The Needle & The Mouse

Dan and Lauren are back to talk more NYC vs. LA b.s., the state of Fashion Weeks, and about Dan's recent column about Glossier's now-shelved plans for a social network.

Lauren and Dan are back! This week: Dan's big Consumer Trends report (newconsumer.com/trends), talking about "online" vs. "offline" self-identity, grocery delivery, are gyms screwed?, the missing gift guide to gift guides, and learning about class from Home Alone.

Dan and Lauren are back in LA after an extended shopping and outdoor-dining trip to NYC, including quality time (?) in Midtown (!). Best enjoyed with a gelato-the-size-of-your-face from Lodi and anything from CHCM.

Dan and Lauren are back (with baby Fritz in the background 🙃) to talk about the golden era of content & commerce, including some new favorites — Uniqlo's LifeWear magazine, Interview x Carolina Herrera — and two recent deals: Chase's acquisition of The Infatuation and Unilever's flushing of Mel Magazine. Plus: What we're looking forward to for our upcoming NYC visit.

Dan and Lauren are back to talk about logos — where they belong, where they don't, Gap sweatshirts, brand whoring, etc. — and what we're drinking these days: Minna sparkling teas, Three Trees alt-milks, Cometeer frozen coffee pods, Ghia spritzes, and Ugly's cherry cola seltzer.

Dan and Lauren are back (yes, already!) to talk briefly about the new Apple Watch before diving into Warby Parker's business and narrative, more than a decade in, as it prepares to list its shares. Also, what we're wearing these days.

Dan and Lauren are back and — surprise! — they're parents now. Topics include the satisfying design of baby gear, the never-ending COVID limbo, and workout clothes. Also: check out newconsumer.com/trends.

Dan and Lauren are back! And talking about LA grocery stores, the sad news that Bird is closing in Brooklyn, and how it feels to choose a car brand.

Dan and Lauren continue their quarantine comeback with some early impressions of the Oura ring, thoughts on e-commerce discounting, and post-Covid design and aesthetics.

Your favorites are back with the commentary you've been missing. Dan and Lauren discuss their favorite newsletters and podcasts, the live-streaming revolution, and the future of restaurants.

Dan and Lauren are back after extended hiatus to discuss — what else?! — the new Apple Watch Series 4, the latest at Blue Bottle, and the future of J.Crew.

Dan and Lauren have returned from their channel checks to talk about Everlane's new denim, the new Apple Watch Series 3, and J. Crew's take on Uniqlo cashmere.

Dan and Lauren are back to dissect this week's Blue Bottle acquisition by Nestle, the new Apple Watch 3 and iPhone X, and the transformation of New York Fashion Week.

Dan and Lauren are back (again) after an extended break to discuss the Mickey Drexler era at J.Crew, how its new CEO can save the brand, and Apple's brand new HomePod speaker.

Dan and Lauren are back after too many flights (and a busted microphone) to talk SF fashion, the subtle differences between Delta and American Airlines, luggage startups, and the highs and lows of the year-old Apple Watch.

Dan and Lauren chat about CES, red carpet fashion, and how China's economic slide might affect the luxury industry.

Dan and Lauren are back from holiday travels—sans personal pan pizza—to chat about the books they just finished. Plus, the future of pizza and shopping.

Special guest Chris Benz joins to talk about his new Bill Blass collection, plus living in NYC and the obligatory Apple Watch segment.

Dan and Lauren sift thru iTunes, talk about big clothing purchases, and wonder what's going on with Uniqlo.

Dan and Lauren are joined by Lindsey Green, comms executive at Bustle, to talk about Olympic uniforms, ad blockers, and the new Apple Watch bands.

Dan and Lauren are back to discuss the new NYC Mens Fashion Week, the Dior documentary, Everlane's new creative director, and Jet. Also, there is a barking dog.

Dan and Lauren lament the continued ugliness of TVs, consider the end of Band of Outsiders, and share their one-month Apple Watch impressions.

Special guest Chris Black joins Dan and Lauren to discuss the new Apple Watch, Chris's new book, and how to meet your neighbors.

Special guest John Jannuzzi joins Dan and Lauren to talk about the Apple Watch, department stores, and Kickstarter fashion projects.

Dan and Lauren talk about the new Meerkat vs. Periscope live-streaming app war, a supposed Net-A-Porter deal, and why the fashion and tech industries are still sometimes weirded out by each other.

Dan and Lauren talk about the Apple Watch keynote, "taptic" feedback, robot voices, shopping in New York, and a few new books.

Dan and Lauren look ahead to Paris Fashion Week, talk Apple's Vogue ads, and quack about duck boots.

Dan and Lauren discuss the red carpet bonanza, durable wearables, and round vs. square.

Dan and Lauren talk about CES, Patagonia's role in fashion, the Apple Watch and the Swiss watch industry.

Dan and Lauren are back from Black Friday shopping mayhem to talk about ecommerce disasters, better gift guides, the Apple Watch, and holiday cheer.

Dan and Lauren discuss Apple Pay, switching to T-Mobile, #brands, and cashmere sweaters.

Dan and Lauren discuss the new Apple Watch, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, corporate uniforms, and the 1994 network TV lineup.

Dan and Lauren talk about Spring (the new shopping app), achieving a non-lumberjack look for Fall, and Apple's almost-here wearable.

Dan and Lauren discuss the future of American Apparel, activewear, cargo pants, and smartwatches.

Dan and Lauren discuss their trip to the Gap, the end of the Brooklyn hipster (thanks to 7-Eleven), and whatever Apple might announce at its developer conference in June.

Dan and Lauren chat with special guest Britt Aboutaleb about the Met's Charles James exhibit, visors, online fashion media, and the mens grooming boom.

Dan and Lauren discuss wedding hashtags, the amazing fashion on Weezer's Blue Album, and the inevitable disappointment of wearables.

Dan and Lauren recap Paris Fashion Week, that whole #normcore thing, iPhone backlash, and review The Black Tux.

Dan and Lauren discuss Marc Jacobs' brilliant every-row's-a-front-row layout at New York Fashion Week, web-first clothing companies, and the rise and fall of brand value.

Dan and Lauren welcome special in-studio guest Elizabeth Monson, discussing Lauren's horrible Zara shopping experience, Target collabs, ear selfies and Instagram e-commerce, and Dan reviews Starkweather's excellent organic beard oil.

Dan and Lauren discuss the emerging fashion presence at CES, our shopping finds in Tokyo, and what we're thinking about buying this year.