Podcasts about Birkin

Handbags have always been emotional purchases. Somewhere along the way, they became financial ones too, and if you've ever tried to justify a Birkin to someone who doesn't get it, Rachel Koffsky is the woman who makes that argument for you.Rachel is the Head of Handbags at Christie's, one of the world's most prestigious auction houses, and has spent 12 years at the intersection of fashion, collecting, and the resale market. She joins me to break down what it actually means to treat a handbag like an asset, and which bags are worth your money right now.We get into the history of handbags at auction, what the market is telling us about where we are culturally, and why classic pieces continue to outperform almost everything else. Whether you're sitting on a collection or thinking about your first serious purchase, this episode will change how you think about what's hanging in your closet.Shop all items mentioned in the episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/5624992In this episode, we get into:How Christie's first offered a handbag for sale in 1978 — with pieces from Coco Chanel's personal collectionThe era of the It Bag and why the late 90s and early 2000s changed collecting foreverWhy Birkins and Kellys set record prices during the 2008 recession — and what that proved about handbags as investmentsHow the pandemic accelerated the shift to digital and created an entirely new generation of handbag collectorsChristie's 96% sell-through rate in handbags and what it signals about the current marketThe five factors Christie's uses to evaluate and price every bag: brand, material, model, condition, and rarityWhich bags are actually appreciating right now — and which are too trend-dependent to hold valueWhy the Kelly Pochette is having its moment and what's driving demand for smaller, evening-ready stylesThe world record Christie's set for a Kelly Doll bag — and why it sold for $350,000How to research a bag purchase the way a collector wouldThe difference between buying at Christie's versus a resale platform — and when each makes senseWhy Karl-era Chanel is having a major moment at auction right nowThe sticker debate: does leaving them on actually increase value?Why Rachel believes handbags should be worn, loved, and used — not kept in a boxRachel KoffskyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rach1k/Let's Get DressedYouTube: www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpodNewsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezLet's Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackie is joined by Haley Sacks, Mrs. Dow Jones herself, to discuss making good decisions with money, why at-home laser hair removal is more financially responsible than professional services, and why Birkin bags are a bullshit investment.Thanks for supporting my sponsors:The Absorption Company: Use code BITCHBIBLE at check out for up to 35% off your first order at www.AbsorbMore.comLeesa: Get 30% off mattresses, plus an extra $50 off with promo code BIBLE at www.Leesa.comRevolve: Shop at www.Revolve.com/BITCH and use code BITCH for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartnerLittle Spoon: Use code BIBLE for 30% off your first order at www.LittleSpoon.com/BIBLENutrafol: Use code BIBLE to get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at www.Nutrafol.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're joined by Madison B and cover everything from island life to unexpected bills and viral moments. We kick things off with stories about life in Bermuda and how different the lifestyle can be. Then we get into the realities of making friends, pretty privilege, and whether looks really affect social opportunities.We also unpack the fake Birkin bag fiasco that's been making waves before diving into the world of body maintenance and the lengths people go to keep themselves looking and feeling their best.Later, we discuss Madison's new ep Who's British and link-up with Teezandos,We wrap things up with Girlvrse update and our Things We Watched segment where we discuss the shows and films we've been watching lately.WIN THAT TRIP TO SEYCHELLE'S - https://raffall.com/420765/enter-raffle-to-win-a-trip-to-the-seychelles-hosted-by-90sbabyshowTHE DIRTY BONES BLACK CARD WE SPOKE ABOUT - https://dirty-bones.com/90s-baby-show

This week we're joined by Madison B and cover everything from island life to unexpected bills and viral moments. We kick things off with stories about life in Bermuda and how different the lifestyle can be. Then we get into the realities of making friends, pretty privilege, and whether looks really affect social opportunities.We also unpack the fake Birkin bag fiasco that's been making waves before diving into the world of body maintenance and the lengths people go to keep themselves looking and feeling their best.Later, we discuss Madison's new ep Who's British and link-up with Teezandos,We wrap things up with Girlvrse update and our Things We Watched segment where we discuss the shows and films we've been watching lately.WIN THAT TRIP TO SEYCHELLE'S - https://raffall.com/420765/enter-raffle-to-win-a-trip-to-the-seychelles-hosted-by-90sbabyshowTHE DIRTY BONES BLACK CARD WE SPOKE ABOUT - https://dirty-bones.com/90s-baby-show

Carole Annett chats to Philipp Nagel of Neatsmith and Charlotte-Elizabeth Evans, founder of Charlotte Elizabeth Interiors about the beauty, practicality, and lasting value of bespoke wardrobes. Together, they discuss how well-designed wardrobes and dressing rooms combine elegant aesthetics with storage tailored to individual lifestyles. Philipp shares insights into some of the projects he has worked on - including creating a display for a collection of Hermès Birkin bags, while Charlotte-Elizabeth offers design solutions on how to make storage as beautiful as it is functional, whatever your budget.

Are you tired of the "buy two sizes, return one" online shopping trap? For women over 40, inconsistent sizing across brands often means committing to double the spend on your credit card, only to face the hassle of returning the item that doesn't fit. But what if you could shop online with total confidence and only buy exactly what you need?In this episode of Styling Matters, host Lizzi Richardson reveals her new secret weapon for stress-free shopping: AI. Discover how to use ChatGPT as your personal styling assistant to decode confusing size guides, compare dimensions across different brands, and stop guessing your fit. Lizzi shares two real-life examples of how AI saved her from the returns queue:The Laptop Bag: How she used AI to compare the dimensions of a classic Hermès Birkin bag against High Street options to find the perfect, posture-friendly work bag from Reiss that actually fits her laptop. The Signet Ring: How ChatGPT decoded the Victoria Beckham ring sizing guide, converting inside diameter measurements to circumference, so she could buy the right size first time - without tying up her credit card on two sizes.Plus, Lizzi shares her simple trick for using measurements from your existing favourite wardrobe pieces to confidently buy from new brands online. If you're a midlife woman looking for practical online shopping tips, styling advice, and ways to make your life easier, this episode is a game-changer. In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why the "buy two sizes" habit is costing you money and peace of mind.How to use ChatGPT to compare clothing and accessory dimensions.How to use your favourite, well-fitting garments as a baseline to find your perfect size in other brands.Why AI is the ultimate tool for decoding sizing.Shop the EpisodeReiss Laptop Bag – The High Street Hermès alternativeVictoria Beckham Dorian Signet RingRead: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's 90s Style Formula Is Back for Spring/Summer - And It's Easier Than You ThinkConnect with Lizzi:Instagram: @lizzirichardson – Come say hi and let me know if you've tried using AI for sizing!Styling Matters on SubstackSubscribe & Review:If you loved this episode and want more midlife styling advice to make your life easier, please take a moment to follow Styling Matters on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Leaving a rating and a review helps other women find the show!_______Midlife styling, women over 40 fashion, online shopping tips, ChatGPT for shopping, AI styling assistant, how to find your size online, clothing returns, Victoria Beckham ring, Reiss laptop bag, Hermès Birkin alternative, spring transition outfits, Styling Matters podcast, Lizzi Richardson.

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 23 first published June 6, 2025. This is a rebroadcast from one year ago. Remember the Cocktail they sold in a Birkin bag? Also, it's been a year since Sidney Sweeney's Bathwater Soap?!10 Planet Saving!? Plastic that breaks down in sea water. https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/scientists-japan-develop-plastic-that-dissolves-seawater-within-hours-2025-06-04/ 9 Missing Flight Attendant Found in Airplane Bathroom Having Fun https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-flight-attendant-arrested-dancing-naked-flight/  8 Work From Home/ Office Supply Hack https://x.com/BrianRoemmele/status/1925648371508810182 7 Very Expensive Cocktail is Served in a Hermès Birkin bag https://www.tiktok.com/@mister.lewis/video/7506354506444098847  6 Should This Be the New Version of Hot Ones? Hot Peppers in Wine might be a Thing https://www.foodandwine.com/jalapenos-sauvignon-blanc-trend-11745102 5 Are you an anxious kisser? https://nypost.com/2025/06/02/health/how-kissing-can-actually-spread-depression-and-anxiety-study/ *This story discusses depression and anxiety. If you need help see https://www.crisistextline.org/ or also https://www.nami.org/ and also https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html 4 Ladies accused of doing saucy dance at UNESCO World Heritage Site receive sentencing. https://nypost.com/2025/05/31/lifestyle/five-women-slammed-for-viral-pole-dancing-at-greek-palace/   pin:https://pin.it/4ienhytLM3 Happy Babies like your singing https://studyfinds.org/lullabies-soothe-boost-babys-mood/  2 AI is just people https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ai-company-files-for-bankruptcy-after-being-exposed-as-700-human-engineers-3208136/  Bonus: Headsup re Strawberry Moon which will be swinging unusually low  https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/06/june-full-moon-will-be-lowest-in-decades/ and also https://www.livescience.com/space/the-moon/strawberry-moon-2025-junes-full-moon-is-about-to-break-an-annual-record 1 Sidney Sweeney's bathwater being sold as soap. https://www.today.com/video/sydney-sweeney-is-releasing-soap-that-contains-her-bathwater-240710213881 

СДВГ сейчас обсуждают все. Блогеры ставят его себе сами, вокруг него куча мифов. Но каково это - строить бизнес с этим диагнозом реально, а не в теории?Мария Машкин первый бизнес открыла в 12 лет - продавала цветы с огорода, пока одноклассники смеялись. В 17 - уже официальное ЧП, киоск на вокзале. Потом 15 лет в Таиланде. В Америку попала случайно - приехала рожать и осталась. Сейчас живет в Майами, зарабатывает 350 000 долларов в год на реставрации люксовых сумок, ведет Академию реставрации и обслуживает частные джеты и яхты. Диагноз СДВГ получила недавно - через сына. И только тогда многое встало на свои места.Говорим о том, что такое СДВГ на практике, почему незнание диагноза хуже самого диагноза, как прокрастинация превращается в бизнес-инструмент, как без рекламы выйти на обслуживание джетов и яхт, и что на самом деле мешает людям начать свое дело.Разговор честный, местами смешной. Даже если СДВГ у вас нет.Мария Машкин (Maria Mashkin):Записаться на карьерную консультацию: Коучинг: Телеграм: Инстаграм: ТикТок: 00:00 - Введение и знакомство с Марией Машкин00:40 - Бэкграунд Анны Наумовой01:40 - 15 лет бизнеса в Таиланде и новые проекты в США02:32 - Первые шаги: цветы в 12 лет, киоск в 1703:56 - Переезд в Таиланд и агентство недвижимости на Пхукете04:50 - Иммиграция в США: приехала рожать и осталась06:45 - Налоги во Флориде: личный опыт оптимизации08:11 - СДВГ у предпринимателей: как проявляется10:13 - Прокрастинация, гиперфиксация и белый шум в голове12:17 - Как узнала о диагнозе через сына14:46 - Жизнь после диагноза и эффект от препаратов18:08 - ChatGPT как ассистент и адаптация команды23:37 - Обратная сторона: перегорание и саморегуляция26:53 - Плюсы нейроотличности в бизнесе и иммиграции30:48 - Как родилась идея BrandKeeper32:48 - Анализ рынка Майами после пандемии34:39 - Экскурсия по студии: Chanel, Birkin, Kelly36:45 - Русскоязычные vs американские клиенты38:45 - Джеты, яхты и люксовые резиденции40:10 - УТП: реставрация за ночь вместо месяца переобивки41:43 - Запуск без маркетингового бюджета44:52 - Цены тогда и сейчас47:07 - Академия реставрации и дистрибуция красок48:50 - Факапы: человеческий фактор и дорогие вещи51:15 - Делегирование и выход из операционки54:30 - Франшиза BrandKeeper и международный рынок57:10 - Советы начинающим предпринимателям и иммигрантам01:03:20 - Лайфхаки по тайм-менеджменту с СДВГ01:10:15 - Тревога и синдром самозванца01:17:55 - Финальное напутствие и контакты```

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This episode is all about Hermes and the recent updates regarding the 2024 antitrust class action lawsuit filed in California alleging that Hermes is engaging in anticompetitive activities relating to the sale of the Hermes Birkin handbags. I provide my legal analysis and discussion on the lawsuit and all the updates (including an appeal by Hermes) which includes Hermes' alleged practice of requiring customers to spend thousands of dollars on ancillary products before obtaining an "opportunity" to purchase a Birkin bag.Episode Notes:1. Cavalleri v. Hermes, N.D. Cal., No. 3:24-cv-01707

For decades, some of the most influential women in fashion and culture have shared one unexpected style habit: they carry more than one bag.From Jackie Kennedy Onassis walking through New York with oversized sunglasses and handbags filled with daily necessities, to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (just to name a few) carrying shopping bags, a stuffed Birkin, sweaters, newspapers, and the evidence of a life in motion, these women projected something far more compelling than fashion. They looked busy. They looked engaged. They looked as though they had places to go, people to see, books to read, flights to catch, and lives to live.In this episode of Fashion Love Stories, I explore the psychology behind the multiple-bag phenomenon, why it continues to appear on contemporary runways from Chanel to Miu Miu and beyond, and how certain women transform ordinary objects into symbols of purpose, curiosity, and modern glamour.Because sometimes the most inspiring women aren't the ones standing still looking perfect.They're the ones carrying a life.

By Doug Green “AI, cloud communications, and mobile-first design are reshaping what voice means in a retail setting, and why this shift represents a major opportunity for the telecom channel,” says Paul Birkin, Chief Technology and Product Officer at VoCoVo. In this Technology Reseller News podcast, Paul Birkin of VoCoVo discusses how retail communications are moving beyond the traditional telephone system and becoming part of a broader connected-store environment. In that model, voice is no longer just a way to make or receive calls. It becomes the real-time interface between frontline retail associates, AI platforms, inventory systems, customer service tools, security systems and store operations. Birkin explains that retail associates often need immediate answers while they are standing in front of a customer. A shopper may ask whether an item is in stock, whether a product is vegan-friendly, whether a garment is made of cotton, or whether a promotion applies. Traditionally, the associate might need to leave the customer, find a terminal, check with a manager, or search for someone with more experience. VoCoVo's approach is to bring that information directly into the associate's ear. The associate asks a question by voice. VoCoVo converts that voice into text, connects into the retailer's AI platform, receives the answer, converts it back into voice, and delivers it to the associate in near real time. The result is a more informed associate, a better-served customer, and a faster retail interaction. The conversation also explores how this same connected voice layer can support broader store operations. Birkin describes VoCoVo as sitting at the heart of the connected store, linking associates to call points, stock systems, automated alerts, refrigeration systems, cameras, and other store technologies. A failed fridge, a low-stock alert, a customer request, or a security notification can all be routed to the right person at the right time. For telecom resellers and channel partners, the opportunity is clear. Retailers are looking for ways to improve customer service, make frontline teams more productive, and integrate AI into real-world operations. VoCoVo shows how voice can become the practical bridge between AI systems and the people working on the shop floor. Learn more at www.VoCoVo.com

From the beginning, the Hermes Family knew they were in the craftsmen business. Making products that last for generations. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Wagmore Garage Doors Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here, along with Stephen Semple. And Stephen, just before he whispered the topic in, this tells you what Stephen thinks about me. He said, “Yeah. I’ll tell you this one, but I don’t think you’re going to know about it because it’s a really high-end fashion.” Yeah. Stephen Semple: It’s not exactly what I said. Dave Young: Not … Well, I’m telling the truth in a more powerful way. And as we call them in Nebraska, Hermès, but it’s Hermès. Say it for me. Stephen Semple: I think it’s Hermès because it’s French. Dave Young: Hermès? Hermès? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Is the H pronounced at the beginning or not? I don’t know. Stephen Semple: I think it would be very soft. Dave Young: Scarves and things like that, that’s all I know. Stephen Semple: Well, the big thing they’re known for is handbags. Dave Young: Things I don’t own is what they’re known for. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: And I will admit you were absolutely right to think that I probably don’t know a whole lot about these people or this brand. Stephen Semple: The more I looked into this company, the more interested I got on it because I got fascinated by some of the history. Dave Young: I got to share with you just how much I don’t know about them. You see this shirt I’m wearing as we record? Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: This is from the fishing department at Walmart. Not the men’s clothing section. Fishing. And I- Stephen Semple: And, Dave- Dave Young: Here’s the other thing. Stephen Semple: Dave, you don’t fish, dude. Dave Young: I don’t fish. No, I don’t. I don’t fish at all. I stumbled across these shirts one time. I’m like, “I love these shirts.” But yeah, anyway, they’re not Hermès. Stephen Semple: So this is a really interesting company. It was founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès. And he’s a German-born craftsman. And the company started in Paris. Now, what makes it super rare is here we are, close to 190 years later, and it’s still primarily owned by direct descendants of Thierry. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: There you go, Dave. Dave Young: Okay. That’s pretty cool. That’s a family business. Stephen Semple: That’s interesting on its own, isn’t it? Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Stephen Semple: So the family owns somewhere between 65 and 70% of the business, and is publicly traded at around a valuation of about $200 billion. Dave Young: That’s a lot of billion. Stephen Semple: That’s a couple of billion, isn’t it? Dave Young: Yeah. Wow. Okay. Stephen Semple: They only have like 70% of that 200 billion, so … Dave Young: Oh. Well, just downgraded their jet. Stephen Semple: Yeah. That’s it. So in 2010, the luxury giant LVMH tried to take the company over, and the family blocked it. There was a time where they tried to take over. And the CEO, Axel Dumas, is a sixth generation member of the Hermès family. So today, they have 300 stores. They do 14 billion EU, which is about 16 billion US in sales, which means they sell $50 million per store. Dave Young: I was going to say that’s not very many stores. Stephen Semple: No. And put in perspective, Gucci does about 25 million. Prada does half of that. Tiffany’s does about 15 million per store. $50 million per store. Dave Young: It’s got to be a front for something else. Stephen Semple: Now, their big product, so we talked about … Is this handbag called the Birkin bag. And the Birkin bag sells for anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 per bag. Dave Young: Get out of town. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And often sells for more- Dave Young: Is it bottomless? Can you crawl into it? Stephen Semple: Seemingly, it’s a pretty big bag. I personally- Dave Young: Will it transport you to other dimensions? Stephen Semple: I personally have never known anybody who’s had one, so I can’t really comment. Dave Young: No. No. I just want to touch one. Stephen Semple: And here’s the other crazy thing, is they often sell for more on the secondary market. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Why not? Stephen Semple: They’re super- Dave Young: Because they only make a couple of them, or enough to sell. Stephen Semple: They’re super scarce. You cannot walk into a store and buy one. There’s a waiting list. Dave Young: Wow. Okay. Stephen Semple: Even celebrities, doesn’t matter who you are, have to get on the waiting list. They’ve really leaned into this whole idea of scarcity. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: They’ve really leaned into it. Dave Young: How many billion dollars worth of scarcity? Stephen Semple: Oh, in terms of their sales? Dave Young: 300 stores. And how much per store? Stephen Semple: Well, 50 million a store. Dave Young: It doesn’t feel like scarcity, but when the handbags are 10,000 and up … Wow. Stephen Semple: And to this day, the leather bags use the original hand saddle stitching. Every bag is made by one person, beginning to end, handcrafted. Their scarves, which are also really known for, are hand screen printed. The edges are all hand rolled. And the CEO personally signs off on every product. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: So there is this real high level of craftsmanship with it. So Thierry was born in 1801 in Krefeld, Germany. And at the time, that part of Germany was under the control of Bonaparte, which made him a French citizen. So that’s why though he was German-born, French citizen. Dave Young: Oh. Okay. Stephen Semple: And the town was known for textiles and was considered the city of velvet and silk. And in 1821, most of his family had died of famine and disease due to the war. So he moved to Normandy, where he learned the art of saddle and harness making under the Palmieri family. 1828, he married. And in 1837, he moved to Paris and opened an equestrian supply store. I’m going to butcher this. Dave Young: Of course you are. Stephen Semple: Rue Basse-du-Rempart. Dave Young: You said it perfectly. Stephen Semple: Okay. There we go. There, he made bridals, harnesses, carriage fittings using leather and wrought iron, right? And he became famous for a particularly strong saddle stitch that basically uses this opposite stitching. If one of the stitches broke, the other held. Dave Young: Now, here’s what I know about horses in Paris. Stephen Semple: Okay. Dave Young: Ain’t no cowboys over there. So again, this is the rich folk doing equestrian things and pulling carriages. Stephen Semple: That’s it. It was a mode of transportation. Dave Young: Yeah. The average folk are walking around the streets of Paris. Stephen Semple: Correct. Correct. It was the nobility who had horses and carriages. Now, that original stitch is still the stitch that’s being used today. Dave Young: Hey, if it works. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So this stitch is important to the history because to your point, horses and carriages were a mode of transportation. And, look, the roads were rough. Transportation was rough. So durability was really important. And his skill attracted the nobility. People like Eugénie, the wife of Napoleon III. So Thierry went on to win several medals for this design and his work. And he became known because his stitching did not break, the leather aged beautifully, and the workmanship was flawless under stress. So he died in 1878. And his son, Charles-Émile, took over. And like his dad, he was dedicated to this quality. The business expanded. They started creating more products, including these really large bags that could actually carry a saddle and the boots, right? Because- Dave Young: Wow. Okay. That is a big bag. Stephen Semple: Right? Because if you had a horse and you’re showing up, you take the saddle, you take the boots off, right? Dave Young: Yeah. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And it’s really considered the forerunner to this big handbag that they make today. So you’re asking, “Is it big?” It’s a big handbag. So the business growing. Dave Young: Everything but the horse. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Everything but the horse. That’s it. So the business is growing. The prestige is growing. They’re making these products for the horse and carriage industry. Then Charles travels to Canada. Dave Young: Oh. Okay. Stephen Semple: Okay. And he comes across this unique fastening system that’s being used for the canvas roof of the convertible Cadillac. It was a zipper. Dave Young: Oh. Yeah. The zipper. Uh-huh. Stephen Semple: So he took the idea back to France, and he applied for a patent to use the idea, and thus was born the Hermès fastener. It was innovative at the time. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: By the end- Dave Young: But it was a zipper? Stephen Semple: It’s a zipper. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: But it’s not a zipper. It’s the Hermès fastener. Dave Young: It’s the Hermès fastener. Yes. Get it right. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So by the end of World War II … This is another important part in terms of innovation because think about how many businesses that served the carriage trade that died. Dave Young: Well, sure. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? Dave Young: Because once we started all using cars and … I’m also thinking, man, this German-owned business in Paris in World War II, that’s got to be a tricky road to- Stephen Semple: Well, we’re not at World War II yet. End of World War I. Dave Young: Okay. Into World War- Stephen Semple: Into World War I. Dave Young: Oh, yeah. Okay. Kind of the same. Stephen Semple: He realizes that the car is going to take off. He notices the car. But what he also realizes, it’s a faster form of transportation. So it requires stronger materials and better fasteners because remember, the early cars didn’t have trunks that you put things in. You put a trunk on the back of the car and attached it all with fasteners. Dave Young: Right. So you need a trunk that could withstand being outdoors while a car drives it around. Stephen Semple: Correct. They did a collaboration with Bugatti where Bugatti commissioned a yellow trunk and yellow cowhide to match the first Bugatti Royale. Dave Young: Wow. Okay. Stephen Semple: Right. So this is a interesting thing. They did not change their business for the car. They refocused it. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off. And trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: So this is a interesting thing. They did not change their business for the car. They refocused it. They leaned into the things they were already good at. And I think this is important because how many companies, again, were unable to pivot to the automobile business? Dave Young: I think of all the things in a car. Yeah. Eventually, we figured out we could actually put a trunk in the car instead of- Stephen Semple: Eventually. Dave Young: … carrying it on top. But you’ve also got all the upholstery, maybe the dashboard, maybe the steering wheel that would be wrapped in leather and need some fine stitching. So there’s lots of things that you could still do that show off your skill and your dedication to this kind of quality. Stephen Semple: Right. They didn’t ask, “What do we need to do differently?” They asked, “Where does their craftsmanship still matter?” Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: That’s the question they asked. Where does our craftsmanship still matter? Dave Young: And they realized that’s the business they were in, was craftsmanship and making things well. Stephen Semple: This is an important distinction to keep in mind that comes later. So 1922, they added their first handbag basically when Émile’s wife, she was like, “I’d like a scaled down version of this thing that you put boots and saddles in.” Dave Young: Don’t really need to carry my boots, but … Stephen Semple: But travel was also expanding at this time, so the handbags started becoming a needed accessory. 1950s, they added their orange box. So they took probably … And I’m going to guess they probably took inspiration from Tiffany’s Blue Box, and they created this orange box. Now, here’s an important part of the company’s history. It’s 1978. And Jean-Louis Dumas, the great-great-great-grandson of Thierry has taken over the company. And the company was stagnating. They still had loyal customers, but not enough of them. And here’s the advice that was given to them by investment bankers. Cut production costs by outsourcing production. Dave Young: Of course that’s the advice that was given to them by investment bankers. Stephen Semple: How many times we heard that advice? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: But what was their DNA? Craftsmanship. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: And, look, everybody will say, “Oh, you can outsource it, and you’ll still have the same quality.” He knew that to not to be true. He knew he would never be able to maintain quality the moment he did that. So how many companies would have resisted this? I don’t know of any others. I’m sure there’s others. But that was a big moment. And he said, “No, we’re not doing that.” Instead, what he decided to do was something that they rarely did, advertise. Dave Young: Yeah. Okay. Stephen Semple: But here’s what they did. They decide to advertise something different. It’s 1979. And they launched this campaign showing edgy, young … Remember, ’79. Edgy, young Parisian women wearing silk Hermès scarves, not in haute couture, wearing jeans. Dave Young: Yeah. There you go. Stephen Semple: Fits, but doesn’t fit. Picked a scarf. Expensive, but pretty much anybody could purchase. And all of a sudden, this accessory that made the jeans and everything look awesome. Where did you get that scarf? Dave Young: You could dress down, but people would still know. Stephen Semple: Bingo. Dave Young: I also think … I don’t know if this had a part in it or not, but that’s the era of Robin Leach’s Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. Stephen Semple: Right. There you go. Dave Young: And so people had a fascination with this kind of thing there because of that show, right? That was always an interesting one to watch and to make fun of Robin Lynch, Leach, Robin Leach. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Leach. Yeah. So here’s the thing you could do. You could put on your jeans, you could put on a nice shirt, you could put on that scarf, and you’re looking like a Parisian model. They sold a crap ton of the scarfs. What they also knew is selling the scarves, people are now in their store, they’re going to see other things. Dave Young: Yeah. They’re going to start to want that bag. Stephen Semple: The advertising campaign was shocking. Dave Young: Really? Stephen Semple: Because it was just … Well, it was never done before. It was never this super high-end fashion going there. They were the first to do it. It was shocking, but changed the trajectory of the company. We could do a whole episode just on the scarves and the history of the handbags in terms of the things that they did for promoting it. But what I loved was he looked at it and he said, “There’s another option other than dropping production costs. What we need to do is we need to find new customers. How are we going to find new customers? We’re going to find new customers by reaching down, but we’re not going to reach down by making our products cheaper. We’re going to reach down by finding a product that if somebody really wants, they … Sure, $300, $400 scarf is crazy expensive, but can buy. And we’re going to make it glamorous. And, look, if we sell a whole pile of those scarves, we’re doing well.” Dave Young: So I may be wrong on this, but here’s what my Spidey-sense tells me. Who stole the idea of the DNA of the Hermès ads in the ’70s to repeat that thing where it’s, “We can make this expensive product desirable. And everybody will want it”? Stephen Semple: Ralph Lauren. Dave Young: Now I’m thinking iPods. Stephen Semple: Except he’s not expensive. Dave Young: I’m thinking iPod. The iPod. Stephen Semple: iPods. Interesting. Interesting. Dave Young: Thousand songs in your pocket. And the ads were sort of this every person with the white cord and the AirPods. Stephen Semple: Interesting. Interesting. Dave Young: But that’s the same notion, right? Stephen Semple: It is the same notion. Dave Young: This is the one little expensive thing that you can have and just make your life better. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Well, it’s that whole idea of an indulgence. Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Absolutely. Stephen Semple: Right? This is an indulgence. I can go and I can treat myself. I will feel better. It’s special. It’s all these other things. And it’s that moment where you’re sort of like … It’s that whole idea of it’s an indulgence. And they figured out how to stay true to what they do. They still make the super expensive stuff, but were able to reach down into more mainstream, which is where you need to be in order to be successful long term. Dave Young: Yeah. You just want the people to really want the one thing. This is a great story. And now I’m wondering what color of Hermès cravat would go well with my Walmart fishing shirt. But here’s the problem. Here’s the problem. Stephen Semple: There’s so many problems. Dave Young: No. No. Well, I don’t even know where one of their stores is. So that’s probably by design. They don’t want me to know where one of their stores is. Stephen Semple: Where they will be- Dave Young: I’d wander around and touch things. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Where they would be would be in, again, the really super high-end malls [inaudible 00:18:49]. Dave Young: If you find a Tiffany store, you’ve found the Hermès store. Stephen Semple: You have. You have. But it’s funny because anytime I’ve known about the company, I’ve never really researched it because it was not- Dave Young: I’ve seen the name before. I’ve seen the name. Wondered how you pronounced it until fairly recently. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And seen the name, know about it. Then I came across a few things. And then literally how I got interested in it, I was researching Tiffany’s, and there was a little book on Tiffany’s that had some information in it that I thought I could use for the Tiffany’s episode. I bought the book, and Amazon said, “Those who have bought that book have also bought-“ Dave Young: Also like. Yeah. Hermès. Stephen Semple: “… this book.” Right? So I was like, “Oh, what the heck? Let’s add that to the cart.” Dave Young: Yeah. There you go. Stephen Semple: So I added it to the cart. And then I started reading through it, and I was like, “Wow. This is actually a really interesting company.” Dave Young: Very cool. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So I sort of stumbled across it kind of by accident. Dave Young: What’s the scarf cost? It’s got to be less than the leather bag. Stephen Semple: Oh, yes. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: So … Stephen Semple: I’m going to guess they’re three, $400. Dave Young: Okay. I’m just saying for the guys out there, this is one of those sleeper gifts, right? Get her a scarf from Hermès. Stephen Semple: I just Googled it. Canadian. They run from $500 to 750 bucks. Dave Young: Yeah. Yeah. I’m not saying do that instead of jewelry or something, but that’s a nice one you didn’t think of. Stephen Semple: It’s a special thing. Dave Young: Yeah. And she’s going to know more about it than you probably. Stephen Semple: And I remember doing the research on it. I was looking at them. They are beautiful and they’re all hand rolled and they are actually pretty spectacular. Dave Young: Awesome. All right. Hermès. Hermès. Hermès. Hermès. Hermès. Stephen Semple: Let’s go with Hermès. That sounds great. Dave Young: Hermès. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Hermès. Dave Young: It doesn’t sound quite as- Stephen Semple: I actually think if we’re probably going to … I think if we’re going to really do it correctly, it’s Hermès, I bet you. It’s just like … That H is just like- Dave Young: Hermès. Hermès is a diner somewhere, but- Stephen Semple: Just poking it. Dave Young: Hermès. Thank you for bringing us the Hermès story to the Empire Builders Podcast, Stephen. Stephen Semple: All right. Thanks, David. 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Inside a climate-controlled room at lender Luxury Asset Capital's Manhattan office, rows of Hermès handbags line the shelves: Mini Kellys in exotic skins worth roughly $75,000 each, diamond-encrusted Birkin bags and other limited-edition pieces that are worth six figures. Nearby, a first edition of The Catcher in the Rye (which can sell for as much as $50,000) sits alongside contemporary artwork, including a Yoshitomo Nara drawing, worth more than $200,000. Down the hall, safes hold scores of Rolex watches, diamonds and gold jewelry, all meticulously tagged and sealed.  And none of it is for sale. The items are all collateral—pledged by ultra-wealthy borrowers seeking quick cash. Denver-based Luxury Asset Capital runs its operation with the basic mechanics of a neighborhood pawn shop and the discretion of a Swiss bank. Borrowers pledge their watches, jewelry, handbags and fine art in exchange for short-term, nonrecourse loans—often funded within a day.  One borrower who manages a large hedge fund hocked his wife's eight-carat diamond ring—worth upwards of $600,000—after receiving a large margin call (the loan was eventually repaid and the ring was returned. Another client once brought in an Emmy award as collateral. By Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meghan's guest is Spencer Pratt, candidate for Los Angeles mayor. Yes, that Spencer Pratt — the producer-crafted villain from The Hills who later blew a fortune on moldavite crystals and Birkin bags before settling into a quieter life raising a family in Pacific Palisades. That house burned down in the Palisades Fire in January 2025, and what followed was a political awakening that has put him in second place in the June 2 primary. Meghan sat down with him at his burned lot to talk about the fires, the homelessness crisis, the billions in homeless services funding that a federal audit couldn't account for, animal abuse on Skid Row, and why he thinks an outsider with no political debts is the only person who can fix a city that's been broken for decades. This version includes a short introduction. For the full ten-minute introduction with additional context, find the Substack version at theunspeakablepodcast.com.

You've probably seen the headlines about luxury investments outperforming the stock market… but is that actually true? And more importantly, is this a game only for millionaires, or is there a way for the rest of us to get in on it too? Today, Nicole is joined by Dana Auslander, former Blackstone executive and founder of Luxus, a luxury alternative asset manager with the first dedicated Hermès Birkin fund. In this conversation, Dana unpacks the viral headlines, why her investment thesis puts Hermès bags ahead of other luxury brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton, and how to invest in a Birkin without buying a Birkin. Then, Nicole and Dana zoom out and explain what the luxury investment trends mean for retail investors, how the macroeconomy impacts luxury investments, and what the counterfeiting problem could mean for the whole market. Then, Dana goes beyond bags and rates watches, art, wine, and jewelry as alternative investments. Check out Nicole's financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole's company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab's Instagram and Nicole Lapin's Instagram Follow Luxus and learn more about the Birkin Fund Here's what Nicole covers with Dana: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab?  01:27 Are Birkins Actually Better Than the S&P 500?  02:00 What Is a Veblen Good — and Why It Matters  04:06 How Much Is a Birkin, Really?  04:29 The Secret to Getting One From Hermès  05:21 Manufactured Scarcity: How Hermès Controls Demand  06:12 The Rise of the Secondary Market  07:35 Gross vs. Net Returns: What the Charts Don't Show You  09:24 Jane Birkin's Bag Sold for $10.8 Million — Dana Was There  13:00 Is Chanel Actually Investment-Grade?  14:00 Birkin vs. Stock Market: Where Should You Put Your Money?  16:38 How the Luxus Fund Works  21:00 How to Invest Without Buying a Birkin  23:36 Sourcing Bags Through Private Dealer Networks  27:15 Storing, Authenticating, and Selling the Bags  28:33 How to Become an Accredited Investor  30:07 Is Buying a Birkin a Proxy for Hermès Stock?  32:20 The K-Shaped Economy and Luxury Demand  35:10 The Counterfeit Problem Is Getting Scary  38:18 Luxury Investment Ratings: Watches, Art, Wine, Jewelry  43:05 Secure the Bag: Financial Literacy for Women All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

Today on The Social, tech bros are taking over the Met Gala, but can money buy taste? And, would you rent a Birkin bag for $800 a month? Then, why do we care so much about preserving family recipes? Plus, ‘Food & Wine’ magazine says you should stop trying to help your server. And, Meryl Streep says Stanley Tucci has an “elegance to his heterosexuality”.

Chapter Timestamps00:00 — Homeless at 26, $100M exit at 32 02:22 — Building Mutesix: one of the first productized Facebook ad agencies 09:39 — The 2019 sale and what Steve actually took home 11:52 — The wire hits — at the Western Wall in Israel 14:46 — "The money didn't change my life": post-exit identity crisis 16:31 — How Steve actually spends: the chef, the donations, the Birkin he never bought 19:55 — Why he's obsessed with insurance (and what he tells founders) 23:18 — Post-exit on a Tuesday: the daily search for meaning 25:07 — Did the $100M exit actually make him happy? 32:03 — Looking back 15 years — and what the next 5 look likeAt 26, Steve Weiss was homeless in Los Angeles, sleeping in his car in a 24 Hour Fitness parking lot with $200 to his name. Six years later, his Facebook ads agency Mutesix sold for $100 million to Dentsu. The day the money hit his account, he was standing at the Western Wall in Israel — and got a phone call that made him realize money doesn't fix what's broken inside you.In this episode of MoneyWise, host Daniel Berk sits down with Steve Weiss to walk through the parts of a nine-figure exit nobody puts in the press release: how much he personally took home, if the wire made him happy, and what post-exit life actually looks like on a random Tuesday when you've already "won."In this conversation:How Steve built Mutesix from 4 clients in 2013 into one of the first productized Facebook ad agencies — and sold it to Dentsu in 2019 for $100MThe emotional moment the wire hit at the Western Wall, and the tragedy that hit the same dayHis real spending today: a private chef 3–4 days a week, why his wife asks for nonprofit donations instead of Birkin bags, and the cause they're fundingWhy he over-indexes on life and health insurance — and the advice he gives every founderThe post-exit purpose vacuum — what he calls "almost impossible to replicate" — and how he's filling it now with family, angel investing through SGD, his podcast, real estate, and possibly politicsWhat he'd do differently if he could rewind 15 yearsThe honest answer to the question every founder secretly asks: did $100 million actually make him happy?If you've ever wondered whether the exit really fixes anything, this is the episode.MoneyWise is the personal finance podcast for high-net-worth founders. Hosted by Daniel Berk and produced by Hampton — a private, vetted community for founders and CEOs running businesses doing $2M+ in revenue. Apply at joinhampton.com.Sponsors:Daily Body Coach - achieve your dream body with https://moneywise.dailybodycoach.comOceans - Hire incredible talent for marketing, ops, sales, and more, and even have them build out all your AI workflows for you. Go to https://www.oceanstalent.com/moneywise now.

Today, we're chatting with Nica, the founder behind FashioNica — a live-streamed marketplace for curated pre-loved designer handbags, jewelry, and watches that has built one of the most devoted communities in the luxury resale space. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Pacific, Nica drops a new collection, but the real magic happens in the thirty minutes before that, when she goes live on Instagram to show off what she found that week — it's basically a FaceTime call with a few thousand of your most handbag-obsessed girlfriends to see what Nica found this week. Each drop, her bags routinely sell out in under two minutes. Nica grew up thrifting, scanning the racks at Goodwill and Salvation Army for the trends she'd clock at Forever 21, where she worked after school. She developed a sharp eye early — and, as it turned out, an even sharper instinct for which pieces were worth holding onto. A Nordstrom employee discount and a Chloé backpack were her gateway into designer pieces. After that, there was no going back — though she's never really considered buying new when pre-loved exists. What started as a passion project filmed on an iPhone, with bags laid out all over her apartment, has grown into a full operation with a team, a warehouse, international sourcing trips, and a major pop-up event — FashioNica Fest — that drew hundreds of community members to a studio full of bags she'd personally sourced in Japan.  On today's episode, we get into all of it — how Nica sources the pieces that end up in your cart, the art of the Thursday night drop, and why she believes a bag with a little wear is always going to be more interesting than one that's never left the store.  Let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [6:04] Nica got into thrifting at the Goodwill and Salvation Army in high school. [9:45] How she got into designer handbags during her time working at Nordstrom. [12:40] How she landed styling work on celebrity cover shoots by sliding into DMs.  [17:10] Why she started creating fashion content on TikTok.  [22:31] Investing $15,000 into an early inventory buy. [27:08] Prepping for a weekly bag drop. [34:25] Growing the team behind FashioNica.  [34:25] Growing the team behind FashioNica. [37:21] Designer bag sourcing trips in Paris and Japan.  [39:15] Planning FashioNica Fest: the first major pop-up, born from a sourcing trip.  [44:24] Nica's personal bag collection.  [48:47] Watching Jane Birkin's original Birkin sell at auction for $10 million.  EPISODE MENTIONS:  FashioNica.com @xofashionica FashioNica on TikTok Nica's YouTube Jenn Im - Youtube Aya Kanai @fashionica.shop - "behind the bag drop" secret Instagram LET'S CONNECT: 

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Why is buying a Hermès bag so complicated—and is there a smarter way in? We sit down with Chloe Chen, known as Chloe Hermes Fairy, to break down the real mechanics behind scoring a Birkin, Kelly, or Mini Kelly—from purchase history and boutique politics to the reality of being offered a bag without knowing the specs. Chloe also pulls back the curtain on the resale and sourcing market, explaining how brokers secure exact bags, why prices fluctuate, and how paying for expertise can save time, money, and frustration.Key Takeaways: • Access is strategic — Boutique offers depend on history, timing, and relationships. • Resale can be smarter — Sourcing directly often beats inflated platform pricing. • Authenticate everything — High stakes demand trusted verification and process.

Tu tolerancia a la volatilidad determina tus ganancias. Cuando miras el histórico de la bolsa americana, el S&P500 está en negativo el 46% de los días, el 26% de los años y el 6% de las décadas. En otras palabras, si inviertes a largo plazo ganas siempre dinero, pero antes tienes que aprender a dormir tranquilo con tu cartera en negativo. Una vez aceptas eso, tu estrategia cambia por completo. La mayoría de la gente, que nunca llega a comprender la dinámica, reduce al máximo su exposición a la volatilidad, en su carrera y en su cartera, quedándose con las apuestas más conservadoras y aburridas. Temen perder más de lo que les gusta ganar, nunca están en negativo, pero tampoco sacan nada interesante de la vida. La Cartera K, que presentamos con Jordi en este episodio, quiere animarte a proteger tu capital con una diversificación más llevadera.Me hace especial ilusión comercializar un producto que protegerá tus ahorros en estos tiempos inciertos. Pablo González Vidal, mi socio en El Proyecto K, ha configurado una magnífica cartera de inversión con una diversificación sectorial. La cartera, que invierte mediante ETFs de bajo coste, ofrece exposición de renta variable en 6 sectores: tecnología, salud, consumo, utilities, energía e inmobiliario. Todos ellos con un comportamiento distinto y con un peso previamente fijado, para así evitar una sobrerrepresentación. Se añade luego un porcentaje de renta fija y oro, en función de la respuestas en el perfil de riesgo, dándole la mayor robustez. Hemos decidido llamarla La Cartera K y funcionará como un roboadvisor que rebalanceará todas las posiciones automáticamente una vez al año. Puedes ya contratarla en inbestMe.⁠La Cartera K⁠. Invierte en lo que no cambia.La Cartera K es la evolución lógica de El Proyecto K. Abrimos el taller de inversión para que la gente aprendiera a construirse su propia estrategia diversificada. Ahora te damos la oportunidad de invertir directamente en una cartera que sigue los principios en los que creemos: indexación, activos descorrelacionados y bajos costes. Encontrarás todos los detalles aquí. Si quieres utilizar este nuevo vehículo de inversión para proteger tu capital, el proceso de alta no podría ser más simple: tienes que simplemente abrirte una cuenta en inbestMe y una vez dentro contratar tu propia Cartera K, ajustada a tu perfil de riesgo. Jordi Mercader es el CEO de inbestMe y quiero decir que no podríamos haber encontrado un socio mejor para lanzar este producto, en una plataforma de inversión que ofrece todas las garantías.Si tienes cualquier duda, escríbeme a joan@elproyectok.comÍndice:0:32 Los bancos solo ofrecen el producto conservador que los clientes piden.8:26 Perder un 5% para ganar un 10%.16:44 No quieres saber el precio de tu piso.23:06 El mercado sube por las escaleras y baja por el hueco del ascensor.27:35 El perfil de riesgo lo descubres cuando te la pegas.39:52 Miedo irracional a comprar en máximos.49:28 Inversores que nunca conocieron un mercado bajista.52:01 Las locas carteras de los zoomers.57:23 ¿Quién necesita al asesor financiero?1:06:18 Hermès piensa en el largo plazo.1:14:57 Si vende en outlet no es tan lujo.1:18:14 No logo.1:27:44 Presentamos las Carteras K en InbestMe.Apuntes:Pensar rápido, pensar despacio. Daniel Kahneman.Have you ever tried to sell a diamond? Edward Jay Epstein.The secret economics of the Birkin bag. The Economist.Lois Vuitton. Acquired.Hermès. Acquired.Rolex. Acquired.Mad men. Matthew Weiner.

ABOUT JOE PINE: Joe's LinkedIn profile; linkedin.com/in/joepine Websites: strategichorizons.com (Blog) StrategicHorizons.com (Company) strategichorizons.com (Personal) SHOW INTRO: Today, EPISODE 86… I talk with Joe Pine Joe Pine, an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and management advisor to Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial start-ups alike... *                     *                          *                          * I've been in the world of retail place-making for a few decades. 3 would qualify as ‘a few' I guess. I took a detour for a few years in the late 20-teens, shifting from retail design into the play space of hospitality – a wonderful diversion. The transition was transformative to be sure. I got to re-imagine what I knew about customer experience place making in terms of retail stores and turn my lens towards another fascination – hotels. The interesting thing that emerged was the recognition that in the world of retail everyone, brands, and retail designers and architects alike, were all going on about experience.  Now this in and of itself was curious because I'd been designing stores for a couple decades, and I couldn't recall one client who had ever come to the game and said – ‘hey lets create a really miserable experience for our customers…' ‘…Let's make it hard to understand the assortment, hard to read the labels, bathe the product in bad lighting, have people walk the store not being able to find the thing they came in for, etc…' Not one. Ironically though, while many clients never asked for that, we have all had the experience of that exactly being the case in many stores we go to. So no,… creating a bad experience was never the strategy. We retail designers always sought to create places where positive experience was key. The stuff was important to be sure, but the experience - the emotional residue of the retail interaction - was what was critically important. The stuff was supposed to deliver on what it purported to do, fit well, wear well, not break down, taste good, make you feel better, whatever… it was supposed to work. Otherwise why buy it? In some cases, the stuff just had to deliver on its practical, functional level, it didn't need to give you more than that. It was a commodity that lived up to its promise. In other cases the stuff delivered on function but gave you oh so much more on an emotional, socio-cultural, psychological, spiritual, level… and all of that is about brand relevance and emotional impact of owning the thing – what it says about you. It's like looking at the difference between a paper bag which you could get for about 5 cents and a Birkin bag for which you'd drop $50,000. They both provide the same functional use – they carry other stuff – I think we could make a pretty sound argument that that is true. But now the Birkin bag, well… it is supposed to offer you so much more about who you are, and what tribe you run with and a host of other non-tangibles that deeply connect us to a brand. Things way beyond function. And if the paper bag got wet and fell apart, well… you could be confident that for the price of the Birkin bag you could literally get a million replacements. The interesting thing about the stuff, or services, in retail places whether a commodity or something altogether magnificent and magical was that in either case we had to wrap it in positive experience. Mess up the experience and you've damaged the relationship. And repairing that rupture can take some time.  So, experience matters because the overt and subtle messaging that accompanies a shopping trip is important in fostering the long-term connection between a customer, product (or service) and the brand. The value proposition that determines my choice of one brand or retailer over another can't just be they have lots of whatever it is at low prices. Price point and SKU count are not differentiators in an economy where you can get virtually anything on Amazon and have it delivered to your door and, as a brand or retailer, you are hoping to engage an emerging cohort of customers who craves more than getting a good deal. Now... the interesting thing about hospitality is that industry never really sold stuff. You didn't take home the hotel room (at least not until more recently). You took in, and took home, experience - the body memory and emotional residue of being there. Your stuff, as it were, was a camera full of images and tchotchkes bought along the way during the trip that serve as a conduit or a link to, or a trigger of memories and emotional responses to experiences previously lived. You don't bring home the hotel room, though you can now buy the Westin Heavenly bed and all of the linens – I have often wondered why, if I love the room décor, I can't just walk around with my phone and point it at QR codes on everything and in a flash have the whole thing purchased and sent off to my home or apartment to redo the guest room – or my own bedroom for that matter? So…in the end retail sells stuff and wraps it in experience and hotels only sells experience though the industry is starting to get it that selling stuff may extend the brand experience beyond the hotel stay into your home…. Another interesting distinction between hospitality and retail is time. In the hospitality world you spend an overnight or maybe a few days immersed in the brand experience. In a retail store dwell time is often measured in seconds or minutes. This matters because it suggests that retail has to come on strong and be impactful quickly, capturing interest and trying to hold it. Everyone in retail knows the longer the stay the more conversion – larger basket size. Get customers to linger longer and their consideration of other things that were not on their primary shopping list begin to be a little more interesting.  There are environments that sell spectacle, the digitally immersive environments that we see emerging into the market like Moment Factory Lumina walks, meow wolf, the Monet digital experiences and things like Artechouse. While they are visual captivating, what is being sold is time in the form of 20-minute shows and 2 hour walks in a midnight forest. Time is the currency of experiences, and more companies should figure out how to charge for it. The both challenge and opportunity here is that in an economy that seems to be time starved because our attention is so fractured into micro moments,  time and attention are intricately intertwined.  And the rules of basic economics are at play suggesting that the more scarce something is the more expensive it becomes to acquire it. Customer acquisition when pedaling time becomes a costly endeavor. But then time seems to pass by without notice when experience is built on a good story. All good experiences engage the imagination in narrative. We are built for story more than logic though we have believed the at later is the dominant prowess of our species.  And stories directly effect our neurobiology in remarkable ways that allow the narrative to come alive in us. Remember, that we came to understand the world through dance, rhythm  and stories told around fires for millenia - even before language became a prime vehicle for expression. Our affinity for story is deeply woven into our very beings. So, all great experiences are built on great stories.  Narrative manifest become brand experience places.  These places for selling goods and services are like stage sets for stories to unfold.  I love the theatre and have always felt that retailers and brands should instruct their sales associates to act out their parts in the brand narrative and embrace the idea of theater as a customer interaction strategy.  I've always thought of the theatre as something into which I dove for a time, becoming full emersed in the story and emerged somehow changed. I learned something I didn't know previously, saw the world from a different point of view, I would become one of the characters in the story and was, may be, in some way transformed.  Certainly during the performance, I was definitely in and out of body state – no longer me. The world beyond the story unfolding in front of me disappeared for a time. And so great experiences can also be transformative... The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production is by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

MJ and Jackie are back for another scoop of Second Helpings, Jackie and Natalie couldn't find a good radio station in Dallas, but Travis sure knows the (contemporary christian alt rock) hits. MJ's lookin' 2 find god or at least a choir that doesn't JUDGE. The "Desperate Housewives" watch along is bringin' up memories of the college admissions scandal with plotline that is dead on the same, Felicity Huffman's kid is gonna be in "Rooster" with Apple Paltrow, and we can all watch Steve Carrel play a daddy character who must CHANGE...again.... Jackie and MJ finally watched THE Buffy episode and you can join the Patreon to see their real-time reactions PLUS a much needed talkback that happened right after!  The new reality show "Age of Attraction" has piqued the interest of both Jackie and MJ, and then we gotta talk about the Megxit that's beginning with Netflix and Meghan Markle. Jackie's keepin' up with “House of Villains”, at least until New York gets kicked, MJ's comin' around on Rob Rausch now that “Traitors” has ended and they've spent that time learnin' more about ol' Snakeman and his Muscle Zaddy. Then it's goin' right from Birkin bags into the new Fukushima doc she just watched that she def recommends more than the other radioactive mess, “The Bride.” Ryan Gosling keeps derailing an interview about his new scifi movie "Project Hail Mary" 'cause the interviewer was trapped on the side of the road near what looked like Dr Evil's volcano lair. More people need to be talking about Matthew McConaughey's part in the interview where Timtim shoved his foot fully down his throat and how he just "yes and"ed him and Doja Cat just reveals she was just “virtue signaling” for “clicks, likes, and approval”. P!nk found out she was gettin' divorced from the tabloids, and to finish out this Second Helpings, Donna Kelce is going through a...HOME RENOVATION!! Plus even more! Want even more Page 7? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Page7Podcast Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Page 7 ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we're covering a lot of ground: French house vs. British rap, Mon buying her wedding dress, and a Providence mobsters-and-pasta food tour. Maura finally gets her Birkin from Rob (and we're not feeling bad about it), we react to the hype around the Survivor 50 premiere and the new Harry Styles album, and realize our Daylist algorithms know us a little too well.

Send a textTrust is the hidden price tag in luxury resale. If you can't prove what an item is, where it's been, and who stands behind the transaction, the whole circular economy slows down no matter how good the marketing looks. That's why we sit down with Nicole Reznic, founder and CEO of Mark3t and a professor of luxury marketing, to argue that trust in luxury resale is infrastructure, not a campaign. We get specific about what breaks online: the loss of in-person cues, the rise of “authentication theater,” and the pressure created when products like Birkin bags and luxury watches become investment assets. Nicole shares why Markets starts with the smallest unit of trust, an invitation-only community of resellers and vendors in Paris, then expands outward once real relationships and accountability are in place. We also unpack the three pillars behind her approach: an integrated marketplace that includes repair, shipping, insurance, authenticators and more; verifiable product history and provenance using blockchain; and an AI-supported reputational scoring system grounded in human connections. From GDPR and global data sovereignty to governance across cultures, we explore the real design tradeoffs between removing friction and protecting integrity. Nicole explains why community is the linchpin, how “trust trees” deter bad behavior, and what early signals show trust is improving before revenue or scale, including pull-driven demand and word of mouth. If you're building a marketplace, a luxury brand program, or any trust-sensitive platform, you'll leave with a sharper mental model for trust, reputation, and long-term loyalty. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a founder or marketer who needs it, and leave a review if it helped you think differently.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on February 4, 2026. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/building-real-trust-in-luxury-resale-online..........................................................................

Caroline Stanbury caught up with “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real about her time on “The Traitors” and what she's been up to since she was cruelly “murdered” by Lisa Rinna, Candiace Dillard Bassett and Rob Rausch in Scotland. The reality star also shared her thoughts on Maura Higgins' now-iconic Birkin from Rob — while also revealing her own recent pricey Hermés purchase. The “Real Housewives of Dubai” alum also revealed that she and husband Sergio Carrallo have revived plans to have a baby together. Plus, she told us all the peptides she's on to maintain such a youthful appearance at 49. Check out the full unedited interview! Follow us on Instagram! Sign up for our newsletter! Check us out on YouTube! Head to our show page for more tea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPRING TOUR TICKETS > barstoolsports.com/events/bestshowonearthtour. Weekend recaps (00:00-18:21). Track by track review of Harry Styles' new album ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' (19:24-49:27). Weekly Watch Report: Love Story, Summer House, Southern Charm, Tournament of Champions + more! (50:37-1:25:34). Interview with Tara Lipinski & Johnny Weir - talking The Traitors, the 2026 Winter Olympics, the story behind their matching Birkin bags + more! (1:26:21-2:01:10). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office

T. Kyle and Brad discuss sexed up club queens and niche UK girlies on the outskirts of the industry, the Spice Girls coin(s), Mel B on ‘Squid Game Challenge,' ‘The Dinosaurs,' ‘The Swan' getting a documentary, Girls Aloud's “Biology” going viral, Pink getting confused for Kelly Clarkson, Liza Minnelli getting her director's chair at the GLAAD Media Awards, High Fashion Editorial! featuring Maura Higgins' Birkin bag, Rob Rausch's ICE OUT pin, Alysa Liu for ‘Teen Vogue,' Hikaru Utada's Burberry trench coat campaign, new music from Brunello, Alex Hobson, Cascada, Jennifer Lopez and David Guetta, Bad Gal, Willa Ford, Anne Hathaway as Mother Mary and the 2026 Song of the Summer, Bebe Rexha's “New Religion,” as well as the upcoming return of the Pussycat Dolls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the launch of resident evil 9 we thought it was appropriate that we dedicate an episode to the video game franchise we love, but don't worry we still go to all those weird places you love like the garbage pail kids movie, and action figure news like gi joe and Godzilla. So sit back, relax and listen to us ramble about Raccoon city and zombies for 2 hours. 

Rob buys Maura a Birkin post-Traitors, some finance bros are that are taking Industry way to seriously, two shopping and fashion conundrums that Will is facing, Charles Leclerc's wedding and the state of faux-analog, the best meal of Will's life, 'ski girlies' are taking over the mountains, wishlist items, and more.Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscariesWatch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcastSupport This Week's SponsorsShopify: www.shopify.com/scaries ($1/month trial!)Ridge Wallets: www.ridge.com (RETAILPOD for 10% off)Follow AlongRetail Therapy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/retail.podWill deFries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefriesWill deFries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries Barrett Dudley on Twitter: www.twitter.com/barrettdudleyBarrett Dudley on Instagram: www.instagram.com/barrettdudleySunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscariesSunday Scaries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries

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SPRING TOUR TICKETS > barstoolsports.com/events/bestshowonearthtour. Charlotte trip recap (00:00-11:27). Britney Spears arrested for DUI (12:55-17:52). Rob Rausch gifts Maura Higgins the Birkin he promised her (17:53-30:34). Netflix announces ‘Squid Game VIP' show with stacked cast (31:44-38:44). Claudia Oshry calls out new RHONY cast member Hailey Glassman for being internet troll (38:45-44:45). Love Is Blind weddings recap (46:24-1:05:42). Beat Ria & Fran game 209 with Emily & Mary Frances (1:06:59-1:33:31). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office

1. ‘Traitors' winner Rob Rausch gifts Maura Higgins Burgundy Hermès Birkin on ‘WWHL' (Page Six) (21:01) 2. Chase Stokes Slams Morgan Evans' ‘Masculinity' Over His Remarks About Kelsea Ballerini Divorce (US Weekly) (31:47) 3. Khloé Kardashian Addresses Speculation About a Change in Her Current Role at Her Brand Good American, Reveals She Has 'a Few More' Frozen Embryos and Has Contemplated Having Another Baby on Her Own (PEOPLE) (38:36) 4. Britney Spears Arrested for DUI (Page Six) (50:26) 5. ‘The Masked Singer' Reveals the Identity of Eggplant: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume (Variety) (52:22) - Southern Charm Recap (55:41) The Toast with Jackie (@JackieOshry) and Claudia Oshry (@girlwithnojob) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Toast Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Toast Merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Girl With No Job by Claudia Oshry ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Camper & The Counselor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lean In Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a lot of news to catch up on between the RHONY cast, Maura getting a Birkin, Eddie and Wendy trial update, Mary not filming RHOSLC, and Amanda Batula crushing it on Marie Claire. In Southern Charm, we end our trip in Mexico with a sweat lodge and finally seeing Craig stayed long enough to become the villain. What will happen next week in the Southern Charm finale? Will Craig and Austen ever be friends again? Plus, we recap the VPR reunion and wonder if they come in a little too hot? Come judge with us! You can find us:Linktree: Two Judgey GirlsPodcast: ACast, iTunes, Spotify, wherever you listen!Instagram & Threads: @twojudgeygirlsTikTok: @twojudgeygirls // @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjgYouTube: @twojudgeygirlspodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/twojudgeygirlsMerch: www.etsy.com/shop/twojudgeygirlsPatreon: www.patreon.com/twojudgeygirls LTK: @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Juliet and Callie start off the podcast by discussing the couples who got married in the ‘Love Is Blind' Season 10 finale (02:34)! They break down the final moments of each of the couples who split, and they try to understand why ‘Love Is Blind' covers up the political affiliations of the men on the show. Next, they share their favorite moments from ‘Survivor 50,' from Q's commentary to Mike White's facial expressions (45:49). Finally, they catch up on Rob's press tour after his ‘Traitors' win, including buying Maura a Birkin bag and going on late-night talk shows (59:05). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Olivia Crerie Engineer: Chris Thomas Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Savannah Guthrie returns to the TODAY Show set with what appears to be a camera crew to capture the tear-filled reunion. Sheriff Nanos is refusing to accept any outside help in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of TODAY Show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Plus, TWO 'Real Housewives' trials are set for this May 2026 (RHOP's Wendy Osefo & RHOBH's Erika Jayne). And 'Traitors' finale drama between Rob Rausch and Maura Higgins gets resolved with a Birkin!    Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to https://dripdrop.com/ and use promo code NOFILTER    Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/    Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio    Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi   Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb   Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video, on this YouTube Channel, and on No Filter with Zack Peter are for entertainment purposes only. All content is protected under Fair Use Rights.

Britney Spears has been arrested for a DUI. A disgusting Survivor first happened on last night's episode. Rob bought Maura a Birkin bag! An update on the bay area woman who was throwing parties for underaged kids. Sitting next to your partner on a flight means someone needs to be in the middle seat. Is this necessary, or should we be getting a seat divorce?

Hour 1: Bob's Movie Club presents: Frankenstein (2025). Who is the real monster in this story? Because it certainly isn't Jacob Elordi in his bandage booty shorts. Sarah, Vinnie, and Bob discuss the movie and share listener thoughts. Does it count as a sandcastle if it has scaffolding? Is Vinnie harboring a childhood crush in his dreams? Hour 2: Britney Spears has been arrested for a DUI. A disgusting Survivor first happened on last night's episode. Rob bought Maura a Birkin bag! An update on the bay area woman who was throwing parties for underaged kids. Sitting next to your partner on a flight means someone needs to be in the middle seat. Is this necessary, or should we be getting a seat divorce? (52:09) Hour 3: Let us solve your problems! Email us at badadvice973@gmail.com You can expect a Rob Reiner tribute at the Oscars. Will Barbra Streisand be included?? The Beckhams wished Brooklyn a happy birthday. The inspiration for Jurassic Park is in the Epstein files, but he says it's all about his dino chicken project! A Game of Thrones movie is in the works! Prince Andrew is being evicted. Should Meghan Markle move in? Bridgerton Part 2 is here. Vinnie is remembering his futon days. Here are things that make millennials feel like they've made it. Vinnie gives us a lesson on Irish good byes. (1:31:56) Hour 4: Size matters… but not that much. Need Friday plans? Brandy Carlisle is playing the Chase Center tomorrow night! Nashville is getting a Sphere! What's going on with SF's mini spheres? Lil Uzi Vert is having issues with their insurance due to the diamond in their forehead. Check Sarah and Vinnie out on YouTube! Vinnie's telling us what's going on in the Bay Area, including Hype Con and Granny Con this weekend. 3D printed homes are here. Well, they're in Yuba County. Plus, When Did That Happen? (2:17:55)

Rob Rausch might be a lying traitor in the castle, but in the real world he's a man of his word… Plus, we have some good news for anyone who wants to relive Charli XCX's Brat summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Happy Monday! We recap our weekend which included getting to present at The Crappies. We had so much fun meeting and hanging with the Bravolebs and our other podcast friends. We chat about the S10 Reunion Part 3 for Potomac which had way too much Karen. Do you want her back next season? Should Gizelle worry about her status when she received no package. Will Wendy prove to be innocent?! We also discuss the finale of The Traitors and loved seeing Rob take it all like we thought he would. Would you give $100k to somebody you met 3 weeks ago? We have a feeling everybody will be raking in brand deals (and maybe even a Birkin!) and be just fine. Come judge with us!You can find us:Linktree: Two Judgey GirlsPodcast: ACast, iTunes, Spotify, wherever you listen!Instagram & Threads: @twojudgeygirlsTikTok: @twojudgeygirls // @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjgYouTube: @twojudgeygirlspodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/twojudgeygirlsMerch: www.etsy.com/shop/twojudgeygirlsPatreon: www.patreon.com/twojudgeygirls LTK: @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rob managed to outsmart every single player in the castle, and Wells and Dolores are giving him his flowers. What was Wells’ prediction at the beginning of the season that actually came true? Did Dolores expect Maura to follow Rob to the end (& would most single women do the same)?! Plus, what were their thoughts on this lackluster reunion? Do they think Maura deserves that Birkin? How did Dolores feel about Michael Rapaport’s shoutout? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trio dives headfirst into the 2026 Grammys Runway Rundown— delivering their signature takes on the good, the bad, the ugly, and the unforgettable “fire the stylist!” moments. The show kicks off with their classic intro before reminding listeners they can book an Armenian Coffee Reading at PolAtteu.com — virtually or live in West Hollywood — and grab a SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu (the ultimate glam accessory for your Birkin, backpack or shelf). Then it's straight to fashion fireworks. Chappell Roan stuns in a bordeaux cape moment that transforms from understated elegance to bold art reveal — complete with nipple rings. Pol praises the risk; Patrik debates the appropriateness. Art vs. shock value sets the tone for the episode. Chaka Khan in Christian Siriano sparks heated discussion: corsetry, coke feathers, mesh boots and gold nails. Glam icon? Yes. Modern? Debatable. The proportions and dated structure divide the room.  Benson Boone (Armani) brings black-on-black layering lessons, prompting a masterclass on dye lots and fabric depth. Meanwhile, Angelique Kidjo in Louis Vuitton velvet is declared powerful, polished, and perfectly proportioned — head wrap, double-breasted suit and all. Adrienne Bailon Houghton's crystal architectural gown reads vintage flapper fantasy, while Addison Rae's Alaïa white tiered plunge feels more Met Gala than Grammys. Sticky tape fashion tips ensue. Jennifer Hudson earns rave reviews for her ruched leather Killian Koerner gown with dramatic shoulder and cascading slit — Grammy edge done right. Jewelry layering advice follows. Justin & Hailey Bieber deliver coordinated black Balenciaga/Alaïa cool. Sexy, confident, curated sloppy. Justin's stripped-down performance ignites debate: raw genius or missed theatrical moment? Karol G's pistachio lace Paolo Sebastian gown divides over tassels vs. sultry silhouette. Yungblud in Chrome Hearts revives rock energy with leather, chains and a cross pendant. Sombr's iridescent Valentino suit with “Happy Rose” lace is called one of the night's best — shimmering, daring and Grammy-perfect. Pol even volunteers to recreate it.  Sabrina Carpenter (Valentino couture) looks beautiful but “Emmys, not Grammys." Rosé in Giambattista Valli feels elegant yet lacking edge. Paris Hilton channels Material Girl in bugle-beaded Nicholas Jebran with opera gloves and diamonds. Accessory masterclass unlocked.  Miley Cyrus (Celine) gets labeled “rock mom office-core,” while Lady Gaga's feathered Matières Fécales creation is praised as theatrical Grammy fantasy — thousands of feathers, Maleficent collar, full commitment.  Kesha's white feather Atelier Versace is deemed poorly constructed and overwhelming, while Doechii in Cavalli purple confection feels Moulin Rouge meets prom curtain. Darren Criss (Tanner Fletcher brocade) impresses but needs a brooch moment. Billie Eilish (Hodakova) delivers inside-out conceptual tailoring — authentic and Grammys appropriate and Audrey Nuna (Thom Browne couture) is admired artistically but “the outfit wore her.” Finally, Teyana Taylor in Tom Ford closes the fashion segment flawlessly — sculpted, confident, fully accessorized diva energy. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the HurrdatMedia YouTube channel!   Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthropic is trolling OpenAI, but they got here… by destroying 1 million books.Chipotle is raising guac prices… it's ok with ppl making less than $100k going to Taco Bell.Bad Bunny is the Halftime Show performer… but do you know the business of Bad Bunny?Plus, football players have made a big pivot… they're all buying Hermes Birkin Bags.$CMG $HESAY $AMZNAnthropic's Super Bowl commercials:#1: https://youtu.be/kQRu7DdTTVA?si=GId96WxL4sImMmSD #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBSam25u8O4 Sam Altman's response: https://x.com/sama/status/2019139174339928189 Buy tickets to The IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering) TODAYAustin, TX (2/25): SOLD OUTArlington, VA (3/11): https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/341317 New York, NY (4/8): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2Los Angeles, CA (6/3): SOLD OUTGet your TBOY Yeti Doll gift here: https://tboypod.com/shop/product/economic-support-yeti-doll NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Selena Gomez stayed surprisingly calm after one of her Only Murder's co-stars almost ruined her wedding. And Kim Kardashian felt the need to apologize to the elephants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selena Gomez stayed surprisingly calm after one of her Only Murder's co-stars almost ruined her wedding. And Kim Kardashian felt the need to apologize to the elephants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Say Yes to the Mess Jami is back together with her bestie, Jessi, to dish on the latest episodes of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and The Real Housewives of Snoozeville …or Beverly Hills. The ladies talk through the Meredith Marks takedown in Greece and whose side they're on regarding “Trademarkgate.” Then, Jami and Jessi move on to Beverly Hills and wonder aloud where the hell this season is going? So far, they both agree it's a bit of a snooze fest that's off to a slow start. Jami rants about how Birkin bags are “basic,” and how the newbie, Amanda, is giving scammer. This episode is chock full of unfiltered hot takes, smart assery, and a lot of laughs, per usual. Enjoy! Follow Jami @JamiOnAir on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Watch Say Yes to the Mess and Serial Streamers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair and subscribe so you don't miss out on the latest documentary recaps. Check out Jami's other podcast - Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this podcast? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com. Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami Rice. Remember, fix your face and stay lookin' hot …because you don't want to end up with a crappy mugshot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelsey Grammer is a huge farter — are you surprised? Maybe you shouldn't be, let's be real. Danity Kane's reunion line-up REVEAL (you won't actually be surprised, because we weren't), Hilary Swank has some bad luck at the airport, Jen Shah gets out of prison, Avril Lavigne does pinot, Ester Dean does AI (although it is fully without the Holy Spirit), Jordan Firstman has some words for Heated Rivalry and Law Roach reaches into his Birkin and gives us the content we DESERVE. Hailee's preg, Debby gives birth in a hot tub, Good Luck Charlie stars recreate the show (kinda) and Rita does Fyre Fest (the musical). Will it be good? Who knows! 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