There's a leadership shake-up at Dior, a report says to stop buying clothes, and Tom Ford has a new house. New York banned "forever chemicals" in clothing, and we discuss a list of 2023 trends. Come hang out!
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Gucci opened a luggage store, the Bling Bishop got charged with fraud, workwear is on trend, and footwear has a long way to go to be more inclusive. And 90s blowouts are back! Allegedly. Come hang out!
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A former fashion exec was found guilty of cooking the books. The Rolling Stones called off a retail collaboration, Christina Ricci used her handbags to pay for her divorce, and Alessandro Michele is leaving Gucci. Plus: Amazon's new app feature and Lisa has deep feelings about romcom core. Come hang out!
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Estee Lauder bought Tom Ford, Raf Simons is shutting down his namesake line, and in the midst of all this outlet malls might be making a comback. Banksy told followers to rob a Guess store, and the hottest shoe right now is a "leg-lenthening" Ugg. Come hang out!
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A Tiffany jeweler's death has mysterious circumstances, StockX changed its authenticity verification language, and Gap is joining forces with Amazon. Balenciaga left Twitter, and who is wearing crop tops to work? Come hang out!
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Thieves crashed a stolen van into a Chanel store. We present a sort-of-concise Ye timeline. Gucci is separating men's and women's shows, the online shopping boom stalled out, there are health concerns about chemical hair straighteners, and we talk about who is planning to play the film version of Karl Lagerfeld. Come hang out!
Jenna Lyons is joining The Real Housewives of New York, preppy style and loafers are making a comeback, and Thom Browne will lead the CFDA. Asos is struggling, and Shein launched a resale platform amid the news of a documentary about its production practices. Plus: How much are 140-year-old jeans worth? Come hang out!
A luxury counterfeiting operation got busted, Nike and StockX are dealing with the fallout from the Memphis heist, and two former eBay execs are going to prison. Your workout clothes might have alarming levels of BPA. And, we remember the fashion style of detective Jessica Fletcher.
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We discuss Paris Fashion Week shows from Balenciaga and Botter. Burberry's new creative director has a familiar name, Virgin Atlantic has dropped gendered uniforms, H&M is starting to charge for returns, and Paris Hilton has a new store. Come hang out!
A Michael Jordan jersey broke a record, Christian Siriano is working with C. Wonder, and smart glasses may eventually become cool. LVMH is turning off the lights early, and the youth are unbuttoning their jeans. Come hang out!
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Kaarin tells the story of a con artist who pretended he was a billionaire rabbi and tried to buy Lord & Taylor.
TikTok users maybe tried to scam their way into NYFW. Also at NYFW: An adaptive clothing fashion show. Revlon's execs are getting big bonuses, Patagonia's founder is "giving away" the company, and Rebecca Taylor is shuttering. Oh, Kanye and Gap broke up. Come hang out!
Boohoo has a new sustainability ambassador, Bottega Veneta did a collection with The Strand, and NFTs are generating considerable revenue for some fashion brands. Plus, we've got two Nike stories (one is a fashion crime!). Come hang out!
Which designer will lead Louis Vuitton next? Scammers promising luxury goods stole millions from customers in Singapore. The hottest new aesthetic is balletcore, and thrift stores are doing just fine in this economy, thanks. Plus, quick updates on Paris Fashion Week and the end of Allure's print run. Come hang out!
We put this episode out in June and there was a tech glitch and most platforms could only access the first six minutes! So, we are trying it again. Because this story is just that good.
Welcome to the story of the Antwerp Diamond Vault heist of 2003. It's a wild one!
Authentic Brands Group bought Ted Baker, the Army is developing its first official uniform bra, and CEOs sure do make a lot of money, don't they? We've got a sneaker scandal and Kaarin provides a lightning round of news items. Come hang out!
Zac Posen is back - sort of. Snarky tote bags are on trend, and Katy Perry bought back her shoe brand. Vogue is planning an event for NYFW, and we remember designer Issey Miyake. Come hang out!
Estee Lauder may buy Tom Ford, Stitch Fix has a collection for tweens, and the American Dream mall missed a loan payment. Hermes doesn't want any part of the resale market, and Walmart is proving that fashion is part of a global economy. Come hang out!
NYFW details are out, Patagonia is expanding its repair program, and 18 states sued a jewelry store for (allegedly) duping customers. Claire's is doing just fine, thank you, and the newest beauty trend is perfect for deep summer. Come hang out!
Millions in gems and jewelry were stolen from an armored truck, it's the 25th anniversary of Gianni Versace's death, and Sri Lanka's economic collapse has implications for the fashion industry. The honeymoon might be over for BNPL (buy now, pay later), and the family that controls LVMH is just like Succession (we think). Come hang out!
Ye and Yeezy are getting sued by a stylist, Dior asked Valentino for some cash, and Diesel is inviting you to its next runway show. The dollar and the Euro reached parity - here's why that matters to the fashion industry. And Victoria's Secret has some big plans ahead. Come hang out!
Tom Ford might sell his label, dry cleaning is expensive, and the designer watch bubble burst. Digital IDs for apparel are getting even more popular, and Harry Styles is teaming up with Gucci. Come hang out!
A robbery interrupted a jewelry and art fair in the Netherlands, Kim Kardashian is in trademark trouble (again) and StockX is laying off employees. We've got a Marc Jacobs update and information about a Hermès gym. Yes, you read that right. Come hang out!
Revlon filed for bankruptcy, Glossier is raising prices, and Alo Yoga will pay you in crypto. Everyone's going to crab court. And are we thinking about sustainability the wrong way? Come hang out!
Kaarin tells the story of the Antwerp Diamond Vault heist of 2003. It's a wild ride, so buckle your seatbelts!
This summer may be a great time to shop, unless you are looking for Old Navy's extended sizes. We talk about the rise and fall of Missguided, Boohoo's pricing settlement, and changes at Isaac Mizrahi. Come hang out!
Elle magazine is opening a hotel. Century 21 is making a comeback, Chanel is doing the very most, and Black sorority sisters have a new attire option. Old Navy had a major stumble. And we discuss the issue of authenticity at vintage stores. Come hang out!
You can get a robot to paint your nails at Target, and use an app to get your clothes repaired. North Korea is reiterating its ban on skinny jeans. Is luxury really recession-proof? And we figure out what's going on with Dorothy's dress. Come hang out!
The Met Gala happened and Vogue monetized the heck out of it. Stirrup pants are back, Skims launched an adaptive collection, Stadium Goods is launching bulk sneaker sales, and SCAD now has a sneaker design minor. And the latest fashion crime was a brazen one. Come hang out!
We discuss a pretty, pretty diamond. Ferragamo and Amazon busted some counterfeiters. Also, Amazon is coming for your small business logistics. Resale companies are going to have to hustle to keep up inventory, and also we have breaking beehive news. Come hang out!
We celebrate (what is most likely) episode 400 with a history lesson about the rise and fall of Esprit. Then we answer a bunch of fun questions from listeners about podcasting, style, and Lisa's boyfriends. Come hang out!
Etsy sellers went on strike, coastal grandma aesthetic is so hot right now, and two huge retailers are in hot water with the FTC. Target and ThredUp teamed up, and we talk about the impact of the war in Ukraine on the cosmetics industry. Come hang out!
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Lizzo is launching shapewear, offices are trying to reinstate dress codes, and monthly fashion magazines are gone. Conde Nast workers are unionizing, Gap Inc. execs made a ton last year, and guess how many years in prison you could get for stealing luxury handbags? Come hang out!
Models are suing the Guess board, every luxury fashion house switched leadership, and it's hard to avoid trademark infringement when you're a new company. How does the Russian invasion of Ukraine impact the global diamond industry? And two companies are opening unique storefronts. Come hang out!
Dov Charney owes big money to a hedge fund, Esprit pulled a profit, and Sycamore Partners is trying to buy everybody (including maybe Kohl's). Gwen Stefani has a new cosmetics line, and we consider a bit of technology called the Dupe Killer. Come hang out!
Cartier and Tiffany are beefing over alleged jewelry espionage. Have you tried clowncore? Uniqlo finally closed stores in Russia and Balenciaga's latest runway show dug into the geopolitical crisis. By the way, your shorts are stuck on a boat. Come hang out!
Marni's last runway show got panned for tardiness, Diesel showed futuristic denim among inflatable butts, and L'Oreal is getting sued for sounding French. Brands are learning how to reduce fashion show waste, and Gap's revitalization effort isn't going so well. Come hang out!
The hottest vintage clothing is from Y2K. We love a beauty vending machine. Is LVMH thinking of buying Ralph Lauren? Empty-box returns are plaguing retailers, and facial recognition technology to catch shoplifters still doesn't work great. An Estee Lauder exec got caught being a real ass. Come hang out!
The micro-mini skirt is back in style, and secondhand sneaker sales may be waning. Your organic cotton could be fake, and Louis Vuitton workers went on strike around the same time the company announced it was raising prices. Plus, Kaarin has a fashion crime like nothing else we've ever covered on the show. Come hang out!
Versace has plans to open a bunch of stores, and we discuss the brand's latest menswear show. Did the pandemic kill the end-of-season sale? We've got a fashion crime involving gift card fraud, the American Dream mall is struggling, and Uniqlo opened a repair shop. Come hang out!
Chanel brought a horse to its latest runway show, Fashion Nova is getting fined for hiding bad customer reviews, and MSHCF is actively trying to get cease-and-desist letters from major brands. Brooches are back in style, Coach has a new apprenticeship program, and we remember Manfred Thierry Mugler. Come hang out!
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We remember Andre Leon Talley. Escada America filed for bankruptcy, Hermes is suing an artist over a NFT collection, and Forever 21 has (another) new CEO. Would you shop at Amazon's new apparel store? Come hang out!
Bachelor contestants pay a ton for dresses to wear on the show, Abercrombie & Fitch is fully embracing its comeback attempt, and Kaarin takes us on a trip through Thom Browne's latest collection. The New York legislature is considering a fashion sustainability law, StockX is likely going public, and mystery boxes have gone luxury. Come hang out!
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Alleged jewel thieves are going to trial, COVID-inspired accessories could be coming to an office near you, and New Balance is being sued for its manufacturing marketing. Something's going on at Skechers, and we talk about what's missing from genderless fashion. Come hang out!
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LVMH paid a settlement in a spy case, Tom Brady got his own Pantone color, and Celine and Vogue may have some beef. A Chinese influencer got busted for tax evasion, Shein started a sustainability fund, and we have some Sex and the City sequel fashion details. Come hang out!
Chanel's new CEO is an unconventional pick, London Fashion Week is canceled, and a Russian beauty mogul is in a mess. Inclusive sizing for men's clothing is lagging behind womenswear, and dreamcore is here to confuse and delight us. Come hang out!
People are mad at Chanel for its Advent calendar, Pantone released its color of the year, and the racial pay gap for influencers is huge. Men are wearing leggings beyond the gym, and a mountain climber gets to keep what he found. Plus: Can Conde Nast survive? Come hang out!
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We remember Virgil Abloh, Lululemon and Peloton are arguing about yoga pants, Pacsun auctioned an NFT, and Sean Combs (Diddy!) might buy back his label. Plus, Rihanna has a new title. Come hang out!
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The Kim Kardashian robbery trial has begun. We have style updates from both North Korea and South Korea. Gap Inc. is a mess, Oscar de la Renta has a new resale site, and some luxury puffer jackets are ridiculously expensive. Come hang out!
Bottega Veneta already named a new designer, Shein factory workers are allegedly putting in 75-hour weeks, and Banana Republic's new creative director is already gone. Plus, we've got two fashion crimes for you. Come hang out!
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The RealReal will settle two lawsuits, Jay-Z's fragrance case got thrown out, and we're so confused by Bottega Veneta firing Daniel Lee. There's a mountain of clothing in the Chilean desert, and you should probably wash your fast fashion before you wear it. Come hang out!
Gucci's latest runway show was ultra fresh, customs confiscated 21 suitcases full of counterfeit goods, and there's a new Von Dutch documentary. Animal Crossing has new apparel tie-ins, Ugg has a new restoration program, and you can rent the Jean Paul Gaultier archives. Come hang out!
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Yeezy is being sued for not delivering merchandise on time, nothing's going on sale this year, and a pair of Michael Jordan's sneakers broke an auction record. Plus: Why are movie villains the most fashionable? Come hang out!
Forever 21's CEO is out, Jessica Simpson may get back her brand, and L.L. Bean had a vintage sale. Eileen Fisher is stepping back, Chloe got B-Corp certified, and Jay-Z is dealing with some fragrance drama.
Coach will stop destroying merchandise because of social media, Ralph Lauren is making its cotton dyeing methods open source, and the CEO of ASOS has departed. Is Fendi partnering with Skims? Plus, why Harry Styles fans are getting so dressed up. Come hang out!
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Balenciaga has a Simpsons episode, Lady Gaga's concert got streamed at the mall, and Valentino is revamping its company culture. Garment worker labor laws are changing in California. And a whole lot of designer bags are missing. Come hang out!
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Macy's is in a battle over a billboard, drug stores are trying to stop theft rings, and Neiman Marcus had a data breach. We celebrate some unlikely fashion collaborations (Versace / Fendi and Valentino / Cloney). And Kering is quitting fur. Come hang out!
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A 50-year-old lipstick is sold out because of TikTok, and brands are sending influencers digital clothing samples. A big embezzlement fashion crime gets an update, and we discuss the relevance of the hemline index. And why is LVMH hiring so many young people? Come hang out!
We're still talking about the Met Gala, Telfar is launching a TV channel, and Karl Lagerfeld's estate is being auctioned. You have a new option for getting your Manolos repaired, Kenzo named a new artistic director, and Marie Claire is ending its print run. Come hang out!
Christian Siriano is going to design denim, Banana Republic is "refreshing" its brand, and a Paris Bulgari store got robbed. In celebrity news, we've got new partnerships for Frank Ocean and Snoop Dogg, and a new beauty venture for Jennifer Aniston. Come hang out!
Chanel is buying lavender fields, Sequential Brands filed Chapter 11, and Affirm is partnering with Amazon. Stitch Fix apologized to stylists, hats are having a moment, and Kanye is up to something with Balenciaga. Come hang out!
Urban Outfitters is launching a resale platform, Iris Apfel is turning 100, and ear piercings might be the new mid-life crisis. Kylie's got a new swimwear line, and Nordstrom is picking up yet another brand to feature. Valentino stores got robbed and fashion designers are very superstitious. Come hang out!
Kaarin's baking a cake for a basketball legend, Old Navy is expanding its sizing options, and Lisa finally talks about the blinding modern-day success of Crocs. New Balance is suing Michael Kors, and an aspiring fashion designer has gotten himself into a bit of a pickle. Come hang out!
Moschino got bought out, Conde Nast finally paid its rent, and the adaptive clothing market is growing fast. Frank Ocean has a new fashion line, collaboration fatigue is real, and inflation is coming for your wardrobe. Come hang out!
Tiffany's newest campaign is ruffling some feathers and Stitch Fix is shaking up stylist scheduling. We've got a gigantic fashion crime for you, and an update on an old case. Plus: Oscar de la Renta is ditching fur, and Rihanna has released the first fragrance from Fenty. Come hang out!
Nordstrom has a new retail partner, Phoebe Philo has surfaced, and New York Fashion Week has a new home this fall. Trying to extort Nike will get you at least 2 years in prison, and there's family drama at Alex Mill. Come hang out!
Skims is going to the Olympics, Chanel is raising prices, and Bergdorf Goodman might have interested buyers. Major apparel brands are under fire for allegedly using forced labor in China, and renting clothing isn't as good for the environment as we hoped. Come hang out!
Marc Jacobs is back, Halston's Netflix collab is flying off the shelves, and LVMH took over Pucci. Retail workers are over it, and a watch detective is here to solve all of your high-end timepiece crimes. Come hang out!
Victoria's Secret is retiring its famous Angels, garment workers are having a hard time getting vaccinated for COVID-19, and all our clothing is still full of virgin plastic. Are wedge sneakers back? Were they ever gone? There's a Happy Gilmore anniversary collection, and brands are suing fast fashion retailer Shein. Come hang out!
Alex & Ani filed for bankruptcy, Forever 21 will be sold at Hudson's Bay, and you might be able to earn money recommending products on social media. Torrid is considering an IPO, and Conde Nast employees protested outside of Anna Wintour's house. Come hang out!
We found a place where you can pull off your own mannequin heist. JLo's ex is launching a men's cosmetic product, lipstick is making its post-pandemic comeback, and Authentic Brands Group might go public. Plus, we have an update on Johnson & Johnson baby powder. Come hang out!
Gap plus Walmart equals so many questions. Rent the Runway has a new board member (hint: it's Gwyneth), Dior is going to Greece, and North Korea banned skinny jeans. H&M workers protested layoffs in Spain, and ocean diamonds are the hottest new jewel. Come hang out!
Fashion magazine mastheads are getting reorganized, J. Crew's got a new men's designer, and Missoni's creative director is stepping down. Boohoo is tying transparency goals to C-suite bonuses, and shapewear is apparently back. Come hang out!
L Brands is spinning off Victoria's Secret, Ralph Lauren is selling Club Monaco, and Pyer Moss is headed to the haute couture runway in Paris. Unilever and Hourglass are about to change the world with the color red, New York Fashion Week has a new hype group, and H&M is getting into printable blanks. Come hang out!
We've got a crime ring to kick things off this week. ModCloth has a new owner (again), Valentino and Zara are both launching beauty, and brown is truly having a fashion moment again. Are fashion magazine internships a thing of the past? Plus: We announce our 7th anniversary microgrant recipients! Come hang out!
We spend some time talking trademarks in two disputes where brands you know try to get control of some really random stuff, honestly. Kenzo's top designer has left the fashion house and LVMH has launched a sales platform for deadstock fabric. And we remember designer Alber Elbaz. Come hang out!
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We review the Gucci / Balenciaga mashup runway show and fill you in on the Valentino factory fire. Nike and Lululemon are launching refurbishing programs, and Canada Goose is keeping up with its sustainability plan. Plus, there's a Halston miniseries coming to Netflix. Come hang out!
The Met Gala has been rescheduled, White Castle collaborated with Telfar, and Cardi B has a new collection with Reebok. Nina Ricci is closing its flagship and we have a fashion crime from the shoe industry. Come hang out!
Hermes has an unusual new home, Brooks Brothers abandoned a bunch of mannequins and Christmas trees, and Nike didn't pay taxes. Meanwhile, Gap is going to prioritize orders by customer loyalty and face masks are going high fashion. Come hang out!
Guess discontinued a Telfar lookalike bag, Fashion Nova is compensating customers for shipping delays, and Fifth Avenue is a hot real estate mess. Bottega Veneta launched a digital magazine, and manufacturers are patenting their leather alternatives. Come hang out!
Art Peck is trying to start a fashion SPAC, brands aren't hitting the sustainability mark just yet, and cotton from China is back in the news. Meanwhile, Brandon Maxwell is lending his design eye to Walmart, and fairycore is the next new fashion trend. Come hang out!
Revenge shopping may drive post-pandemic consumerism. Garment workers in Myanmar are protesting the new military regime, and in Egypt, at least 20 workers died due to a factory fire. Vikings had bling, the Ikea catalog is now a podcast, and Loft cut its size range. Come hang out!
Kanye's presidential campaign is in hot water, and West Coast Joe has new allegations against his would-be sneaker empire. What comes after skinny jeans? Christian Louboutin sold part of his company and a famous tattoo artist's former cosmetics company is going through a re-brand. Yes, you read that right. Come hang out!
We are celebrating our 7th anniversary with a surprise! In fashion news, a lot of Conde Nast employee perks are going away, somebody's trying to evict Andre Leon Talley, and we have yet another alleged fashion crime involving Nike. Jil Sander is getting acquired and dollar stores are still thriving. Come hang out!
Vera Wang is making vodka, Jay-Z is selling off half his champagne fortune, and this week's fashion crime makes us want to pour one out (for ourselves). Estee Lauder is taking a majority stake in Deciem while also closing down Becca Cosmetics. Handbags are back, there's a new option for leather restoration, and have we found the fastest bankruptcy in retail history? Come hang out!
New York Fashion Week happened, but was anyone paying attention? We have answers about what Bottega Veneta is doing (or not doing) on social media, and what's going to happen between Adidas and Reebok. Plus, Century 21 is planning a comeback, Gucci is having a small struggle, and Rebecca Minkoff is on OnlyFans? Come hang out!
Rihanna's Fenty collection has been put on hold, buy now pay later (BNPL) is coming for us all, and companies with adaptive clothing are running into ad problems on Facebook. Plus, we figure out what the heck a "pully top" is, and dissect a big 'ol fashion crime involving Nike, pop-up shops, and a guy named Frank. Come hang out!
LuLaRoe is paying $4.75 million to settle a pyramid scheme lawsuit, and the guy who robbed Kim Kardashian wrote a book. Nike has a new adaptive sneaker, Donna Karan got COVID, and Ulta has a new diversity initiative. Plus, what will Uncle Jeff Bezos do next? Come hang out!
Fendi's latest collection has a literary connection, men are wearing suits to work from home, and Gorpcore is here to take normcore up a notch. L'Occitane filed for Chapter 11, Belk is getting ready to file for bankruptcy, and we discuss a small Twitter battle between two retailers. Come hang out!
Christian Siriano launched an interior design firm, Sotheby's is going to sell sneakers, and Christopher & Banks is shutting down. L'Oreal won't use animal fur in its cosmetic brushes and there are more Ferragamo sale rumors. Plus, we've got a fashion crime and some whistleblower news. Come hang out!
American Apparel cut back its American-made option, Barney's is moving into Saks, and Sephora is implementing anti-racism measures. The Row is selling its research archive, and Kering is helping restore a 600-year-old Italian site. Come hang out!
Alexander Wang has responded to allegations, JC Penney ousted its CEO, and Bottega Veneta's social media accounts are missing. Meanwhile, a major fashion editor is partnering with Ugg, a makeup artist was named a Dame, and we've got a new fashion crime (movie) to watch. Come hang out!
Mytheresa is going public, Alexander Wang is facing allegations, and the Ikea catalog has been discontinued. We remember Pierre Cardin and Nancye Radmin. Plus, statement coats are having a moment (again). Come hang out!
You have questions. We have answers. It's our sort-of-annual Question & Answer show! We talk pantsdemic trends, IPOs, middle-school must-haves, and more. Come hang out!
Anna Wintour got a promotion. Kering is being investigated for tax evasion, and we may have found the worst (alleged) snake of them all. Plus, Thomas Pink shut down. Hugo Boss has a new collaboration in the works, and you'll never guess who might want to buy Reebok. Come hang out!
Chloe has a new creative director, Elie Saab is joining Amazon Luxury, and the Gucci murder is getting a movie. Pantone's colors for 2021 are here. And are headbands the new statement accessory? Come hang out!
British department stores are falling apart, Sephora is moving into Kohl's, and Ascena sold Ann Taylor on Thanksgiving. H&M got in trouble for surveilling employees in Germany, and we've got good news about Louis Vuitton paying indigenous artisans. Come hang out!
Alber Elbaz is planning a new collection, H&M thinks it can scale its textile recycling operations, and Bebe is...buying a furniture store? Plus, we discuss retail worker pay during the pandemic, Brideside's abrupt closure, and lagging luxury sales. Come hang out!
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