Podcasts about Robin Givhan

Hecklers at a recent town hall accused Congresswoman Laura Friedman of not fighting hard enough against the Trump administration. She says she understands the frustration.  Russian disinformation is shaping some answers from major AI chatbots. Large language model grooming is the tactic of poisoning databases that bots pull from.  Met Gala fashion “read as a rebuke to a lot of the policies and executive orders coming out of this White House,” says Washington Post senior critic Robin Givhan. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” turns 50 this year — legions of fans are still doing the Time Warp.

This episode is for the REAL fashion heads and critical thinkers. This week, Alyssa sits down with the esteemed Rachel Tashjian, fashion critic at the Washington Post and the brains behind the cult-favorite, invite-only newsletter Opulent Tips, for a fascinating discussion about the state of fashion media and the industry at large. Tune in to hear about Rachel's origin story as a blogger, plus her ascent up the masthead with stints at Vanity Fair (as a publicist!), Garage, GQ, and Harper's Bazaar; what she learned studying the work of critics like Cathy Horyn and Robin Givhan; figuring out how to find the fashion angle in non-fashion stories, because that's how so much of the world thinks; the value of having a good (and scrappy) attitude, as well as of asking for what you want; how to find your voice and your unique point of view, and why both are crucial to success; paying attention to what makes you a person and letting people see that; how working in men's fashion differs from working in women's fashion; writing for a magazine vs. a newspaper vs. your own audience; how her best bosses always led with integrity; looking at advertiser relationships as an interesting puzzle to solve, rather than a limitation; whether it's easier or harder than ever to be a fashion journalist now; what happens when a designer or a brand takes issue with her reviews; the importance of always staying open to the next thing; starting Opulent Tips ahead of the Substack and recommendation newsletter boom; Lorde referencing Opulent Tips in her last album cycle, and so much more.This episode was recorded in the podcast studio at The SQ @ 205 Hudson. Get full access to The New Garde with Alyssa Vingan at thenewgarde.substack.com/subscribe

Today on the show we are talking about American fashion, specifically Empresses of Seventh Avenue: World War II, New York City, and the Birth of American Fashion, the brand-new book from Nancy MacDonell, out August 27. Prior to World War II, American designers were nothing short of second-class citizens to the French. But, after the Nazis invaded Paris during the war, everything changed for French fashion, and by the time the war ended in 1945, the American look was in fashion. What is the American look, you ask? Nancy answers that for us today, as well as introduces us to a fascinating cast of characters who helped birth American fashion: Elizabeth Hawes, Eleanor Lambert, and Claire McCardell, for starters. Soon, American fashion began to beat the French at their own game, and this is all a leadup to the Battle of Versailles, which we interviewed Robin Givhan about on the show last year. American fashion is thriving now—at $500 billion, it's the largest fashion industry in the world—but there would likely be no Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, Tory Burch, Halston, or Michael Kors without the Empresses of Seventh Avenue. These women have largely been forgotten to history—that is, until Nancy MacDonnell came along. Nancy is a fashion journalist and fashion historian that writes The Wall Street Journal column “Fashion with a Past,” which explores the historic roots of current fashion trends. Nancy has written everywhere from The New York Times to Elle, Vogue, and many other publications, and she's written five books, including The Classic Ten: The True Story of the Little Black Dress and Nine Other Fashion Favorites. In addition to her work as a writer, Nancy is also an adjunct lecturer in fashion history at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Let's take a listen to what she has to say.   Empresses of Seventh Avenue: World War II, New York City, and the Birth of American Fashion by Nancy MacDonell

CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa examines the political fallout from Thursday's debate between President Joe Biden and the presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump, and talks with New York Times White House reporter Katie Rogers, Democratic Party strategist Faiz Shakir, and Republican Chris Sununu, governor of New Hampshire. From the moment she first began appearing at the side of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette, a fashion industry publicist, became one of the most photographed women in the world. Correspondent Erin Moriarty talks with Sunita Kumar Nair, author of "CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion," and with Washington Post columnist Robin Givhan, about the impact that Bessette's personal style continues to have 25 years following her death. Breaking (or breakdancing), an acrobatic dance style with its roots in New York's hip hop culture, is making its Olympic debut in this year's Summer Games in Paris. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Victor Montalvo (a.k.a. B-Boy Victor), who will be competing for breaking gold; and with founding members of the b-boy group New York City Breakers, who came up with some of the sport's original moves in the Bronx back in the late 1970s and early '80s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Robin Givhan renowned for her insightful fashion commentary, seamlessly integrates fashion into broader cultural discussions. She started as a writer on the Detroit techno scene beat before making her way into fashion journalism. Emphasizing the importance of being a generalist, Givhan talks To Christopher Michael about her early experiences in fashion and how they continue to shape her trajectory and approach today. She speaks of political representation and fashion's crucial ties to identity, underscoring the need in today's landscape for a higher standard of reporting in fashion journalism. By exploring the intersection of politics and fashion and the balance between storytelling and crafting, Givhan reveals profound insight and a unique perspective as an influential voice in journalism. Episode Highlights: Talking about her childhood in Michigan, Givhan loved reading and writing and stumbled unintentionally into the fashion sector after writing about Detroit's techno scene. Covering menswear was "a very gentle entry point" into fashion and allowed her to focus on the details, quality, endurance, and longevity of garments. Describing her entry into womenswear as marked by gatekeepers—who were frankly mean—Givhan was stubbornly determined and interested in the fashion scene's character-driven nature rather than its more consumerist elements. Givhan is careful to distinguish between general interest reporting and the reviewing that is natural to "a fashion ecosystem."  Givhan notes that she doesn't necessarily have a stake in what's happening, which makes her a good critic. There is a difference between social media influencers, who are engaging, and actual historians, who can give information to journalists, and critics, who can "connect the dots" for the public at large while being held to higher standards.  The way people consume media is changing, though Givhan is optimistic that voracious readers will always exist. She sees significant progress in some political realms; the pendulum always swings, oscillates, and zigzags.  Givhan outlines sociopolitical fashion as a tool for education, a kind of shorthand for identity, and a means of representation. Is fashion dependent on anchors or hooks from the culture at large? To Givhan, it's engaging enough to stand on its own, while fashion as an industry tends to rely on mainstream media for support. Givhan contrasts companies like Dries Van Noten and Versace, which remain inside the fashion realm, to labels that use celebrities to inspire growth. What's contemporary now is being comfortable in the gray spaces.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bonus episode, the crew reacts to the guilty verdict against Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to an adult-film actress. The Washington Post's Libby Casey and James Hohmann, with Rhonda Colvin outside the Manhattan courthouse, are joined by special guests Dan Balz, chief correspondent, and Robin Givhan, senior critic-at-large.Plus, will Trump go to jail? Can he still run for president – and can he vote for himself?Read more in The Trump Trials newsletter, or follow our ongoing coverage here.

While fashion has become culture's greatest Trojan horse, it's only natural that there should be a show exploring both the contemporary landscape and modern-day human experience through its lens. You'll find both the unique and universal in these conversations that illuminate the pulse of our times as we ask different creatives and thought leaders the ever-present question, "What is contemporary now?"  In our upcoming season, we've lined up extraordinary guests, including a Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion critic, a brand founder who could give a masterclass on how to do it right and win at life, and award-winning designers, magazine editors, and cultural icons, both established and new. Tune in for new episodes starting Monday, May 27 with Paloma Elsesser, Greg Krelenstein, Katie Grand, Robin Givhan, Dara, Suzanne Koller, Pierre Rougier, Zoe Ghertner, Willa Bennett, Erik Torstensson, Daphne Guinness, and many more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

O.J. Simpson has died at 76. He became a a football star, but a 1995 murder trial made him infamous. Simpson was eventually acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife and her friend – a verdict that split the public. How will he be remembered?Read more:Simpson grew up in a poor neighborhood in San Francisco, and eventually rose to NFL stardom playing for the Buffalo Bills and later the San Francisco 49ers. He was one of the most well- known and well-liked personalities off the field, too, and was a sports commentator and appeared in more than 20 movies.But his private life was much darker. During his marriage to Nicole Brown Simpson, his wife repeatedly called 911 asking for protection. In one incident, police found her with bruises, a cut lip and a black eye, saying, “He's going to kill me, he's going to kill me.”In the mid-1990s, the country watched as Simpson stood trial for the murder of his then ex-wife and a friend. He was ultimately acquitted. Simpson died of cancer on Wednesday. Today on “Post Reports,” we talk to Robin Givhan, The Post's senior critic-at-large, about why the trial had legal and cultural repercussions for years. Today's show was produced and mixed by Ted Muldoon with help from Emma Talkoff, Rennie Svirnovskiy, Elana Gordon and Maggie Penman. It was edited by Monica Campbell and Lucy Perkins. Additional thanks to Krissah Thompson.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Super Tuesday showed that the primaries aren't going so super, Nikki Haley and Krysten Sinema drop out in their own special ways, the abortion pill becomes available at some CVS and Walgreens locations, and more in news. Then, Robin Givhan of the Washington Post joins to talk about the State of the Union and iconic political fashion statements of the past. Finally, Sani-Petty (where is Kate Middleton?). Show NotesOur episode on the Comstock Act: “Speaker Chaos and Zombie Laws” w. Chani Nicholas and Amy SohnRobin Givhan"Truly dystopian": Experts worry Trump's school vaccine plan will spark "public health catastrophe" (Salon)Y/N by Esther Yi (Goodreads)

Givhan, Sr. critic-at-large for the Washington Post, made some interesting observations about Willis, her demeanor, her testimony, and the entire spectacle in the courtroom. She talks about that, and a few other, unrelated, but none-the-less interesting things she's written about. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs Global with JJ Green on YouTube. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com.

Actor Ben Mendelsohn speaks with Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan about portraying acclaimed designer, Christian Dior in the new series, "The New Look," which examines the the complicated story of fashion icons Dior and Coco Chanel toward the end of World War II, their different responses to the Nazi occupation of France and how fashion was influenced by the war. Conversation recorded on Monday, February 12, 2024.

Demi heads to Cape Town; Kevin Hart in Johannesburg; Usher debuts “Glu” with a video featuring The Lori (who also upstages her new beau at his own red carpet); Pharrell heads to Louis Vuitton, Robin Givhan is unimpressed; Rhianna's Vogue cover upsets the Samuelites.Thanks to our sponsors:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi heads to Cape Town; Kevin Hart in Johannesburg; Usher debuts “Glu” with a video featuring The Lori (who also upstages her new beau at his own red carpet); Pharrell heads to Louis Vuitton, Robin Givhan is unimpressed; Rhianna's Vogue cover upsets the Samuelites. Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chef Sean Sherman, whose Minneapolis restaurant Owamni won the James Beard award for Best New Restaurant last year, speaks with senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan about Indigenous culinary history and his restaurant's mission to “decolonize” the dining experience.   Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.

From beauty in our last throwback pick episode to fashion in this one, I have another of my heroes, Robin Givhan, on the program today. Robin is a fashion critic at The Washington Post and is a Pulitzer Prize winner, having won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 2006—the first time that award was given to a fashion writer. Just as she herself has made history, her 2015 book The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History talks about a night that was so culturally impactful it forever changed the history of fashion, specifically American fashion. The Battle of Versailles took place 50 years ago this month, and saw five French designers (Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin, Emanuel Ungaro, Marc Bohan, and Hubert de Givenchy) pitted against five American designers (Oscar de la Renta, Stephen Burrows, Halston, Bill Blass, and Anne Klein) in a competition concocted to raise money for the restoration of the Palace of Versailles. The deck was more than stacked against the American fashion designers—it was all but assured that victory would go to the French. But then, lo and behold, the Americans stole the show, and not just the American fashion industry but the global fashion industry changed forever. It is a fantastic conversation about a game-changing moment in history with one of the most respected journalists in the fashion stratosphere. I can't wait for you to listen.   The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into the Spotlight and Made History by Robin Givhan

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Victoria Beckham joins The Post's about her label's expansion into fragrance and the future of the global fashion industry. Conversation recorded on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.

Demi heads to Cape Town; Kevin Hart in Johannesburg; Usher debuts “Glu” with a video featuring The Lori (who also upstages her new beau at his own red carpet); Pharrell heads to Louis Vuitton, Robin Givhan is unimpressed; Rhianna's Vogue cover upsets the Samuelites.Thanks to our sponsors:Better Help:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self.Thrive:Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/ratchet for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!Ship Station:Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show!Caraway:Visit https://Carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi heads to Cape Town; Kevin Hart in Johannesburg; Usher debuts “Glu” with a video featuring The Lori (who also upstages her new beau at his own red carpet); Pharrell heads to Louis Vuitton, Robin Givhan is unimpressed; Rhianna's Vogue cover upsets the Samuelites. Thanks to our sponsors: Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Thrive: Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/ratchet for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Ship Station: Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Caraway: Visit https://Carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Jelani Cobb, dean of Columbia Journalism School, about the growing debate across the country over how the history of systemic racism is taught in schools and universities.

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Brent Leggs, who leads the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, about a recent multi-million-dollar grant to preserve Black churches and better serve the needs of their communities. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Sean Sherman, whose restaurant Owamni won the James Beard award for Best New Restaurant last year, about Indigenous culinary traditions and his restaurant's mission to “decolonize” the dining experience. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2022.

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Shelly C. Lowe, the chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities about the NEH's newest initiatives, the role of education in grappling with America's history and her personal journey as the first Native American and only the second woman to lead the organization. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Las Vegas Raiders president Sandra Douglass Morgan about being the first Black woman to serve as an NFL president, helming the franchise and the opportunities and challenges facing women in male-dominated fields. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.

The 90's marked the moment when now iconic American designers turned their distinctive fashion labels into household names. Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Ralph Lauren cemented the notion of the designer as brand behemoth, defining an aspirational American lifestyle beyond fashion—into homewear, fragrance, and beauty. We follow the stories of the designers who best exemplified this flourishing moment.  Episode 3: Brand Americana features guest interviews with Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, David Lauren, Tyson Beckford, Robin Givhan, Virginia Smith, Thirstin Howl III, and Rack-Lo.  For more on this week's episode and to access additional Vogue content, make sure to visit vogue.com/podcast. Don't miss out on new episodes of In Vogue: The 1990s on: Apple Podcasts: listen.vogue.com/iv-apple-podcasts Spotify: listen.vogue.com/iv-spotify Google: listen.vogue.com/iv-google-podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Shop the Vogue Collection: https://shop.vogue.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington Post critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with editor-in-chief of British Vogue Edward Enninful about diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry, his unexpected journey and his new memoir, “A Visible Man.” Conversation recorded on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

Washington Post critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO of Tapestry, about the business of fashion, how the industry has contended with disruptions from COVID-19 to labor shortages as well as what's next for the future of retail. Conversation recorded on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.

Even though she lost Tuesday's GOP primary, Washington Post Senior Critic-at-large Robin Givhan tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro how Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney achieved a personal victory with her loss. Also, the San Jose Police Department is set to lose hundreds of officers in the coming years…staffing is at the center of the mayor's race this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though she lost Tuesday's GOP primary, Washington Post Senior Critic-at-large Robin Givhan tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro how Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney achieved a personal victory with her loss. Also, the San Jose Police Department is set to lose hundreds of officers in the coming years…staffing is at the center of the mayor's race this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Anthony Ray Hinton, who was sentenced to death and held in solitary confinement for 28 years on Alabama's death row, about his long road to freedom and forgiveness, and the young readers edition of his book, “The Sun Does Shine.” Conversation was recorded on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with textile artist Bisa Butler about her work depicting historical and contemporary figures, her latest piece depicting an all-Black segregated infantry division during World War I and reckoning with history through art. Recorded on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

When some of us go through doors, we take them off their hinges. What does the future of fashion look like, and how do we get there? Featuring Aria Hughes, Brandice Daniel, Law Roach, Randy Cousin, Ade Samuel, Connor McKnight, Letesha Renee and Zairion Lester. Syllabus:  Amidst the social turmoil of 2020, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Robin Givhan provides a bird's eye view in the critical piece, “Fashion's Racial Reckoning”. What does a fabric historically worn by Ghanian royalty have to do with Louis Vuitton, radical Black politics and sportswear? The essay, “Sporting Kente Cloth,” connects the dots and traces its heightened visibility to art and fashion visionary Virgil Abloh.  A book for the streetwear connoisseur is The Incomplete: Highsnobiety Guide to Street Fashion and Culture, which covers the global influence of streetwear, featuring fashion luminaries the likes of Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Ye (Kanye West) and Jaden Smith. A comprehensive volume on one of the most magnetizing fashion subjects in history, This is Not Fashion: Streetwear Past, Present and Future is ideal for enthusiasts looking to understand the roots and significant figures in streetwear. Bridging the past to the future: Meet the mother and daughter design duo behind House of Aama, as they explore “the folkways of the Black experience by designing timeless garments with nostalgic references informed by historical research, archival analysis, and storytelling.” This stylish book cover has been spotted on countless bookshelves and coffee tables, because its title, The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion, provides a long-awaited compilation of the newest and brightest Black photographers on the fashion scene today.  For a transcript of this episode, please visit https://fashionandrace.org/database/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with gala chair Anna Wintour and Andrew Bolton, curator of the The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Musée of Art, about this year's Met Gala, its theme and upcoming exhibition. Recorded on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) about her push for federal legislation banning hair-related discrimination, her personal journey living with alopecia and the conversations spurred by the recent Academy Awards. Conversation recorded on Thursday March 31, 2022.

Já ouviu falar de shapewear? Não é lingerie e nem underwear, mas sim peças modeladoras, como cintas e bodies de compressão. Neste episódio, a gente aproveita o lançamento da Yitty, nova marca da cantora Lizzo de shapewear, para comentar esse mercado que está dando muito o que falar.  E ainda: a modelo Carol Trentini fala sobre o fotógrafo Patrick Demarchelier, que morreu na semana passada; o investimento milionário da Farfetch no grupo Neiman Marcus; o livro de Robin Givhan sobre Virgil Abloh e muito mais.  Roteiro: Gabriel Monteiro, Giuliana Mesquita e Patricia Oyama Montagem e publicação: Compasso Coolab  Este episódio usou trechos das músicas Bootylicious, das Destiny's Child; Cuz I Love You, de Lizzo; Woman, de Doja Cat; Survival, de Madonna; trecho da apresentação de Inverno 2022 masculino da Louis Vuitton; Physical, de Dua Lipa; e Mafiosa, de Nathy Peluso.

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with poet, playwright, scholar and president of the Mellon Foundation Elizabeth Alexander about her new book, “The Trayvon Generation,” and the philanthropic organization's racial justice initiatives. Conversation recorded Thursday April 6, 2022.

In our season finale we discuss Ralph Lauren's special edition Polo collection conceived in collaboration with Spelman and Morehouse colleges, and play another round of our favourite game 'If I was a …', this time focused on fashion illustration. New season premiere: 22 May. See links below. Robin Givhan, ‘The Battle of Versailles' (2015): https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250052902/thebattleofversailles Robin Givhan, ‘Ralph Lauren revises his vision of the American Dream, inspired by the style of HBCUs', The Washington Post (15 March 2022): https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/03/15/ralph-lauren-morehouse-spelman-hbcu/ The Crisis, Modernist Journals Project: https://modjourn.org/journal/crisis/ https://www.instagram.com/anfeargorm4/ Bea Feitler after Joe Eula, ‘Lauren Bacall and the Boys', 1968: https://www.si.edu/object/lauren-bacall-and-boys%3Anpg_NPG.2007.161 Francesca Gavin, ‘The Pioneering Female Art Director You've Never Heard Of', AnOther (8 September 2017): https://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/10134/the-pioneering-female-art-director-youve-never-heard-of Joe Eula (director), The Paris Collections: Fall Fashion Preview (1968): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1596760/ ‘Lauren Bacall: The Look', FIT, New York (3 March 2015 – 4 April 2015): https://exhibitions.fitnyc.edu/lauren-bacall/exhibition/#grid-page Eric (Carl Erickson), Evening blouse, Hattie Carnegie, for Vogue (1943)

Ooh, what a joy it is to talk Thingies with Véronique Hyland, the fashion features director at Elle who coined the term millennial pink and has a brilliant new book, Dress Code: Unlocking Fashion from the New Look to Millennial Pink, that checks so many boxes for us. But first, can we discuss cooking motivation…or lack thereof?   A smattering of dinner-making inspo if you need some too: 1) Brothy soup recipes—vegetarian lemon rice soup, beans and greens soup with harissa, and Helen Rosner's Roberto specifically 2) The Magic of Tinned Fish: Elevate Your Cooking with Canned Anchovies, Sardines, Mackerel, Crab, and Other Amazing Seafood by Chris McDade 3) @glucosegoddess.   Véronique's Thingies, coming through! Joe Iconis & Family, beach noir films + TV shows (including but not limited to Inherent Vice, Night Moves, Cutter's Way, Veronica Mars, Terriers, and Moonlighting), and entertainment podcasts like I Saw What You Did, Junk Filter, and Nostalgia Trap. Key Twitter follows: @the_80s_man and this one account that recaps Paul Schrader's Facebook posts. Her music recs: atmospheric YouTube videos (see: Music in an Empty Mall) and Mother Earth's Plantasia. And when it comes to fashion, she needs you to know about Dauphinette by Olivia Cheng—amazing coats and other incredibleness also. You can find Véronique at @niquepeeks,  veroniquehyland.com, and, of course, in the pages of Dress Code: Unlocking Fashion from the New Look to Millennial Pink   Book events—something we love and have missed! See Véronique in conversation with Robin Givhan in D.C. on March 19 and chatting it up with Marisa Meltzer in NYC on March 25.   Share your Thingies at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq.   Get all the recs, all the weeks with a Secret Menu membership!   Download the free Zocdoc app and book that doctor's appointment today. Feel oh-so-fresh with Native and get 20% off your first order with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Jason Reynolds about his latest work, “Ain't Burned All the Bright,” and why he calls his books “love letters” to Black children.

Today's episode is with the ineffable Bethann Hardison. Bethann is known to the world as a model, activist, and the grand dame of the fashion and design industry. Today's conversation is one of iconoclastic voice and elder stateswoman reason. Wherever you are in life, you'll find a treasure trove of timeless wisdom in this conversation with the Bethann Hardison. Save it. Bookmark it. Come back to it whenever you need to remind yourself to keep dancing on your journey. It was such a privilege and honor to welcome Bethann Hardison to the Institute of Black Imagination.  This conversation was recorded on March 25, 2021.   Things we mention Bethann's Street Gang: https://newyorkcitygangs.com/?page_id=1540 (The Lady Chaplains and the Stompers ) Bethann, her mother, and drag queens: https://www.amazon.com/About-Face-Supermodels-Then-Now/dp/B01MRHWTQZ (About Face: Supermodels Then and Now)  Bethann can't stand https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/18/business/media/teen-vogue-editor-alexi-mccammond.html (this about current cancel culture)  Bethann and https://blackthen.com/willi-smith-one-renowned-black-fashion-designers-history/ (Willi Smith) https://www.blackimagination.com/oral-history/ (Robin Givhan) wrote ahttps://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250052902 ( whole book about Bethann) ( we meant the Battle of Versaille)  http://www.bethannhardison.com/ (www.bethannhardison.com)  Meta: https://www.instagram.com/bethannhardison/ Production Dario Calmese and Carmen D. Harris   Show Art by River Wildmen, Social Art by Afrovisualism, River Wildmen, Stéphane Lab Original Music composed by Dario Calmese  Visit us at blackimagination.com 

The fashion world has recently lost three of its greats - Andre Leon Talley, Thierry Mugler and Virgil Abloh. Each man was a pioneer in his own way: Mugler and Abloh pushed boundaries as designers, Talley was a Black editor at a time when they were few and far between. Robin Givhan, the Washington Post's senior critic-at-large, reflects on each man's influence and impact on the industry, and what these losses across the fashion industry mean.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Deborah Watts, co-founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation and cousin of Emmett Till, about how Mamie Till-Mobley galvanized the civil rights movement in our continuing series about the role of Black women in the country's history.

Following his death in January he's been described as many things — trailblazer, genius, iconic force — but there's one label which is perhaps most apt. The Only One, coined by New Yorker critic Hilton Als in the 1990s, because for many years André Leon Talley was the only Black man in a very white industry. Pulitzer Prize winning fashion writer for the Washington Post Robin Givhan discusses the legacy of Talley and why there'll never be another like him.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the Republican-led state attack on abortion and the “debate” about President Bidens to-be-named SCOTUS pick. Then senior critic-at-large and fashion critic at the Washington Post Robin Givhan joins to discuss the intersection of fashion and politics, how Michelle Obama changed the first lady style game, and curious case of the president's pocket squares. Plus, Grace Parra and Kara Klenk stop by to discuss how to check in with a friend, how to ask for help, and the joys of the voice memo text. Finally, Sanity Corner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we kick off our Black History Month series about the role Black women have played in the country's development, Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Michelle Duster, great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells, about great-grandmother's legacy.

A Rhode Island emergency department provides a window into how front-line health-care workers are coping with the latest covid surge. And a conversation about how André Leon Talley embodied the heart of the fashion world.Read more:Laura Forman, Kent Hospital's emergency department director, says that her days dealing with a deluge of covid patients involves a lot of “best bad options.” Reporters Joyce Koh and Lenny Bernstein reported from Rhode Island, where overwhelmed emergency staff have been forced to see patients in their cars. Forman says her staff are burning out – and the conditions are the worst she's seen in her 26-year career. Fashion icon André Leon Talley died this week at the age of 73. Talley was the former creative director of American Vogue, the first and only black person to hold that position. Senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan interviewed Talley many times over the years – and they were also friends. “He had an incredible capacity for generosity. And it came through in a way that was just as grand as his personality,” Givhan says.

In today's conversation, Dario sits with fashion editor and Pulitzer prize winning writer Robin Givhan. Robin's love for the written word and the sound of a sentence is never lost on her readers. She slips in and out of the worlds of fashion, politics, culture, and race with the ease of a classically composed concerto. In a day where facts are fabled, Robin's essays share truth with intellectual curiosity and compassion. In this episode we explore the wonder of words, the impact of small gestures, and to whom does beauty belong. Spoiler alert: It's everyone.  Always above the fold, Robin's journey and work reminds us of the power of aesthetics when laced and layered through culture.  We mention. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/117662/the-bluest-eye-by-toni-morrison/ (The Bluest Eye) by Toni Morrison  https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250052902 (The Battle of Versailles: The night American fashion stubbled into the spotlight and made history)  by Robin Givhan  https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/09/07/fictional-complexity-omar/ (The fictional complexity of Omar) by Robin Givhan  Where to find Robin. http://www.robingivhanwriter.com/ (Robin Givhan)  https://twitter.com/RobinGivhan (Robin Givhan) on Twitter This conversation was recorded on September 23, 2021.   Original Music composed by Dario Calmese, Show Art by River Wildmen, Social Art by Stéphane Lab, production Carmen D. Harris and Dario Calmese   

Robin Givhan is a Senior Critic-At-Large and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for her work at the Washington Post, a witty and keen observer of the intersection of politics, race, and the arts in today's crazy culture. We spent a wonderful afternoon breaking down everything from the politics of fashion to the fashion of politics. Plus, an exclusive history lesson from the oh-so charming spirit from beyond, Carol Channing. IT'S TRUE! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robin Givhan is a Senior Critic-At-Large and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for her work at the Washington Post, a witty and keen observer of the intersection of politics, race, and the arts in today's crazy culture. We spent a wonderful afternoon breaking down everything from the politics of fashion to the fashion of politics. Plus, an exclusive history lesson from the oh-so charming spirit from beyond, Carol Channing. IT'S TRUE! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Robin Givhan, in conversation with Dr. Valerie Steele, discuss the current relationship between fashion, politics, and power. Drawing on her experience as The Washington Post's senior critic-at-large, Givhan addresses such potent sartorial symbols as the Hawaiian and golf shirts worn by the boogaloo boys and the yellow ensembles worn by mothers protesting in Portland. Watch the full video with captions on YouTube. The Museum at FIT (MFIT) is the only museum dedicated exclusively to the art of fashion in New York City. https://www.fitnyc.edu/museum

Robin Givhan, Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion critic for the Washington Post, presents her first book, The Battle of Versailles. Givhan, in conversation with Patricia Mears, deputy director of The Museum at FIT, shares the story of a 1973 face-off at the Palace of Versailles between five American designers (Anne Klein, Stephen Burrows, Bill Blass, Halston, and Oscar de la Renta) and five French designers (Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin among them).  Watch the full video with captions on YouTube. The Museum at FIT (MFIT) is the only museum dedicated exclusively to the art of fashion in New York City. https://www.fitnyc.edu/museum