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Paris Fashion Week just wrapped and the fashion industry feels like it’s at a turning point. I sit down with friend of the show and fashion editor-at-large at 032c, Brenda Weischer, to break down the biggest moments from the season - from Chanel’s viral shoes to Tom Ford’s standout show, and the collections that sparked the most conversation across the industry. In this conversation, we get into: The shows that defined Paris Fashion Week this season Why Chanel might have quietly won fashion month The runway moments everyone is talking about right now The collections that felt exciting — and the ones that fell flat Why luxury fashion prices are reaching a breaking point How fashion houses balance creativity with pressure to sell The debate around what “sexy” means in fashion today How creators and commentators are reshaping fashion coverage What actually happens behind the scenes at fashion shows And how to take runway inspiration and translate it into your real wardrobe Timestamps 02:00 Paris Fashion Week recap & the current state of the fashion industry 09:00 Runway inspiration and recreating fashion week looks at home 10:00 Hair, makeup and runway aesthetics shaping personal style 11:00 Tom Ford and the return of character on the runway 12:00 What “sexy” means in fashion today 20:00 How editors and creators get invited to fashion shows 22:00 Inside fashion week seating charts, VIPs and brand politics 25:00 Luxury brands pulling back from wholesale and retail partners 27:00 Who actually attends shows: clients, editors, celebrities 32:00 Balenciaga, cultural references and fashion storytelling 35:00 Music, staging and spectacle at major runway shows 37:00 Creative directors and controlling the full brand vision 39:00 The Chanel shoes everyone is talking about 40:00 Chanel bags vs practicality and everyday fashion 42:00 Nostalgia, personal style and dressing with joy Follow Brenda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brendahashtag/ Thank you to my partners at Macy’s for my newest wardrobe essentials for spring! #Macyspartner Let’s Get Dressed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperez Liv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperez TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast.

Before she was even 30 years old, Willa Bennett took over not one, but two of the most iconic magazines in media: Cosmopolitan and Seventeen. In this episode, I sit down with Willa to talk about what it actually takes to run a legacy magazine in 2026 — in a culture driven by viral discourse, instant backlash, and internet-speed opinions. In this conversation, we get into: What it felt like to take over Cosmopolitan at 29 What an Editor-in-Chief actually does day-to-day How she decides who and what gets visibility Why story matters more than star power The Sydney Sweeney cover and how she thinks about controversy Whether editorial “rage bait” is real How viral culture and engagement metrics shape modern media What Gen Z readers are actually curious about And why “taste” might be the most important skill in journalism right now Timestamps 01:30 Growing up with magazines & coming full circle 04:30 Getting the Cosmopolitan job — the emotional moment 07:30 Running a legacy brand in a digital-first industry 10:30 What an Editor-in-Chief actually does in 2026 15:30 Instinct vs analytics — how editorial decisions are made 20:00 AI, dating culture & what young readers want 23:30 Story over star power & viral visibility 27:30 The Sydney Sweeney cover & navigating backlash 32:00 Is editorial rage bait real? 35:00 Celebrity culture, controversy & documenting the moment 37:30 Are we still in the Gen Z era? 40:00 The future of media & why taste matters Follow Willa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/willahbennett/?hl=en Thanks to Banana Republic for my favorite pieces from the spring collection.

At 22-years-old, Madison Dowd bought Ludivine, a long-standing Upper East Side boutique, through BizBuySell.com. Instead of starting a brand from scratch, she stepped into an existing business with loyal customers, real inventory, a balance sheet, and an unwavering belief in the future of retail. This conversation gets into what it actually looks like to run a multi-brand fashion boutique today — from buying decisions and trade shows to navigating instinct versus data. We also talk about learning a customer and buying patterns, what makes the Upper East Side the most valuable retail landscape, and the brands flying off her shelves. Timestamps: 01:30 — Buying Ludivine at 22: Why she chose to purchase instead of start from scratch 05:45 — Finding the business on BizBuySell and stepping into an existing P&L 10:00 — Learning before changing: understanding a legacy customer base 14:40 — The Upper East Side shopper: loyalty, psychology, and neighborhood dynamics 19:15 — Buying strategy: trade shows, inventory bets, and seasonal planning 23:50 — Instinct vs. data: when to trust your gut 28:00 — Social media’s role in a brick-and-mortar business 30:45 — What actually makes a multi-brand boutique sustainable today Shop Ludivine https://boutiqueludivine.com/ Follow Madison on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/madisondowd/ Follow Madison on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@shopgirlmadison Let’s Get Dressed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperez Liv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperez TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast.

This week on Let’s Get Dressed, I’m sitting down with Joseph Altuzarra just days after his latest New York Fashion Week show. We talk about what 20 years in fashion really looks like when you’re running an independent brand, why people keep saying “NYFW is dead,” and what it actually costs to put on a show today. Joseph shares how he thinks about staying relevant without chasing hype, the reality of pay-to-play celebrity culture, and why he’s calling this his “year of yes.” We also get personal — from fame and comparison to what it feels like to be 42 and still building. Plus: Heated Rivalry, Wuthering Heights, whether fashion is psychic, and his best advice for anyone who wants to work in the industry.

Hi from NYC! This week, we’re debriefing NYFW — everything that happened on and off the runways that stopped us in our tracks. From Ralph Lauren’s romantic revival to the iconic wardrobe on the Wuthering Heights press tour, we unpack why fashion feels like it’s entering a new era of dressing for joy. We also dive into the power shift at Vogue, British Vogue's moving March cover, and what it signals about the future of media. Joining me is my friend Lydia Berry, co-founder of the social media agency Darlington, and our resident Gen Z eyes and ears on what’s actually driving conversation online right now. Follow Lydia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lydberry/ Thanks to Banana Republic for my favorite pieces from the spring collection.

If there’s any sports bet we’re taking right now, it’s that the football field is becoming fashion’s favorite runway. On this episode of Let’s Get Dressed, I’m joined by Daniel-Yaw Miller, sports and fashion journalist, and author of the SportsVerse Substack, for a post-Super Bowl debrief on how fashion showed up all weekend long. From Bad Bunny’s halftime performance in custom Zara and Adidas, to designer activations, athlete styling, and brands finding ways in without buying a single commercial, we talk through why sports have suddenly become such a valuable cultural space for fashion. We also get into why sports feel like a kind of reset for brands — a place to reach massive audiences, soften narratives, and feel culturally relevant without over-explaining themselves. What worked, what didn’t, and why so many fashion brands seem more interested in game day than runway season. Follow Daniel-Yaw on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danielyaw_/ Subscribe to SportsVerse https://sportsverse.substack.com Let’s Get Dressed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperez Liv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperez TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast.

Ever wonder how celebrities are always wearing the newest, coolest brands — sometimes before you’ve even heard of them? In this episode of Let’s Get Dressed, I sit down with fashion PR and showroom powerhouse Shayna Honeyman, the founder of The Honeyman Agency, whose work has helped place brands on everyone from Hailey Bieber to Taylor Swift and Jane Fonda. Shayna represents some of the buzziest names in fashion right now — including Nour Hammour, Toteme, JUDE, Magda Butrym, Christopher Esber, and more — and has been at the center of how fashion visibility actually works today. We chat about how fashion’s gatekeepers have changed, why traditional institutions like Barneys and Fred Segal faded, and how modern showrooms became the new filters of taste, access, and celebrity placement. She also shares the brand she has her eyes on, why she says no to some brands, and why authenticity always wins. Get 20% an annual membership of our newsletter, Let's Get Dressed, here https://letsgetdressed.substack.com/lgd Love the show?

In this episode of Let’s Get Dressed, I’m joined by stylist Karla Welch, one of Hollywood’s most beloved celebrity stylists, whose clients have included Justin Bieber, Olivia Wilde, Sarah Paulson, and Tracee Ellis Ross. We talk through what really goes into an award season press tour, from Cannes to the Oscars, how red carpet moments come together, and how Karla approaches custom looks, designer relationships, and individuality over trends. We also touch on the realities of award season, career-defining fashion moments, and the work Karla is doing beyond fashion with the Period Company.

Atiya Walcott is one of my fashion heroes, so her signature phrase, "I'm Atiya Walcott and I'm incredibly fashionable," couldn’t be more fitting. Based in Chicago, the fashion creator has built a following around her wearable yet eye-catching style, shot and shared in a format that will stop you mid-scroll and make you hit save within seconds. Her styling videos are cinematic, filmed in her stunning home with 20-foot ceilings, with each shot crafted with the precision and creativity of a seasoned film director. In this episode, Atiya and I dive into blending her love of theater, movement, and fashion, the journey of finding your niche, and her style inspirations that range from her mom’s closet to Pride and Prejudice. Follow Atiya on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/atiyawalcottfits/?hl=en and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@atiyacwalcott?lang=en Love the show? Follow us and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To watch this episode, head to YouTube.com/@LivvPerez For more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez, on TikTok @Livv.Perez, and shop her closet here https://shopmy.us/livvperez Let’s Get Dressed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperez Liv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperez TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast.

In today's episode, I'm letting you guys into my journal and sharing what I’m most excited about in fashion this year. From specialty brands, to elevated loungewear, and sports as a runway, these are the themes that I'm betting big on for 2026. Get 20% an annual membership of our newsletter, Let's Get Dressed, here https://letsgetdressed.substack.com/lgd Love the show?

Happy New Year everyone! This week, I’m joined by trend forecaster, analyst, and creator Mandy Lee (aka @OldLoserinBrooklyn), who famously predicted some of 2025’s biggest fashion moments before they hit the mainstream. Now, she’s back to break down what’s coming next. We get into 2026’s biggest fashion themes, from the rise of functionality and wearable wellness to why fashion is swinging toward the surreal. Mandy shares how trends actually form, how culture and politics play a major role, and what designers and brands she’s watching most closely right now.

As the year comes to a close, we're looking back on the best Let's Get Dressed moments of the year. From our viral "shoppies" moment to, these are the soundbites that live rent free in our minds and we're definitely taking into the new year.

Ever clicked a ShopMy link and wondered what’s actually happening behind the scenes? Today on Let’s Get Dressed, I’m sitting down with Tiffany Lopinsky, the co-founder and president of ShopMy. Now a billion-dollar business, ShopMy is powering affiliate links for nearly 200,000 creators and thousands of brands, with the power to dramatically disrupt the marketing industry and the way we shop. We get into how affiliate really works, why follower count doesn’t equal sales, consumer behaviors, and what ShopMy’s new shopper app and circles mean for the future of personal shopping. Download the ShopMy here! shopmy.us/join/livvperez Get 20% an annual membership of our newsletter, Let's Get Dressed, here https://letsgetdressed.substack.com/lgd Love the show?

If you consider yourself a part of the chronically online club, come take a seat. On today’s episode, I’m joined by my head of social and Darlington co-founder Lydia Berry to break down the biggest brand marketing moments of 2025 — the drops, collabs, and launches that we couldn’t stop talking about. We get into Summer Fridays x Gap, Crown Affair, The Row, The Devil Wears Prada, Chanel and more. Plus, we chat about TikTok Shop being Gen Z’s QVC, how Substack became everyone’s new diary, wild postings, archives, and what trends we hope never return.

If you’ve ever stared at a holiday shopping list thinking, " What on earth do I get the men in my life?" Then this episode is for you! This week, I’m joined by three of the most stylish men on my Instagram feed to help build the ultimate Let's Get Dressed Men’s Gift Guide. We're joined by Gstaad Guy, who always knows the chicest, most unexpected luxuries, stylist Thomas Christos Kikis, who has celebrities like Nara Smith and Sofia Richie Grainge looking effortlessly chic year-round, and Nike Master Trainer Joe Holder, who brings wellness and practicality tips and tricks on every guy's wishlist. We talk through the gifts men actually love, the things they won’t buy for themselves, and the picks that make every guy, from your partner to your dad to your best friend, feel seen. Consider your men’s gifting list officially handled!

On this week's Debrief, I'm giving my survival guide to making Black Friday work for you, from discount hacks to pre-holiday shopping. Plus, I give a look into my Holiday Gift Guide with gifts for everyone on your list at every price range.

We all have that one friend who’s always styled to perfection, even in jeans and a tee. For us, that’s Hannah Chody. A fashion content creator, entrepreneur, and the Head of E-Commerce for her family’s business, Garrett Popcorn, Hannah joins us to talk about how to build a wardrobe that truly feels like you and how to style it to perfection. We unpack what happens when you stop impulse shopping, start investing in pieces that fit your real life, and let confidence, not trends, lead the way. She also opens up about her years at Goldman Sachs, what dressing for corporate life taught her, and how she’s reimagined “workwear” to fit her more creative career today. Plus, she answers all your questions from Instagram!

What happens when your body, your life, or your routine changes, and suddenly nothing in your closet feels like you anymore? In this week’s episode, Liv sits down with stylist and author Allison Bornstein to talk about finding your style again through life’s shifts: pregnancy, postpartum, new jobs, breakups, or just new eras. They chat about making peace with your closet, letting go of the clothes that “ask too much” of you, and learning how to dress for the person you are right now vs the person your clothes could hold you to be. Allison shares her signature Three-Word Method, tips for rebuilding confidence when your body changes, and why the goal isn’t a perfect wardrobe, but a kinder relationship with the one you already have.

What are all the It Girls wearing these days?! I went straight to the source and sat down with stylist Maren Taylor — the woman behind the effortlessly chic wardrobes of Paige DeSorbo, Olivia Culpo, Paige Lorenze, and more. After getting her start working for Dani Michelle (the stylist behind Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber), Maren has become the eyes (and closet) behind some of fashion’s best-dressed women. We talk about building your client list, the art of the cold email, and the process that goes into creating some of your most saved looks on Instagram. We also talk about her best styling tips: the Calzedonia tights she uses on every client, her go-to trick for the perfect blazer sleeve, and why tailoring is non-negotiable. Follow Maren on IG https://www.instagram.com/mar3ntaylor/ and on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mar3ntaylor Get 20% an annual membership of my new substack Let's Get Dressed here https://letsgetdressed.substack.com/lgd Love the show?

On this week's Debrief, I'm answering a few of your questions from Instagram - from my best entrepreneurial tips, to the closet pieces I can't live without, and what to wear to walk your dog and still look chic!!