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Denim Consultant Benjamin Talley Smith Returns to Talk Fall Trends and the New Guest in Residence Denim Line
Designer Christian Cowan Unpacks His Buzzy NYFW S/S 27 Show
New York Fashion Week S/S 27 Recap: Opulent Textiles, Unexpected Jewelry Styling, and Deconstructed Tailoring
Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers on NYFW Prep, the Gen Z Coach Craze, and Designing Cult-Favorite Bags
Sterling Point Costume Designer Marissa Schwartz on Acing Gen Z Style and Where to Shop the Characters' Looks
Is the Era of Overproduced Weddings Finally Over? Wedding Expert Sunna Yassin Shares Where Wedding Trends Are Headed in 2027
Founder of Diotima and Creative Director of Proenza Schouler Rachel Scott Talks Carrying On the Legacy of a Brand
Rudy Mance, Costume Designer for FX's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, on Re-Creating CBK's Timeless Wardrobe
Celebrity Hairstylist Adir Abergel Talks Crafting Charlize Theron's Stunning "The Odyssey" Press Tour Hair
Celebrity Stylist Micaela Erlanger Talks Dressing Lupita Nyong'o for Her Ethereal "The Odyssey" Press Tour
Celebrity Stylist Molly Dickson on Dressing the New Elle Woods
Everything You Need From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale With Fashion Director Linda Cui Zhang
"Elle" Costume Designer Sara Byblow on Storytelling Through Shades of Pink and the Legacy of Elle Woods's Style
The 2026 Who What Wear 100 Beauty Awards
Special Episode! Stylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald Put Their Partnership to the Test and Share Met Gala BTS
Tibi Founder Amy Smilovic on Why Creatives Should Make "Almost Reckless" Decisions in Fashion, Business, and Life
The Summer 2026 Shopping Guide
The Summer 2026 Swim Report With Natasha Oakley and Lauren Chan
It-Girl Stylist Dani Michelle on the Impact of a Simple Look, Sourcing Archival Vintage, and Summer Accessories
The Legendary Anna Sui: From ’90s Fashion Darling to Gen Z Cult Favorite
Stylist James Yardley on Dressing Heated Rivalry Star Connor Storrie, and Their First Met Gala
The Met Gala 2026 Recap: Unpacking the Theme, the Art References, and the Best Beauty Moments
Celebrity Stylist Erin Walsh on "The Devil Wears Prada 2" Press Tour, and Her New Book, "The Art of Intentional Dressing"
Behind the Fashion of The Devil Wears Prada 2 With Costume Designer Molly Rogers
Fashion Analyst Mandy Lee, aka @oldloserinbrooklyn, Talks Met Gala Predictions, 2026 Trend Forecasts, and AI in the Fashion Industry
Lauren Conrad on the Laguna Beach Reunion, Millennial Nostalgia, and Her Favorite 2000s Fashion Trends

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!
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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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!

Ep 245Paul 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 244Clueless 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 243Our 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 242Stylist 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 241Frankenstein 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.

Ep 240Nobody Wants This Costume Designer Negar Ali Kline on Portraying Authentic L.A. Style and Where to Shop the Characters’ Wardrobes
Negar Ali Kline is the costume designer for Netflix’s hit rom-com series Nobody Wants This, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. In honor of the show’s highly anticipated season 2 release, Negar sits down with Who What Wear Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr to deep dive on the show’s masterful approach to L.A. style. In this episode, Negar shares how she got her start in the ’90s assisting the legendary Ruth Carter and recounts some of the iconic wardrobe pieces she sourced for the first season of the show, including Joanne’s vintage chinchilla fur coat. Plus, she tells us about how she transformed the cast’s styles for season 2 and worked with local designers in Los Angeles to honor the city’s status as a fashion capital.

Ep 239WWW Parents: Cover Star and New Mom Justine Lupe Talks Feeling Primal, Nobody Wants This Season 2, and Motherhood Icks
Who What Wear just dropped its inaugural Parents Issue—a brand-new hub for stylish parents to find fashionable, personal, and trustworthy shopping recs. In this episode, we interview our first cover star: actress and new mom Justine Lupe. Lupe sits down in-studio with Who What Wear Editor in Chief and fellow new mom Kat Collings to talk about all things motherhood—including filming season 1 of Nobody Wants This while pregnant with her daughter, Ellis. Lupe opens up about her newfound primal instincts, the challenges of postpartum life, and how she consulted an astrologer for advice on how to balance motherhood with her career. Plus, she shares the story of the "naked" dress she wore to the Emmys and behind-the-scenes details from Nobody Wants This season 2 (out tomorrow!). WATCH the episode on Youtube HERE! Shop our editor's eBay picks here!

Ep 238Live From the Sulwhasoo Skin Longevity Symposium! Featuring Cosmetic Chemist Ron Robinson and Beauty Expert Michelle Lee
This week, Who What Wear Beauty Director Erin Jahns is reporting from the Sulwhasoo Skin Longevity Symposium in New York. Sulwhasoo is a global luxury beauty brand rooted in Korean heritage and powered by ginseng-based innovation. In partnership with scientists from the Department of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins Medical School, the symposium celebrated 60 years of ginseng science and unveiled the latest research results for Sulwhasoo’s exclusively developed ingredients. Moments after the symposium, Erin sat down with Ron Robinson, cosmetic chemist and founder of BeautyStat, known for his expertise in ingredient innovation, and Michelle Lee, an award-winning editor, former EIC of Allure and longtime beauty authority recognized for her forward-thinking perspective on the industry. Today, the trio is sharing everything they learned about the power of ginseng as a key driver in supporting skin longevity and the benefits of adding this ingredient to your skincare regimen. WATCH this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ugsh8wEbUrw

Ep 237Fashion Month S/S 2026 Recap: Disruptive Designers, Cinematic Color Combos, and the End of Quiet Luxury
In this episode, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler is joined by Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols and Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen to recap fashion month. Kristen and Lauren just returned from London and Milan, respectively, and they’re here to fill you in on the designers to watch from each city. They get into all the trends they saw on the runways and on the streets and give their predictions about how this season’s shows will impact the way people get dressed next year. Plus, Editor in Chief Kat Collings chimes in live from Paris Fashion Week. If you missed it, make sure to check out our NYFW recap from last month here! Shop our editor's eBay picks here!