The Who What Wear Podcast

Who What Wear

From the creators of Who What Wear—your trusted source for celebrity style, the latest fashion and beauty trends, and shopping suggestions—comes The Who What Wear Podcast. Think of it as your direct line to the designers, stylists, beauty experts, editors, and tastemakers who are shaping the fashion and beauty world. Each week, we'll cover everything from the latest emerging trends and talent to candid conversations with industry icons. This is what style sounds like.

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Wednesday · 38 min
Celebrity Stylist Micaela Erlanger Talks Dressing Lupita Nyong'o for Her Ethereal "The Odyssey" Press Tour
This week, Hillary Kerr chats with celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger about crafting Lupita Nyong'o's looks for The Odyssey press tour. Erlanger shares how she drew inspiration from Greek mythology and Nyong'o's two characters in the film (Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra) to determine the perfect silhouettes and color palette for her looks. Plus, she chats all about her Emmy nomination for The Kelly Clarkson Show and everything that goes into styling for live TV. Listen to Erlanger’s Second Life episode! Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
July 22 · 25 min
Celebrity Stylist Molly Dickson on Dressing the New Elle Woods
This week on The Who What Wear Podcast, Hillary Kerr chats with celebrity stylist Molly Dickson, whose client roster includes the likes of Lana Del Rey, Sydney Sweeney, Sadie Sink, and, most recently, Lexi Minetree on her Elle press tour. Today, Dickson’s giving us the rundown on everything that went into dressing the new Elle Woods—from paying homage to Legally Blonde on the red carpet to pulling inspiration from early 2000s Reese Witherspoon. Plus, she shares the perfect Y2K pieces she pulled from Witherspoon’s personal archives. Listen to Molly’s previous episode here! Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
July 15 · 20 min
Everything You Need From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale With Fashion Director Linda Cui Zhang
This week on the Who What Wear Podcast, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down with Nordstrom Fashion Director Linda Cui Zhang to talk about Nordstrom's 125th Anniversary Sale. Cui Zhang and Schuessler give the full rundown on everything from the trends in the 9 to Know section to the 50 new brands debuting in the sale. Plus, Cui Zhang is sharing the one item she would recommend everyone buys from this year's sale. Make sure to shop Nordstrom's 125th Anniversary Sale, starting July 18. Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
July 8 · 29 min
"Elle" Costume Designer Sara Byblow on Storytelling Through Shades of Pink and the Legacy of Elle Woods's Style
This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with Sara Byblow, the costume designer of the new Legally Blonde prequel Elle. They discuss keeping the legacy of Elle Woods's iconic style alive, sourcing more than 70 looks for young Elle's wardrobe, and the meaning behind different shades of pink in the show. Plus, Byblow shares which wardrobe staples carried over from Legally Blonde. Watch this episode on our new ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
July 1 · 28 min
The 2026 Who What Wear 100 Beauty Awards
For the third year in a row, the Who What Wear beauty editors have tested nearly 1000 products and tools and whittled them down to a list of their top 100 items to shop. The team tested for efficacy, innovation, and lovability across seven categories: makeup, tools, fragrance, hair, skincare, nails, and body. Beauty Director Erin Jahns is back on the pod to share her team’s findings, including four new special-recognition categories: Timeless Classic, Social Media Sensation, Worth the Investment, and High Impact, Low Price. Read the full 2026 Who What Wear 100 Beauty Awards story here! Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe!
June 24 · 35 min
Special Episode! Stylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald Put Their Partnership to the Test and Share Met Gala BTS
Wayman + Micah are one of the most sought-after styling duos in the business, and their clients include Colman Domingo, Chase Infiniti, and Regina King, to name a few. In today's very special episode, the iconic duo sits down with Hillary to play a series of games related to their partnership and creative vision, from breaking down the behind the scenes from your favorite red carpet looks to dissecting sketches of their best Met Gala outfits. To get the full experience, watching the full-length video on our YouTube channel is recommended!
June 17 · 41 min
Tibi Founder Amy Smilovic on Why Creatives Should Make "Almost Reckless" Decisions in Fashion, Business, and Life
This week, Amy Smilovic, founder and creative director of Tibi, returns to speak with Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings about her new book, Almost Reckless. The last time Smilovic joined the pod in 2024, she gave us a guide to her design philosophy: creative pragmatism. This time, she's here to share the "almost reckless" framework that helped her uncover creative pragmatism and how you can use this framework for your own creative pursuits. They discuss everything from how to make sense of your current closet to taking fashion risks that pay off, and Smilovic gives us a BTS look at her design process at Tibi. Plus, learn how to make the most of your suitcase space when packing. Watch this episode ⁠⁠here on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe! Listen to Smilovic's previous episode here!
June 10 · 37 min
The Summer 2026 Shopping Guide
This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down in studio with Executive Editorial and Style Director Lauren Eggertsen and shopping editor Chichi Offor to give you the rundown of the best pieces, trends, and brands to shop in summer 2026. They discuss staples that never go out of style and how trends from last summer have evolved (is taffeta the new linen?) and name-drop the exact pieces to snag to update your wardrobe. Watch this episode on our new ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe! To shop products mentioned in this episode, click here!
June 3 · 40 min
The Summer 2026 Swim Report With Natasha Oakley and Lauren Chan
This week, Who What Wear Executive Editorial and Style Director Lauren Eggersten sits down with three swimwear experts to talk about everything 2026 swimwear style. Our guests include Natasha Oakley, a model and the CEO and cofounder of Monday Swim, Lauren Chan, a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, entrepreneur, and former Glamour editor, and Sierra Mayhew, one of our fashion editors and the writer of our annual Swim Report. They discuss everything from this year's trendiest swim styles to the best accessories to pair with your bikini (or tankini), plus how to find the perfect swimsuit fit. Watch this episode ⁠⁠here on our new ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
May 27 · 30 min
It-Girl Stylist Dani Michelle on the Impact of a Simple Look, Sourcing Archival Vintage, and Summer Accessories
Celebrity stylist Dani Michelle is known for creating looks that set trends and often ripple through the entire fashion industry. She works with some of the most influential tastemakers in the business, such as Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Daisy Edgar-Jones. This week, she joins Hillary Kerr in the studio to discuss how some of her simplest looks have become so impactful, why she loves to use a mix of runway pieces and vintage, and how she gets her hands on some of the rarest archival designer pieces in the world. Plus, she shares her favorite sunglasses, bags, and color combinations for the season. Watch this episode ⁠⁠here, on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
May 20 · 27 min
The Legendary Anna Sui: From ’90s Fashion Darling to Gen Z Cult Favorite
Fashion designer Anna Sui debuted her work at a supermodel-packed fashion show in 1991, and her brand remains just as inspired and relevant 35 years (and over 90 collections) later. This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with Sui in the studio to discuss the origins of her brand, how she’s maintained her distinctive point of view since the beginning, and why the brand has attracted a new wave of Gen Z tastemakers like Olivia Rodrigo and Laufey. If you’re in the L.A. area, you can check out some of Sui’s iconic designs in person at the ASU FIDM exhibition, Obsessed: Fashion and Nostalgia in the ’90s. Watch this episode ⁠⁠here on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
May 13 · 43 min
Stylist James Yardley on Dressing Heated Rivalry Star Connor Storrie, and Their First Met Gala
This week, Hillary Kerr sits down in the studio with celebrity stylist James Yardley. He's been a stylist for many years, working with clients such as Hannah Waddingham, Selma Blair, and more recently, Connor Storrie, the star of Heated Rivalry. They discuss all things styling Storrie on his rise to superstardom, working with major brands, and everything that went into prepping for their first Met Gala. Plus, Storrie himself chimes in with a special question for Yardley! Watch this episode ⁠⁠here on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
May 5 · 20 min
The Met Gala 2026 Recap: Unpacking the Theme, the Art References, and the Best Beauty Moments
On Monday, moments after the 2026 Met Gala red carpet wrapped up, Hillary Kerr and Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sat down in the studio to dissect the most interesting interpretations of the night. The exhibition theme was Costume Art, and the Met Gala's dress code was Fashion Is Art. Hillary and Kat break down the smartest references, the greatest glam details, and the designers who won the night. Watch this episode ⁠⁠here on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
April 29 · 32 min
Celebrity Stylist Erin Walsh on "The Devil Wears Prada 2" Press Tour, and Her New Book, "The Art of Intentional Dressing"
Erin Walsh is one of the most sought-after stylists in Hollywood, working with powerhouse clients such as Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez. Today, she joins Hillary Kerr to share insight into styling Anne Hathaway for the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour (at the same time as the Mother Mary press tour, no less) and working with Selena Gomez to create her Old Hollywood red carpet glam. Plus, she discusses her new book, The Art of Intentional Dressing, which comes out May 5. Watch this episode ⁠⁠here on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
April 22 · 45 min
Behind the Fashion of The Devil Wears Prada 2 With Costume Designer Molly Rogers
This week, Who What Wear senior fashion and social editor⁠ Tara Gonzalez⁠ sits down with costume designer Molly Rogers to discuss the upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2. Rogers’s résumé includes work on Sex and the City, And Just Like That…, Ugly Betty, and the original The Devil Wears Prada. So, of course, they chat about nostalgic looks from the first film (such as the Chanel boots and cerulean sweater) and how Miranda, Andy, Emily, and Nigel have evolved style-wise over the past 20 years. Plus, she shares behind-the-scenes stories about what are sure to be the most talked-about looks from the sequel. Watch this episode ⁠⁠here on our new ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
April 15 · 49 min
Fashion Analyst Mandy Lee, aka @oldloserinbrooklyn, Talks Met Gala Predictions, 2026 Trend Forecasts, and AI in the Fashion Industry
This week, Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with fashion analyst Mandy Lee (aka @oldloserinbrooklyn) to discuss everything from Met Gala fashion forecasting to 2026 trend predictions. Lee also shares her thoughts on AI’s place in the industry (hint: nowhere) and the rise of utilitarianism. Plus, she shares which emerging brand she thinks we’ll all be buying by the end of the year. Watch this episode ⁠⁠here on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
April 8 · 26 min
Lauren Conrad on the Laguna Beach Reunion, Millennial Nostalgia, and Her Favorite 2000s Fashion Trends
In this episode, Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen sits down with Laguna Beach star Lauren Conrad to talk all about the show’s 20-year reunion and her enduring influence on fashion. Conrad discusses her early fashion staples—from Rocket Dogs to C&C tank tops—and a fashion moment she still regrets from the show. Plus, she reveals an early 2000s trend she wears today. The Reunion: Laguna Beach Streams on Roku on April 10. Watch this episode ⁠⁠here on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
April 1 · 29 min
Makeup Artist Pati Dubroff on Blush Placement, Gray Mascara, and Making Press-Tour Magic With Margot Robbie
Pati Dubroff is one of the most coveted makeup artists in the business with a portfolio full of iconic imagery—from Britney Spears's Circus album cover in 2008 to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's Got Milk? ad from 2004. More recently, we've been closely following her work with Margot Robbie on the Barbie and Wuthering Heights press tours. Today, Dubroff joins Hillary Kerr to share the products and techniques she used to achieve our favorite looks. Listen to Dubroff's 2021 episode here! Watch this episode ⁠⁠here on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!
March 25 · 42 min
Is Your Closet Making You Cancel Plans? Overcoming Fashion Frustration With Evereve Co-Founder Megan Tamte
This week, Hillary Kerr hosts Evereve co-founder Megan Tamte and Who What Wear's Executive Editorial and Style Director Lauren Eggertsen to delve into the results of Evereve’s national fashion survey. Evereve, a fast-growing womenswear retailer based in Minnesota, offers its own collection alongside 150+ brands across more than 100 stores nationwide and online. Tamte and the Evereve team conducted a survey to understand the real problems women face when shopping and getting dressed, and she’s sharing the results with us today. In a roundtable discussion, the trio addresses the responsibilities that fashion companies have to truly listen to their customers, shares which brands are getting it right, and offers practical advice for overcoming fashion confusion. Watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and make sure to subscribe!
March 18 · 41 min
2026 Red Carpet Recap With Zanna Roberts Rassi: The Best Dressed, Behind-the-Scenes Details, and Standout Beauty Moments
In this episode, Who What Wear cofounder ⁠Hillary Kerr⁠⁠ sits down with style correspondent and red carpet expert Zanna Roberts Rassi to talk all things 2026 award season. Rassi discusses the buzzy stylists of the season, dissects fashion Easter eggs you may have missed, and brings us behind the scenes of what it’s really like to be in person on the red carpet. Watch this episode ⁠⁠here on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!

The Who What Wear Podcast

Celebrity Stylist Micaela Erlanger Talks Dressing Lupita Nyong'o for Her Ethereal "The Odyssey" Press Tour

Celebrity Stylist Molly Dickson on Dressing the New Elle Woods

Everything You Need From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale With Fashion Director Linda Cui Zhang

"Elle" Costume Designer Sara Byblow on Storytelling Through Shades of Pink and the Legacy of Elle Woods's Style

The 2026 Who What Wear 100 Beauty Awards

Special Episode! Stylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald Put Their Partnership to the Test and Share Met Gala BTS

Tibi Founder Amy Smilovic on Why Creatives Should Make "Almost Reckless" Decisions in Fashion, Business, and Life

The Summer 2026 Shopping Guide

The Summer 2026 Swim Report With Natasha Oakley and Lauren Chan

It-Girl Stylist Dani Michelle on the Impact of a Simple Look, Sourcing Archival Vintage, and Summer Accessories

The Legendary Anna Sui: From ’90s Fashion Darling to Gen Z Cult Favorite

Stylist James Yardley on Dressing Heated Rivalry Star Connor Storrie, and Their First Met Gala

The Met Gala 2026 Recap: Unpacking the Theme, the Art References, and the Best Beauty Moments

Celebrity Stylist Erin Walsh on "The Devil Wears Prada 2" Press Tour, and Her New Book, "The Art of Intentional Dressing"

Behind the Fashion of The Devil Wears Prada 2 With Costume Designer Molly Rogers

Fashion Analyst Mandy Lee, aka @oldloserinbrooklyn, Talks Met Gala Predictions, 2026 Trend Forecasts, and AI in the Fashion Industry

Lauren Conrad on the Laguna Beach Reunion, Millennial Nostalgia, and Her Favorite 2000s Fashion Trends

Makeup Artist Pati Dubroff on Blush Placement, Gray Mascara, and Making Press-Tour Magic With Margot Robbie

Is Your Closet Making You Cancel Plans? Overcoming Fashion Frustration With Evereve Co-Founder Megan Tamte

2026 Red Carpet Recap With Zanna Roberts Rassi: The Best Dressed, Behind-the-Scenes Details, and Standout Beauty Moments