"
Susie Wolff: Managing Director of F1 Academy
The Who What Wear Podcast: Behind the Fashion of The Devil Wears Prada 2 With Costume Designer Molly Rogers
Courtney Smith: Enneagram Coach and Author
The Who What Wear Podcast: Fashion Analyst Mandy Lee, aka @oldloserinbrooklyn, Talks Met Gala Predictions, 2026 Trend Forecasts, and AI in the Fashion Industry
Renee Montgomery: Vice President and Part Owner of the Atlanta Dream
The Who What Wear Podcast: Lauren Conrad on the Laguna Beach Reunion, Millennial Nostalgia, and Her Favorite 2000s Fashion Trends
Jenna Goldring: Founder and CEO of The High Confectionary

The Who What Wear Podcast: Makeup Artist Pati Dubroff on Blush Placement, Gray Mascara, and Making Press-Tour Magic With Margot Robbie
Pati Dubroff is one of the most coveted makeup artists in the business with a portfolio full of iconic imagery—from Britney Spears's Circus album cover in 2008 to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's Got Milk? ad from 2004. More recently, we've been closely following her work with Margot Robbie on the Barbie and Wuthering Heights press tours. Today, Dubroff joins Hillary Kerr to share the products and techniques she used to achieve our favorite looks. Listen to Dubroff's 2021 episode here! Watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe!

Priscilla Tsai: CEO and Founder of Cocokind
Priscilla Tsai is the CEO and founder of the skincare brand Cocokind. Before she started her company, Tsai worked on Wall Street as an equity research analyst. She had always wanted to be an entrepreneur, and after years of feeling isolated by the beauty industry due to her acne and sensitive skin, she decided to start her own skincare brand. In 2014, Tsai left her finance career to start Cocokind with the goal of developing simple products that felt like a prestige experience at an accessible price point. The brand quickly gained traction on social media and developed a loyal customer base. Then, in 2019, Target began stocking Cocokind products. A few years later, in 2022, Cocokind launched in Ulta Beauty as well. Today, Cocokind’s products are available at every Target and Ulta in the United States, as well as having a huge retail presence at Whole Foods.

The Who What Wear Podcast: Is Your Closet Making You Cancel Plans? Overcoming Fashion Frustration With Evereve Co-Founder Megan Tamte
This week, Hillary Kerr hosts Evereve co-founder Megan Tamte and Who What Wear's Executive Editorial and Style Director Lauren Eggertsen to delve into the results of Evereve’s national fashion survey. Evereve, a fast-growing womenswear retailer based in Minnesota, offers its own collection alongside 150+ brands across more than 100 stores nationwide and online. Tamte and the Evereve team conducted a survey to understand the real problems women face when shopping and getting dressed, and she’s sharing the results with us today. In a roundtable discussion, the trio addresses the responsibilities that fashion companies have to truly listen to their customers, shares which brands are getting it right, and offers practical advice for overcoming fashion confusion. Watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and make sure to subscribe!

Monica Dinsmore: Head of Esports at EA
Monica Dinsmore is the head of esports at EA, or Electronic Arts. Before working in gaming, Dinsmore worked in the tech industry during the dot-com boom of the late 1990s and then transitioned into finance for nearly 15 years. She then pivoted to the gaming industry with a move to Riot Games, working on League of Legends and eventually working her way up to head of publishing for esports Europe. After realizing her passion for the esports world, she got an opportunity to move to EA, known for its real-life sports titles like Madden NFL, and ultimately became the head of esports. Since Dinsmore arrived at EA, the company has broken engagement records for its esports brands. Today, she’s been in the esports world for over a decade and continues to find innovative ways to expand the industry and reach new audiences.

The Who What Wear Podcast: 2026 Red Carpet Recap With Zanna Roberts Rassi: The Best Dressed, Behind-the-Scenes Details, and Standout Beauty Moments
In this episode, Who What Wear cofounder Hillary Kerr sits down with style correspondent and red carpet expert Zanna Roberts Rassi to talk all things 2026 award season. Rassi discusses the buzzy stylists of the season, dissects fashion Easter eggs you may have missed, and brings us behind the scenes of what it’s really like to be in person on the red carpet. Watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe!

Cofounder and Chief Creative Officer of Loeffler Randall
Jessie Randall is the cofounder and chief creative officer of the global lifestyle brand Loeffler Randall. Before she started her company, Randall began her career in advertising but, after a few years, made the leap into the fashion industry. Starting from scratch as an intern at Katayone Adeli, while also taking fashion classes, she then transitioned to Banana Republic, working as a junior designer. However, in 2005, alongside her husband, she decided to start her own footwear company, which quickly garnered recognition and expanded beyond shoes into the global success it is today. In 2007, she was awarded the CFDA Swarovski Award for Accessory Design, and in 2022, British Vogue dubbed the brand's Camellia heel “one of the best-selling bridal shoes in the world.” Currently, Loeffler Randall products are sold worldwide across retailers such as Nordstrom and Bergdorf Goodman as well as in its own digital and physical retail stores.

The Who What Wear Podcast: Spring 2026 Shopping Guide: Glamorous Dressing, Advanced Layering, and Oversized Sunglasses
This week, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler is joined by Associate Shopping Editor Audry Hiaoui and stylist Brie Welch to give you the ultimate spring shopping guide. They break down the biggest trends they saw on the S/S 26 runways and give their styling recommendations for seasonal staples like trench coats, sunglasses, and low-profile sneakers. Plus, they discuss their favorite spring outfit formulas, including a controversial capri pant pairing. Watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and make sure to subscribe!

Kahlana Barfield Brown: Founder of KBB by KAHLANA
Kahlana Barfield Brown is the founder of her namesake clothing brand, KBB by Kahlana. Before she became a designer, she was an icon in the editorial world. Her career started at InStyle, where she worked her way up from intern to the publication’s first-ever beauty and fashion editor at large. Her work steering the outlet’s coverage earned her widespread recognition, including the title of Editor of the Year from Harlem’s Fashion Row. She led the outlet for a decade before leaving in 2018 to build her personal brand online in the fashion space. Brown made the leap from reporter to designer in 2022, when Target tapped her to be the first designer for the Future Collective—the company’s first-ever creator-led fashion line. After her first collection sold out quickly, Brown decided to partner with the company again to launch her own brand, KBB, exclusively with the chain. Her designs continue to be wildly successful, as Target plans to expand her collection to over 500 locations nationwide this year.
The Who What Wear Podcast: Celebrity Stylist Petra Flannery on Emma Stone’s '90s-Inspired Press and Award Show Looks for Bugonia
In this episode, Who What Wear co-founder Hillary Kerr sits down with celebrity stylist Petra Flannery. She's best known for her long-term partnerships with Oscar-winning clients like Emma Stone, who’s currently up for another Oscar, and Zoe Saldaña, who just wrapped up a global press tour for Avatar: Fire and Ash. Tune in to hear Flannery share her approach to color, her biggest styling disaster, and how a haircut can impact an entire press run. To see all of the looks discussed, watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and make sure to subscribe! Listen to Petra’s episode from 2024 here!

Jenn Lueke: Culinary Creator and Cookbook Author
Jenn Lueke, aka Jenn Eats Good, is a culinary creator, recipe developer, and newly anointed cookbook author. She started her now-famous Instagram account while she was in college studying business, finance, and entrepreneurship. During her undergrad, she interned in several related fields that gave her a three-dimensional view of how to bootstrap a business—from market research to angel investing. She pursued a career in finance post-grad, working at the Silicon Valley Bank, where she learned crucial administrative skills in a corporate setting, all while posting original recipes she’d developed while navigating her personal journey with food and nutrition. Lueke finally decided to pursue content creation full-time shortly after she went viral for her “budget grocery” series. Her understanding of finance and money paired well with her simple approach to nutrition, making her a great resource for beginner chefs looking to improve their diets on a budget. Now, she’s taken the next step in her culinary career with her debut cookbook, Don’t Think About Dinner.

The Who What Wear Podcast: Makeup Artist and Groomer Tasha Reiko Brown Talks Working With Michael B. Jordan, Her Two-Eye-Shadow Maximum, and Her Favorite Foundation
In this episode, Who What Wear cofounder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr sits down with celebrity makeup artist and groomer Tasha Reiko Brown to talk all things red carpet glam. Brown discusses her work this award season with Oscar nominee Michael B. Jordan and longtime client Gabrielle Union. She tells us what goes into grooming men for the red carpet. Plus, Brown reveals the Chanel foundation she uses on all her clients to keep their skin glowing and camera ready. Watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe!

Alison Roman Returns! The Acclaimed Cookbook Author Is Back
Alison Roman is a food writer, cookbook author, and overall culinary powerhouse. Roman's food career began when she dropped out of college to pursue her dream of working as a chef. She started out as a sous-chef for various restaurants before pivoting into food writing and recipe development. Roman joined us on the show in 2020 to tell us about her path to getting published at outlets like Bon Appétit, Buzzfeed, and The New York Times as well as authoring her first cookbook, Dining In. Since being on the show, Roman has published three more cookbooks, the latest of which is called Something From Nothing, and started her own newsletter. She's also ventured into the consumer packaged goods space with the launch of her own tomato sauces and opened her own small grocery store, First Bloom. She joins us to tell us about the newest chapter of her career and where she's going next.

The Who What Wear Podcast: New York Fashion Week F/W 26 Recap: High-Neck Styling, Velvet Bum Bags, and Pattern Clashing
In this episode, Who What Wear Associate Editorial Director Eliza Huber and Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez debrief everything they saw during NYFW, from bunny slippers to baseball mitt bags. They discuss some of the standout shows, and the unexpected guests they spotted in the crowd. Plus, they dissect the trends they noticed across the board and give their advice on how to work them into your wardrobe. Watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and make sure to subscribe!

Carla Rockmore: Fashion Influencer and Designer
Carla Rockmore is a fashion influencer and designer. She began her career in retail before transitioning into the design department, utilizing fundamental skills acquired during her fashion trade school education. Rockmore developed her creative vision across categories, designing everything from ladies’ dresses for high-end department stores to licensed children’s sleepwear for Disney. She pivoted into content creation during the pandemic, when she found herself in need of a creative outlet while all of her projects were on hold. Her career online started in her fifties, posting TikTok videos of herself getting ready in hopes of teaching other women how to express themselves through clothing. Before she knew it, Rockmore was dubbed “the Carrie Bradshaw of TikTok” and quickly became a fashion authority known for her iconic two-story closet. Today, she has almost two million followers, and she does it all while continuing her work as a designer with her clothing line, the Carla Rockmore Collection, which you can shop now on QVC.

The Who What Wear Podcast: Celebrity Stylist Karla Welch on the Game-Changing Power of Styling and Making Magic With Renate Reinsve and Tessa Thompson
EThe Who What Wear Podcast is now on YouTube! For our first episode in this new era, we're welcoming acclaimed celebrity stylist and friend of the pod Karla Welch back to the show. In this episode, Who What Wear cofounder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr sits down with Welch to get back to the basics of what it takes to be a celebrity stylist. They discuss the power of modern stylists, how to create true magic on a red carpet, and how to navigate the complexities of the Hollywood ecosystem. Plus, Welch breaks down some of the gag-worthy looks we've seen on her clients this award season, including Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson and Oscar nominee Renate Reinsve. Watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and make sure to subscribe!

Priyanka Ganjoo: Founder of Kulfi Beauty
Priyanka Ganjoo is the founder and CEO of Kulfi Beauty, but her first job was in business consulting. She was drawn to the role because she loved working with people and solving problems, but she knew she hadn’t found her true calling yet. Her pivot into beauty came after she got her MBA. She started in corporate, managing global retail strategy for Estée Lauder, and later transitioned into the merchandising space when Ipsy hired her to run its Glam Bag program. It was there that Ganjoo learned how to create experiences with her customer in mind by personalizing packages for millions. But as a South Asian woman, she found herself underrepresented in the brands she would source for her Glam Bags. She decided to start Kulfi to honor her heritage and create space for people and her culture. A year after launching the brand, Kulfi became the first South Asian female-owned brand to be carried at Sephora.
The Who What Wear Podcast: Jewelry Designer Jennifer Fisher on 20 Years of Her Brand, Current Best Sellers, and Expanding Her Empire
In this episode, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down with jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher to look back on her career 20 years after she started her namesake brand. Over the last two decades, Fisher was named a finalist for the 2012 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, was crowned the "queen of hoops" by The New York Times, and has counted celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Hailey Bieber among her clientele. She's also sharing the ways she's expanding her empire—from new retail locations to her cookbook, Trust Your Gut, to her lifestyle brand, Maedyn.

Andrea Beaty: Award-Winning Children’s Author
Andrea Beaty is an award-winning children’s author. Before she became known for her curious and clever characters in Rosie Revere, Engineer, and Ada Twist, Scientist, she was on track for a career in STEM. In college, Beaty studied biology and computer science, and then went on to work at a software company. Her start in writing came when she volunteered to write a tech support newsletter for a customer audience. The job helped Beaty hone her skills as a writer and copy editor years before she decided to try her hand at fiction. She started by writing stories inspired by the books she read to her kids before getting published in the 2000s. Since then, Beaty’s work has landed her on the New York Times Best Sellers list multiple times and has even been adapted into an award-winning Netflix animated series. She often credits her time as a technical writer as what gave her the skills to break down big concepts and life lessons for kids. Now, more than 20 years after her first book was written, Beaty shows no signs of slowing down with more stories on the way this year.
The Who What Wear Podcast: Denim Expert Jane Herman on the 5 Jean Styles to Keep in Your Closet Year-Round, and Her Favorite Silhouette for 2026
Jane Herman, the founder of denim line The Only Jane, author of the popular Substack Jane on Jeans, and newly appointed WWW editor in residence, is a denim expert. In this episode, Who What Wear co-founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr sits down with Herman for a 2026 denim digest, where they discuss the five types of jeans you need for a complete wardrobe. Plus, she gives recommendations for specific styles to help you transition away from baggies and barrels, and shares simple styling hacks for altering your jeans at home.

Leslie Tessler: Founder and CEO of Hanni
Leslie Tessler is the founder of Hanni, a bodycare brand that specializes in innovative, easy-to-use, ultra-hydrating products. Her first job was in fashion at Ralph Lauren before she pivoted into beauty as a marketing manager for L’Oréal Paris. She went on to continue her work at the executive level in the space with Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare. But after 10 years of working in such demanding roles, Tessler felt burned out. She booked a trip to Argentina to get away from it all, thinking she’d go back home in a few months, but she ended up falling in love with the culture and staying for a decade, during which she dreamed up the now-famous Hanni Weighted Razor and Shave Pillow. Leslie returned to the U.S. to officially launch Hanni in 2021, and her brand went on to become the first razor company to ever partner with Sephora in 2022. Today, it continues to expand the definition of bodycare with hit products that elevate everyday rituals.
The Who What Wear Podcast: Celebrity Aesthetic Provider Vanessa Lee Shares the Skin and Bodycare Treatments Worth Trying in 2026
EVanessa Lee is a highly sought after celebrity aesthetic provider who focuses on minimally invasive procedures that accentuate her clients’ natural beauty. A registered nurse with 17 years of experience, Lee is also the founder of The Things We Do, a beauty concept bar offering premium, safe, and effective services from bio-stimulators to microneedling to PRFM (Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix). Lee joins Who What Wear co-founder Hillary Kerr to walk through all of the latest and greatest science-backed treatments worth trying this year. Plus, Lee shares her most cost-effective tip for rejuvenating your skin.

Senada Greca: Trainer, Founder of WeRise, and Co-Founder of Aonic
Senada Greca is a celebrity personal trainer and serial entrepreneur in the health and fitness space. Although she found her love for fitness at a young age, she started her career in finance before pivoting into pharmaceutical and diagnostic sales. Working in the medical industry gave her a deep understanding of physiology that paired well with her love for strength training and exercise. When Greca began posting videos of her full-length workouts online, her platform quickly grew as more and more people looked to her for advice on how to achieve their fitness goals. It wasn’t long before Greca was training A-listers like Kim Kardashian. She then went on to found WeRise Fitness—an app where she helps millions of users build healthy lifestyles, and her newest venture has been co-founding science-backed supplement brand Aonic.
The Who What Wear Podcast: Holt Renfrew Fashion Director Joseph Tang on Which S/S 26 Runway Trends Will Make It to Market and His 2026 Wardrobe Staples
In this episode, Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen sits down with Holt Renfrew Fashion Director Joseph Tang for some new-year trend predictions. Tang discusses what it means to be a fashion director in the luxury space and how he strives to bring the runway to his customers. He recaps the biggest shopping trends he noticed in 2025 and tells us what brands and styles he thinks we'll see more of in 2026. Plus, he tells you which It items to look for when you're shopping this spring to refresh your wardrobe, from tailored wool coats to silk peplum tops.

Rachel Mansfield: Culinary Creator and Co-Founder of Cadootz
Rachel Mansfield is a popular cooking content creator and the co-founder of Cadootz, a healthier-alternative kids’ snack brand that makes delicious protein-packed crackers for your little ones. She began her career working in PR for a top beverage company and, in her off time, ran a food blog to supplement her income, sharing original healthy recipes online and posting tutorials. When Mansfield was unexpectedly fired from her day job, she decided to put everything she had into growing her online presence. She amassed thousands of followers with each dish she shared, building a brand around making cooking less complicated for people who want to lead healthy lifestyles. Within months of losing her job, Mansfield grew her platform enough to monetize her content and turn her hobby into a full-time gig. Today, she has a cookbook under her belt (and another on the way), runs a venture capital firm called Grt Sht Ventures that allows her to invest in like-minded businesses, and leads an online community of more than a million followers. Plus, she just launched her newest culinary venture with Cadootz, a snack company that embodies her commitment to sharing better-for-you foods with families like hers.
The Who What Wear Podcast: Jewelry Designer Jean Dousset on 2026 Engagement Ring Trends and the Case for Lab-Grown Diamonds
In this episode, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler is joined by fine-jewelry designer Jean Dousset. Although he’s a direct descendent of Louis Cartier, Dousset has made his own way in the luxury-jewelry space with his namesake brand. Dousset joins us to talk about how he became the go-to engagement ring designer for celebrities like Eva Longoria and Paris Hilton and why celebrities don’t have as much impact on engagement trends as you’d think. He explains why he decided to switch to only using lab-grown diamonds in his work and how he incorporates them in stunning, one-of-one pieces for his customers. Plus, he shares his expert recommendations for the best starter pieces in any fine-jewelry collection.
The Who What Wear Podcast: The 2025 Luxury Report: Preppy Fashion, a Return to Craftsmanship, and the Fine Jewelry Boom
In this episode, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with Kristen Nichols, WWW's associate director of special projects, to discuss her annual Luxury Report—a comprehensive analysis of the trends, It items, and runway moments that defined this year in luxury fashion. They recap the highly anticipated creative-director debuts we saw at major houses, including Michael Rider's first show with Celine, and they discuss which celebrity partnerships drove luxury sales all year long. Plus, Nichols shares her predictions for the trends we'll see in 2026 as new designers take on big roles at major fashion houses. Read the Luxury Report here! Shop our editors' eBay picks here!

Claudia Sulewski: Founder of Cyklar
Claudia Sulewski is the founder of Cyklar, a new bodycare brand that bridges the gap between luxurious self-care and efficacious formulas. Before becoming a beauty founder, Sulewski was one of the original beauty YouTubers. She started her YouTube channel when she was just 13 years old, under the name BeyondBeautyStar, posting makeup tutorials, vlogs, and other lifestyle content. By the time she graduated high school, she’d grown a massive following that allowed her to monetize her content as an official YouTube partner and make her hobby her full-time job. Claudia’s status as an internet sensation reached new heights when Teen Vogue tapped her to host the publication’s YouTube channel as a red carpet correspondent. Her years of experience shooting and editing her own content and using herself as talent for her creative vision were also crucial when she expanded into traditional acting and directing. She’s gone on to lead a successful career on and off camera since getting her start on YouTube, booking roles for hit shows like Shrinking and directing music videos for her fiancè, Grammy Award–winning artist Finneas O’Connell. Her career has now come full circle with Cyklar after years of filming GRWM videos and self-care routines for her millions of loyal followers.
The Who What Wear Podcast: The State of Style in 2025: Off-Kilter Colors, Loud Luxury, and Preppy Bourgeois
In this episode, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with Senior Fashion Editor Anna LaPlaca to discuss her annual State of Style report. At the end of every year, LaPlaca analyzes the biggest trends and dissects why they took over our feeds. The pair discusses the return of ’80s influence in fashion, the uptick in preppy style beyond traditional heritage brands, and, of course, they get into the ongoing debate over whether or not quiet luxury is really dead. Plus, they share their best tips on where to shop to make sure your wardrobe is up to date ahead of the new year. Read this year’s State of Style story here! Shop our editor's eBay picks here!

Jamie Haller: Fashion Designer and Home Renovation Specialist
Before Jamie Haller launched her namesake shoe and apparel brand, she worked behind the scenes in the fashion industry in corporate retail. In the 2000s, she designed pieces for big brands of the era like Wet Seal, Guess, and Bebe. After learning the ins and outs of fashion production at a macro level, Haller left the corporate world to work for smaller brands where she had more creative control over her work, allowing her to hone her style as a designer. During the pandemic, she wanted to venture outside of what she knew and landed in a different realm of design: home renovation. Her eye for fashion translated well in the world of interiors, allowing her to gain clients quickly and make a name for herself in the space. Haller’s love for trying new things also led her to a new category of fashion she hadn’t yet conquered: shoes. In 2020, she launched her namesake shoe line and released her now-famous penny loafer style that has become an everyday staple for countless fashion insiders. She later returned to her roots when she expanded into apparel with a line she created with women like her in mind. Today, she’s brought the many skills and talents she’s acquired over the years together with her first storefront in Montecito, California, where you can shop her brand in an intimate space she designed herself.

Ep 649The Who What Wear Podcast: Paul Tazewell Returns! The Wicked: For Good Costume Designer on the Significance of Silhouettes and Creating Reality Within a Fantasy
Paul Tazewell is the award-winning costume designer behind the magical world of Wicked and Wicked: For Good. In this episode, Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with Tazewell to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated finale of Elphaba and Glinda’s story. He discusses all of the thoughtfully detailed costume choices and Easter eggs you might miss during your first viewing and shares his design process for some of the standout pieces from the movie, including Glinda’s glamorous wedding dress and Dorothy’s iconic crystal shoes. Plus, he tells us how it felt to make history as the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Costume Design for his work in Wicked Part 1. Listen to Paul’s episode on Wicked Part 1 here!

Ep 648Erica Malbon: Cofounder of Malbon Golf
Erica Malbon is the co-founder of Malbon Golf—the game-changing, fashionable golfwear and lifestyle brand that seeks to break tradition by inviting anyone and everyone to enjoy what she calls the “greatest game on Earth.” Malbon Golf began as an Instagram mood board created by her husband, a longtime golf enthusiast. When the couple decided to make Malbon into a full-fledged brand, Erica didn’t have any experience in the sports or retail industry. That said, she had developed an entrepreneurial spirit from her time as co-founder of her first venture, The Now, an L.A.-based massage business that offers luxury spa treatments at an affordable price point. Having learned firsthand what it takes to run both the operational and creative sides of a company, Erica was more than prepared to reimagine golfwear for a new generation and create a brand with a mission to make the sport more accessible. Since launching in 2017, Malbon has amassed a community of golf lovers that includes veteran fans of the sport, professional athletes, and celebrities like Justin Bieber. And they’ve expanded their brand around the world with locations in China, South Korea, and the Philippines.

Ep 647The Who What Wear Podcast: Clueless Costume Designer Mona May on 30 Years of Fashion Influence and Letting Girls Be Girls
Mona May is the costume designer of the ’90s cult classic film Clueless. In this episode, Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with May to mark 30 years after the film’s release and to look back on the movie’s instantly recognizable fashion. May tells us about how she turned herself into a fashion “detective” when sourcing pieces for Clueless and how she mixed high and low fashion to tell a story and stay within her modest budget. She dishes on what it was like fitting Alicia Silverstone for Cher’s iconic yellow plaid suit and the story behind the giant hat Stacey Dash wears for Dionne’s matching look. Plus, May gives us a peek into her new book, The Fashion of Clueless, which features pages from her sketchbook for the movie and exclusive interviews with the cast.

Ep 646Melanie Bender: Founder and CEO of Lore
Melanie Bender is the founder and CEO of Lore, a new fragrance brand that creates entire worlds in every bottle. Before becoming a leader in the beauty industry, Bender initially thought she’d enter the world of STEM. In college, she studied aerospace engineering and environmental science before becoming an environmental planner in her home state of Hawai’i. But her love for fashion and beauty led her to New York. It was there that she started a career that would make her an expert in every part of the process of brand-building—from PR to product development to marketing. Her natural talent and reputation led her to help grow beauty brands Versed and Merit before she was tapped to serve as the CEO of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode. But she never abandoned what she learned when she studied STEM. She often credits the scientific method as the formula to entrepreneurial success that’s gotten her to where she is today. Now, after more than a decade of building businesses across the beauty industry and leading them to new heights, Melanie’s launched her own with Lore—her fragrance line that debuted at Sephora this year.

Ep 645The Who What Wear Podcast: Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Fancy Condiments, Hotel Robes, and Creative Paired Gifts
This week, Who What Wear Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr, Editor in Chief Kat Collings, Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler, and Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen are back with another holiday gift guide. They’ve got recommendations that are sure to be a hit with anyone you’re shopping for—from designer card cases stuffed with thoughtful gift cards to comfy, affordable, and chic loungewear. They talk through their go-to destinations for beauty, home goods, and bath products that will make you stand out at any gathering. Plus, they test their gift-giving skills by swapping thoughtful, pre-loved gifts with each other on air. Watch the episode on YouTube here!

Ep 644Celia Muñoz: Founder of La Coqueta
Celia Muñoz is the founder of La Coqueta, a childrenswear brand that infuses traditional Spanish craftsmanship and culture into beautiful designs for kids. Before Muñoz dreamed up the idea for her brand, she studied psychology and then moved from her native Spain to London post-grad, working several jobs across industries—from luxury retail to headhunting. She went back to school to get her master’s in mental health while growing her family, but her dream for a kids' fashion brand quickly took over. With no experience in design or business, she launched the brand in 2013. La Coqueta (meaning “well-groomed”) was greeted warmly by families who fell in love with the brand for its high-quality garments, and things only continued to take off after Prince Louis of the Royal Family (son of Prince William and Princess Kate) was spotted wearing a La Coqueta original. Today, the brand continues to grow and expand its reach with new locations in the U.S.

Ep 643The Who What Wear Podcast: Stylist Enrique Melendez on Jenna Ortega’s Gothic Glam Style Evolution and Those Viral Wednesday Season 2 Press Looks
Enrique Melendez is a celebrated fashion stylist known for his daring collaborations with Wednesday star Jenna Ortega. He’s been on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of the Top 25 Celebrity Stylists two years in a row and recently received an InStyle Imagemaker Award. This week, Melendez joins Who What Wear co-founder Hillary Kerr to dig into the Wednesday season 2 press looks and discuss Ortega’s dramatic style evolution from Disney kid to gothic-glam fashion darling. There’s no doubt you’ve seen Ortega’s most adventurous looks on your feed in recent months—from the latex snakeskin Ashi Studios gown that kicked off the press tour to the bejeweled Givenchy top at the Emmys. Today, Melendez shares how those looks—and many more—came to be. Watch this episode on Youtube here! Listen to Enrique’s episode from 2023 here!

Ep 642Toni Chapman: The Moody Foody
Toni Chapman aka The Moody Foody is a culinary content creator, recipe developer, and new cookbook author. She grew up cooking and hosting frequent gatherings with her family, but Chapman didn't realize her love for food could be a job until after a brief stint as a bank teller. While working at the bank, she began making elaborate lunches for her then boyfriend to take to work. After getting fired from her job, Chapman decided to turn her lunch-making hobby into a full-fledged meal-delivery service in NYC called ToniCooks. After running and growing the business for five years, she took her culinary expertise to TikTok, teaching people how to cook her favorite comfort meals. As her platform grew, Chapman leveled up her recipe-development skills and joined Buzzfeed's Tasty program as on-camera talent. Most recently, she released her debut cookbook, Everything's Good: Cozy Classics You'll Cook Always and Forever. Buy Chapman's new cookbook, Everything's Good, here!

Ep 641The Who What Wear Podcast: Frankenstein Costume Designer Kate Hawley on Mia Goth’s Ephemeral Looks, del Toro’s Color-Coding, and the Tiffany & Co. Archives
Kate Hawley is the costume designer for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. In this episode, Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with Hawley to discuss how she worked with longtime collaborator del Toro on his retelling of the classic tale. Hawley walks us through her extensive research process, shares why her team used such a saturated color palette, and highlights standout accessories from the film—like the Frankenstein family crest and Elizabeth’s scarab beetle necklace—that were custom-made by Tiffany & Co. Plus, Gonzalez predicts which item worn by Mia Goth’s character she thinks fashion people will embrace after seeing the film.