With every episode, Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett take you on a historical deep dive into the life of a woman society dismissed by calling her mad, sad, or just plain bad: Lindsay Lohan, Judy Garland, Winona Ryder, Mariah Carey, Lil Kim and many more. Join them for a rich, hilarious, and heartbreaking look into exactly what it means when we call a woman “crazy.” The C-Word was originally published behind a paywall from 2019 - 2022. This is the first time it’s being released to all major podcast platforms. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren catches up with Danielle Frankel, who shares the story of her rise as a new-gen bridal designer. They discuss modern business models, changing social mores, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and a lot more. Plus, Lauren checks in on the fashion at the U.S. Open. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Puck retail correspondent Sarah Shapiro joins Lauren to run through what’s happening in the activewear market, from struggles at Lululemon and Nike, to Alo and Vuori’s prospects, and the relaunch of Outdoor Voices. Outdoor Voices Color Block leggingsOutdoor Voices Exercise DressOutdoor Voices Button DownLululemon Align No Line leggingsAlo Matching SetsBella + Canvas t-shirtsOutdoor Voices Gemini ShortOutdoor Voices Energy DressDaily Drills Shorts To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren is joined by Georgiana Huddart, owner and creative director of British swimwear brand Hunza G. Georgiana shares the fascinating story of how she pulled the label, originally popular in the 1980s, out of obscurity. Today, Hunza G. is not only one of the most popular swimwear brands on the market, it has also influenced fashion trends writ large. Its proprietary crinkle fabric is copied endlessly: they talk about outrunning the knockoffs, her aspirations for the company, and much more. Hunza G SwimwearHunza G Gingham CollectionHunza G UPF/UV Protective Swimwear To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Designer, writer, and non-profit founder Aurora James returns to Fashion People to discuss Robin Givhan’s exit from The Washington Post, the tariff nonsense, the nostalgia trap, Travis Kelce’s GQ cover, Taylor Swift’s political responsibility as a deeply influential famous person, flea markets, Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2010, and so much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren’s guest is Marie-Louise Scio, C.E.O. of Italy’s Pellicano Hotels Group, which includes Hotel Il Pellicano, La Posta Vecchia Hotel, and the Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa. They discuss the rise of the Instagram holiday, getting resort retail right, and how Marie-Louise used her fashion industry connections and design background to change the way hospitality works all over the world. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren and Marisa Meltzer, author of the forthcoming ‘It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin,’ review Ty Haney's Outdoor Voices relaunch, and discuss the possibility of Goop Kitchen heading to New York. (There's a longer Gwyneth Paltrow convo, too.) They also question why the street style at Copenhagen Fashion Week is so bad, and explore the so-called return of the girlboss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren’s guest is serial fashion entrepreneur Yael Aflalo, whose latest brand, Aflalo, launched less than a year ago.  Lauren checks in with Yael to see how it’s going, what she’s learned about the luxury market, why going direct-to-consumer is better in the long run, what’s selling, what’s not, and plenty more. Aflalo Fiorenza Lace Top Lolana Pant Aflalo Denim Afalo Brein Shirt To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this special double-header episode, Lauren covers both the business and pleasure of fashion. First up is Bernstein analyst Luca Solca with a reflection on the latest luxury earnings season. They discuss pricing, the secondhand market, the Chinese consumer, and the prospects of everyone from The Prada Group and Hermès to Richemont, LVMH, and Kering. Then, stylist Sarah de Mavaleix pops in to discuss the greatest of Phoebe Philo Collection D, and why it marks a turning point for the designer—and the fashion industry writ large. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah Harrelson, editor-in-chief and founder of ‘Cultured,’ joins Lauren to discuss how she built a media business outside of the traditional ecosystem. They also chat about the differences (and similarities) between the art and fashion worlds, what it was like to build a journalism career while based in Miami, moving to Los Angeles, and editing a magazine in 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren's guest is Amy Odell, author of Gwyneth: The Biography. They discuss actress Gwyneth Paltrow's second life as a wellness influencer, editor, fashion designer, and C.E.O. and founder of GOOP, the lifestyle business that has attracted plenty of attention but struggled to turn a profit. They also discuss GP's relationship with Anna Wintour, who was the subject of Amy's first book.Gwyneth: The BiographyAnna: The Biography To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren catches up with Isabel Wilkinson Schor, founder of Attersee, a line of wardrobe essentials that, over the past half decade has become foundational to a set of fashion consumers that has money to spend, but perhaps not to burn. They discuss Isabel’s journalism career, her reasons for starting a brand, and what she’s learned about business and human nature along the way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren and How Long Gone’s Jason Stewart are both in Chicago for various reasons too boring to name. They discuss midwestern-nice fashion, from the local pub to the RL Restaurant, beer drinking, overeating protein, boutique fitness style, Tyler Haney’s return to Outdoor Voices, the Keds trend, Burberry’s revival, and why Loro Piana’s labor controversy in Italy won’t hurt its sales. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren’s guest today is Michael Grynbaum, whose new book, ‘Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, the Media Dynasty That Reshaped America,’ was just published earlier this week. They dive into the past, present, and future of Condé Nast—from the Anna-Graydon-Tina golden age to the current financial headwinds facing the company, and everything in between. And, of course, they dig into the ongoing race to succeed Anna at American Vogue. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Double the guests, double the fun. Lauren is joined by her friend, the writer, stylist, and fashion editor Becky Malinsky of Five Things You Should Buy fame. They discuss five topics weighing heavy on the group chat: the best denim shorts, why running tights with pockets are annoying, why no men’s pants fit, the fashion in the Jessica Biel vehicle ‘The Better Sister,’ and the $10 million Hermès Birkin prototype. But wait, there’s more: Puck’s media-industry scoop machine, Dylan Byers, ducks in at the top of the show to review the most important runway of the year: the promenade up to the lodge at Allen & Co.’s annual Sun Valley conference.AGOLDE Ridley Denim ShortsAGOLDE Indra Denim ShortsBuck Mason Montecito Cut-Off ShortsLevi's 501 Cut Off ShortsReformation 2.5 inch inseam shortMoussy Vintage denim shortsHorse Sport Shorts Beyond Yoga LeggingsLiterary Sport Running TightsLiterary Sport Capri Running TightsLiterary Sport Muscle Tank The Row Park ToteProenza Schouler White DressBarbour Jacket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren’s guest is Liz Goldwyn, writer of ‘Starf*cuker’ on Substack, documentary filmmaker, sexual wellness advocate, book author, and Hollywood royalty. She joins Lauren to talk about her life working in fashion in the 1990s and 2000s, Los Angeles style, and her incredible vintage collection—from Nicolas Ghesquière-era Balenciaga to Sorelle Fontana—a selection of which is currently on sale at Arcade Vintage. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary ‘Wall Street Journal’ fashion reporter Teri Agins joins Lauren to discuss everything from Pedro Pascal's new stylist to Meghan Markle’s brand-building strategy. They also get into Michael Rider’s Celine debut, and discuss how the luxury industry has transformed over the past 30 years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren’s guest is Katie Sturino: Body-acceptance advocate, founder of the beauty brand Megababe, and author of the new novel ‘Sunny Side Up.’ They chat about the creator economy, the evolving market for plus-size clothing, the societal effects of GLP-1s, swimwear, building a mass-market brand, writing a book, and a lot more. Megababe Bust Dust Anti-Boob-Sweat PowderGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheyMegababe Smoothie DeoMegababe Geo DeoSunny Side Up by Katie SturinoKitty & Vibe Tomato print swimsuitKitty & Vibe Color Block long sleeve To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren's guest is Chris Black, marketer, sort-of influencer, and co-host of ‘How Long Gone,’ a podcast for people who wish they were invited to the Bezos-Sánchez wedding. They discuss Jonathan Anderson's Dior debut, the happy couple and extreme displays of wealth, who should succeed Anna Wintour at American ‘Vogue,’ and why press trips have gotten so good lately. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren's guest today is Robin Givhan, longtime fashion and cultural critic and author of Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh. They chat about the late designer's upbringing, his anti-perfectionism approach to creation, and the imprint he made on Louis Vuitton. They also get into the changing definition of luxury, and Abloh's role in that transformation. Plus, Lauren shares a dispatch from Paris, where she co-hosted a Puck private dinner at Le Petit Chaise with ShopMy earlier in the week. By Thursday, though, everyone was obsessing over this Anna Wintour-stepping-down-from-American Vogue news, which Lauren addresses in relative depth. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices