Pair of Kings

Pair of Kings: A Fashion and Culture Podcast

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Pair of Kings is the men's fashion and culture podcast for the next generation of style. Hosted by Sol Thompson and Michael Smith in New York City, each weekly episode breaks down what's actually happening in menswear—from streetwear to archive fashion—and the trends reshaping how men dress in 2026 and beyond. We cover the full spectrum of current men's fashion: emerging designer brands and Grailed finds, vintage menswear, sneaker culture, and luxury collaborations, Japanese denim, and the Lower East Side revival we called before anyone else. Our interviews spotlight the creators, stylists, ed...

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Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

3.3 - Parra Kings (Get It? Parra, Please Collab with Us) 13.10.2020

Coming right off of an absolute PoK Podcast classic with the TF boys, we're back in the studio recording the only thing we know how to record. SLAPPERS. Listen in as Sol and John hit the mics and talk about everything from flexing on the streets to the ranking of the Shrek films, and a whole lot in between. This is one of our highest energy Kings' episodes thus far, and we hope you all e...

3.2 - Now THIS is Podracing with @throwingfits 08.10.2020

You read that title right. It's here. It's really here. Strap in for what is undoubtedly the most insane episode of Pair of Kings Podcast yet, as we're joined by James Harris (@doctortaco) and Lawrence Schlossman (@sartoriallyinc), the hosts of the OG men's fashion pod, Throwing Fits (@throwingfits). Listen in as John and Sol are thrown straight into the flames as we are roaste...

3.1 - Pair of Kings Season 3: Chipwrecked 06.10.2020

Well folks, the wait is over. Pair of Kings Podcast has officially begun its third season. What other way to kick things off than with a classic Kings episode! Listen in as John and Sol dust off their brains and get right back into podding mode the only way they know how, by answering some questions in classic PoK style from our amazing community! Also, how about that new theme song, an absolute s...

2.30 - Powdered Wig in the Club 17.09.2020

Well folks, it's finally here. Season 2 of Pair of Kings Podcast has completed all of its scheduled episodes. We're sad, but we're extremely excited for the future of the pod, and thankful as can be for our wonderful community. This week's episodes were dedicated entirely to you, the listener, with this one in particular going out to our wonderful discord. We sit down and answe...

2.29 - 2021's Hottest Fashion Trends 15.09.2020

Season 2 may be coming to a close, but the mics are heating up as always. Pair of Kings Podcast is BACK with another 2+ hour slapper, accompanied by some of the finest banter this pod has ever experienced. Listen in as John and Sol debate TMNT vs. Drain Gang, talk about the Virgil Cube, and plead for assistance with SNKRS drops. As always, this isn't an episode you'll want to miss, we ho...

2.28 - The Artisan Approach with @jameskearnslondon 10.09.2020

The steak of spectacular podcasts continue this week as we are joined by the extremely talented shoe maker James Kearns! Listen in as we speak with him about his design work, his approach to different materials and client requests, and hear about everything it takes to be a shoe designer in today's fashion world. Thank you so much to James for taking the time to sit down and speak with us, an...

2.27 - Spending Rent on LEGOs 08.09.2020

Remember when we started this podcast and thought we'd keep episodes around 20 minutes? What a hilarious idea. Pair of Kings Podcast is BACK with another 2+ hour slapper. We've got everything in this episode from the best fashion based bars in rap songs to whether or not CDG Play is overhated. Definitely not an episode you'll want to miss, thank you so much to everyone for tuning in...

2.26 - The Savior of Skinny with @raf_semens 03.09.2020

We're BACK in the stu' with another classic guest episode! This week, John and Sol are joined by Max aka @saviorofskinny aka @raf_semens. Listen in as we talk about everything from the fashion memes of the future to Hedi tapping twitch streamers to create Celine content! Definitely an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you Max for joining us, and thank you everyone for tuning in...

2.25 - Rick Wearing SB Dunks 01.09.2020

The boys are BACK for another slapper King's episode. This week we answer questions AND tackle hot takes from the audience! Tune in as John and Sol talk about the best dressed Pixar character, whether or not Rick is overrated, and the best marketing campaign in fashion. Also, tune in for John's SoundCloud debut as he freestyles live on the pod (bars). Certainly an episode you won't...

2.24 - Chrome Hearts Moped with @lasherfelix 27.08.2020

We are BACK with another Pair of Kings Podcast experience for the ages. This week, listen in as we interview the amazingly talented creator Anthony aka @lasherfelix! We talk to Anthony about everything from his design process on his pieces to his haircare routine, and he delivered every single step of the way. Do yourself a favor and give his work a look, to say he's talented would truly be a...

2.23 - Supreme x Yohji Yamamoto 25.08.2020

The weather is hot, but the podcast is even hotter. We're back in action with another 2+ hour Pair of Kings Podcast CLASSIC. Listen in as Sol attempts to give away John's address AND credit card info, we discuss everything from the ethics of wearing fur to mixing Nike and adidas, and John goes on his first food related rant! Additionally, a lack of fashion news at the beginning of the po...

2.22 - Verdugo Vibe Check with Robert Verdugo aka @verdugovibes 20.08.2020

Pair of Kings is continuing to innovate by dropping a guest episode on THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PLANET. We are joined this week by Australia's very own Robert Verdugo, who is a Melbourne based fashion YouTuber, podcaster, and all around amazing person. Listen in as Robert talks about everything from his favorite Australian fashion labels, to his go-to's on trips to Tokyo, to his next tattoo...

2.21 - Salvador Dali Would Be a Drainer 18.08.2020

If you're reading this, it's Sol Thompson's 21st birthday (or afterwards) so if you wouldn't mind, send him a happy birthday! For his big day, we've got a classic Pair of Kings episode coming down the lane, featuring over 2 hours of questions, banter and rants that you've come to expect from John and Sol. This week, we talk about everything from tattoos we'd get...

2.20 - Hold Up, I'm Getting a Chrome Call with @fashioncringe 13.08.2020

We're officially 2/3 finished with Season 2 of PoK, and what better way to celebrate than to interview Amir aka @fashioncringe! Listen in as we talk about the Chunky Dunky replacing the Geobasket, him being followed on IG by Anthony Fantano, and his plans after his meme page, along with much more! Thank you so much to Amir for joining us, and thank you everyone for listening! Sol Thompson and...

2.19 - Hot Dog Water Fountain 11.08.2020

All is well in the PoK world, as Sol and John take on another set of spectacular questions asked to us by our audience! Listen in as we talk about Virgil Abloh copying Walter Van Beirendonck, our favorite runway moments of all time, and what Sol's favorite songs would be if he was a drainer, along with much much more! Thank you everybody for listening! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore t...

2.18 - Fashion Instagram Hype House with @christian_scibetta aka Brave New Wear 06.08.2020

Look out fashion world, Sol and John are about to become famous content creators. "Why?" you ask? Well it all boils down to two words. Christian. Scibetta. Listen in as the genius behind Brave New Wear on YouTube sits down to talk to (and manage us) about just about everything you can think of when it comes to Pair of Kings. I'm still not genuinely sure who conducted this interview,...

2.17 - Breaking News: The Chunky Dunky is Cool 04.08.2020

Another week, another classic Pair of Kings episode featuring the Kings themselves. This week, we answer some excellent questions, talking about everything from the three greatest rappers of all time, to our opinions on the new wave of bootleg shoes. Thank you so much to everyone who submitted a question, and thank you to everyone for 5k followers on Instagram! We are so fortunate to be part of th...

2.16 - A Hand-Stitched Podcast with @the.marquise.martin 30.07.2020

Talent comes in many forms, but it takes a lot of talent to do what this week's guest does. We got to speak to artist and designer Marquise Martin (@the.marquise.marten on IG) about his start in the world of leather crafting, being a sneakerhead since birth, and his immense attention to detail in every piece he creates, along with much much more! Thank you so much to Marquise for taking the t...

2.15 - Strategic Gatekeeping 28.07.2020

41 questions! First of all, thank you to everyone who decided to send in a question or multiple for us! We can't believe all of the great ones we got. Listen in as this week, we talk about everything from our favorite architecture styles to which celebrity would do best as a model. It's our longest episode yet, but that quantity is matched with quality that we're quite proud of. Tha...

2.14 - Gotta Squeeze Some Lemons to Make Some Jawnz with @freeslurpeeday and @digital_gf 23.07.2020

It's time for a Certified Wholesome Moment, folks. This week we are joined by the most fashionable couple on any of your Insta feeds, Slurp and Annie aka @freeslurpeeday and @digital_gf. We start things off with some questions for Slurp about everything from how many Slurpees he believes he can drink, to how he acquires so much Rick. After that, we have some stellar questions and banter with...

2.13 - The Second Aphex Twin 21.07.2020

As season 2 approaches it's halfway point, we keep bringing hit after hit to the world of podcasting, and week is certainly no exception. Listen in as John and Sol talk about everything from fishing stories to stock tips, with plenty of the classic Pair of Kings fashion content and banter in between. Thank you so much to everyone for tuning in! We're truly blessed to able to record the p...

2.12 - Liam Yori, the Duke of Denim with @dasyori 16.07.2020

Season 2 has continued to bring the classics, and this week is no exception. This week the Kings are joined by designer Liam Yori aka @dasyori, as he talks in depth about how his brand came to be, what his plans are for the future and plenty of other exciting questions you'll have to tune in to hear. One thing is for certain though, we're bringing you business as usual, tomfoolery as pla...

2.11 - The Future of Raf 14.07.2020

The two hour pod, it's here. It's finally here. Join John and Sol on a journey of goofing and banter (and some fashion talk as well). We've got a new segment, plenty of sensational, wonderful questions and the hottest take you've ever heard about lobster. This certainly isn't an episode you'll want to miss. Not only is it business as usual, there is no shortage of tom...

2.10 - Pantless on the Pod with @yourfashionarchive 09.07.2020

Another week, another sensational guest episode on Pair of Kings. This week, we are joined by Oliver Leone aka @yourfashionarchive aka @yourfashionmemes aka @angelsafternoon. Listen in as Oliver talks about everything from styling celebrities to his take on niche fashion memes. This certainly wont be an episode you'll want to miss, thank you so much for tuning in! Sol Thompson and Michael Smi...

2.9 - I Put the New Forgis on the Cube 07.07.2020

Certified podcast moment! Sol and John are missing no pods despite Sol going on vacation, instead we recorded the entire week's worth in 5 hours and went full pod mode. This week we talk about Sol making his relationship Facebook official, wearing one runway collection for the rest of our lives, the influence of music on our styles and much much more. This certainly isn't an episode you&...

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