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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12. Quintessential Quarantine Quotes and Quarrels 31.03.2020 1:00:03

The Kings are back with what was SUPPOSED to be a half hour episode (it's an hour) talking about their style icons, staying sane during quarantine, and much much more! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the po...

11. It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint 26.03.2020 1:17:14

The Kings are back with a DOOZY of an episode. Listen in as we talk about a cornucopia of topics, filled with signature banter and plenty of tangent conversations. We're so happy to be able to bring everyone an extra pod every week during these strange times, sending love from Pair of Kings! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, pe...

10. Speak Softly and Wear Some Big Rick with @geocasket 24.03.2020 1:00:37

The Kings are joined by their first guest! The legendary Theo, aka the geoman, aka @geocasket, has blessed the airwaves with his knowledge and intuition about all things Geobasket, and fashion as a whole. We've got some solid banter, some top tier education, and a dash of spice on this special episode of Pair of Kings. Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashio...

9 Q&A While Social Distancing 19.03.2020 50:32

The boys are back after a couple days of not going outside to answer some amazing questions put forth by our audience! We speak on fashion, writing, film, music, and more, plus a potential marriage proposal? Tune in to find out! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of t...

8. Eating Doors and Flying Jets 17.03.2020 58:46

Happy St. Patrick's Day! The Kings are back... with mustaches?! John and Sol are in the midst of some self-quarantined boredom, and are channeling that into bringing you the best podcast we possibly can. This episode strays a bit away from the fashion scene and focuses slightly more on some banter from the boys. Tune in, and be sure to let us know your thoughts!! Sol Thompson and Michael Smit...

7. Kickflip Over the Casket 10.03.2020 1:00:11

A FULL HOUR OF SPICE! Welcome to all of our new listeners to a spicy segment featuring your favorite Kings. We bring you some hot takes, and plenty of questions from our lovely Instagram followers. Thank you all so much for listening. Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguar...

6. Sunglasses in the Club 03.03.2020 38:26

The boys are back with... intro music?!?! That's right folks, Pair of Kings has figured out basic audio editing! We're excited to bring you some certified slappers this week as we tackle recent runway shows, Travis dunks, and some spicy takes (now in better quality audio!!). Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities,...

5. Oh, What a Beautiful Morning! 25.02.2020 34:38

Good morning Kings and Queens! John and Sol are coming at you with a spicy episode, recorded at 6:30am! We're bringing you some sneaker news, some fashion news, and some HOT takes. Enjoy! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for week...

4. Sweeter than a Supreme Oreo 18.02.2020 30:40

Supreme is back?!?! The boys discuss the hot and cold of Supreme SS20 (hint, there's a lot of both) and riff about everything from All Star Weekend to Netflix's Earth at Night. Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly upl...

3. Parasite and Palace and 'Preme, Oh My! 11.02.2020 45:54

The boys are back with spicy pod goodness! A million different drops for All Star Week, Palace and Supreme's new collection previews, and the first Pair of Kings Movie Corner! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads o...

2. Personal Style in a World of Influence 04.02.2020 43:33

The boys are back! Sol and John tackle personal style, sustainability, and an excellent release roundup in our second episode. Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don’t forgot to follow us on our so...

1. Welcome to the Castle 28.01.2020 31:19

Pair of Kings want to start out by thanking everyone for tuning in, we're hoping to bring you a fun, fresh podcast for your tiresome Tuesday. We're going to cover everything we can in the realm of men's fashion, and we hope you'll tag along. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @pairofkingspod, and feel free to email us at pairofkingspod@gmail.com. Sol Thompson and Michael Sm...