The Kiki Of Fashion

Steetwear is Not a Bad Word!

I’ve wanted to record this for a while as a statement of appreciation and a response to how the term streetwear has been used to diminish. When Recho from The Cutting Room Floor called Noah a streetwear brand and the founder flinched, it reminded me how often brands resist the label. This episode highlights women’s streetwear, Snobette and Highsnobette, connects Virgil, Pharrell, and Chris Gibbs to the global rise of streetwear, with shoutouts to Sole DXB, SN3 Studio, and Streetsouk.

Pharrell, The Clipse, Hip Hop, Louis Vuitton & A Cultural Slam Dunk

In this episode, I draw an arc between Pharrell, The Clipse, hip hop, and Louis Vuitton. I highlight the long standing connection between hip hop, wealth, and swag in menswear . It is about more than fashion. It is an acknowledgment that hip hop is global and many artists are high net worth individuals. They are not just product placement. They are the clientele.

Glenn Martens Showed Out with His Margiela Fall ’25 Debut, Doechii’s August Vogue UK Slay, and Berlin Fashion Week Brings the Heat with Brands Like Ghana’s Palm Wine Ice Cream

This week, Samia and Eddie aka Yung Fleur break down Glenn Martens’ hauntingly beautiful couture debut for Maison Margiela. Doechii stuns on her August 2025 Vogue UK cover, and Berlin Fashion Week brings the heat with fashion forward talent, including Ghana’s Palm Wine Ice Cream, invited to show its Fall 2025 collection.
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Michael Rider’s Chic Opulence:Celine Spring 2026 and No Comments!

Michael Rider’s Celine Spring 2026 collection delivered chic opulence with layered styling and thoughtful nods to past creative eras.
On the marketing side, Celine’s ongoing no-comments policy on Instagram has me thinking. what’s the strategy behind the silence?

Jonathan Anderson Understood The Assignment:Dior Menswear Spring 2026

Jonathan Anderson’s debut as Dior’s new creative director felt like a masterclass in references, savoir-faire, and intentional design. To me, it was a display of mindful creativity at its finest.
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Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, No Labubus Please, Bye Maria Grazia, Hello New Bottega

For Episode 1 of The Kiki of Fashion, we’re basking in the Cowboy Carter afterglow. Beyoncé left us gagged, and Yung Fleur saw it live. We’re unpacking her impact, saying no to Labubus. The fluffy toys craze is just not chic.We also say goodbye to Maria Grazia at Dior and welcome Louise Trotter’s first Bottega Veneta campaign, full of sharp and thoughtful storytelling. Buckle up, it’s going to be a stylish ride.