Fashion can help you stand out and express yourself. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to showcasing your look and style—it’s all about what makes you feel great and confident in your own skin.
When it comes to style, you might love seeking inspiration from celebrities, trendsetters, and icons. If you want to make a fashion statement on a tight budget, you might value advice on how to bargain hunt for the right threads, invest in staple pieces, and create great looks affordably. Or maybe you’re trying to reduce your footprint, shop sustainably, and ensure your purchases are ethically sourced.
While websites and fashion magazines are always fun to scan and flip through, style podcasts are great sources of inspiration and guidance for fashion lovers, featuring a variety of hosts with insights on the topic. We present our latest collection of the best fashion podcasts.
Produced and hosted by Avery Trufelman, this podcast digs into the clothing we traditionally wear—and why we wear it—for different landmark occasions. The 12-part series focuses on garments such as a white dress on your wedding day, the meaning of (and ethical issues behind) diamonds, and the standard men's suit that dates back to London in the 1770s. Filled with fascinating tidbits, Articles of Interest is the perfect listen for anyone curious to learn more about fashion traditions we rarely question.
Hosted by Clara Amfo and Amber Butchard, Fashioned specializes in discussions about how culture affects style trends. Analyzing the history of fashion and its impact on modern life, the hosts explore topics such as how the Vikings and their self-expression were targeted by strict laws about everything from what colors they could wear to the pointiness of their shoes; cross-dressing in Elizabethan England; and when exactly actresses became fashion icons for all. Mixed in with great conversations, this Audible Original podcast is a must-listen for any history or fashion enthusiast.
Tongue-in-cheek Poog walks the fine line between righteous critique of the wellness industrial complex and enthusiastic participation with it. Exploring every snake-oil-coated cranny of the trillion-dollar industry, comedians and best friends Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak have a hoot of a time side-eying a topic they clearly love. As they analyze everything from jade eggs and crystals to microdosing and glass skin, the real charm is in their genuine comedic chemistry and up-to-the-minute knowledge on so many wellness trends. The hosts frequently discuss fashion as well and, side note, are both audiobook narrators: Kate Berlant reads Sheila Heti's brilliant Alphabetical Diaries and Jacqueline Novak narrates her memoir on comedy and depression, How to Weep in Public.
Co-hosted by fashion historians Cassidy Zachary and April Calahan, Dressed uncovers the often surprising social and cultural histories behind who and what we wear. Among wide-ranging topics, episodes shed light on the fashionable history of eyeglasses, celebrate the inspiration for the Pride flag, and tell the intriguing story of one of American fashion's first famous designers who wasn't American at all—Valentina Schlee, the intoxicatingly beautiful and notoriously deceitful Russian lover of Greta Garbo.
Hosts Chioma Nnadi and Chloe Malle—both longtime writers and editors for the magazine—take you inside the world of Vogue. Each episode features conversations with Vogue editors, creatives, and cover stars. Who's the new designer you should be paying attention to? And what are Vogue editors buzzing about this week? Listen to The Run-Through with Vogue to find out.
Go backstage at Dior with Dior Talks, a podcast series aimed at bringing together the people who directly shape the creative direction of the house and those whose artistic, cultural, or intellectual impact influence its narrative. The sixth series, ‘Feminism’, focuses on women who have inspired Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri, both professionally and personally, since her arrival at Dior in 2016. Listen in as these influential and inspiring figures talk openly and honestly about their lives, motivations, challenges, and hopes for the future. The series is hosted by London-based journalist Justine Picardie.
The podcast second-life of digital platform What’s Contemporary, What’s Contemporary Now? engages high-profile thought leaders across the fashion, tech, and beauty industries with thoughtful questions and a savvy business perspective. Now in its fourth season, the podcast is hosted by industry veteran Christopher Michael and produced by Shayan Asadi.
While fashion is certainly a fun method of self-expression, there are some serious issues to consider—namely, how to make a difference in the world by choosing garments and accessories with ethics and the environment in mind. In WARDROBE CRISIS, host Clare Press, the first ever sustainability editor at Vogue magazine, shares her knowledge on these issues with listeners. This podcast educates and inspires as Press is joined by international guests on a weekly basis to discuss topics from natural dyes to the importance of Earth Day.
An ode to the style of the 1990s and early 2000s, Fashion Grunge digs into the films and music that shaped yesterday's fashion trends and left their mark on our current looks. From the impact of Dawson's Creek and The OC on 2001's Ghost World and its laidback, neo-cool fashion vibes to the iconic rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You, hosts Lauren and Charles will have you wanting to rock those funky styles once more, as well as give you a blast from the pop culture past and how it resonates today.
Featuring a mix of fashion and lifestyle topics, this weekly podcast is all about basking in your uniqueness. Join host Olivia as she chats with guests well-versed in how to choose the clothing that best represents your personality, with tips and tricks to help you become more comfortable in your own skin. From digging into boutique shopping to meditations on being grateful for the everyday and embracing what makes you amazing, the fashion fables will inspire you to be your best self and find the elements of style that reflect that identity to the world.
