Zac Posen has always understood that fashion is about more than just clothes—it’s about creating moments.

This week on Let’s Get Dressed, I sit down with Zac to talk about what it means to reinvent American fashion today. Now as Creative Director of Gap Inc., overseeing Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta, Zac shares how he’s bringing his signature sense of “fashiontainment” to a global scale.

From viral cultural moments to designer collaborations like Old Navy x Christopher John Rogers, we discuss how fashion is shifting—from exclusivity to accessibility—and what it takes to build a brand that resonates in today’s world.

Plus, Zac shares his go-to styling tips, from the one piece that instantly elevates your jeans to why every woman needs her own version of the perfect little black dress. We also get into the future of fashion, the role of AI, and why instinct and taste still matter more than ever.

In this episode, we get into:

• What reinvention actually looks like in fashion (personally and professionally)
• The shift from couture to designing at scale—and what changes creatively
• Why fashion is moving into entertainment and pop culture
• How collaborations (like Old Navy x Anna Sui + CJR) actually come together
• The “cultural receiver” mindset and how to spot what’s next
• Why some fashion moments go viral—and others don’t
• What it takes to execute big ideas inside a corporate structure
• The role of failure, resilience, and timing in building a career
• How AI is already shaping fashion—and where it still falls short
• Why direct-to-consumer and social media changed everything
• The difference between product that looks good vs. product that actually sells
• Zac’s philosophy on creativity, risk-taking, and staying relevant
• Easy styling advice: how to elevate jeans, wardrobe staples, and everyday dressing

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro, Zac Posen in LA and setting up fashion as storytelling

01:08 First Oscar weekend and Hollywood influence

02:00 Disney, imagination, and fashion as magic

04:00 Fashion as entertainment and cultural relevance

05:00 Reinvention, joining Gap, and creative evolution

08:40 Gap Inc. as a “country” and leading at scale

10:45 Old Navy, first impressions, and bringing in designers

13:00 Process over persona, being hands-on creatively

15:00 Executing ideas step-by-step and creative instinct

16:20 Collaborations and creating cultural moments

18:40 Failure, risk, and resilience in career growth

19:00 Do fashion brands need to entertain today?

22:00 Fashion vs entertainment and the shift in culture

23:20 The viral dress moment and why product wins

25:00 Gap Studio and building cultural fashion moments

27:00 Anna Sui collaboration and AI in fashion

30:45 Christopher John Rogers x Old Navy exclusive

35:00 The state of American fashion today

37:00 Design evolution: construction over trend

39:00 What success looks like now (seeing it on the street)

41:00 Creativity as a daily practice

42:00 Styling tip: how to elevate jeans

43:00 Closet staple: the little black dress

43:50 Menswear tip: just wear a button-down

44:20 Outro

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We’re in an era of endless options, constant drops, and algorithm-driven trends…but what are people actually buying?

I sit down with retail expert and Puck writer Sarah Shapiro to do a real-time “channel check” on the fashion industry. From what’s selling in stores right now to the pieces quietly dominating across data, and the brands actually getting it right, we break down what’s working, what’s not, how to actually make sense of it all, and where you should be shopping.

In this conversation, we get into:

• What a “channel check” is and why it reveals what people are really buying
• The shift away from leggings and what’s replacing them
• The rise of the “easy pant” and why it’s everywhere right now
• The stores and brands that are actually getting it right
• Why curated retail experiences matter more than ever
• What’s not working in retail right now (and why overproduction is a problem)
• The brands quietly winning vs. the ones struggling to keep up
• What the data actually says people are buying (and the pieces that keep selling out)
• The “airplane outfit” effect and why it’s one of the most powerful drivers in fashion
• The price point people are really shopping right now
• Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes
• How AI is starting to shape the future of shopping (and where it still falls short)
• Why personal style still matters more than trends or algorithms
• How to filter the noise and figure out what actually works for you

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro, “retail whisperer” and setting up the spring channel check

02:00 What a channel check actually is and how to read a store

04:00 The rise of “easy pants” spotted IRL (channel check in the wild)

05:30 Why people are moving away from leggings (but not fully)

07:00 Girlfriend Collective leggings, High Sport pants, and the “cookie theory”

08:30 What stores are actually doing well right now (Mohawk, curated retail)

10:30 Discovery in stores vs overwhelming assortments

11:30 The problem with endless scroll and too many options

13:00 What defines a “mall brand” today and how retail categories have changed

15:00 What people are actually buying right now (ShopMy + Puck data)

17:00 Seasonal shift: what spring shopping will look like

18:30 The “airplane pant” and why product framing sells

20:00 Brands to watch right now (Still Here denim and expansion beyond hero pieces)

21:30 The $300–$800 “middle market” and how people are shopping it

22:30 Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes

24:00 The RealReal mindset: depreciation, longevity, and wearing your clothes

25:00 Her background: from retail to Substack to Puck

27:00 AI in retail: where it works (logistics, tagging) vs where it doesn’t (taste)

29:00 Why AI styling still misses nuance and personal language

31:00 The future of retail: tech vs human experience in stores

32:00 How to filter the noise and actually figure out your personal style

33:00 “Let’s Get You Dressed” — what to wear to a big business meeting

35:00 Investment pieces, blazers, and how to shop strategically (RealReal, vintage)

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Spring is officially here, which means it’s time for a wardrobe reset. I’m breaking down the 10 pieces you actually need for spring whether you’re shopping your closet or investing in a few key pieces.

I’ve always found spring to be the hardest season to get dressed for. It’s that in-between moment where your winter pieces feel too heavy, but it’s not quite summer either, so figuring out what actually works can be hard. From the perfect work pant to the return of the barn jacket, pencil skirts, and cropped denim, these are the staples, trends, and styling shifts that will make getting dressed this season so much easier. We’re also talking about how to transition your wardrobe from winter to spring, why fabric matters more than you think, and how to bring more personality into your everyday outfits.

This episode is your guide to refreshing your closet without overconsuming, focusing on pieces you’ll actually wear and style on repeat.

Shop all items mentioned in the episode: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4234938

In this conversation, we get into:

• The 10 spring wardrobe essentials you actually need
• How to transition your wardrobe from winter to spring
• Why switching fabrics is the key to seasonal dressing
• The best “work pant” styles for spring (and why they’re so versatile)
• The return of the barn jacket and how to style it
• Why pencil skirts are trending again and how to wear them
• The layered tee trend and easy ways to elevate basics
• How to incorporate texture (fringe, feathers, movement) into your wardrobe
• Why baby blue is the standout color for spring
• How to use accessories like belts and shoes to elevate any outfit
• The return of lace and how to style it beyond “going out”
• Why cropped jeans are back and how they change your proportions
• The shift toward sleek, minimal shoes (and the best loafers for spring)
• How to refresh your closet without buying everything new

Timestamps:

02:00 Life update + getting back into routine after being sick

05:00 Why spring is the perfect time for a wardrobe reset

07:00 The importance of fabric when transitioning seasons

09:00 The perfect work pant: what to look for + best styles

12:00 The barn jacket: why it’s a spring staple

15:00 Pencil skirts are back: how to style them for real life

18:00 The layered tee trend and elevated basics

20:00 Texture in fashion: fringe, feathers, and movement

23:00 How to wear statement pieces in an everyday way

25:00 The color of the season: why baby blue works as a neutral

27:00 Bright accessories and the power of a statement belt

29:00 Lace for spring: how to style it beyond the obvious

31:00 Cropped jeans and why showing your shoes matters

34:00 Affordable vs. investment denim options

36:00 The return of the sleek loafer (and why chunky is out)

38:00 How to shop your closet and avoid overconsumption

40:00 Final thoughts: building a wardrobe you actually wear

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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is everywhere again but the conversation around her style often misses what actually made it so compelling in the first place.

I sit down with writer and repeat guest Larissa Mills to talk about the frenzy surrounding CBK right now, from the new Love Story series on FX and Hulu to the endless stream of content promising you can dress like her if you just buy the right boots, coat, or sunglasses. Together, we unpack what people are getting wrong about Carolyn’s style, and why it was never really just about the clothes.

In this conversation, we get into:

• The Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy style revival happening right now
• What people are getting wrong when they try to copy CBK’s look
• What it was actually like to live in New York during the Carolyn era
• Whether Carolyn was seen as a style icon in real time — or became one later
• Why her style felt powerful because of her aura, confidence, and restraint
• How social media and overconsumption have changed the way we approach personal style
• The difference between being inspired by someone’s wardrobe and replicating it
• Why repetition, discernment, and editing are the real keys to great personal style
• How to take inspiration from Carolyn’s wardrobe without losing your own point of view
• The brands, silhouettes, and styling tools we’d use to channel the spirit of CBK in a more personal way

Timestamps

05:00 CBK resurgence, Love Story and the social media frenzy

07:00 Why “dressing like Carolyn” misses the point of her style

09:00 Larissa Mills on personal style and impenetrable taste

10:00 What women were actually wearing in NYC during the CBK era

12:00 90s minimalism, Calvin Klein, and the “uniform” of the time

14:00 Was Carolyn a style icon in real time—or did that come later?

17:00 The role of aura, presence, and her relationship with JFK Jr.

20:00 Why CBK’s style felt powerful beyond just the clothes

23:00 The difference between copying vs. embodying personal style

26:00 Overconsumption, the internet, and losing individuality in fashion

29:00 How to build personal style through repetition and restraint

32:00 Tailoring, fit, and the reality of making clothes work for you

34:00 Heels vs. flats and the practicality of everyday dressing

36:00 Breaking fashion “rules” and wearing what you actually love

38:00 Editing your wardrobe and developing discernment

40:00 Signature pieces, silhouettes, and building a personal uniform

42:00 Why you’ll never be CBK and why that’s the point

43:00 Introducing “Let’s Get You Dressed” (listener styling segment)

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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

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Thank you to my partners at Macy’s for my newest wardrobe essentials for spring! #Macyspartner

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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

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Thanks to Banana Republic for my favorite pieces from the spring collection. Shop their new arrivals at www.bananarepublic.com #BananaRepublicPartner

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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

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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.

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Shop Altuzarra here https://altuzarra.com

Thanks to Banana Republic for my favorite pieces from the spring collection. Shop their new arrivals at www.bananarepublic.com #BananaRepublicPartner

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