Pair of Kings: A Fashion and Culture Podcast

The boys get a little evil on this week of the podcast as they're joined by creator of Pod-Favorite Lu'u Dan, Hung La! Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and Hung chat about Asian identity, the upcoming Lu'u Dan collection, their favorite pieces, what makes for a successful tiktok presence, Bosozuku, the DMV (the region, not the department of motor vehicles), authenticity...

Uh oh! Trouble's brewing! Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram) and John (@johnhogeboom) are talking about revenge plots on this week's episode of the podcast. Join the boys as they ponder some fashion would-you-rathers, disappointing contracts, Balenciaga Tracks, Kiko Asics (that's how you know John's back), Drake's midlife crises (plural), and so much more! We hop...

STREETWEAR LEGENDS ONLY ON THIS EPISODE OF THE POD. Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are joined by Racks Hogan (@itsracks) on this week's episode to talk Supreme, double barreled glizzies, his pet pig, sewing and chain stitching, and finding what works - stylistically - for you. Tap in and listen to what could be the most spirited debate about flared pants you've ever hear...

All of the boys are back for this week's episode! Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) as they talk about bullying people over Grailed, the quest for the perfect jorts, John's wedding shoes (tabi boots), Rick Owens designing football uniforms, frat parties, Destroy Lonely, John's Tabi boots that he's wearing to his wedding, Opium teens, Ti...

So, fancy title. Basically: Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) chat about buying things for life, the changing definition of 'investment pieces' and other streetwear terms, Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, Rick Owens, broke-core, Balenciaga, LARPing, Geeking Out, Duel Masters, and so much more. It's a classic boys episode that you all know and love, so tune in, enjoy, and...

It's all about denim on this week of the podcast. Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are joined by a very special guest: denim expert Amy Leverton, the brains behind one of the biggest denim pages on instagram, Denim Dudes (@denimdudes)! Join the trio as they talk about japanese denim, innovations within the world of jeans, young and exciting brands, and more. We hope you have al...

Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back this week and are answering listener questions! They cover queries like "how often do you wash your clothes?", "is selvedge denim worth it?" and "is there an ethical two state solution to the ongoing conflict in the middle east?" Maybe not that last one. You'll just have to listen to find out, huh? Anyway,...

~We're baaaaaaackkkkkkk!~ Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are joined this week by Valentino-Couture-model-PhD-candidate-Ann-Demeulemeester-superfan Dylan Keoni (@dylan.keoni) to talk about her walking runway, crowdfunding fashion weeks, Jimin (and KPop in general), scaring French inc*ls (League of Legends players), Riot Riot Riot bombers, Joe McKenna, and so much more. Remembe...

So. Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) are back. I know. Exciting. We have a pretty cool discussion in this one, y'all. Seriously. Do you know how much you spend a year on clothes? Don't just toss out a number - really think about it . $1,000? $2,000? What's normal to you in a week? Times 52? More than you think, right? How much is too much?  That...

In this exciting new episode, join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they dive into the world of fashion with the undisputed Baron of Bape, the Nigo 'Npector, and the Shark Hoodie Sergeant himself: Juan Sarabia of @apparition.xci! Together, they'll explore the ins and outs of Bapesta quality, reminisce about the iconic OG Shark Hoodie, and discuss the beloved Bape Kid. B...

Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back with a boys episode - that's right, the pair is covering everything from some really exciting small brands (suggested by you, the fans!), fashion elitism, and the wonders of facetune.  Join Sol and Michael as they delve into the world of small, up-and-coming brands and unearth hidden gems in the fashion industry. Subscribe now to elevat...

Tune in to the hottest fashion podcast on the earth with hosts Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they explore the world of trying to find a pair of shoes that fit, custom suiting, and vintage Polo. This week, they're joined by the incredibly stylish and incredibly funny Mic Nguyen (@nicepantsbro) to discuss the latest in the realm of dodging drafts, not eating because you wan...

Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back to discuss the worrying trend of thriftflation - essentially, things getting more expensive. It's been happening for at least a few years now, so tune in, enjoy, and give us your thoughts over in the discord! Lots of love! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities,...

It's been long awaited - by fans and us alike - but it's finally here. Jake John Howard (@jakejohnhoward) joins Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) to discuss John Deere, Walter Van Beirendonck, and his journey in the fashion world. Jake dresses - as we put it on the podcast - how everyone living in Brooklyn thinks they dress like, so tune in, hang out,...

The original idea for this episode was a game - which, yes, Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) eventually play - but conversations involving Funko Pops managed to derail basically the entire episode. So, here's what I'll do: I'm going to do quick descriptions for both.  The boys are back, discussing Freddy Funko, Leslie Knope, and obviously, the b...

Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back with this week's special guest Harry Chadha (@harrychadha_), the man behind the incredible Telfar TV sets, Stadium Goods, and so much more. Tune in as the boys talk about the best and worst designed cities, the Houston Rockets, and how to set yourself apart in the design space. For anybody interested in furniture and design (especially...

I'm feeling lazy this week so here's a ChatGPT-generated episode description! In this episode of the Pair of Kings Podcast, Sol Thompson (@solthompson) and Michael Smith (@_smithstagram) delve into the world of fashion and explore what it's like to navigate this exciting, but often confusing, industry during your 20s. They discuss the importance of being true to yourself and not get...

Guest Episode. Jesse Baez. Instant Classic.  Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) and they hop in the podcast studio with none other than singer Jesse Baez (@jessebaez) to chat about how the hell to dress on tour, shoplifting in Guatemala, LA fashion and food, and (shockingly) League of Legends. We're continuing our streak of amazing guests, so tune in, hang out, and once you&...

It's time for some very highbrow, analytical, probing fashion talk using everyone's favorite words. Just kidding. Had you going, didn't I? Join Sol, John, and Michael and they discuss cool clothes and accessories that they've found recently, tiktok and instagram fashion, and investing (literally) into some Rick boots. It's a classic boys episode, so tune in, hang out, and...

It's time for the first guest episode of the season, and we're joined by a pioneer in the streetwear game - literally. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they chat with Bobby Hundreds (@bobbyhundreds) about the landscape of streetwear in the early 2000's, the 'holy shit' moment, and finding the next Virgil. Streetwear is older than some of you, so tune...

WE ARE FINALLY BACK, EVERYONE! Welcome to a new season, where the boys are back and badder than ever (that's Ice Spice/Michael Jackson bad, not first-episode-of-hell's-kitchen-dish bad). Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) as they discuss holiday pickups, 2023 fashion bingo, a ill-fated bet that's most likely involving Long John Silver's,...

The title is sort of a joke, I guess. We cover this topic at some point. Anyway, join Sol (@solthompson), John (@johnhogeboom), and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk about everything from how to make a streetwear brand distinct, Marc Jacobs becoming the Drake (insultingly) of fashion, and Raf Calvin (among other topics).  Sorry for the short description, I'm studying for the GRE and am st...

That's right - after a short hiatus, the boys are back with the classic "Reading The Descriptions Of Brands On The SSENSE Website And Sol And John Try To See If They Can Guess Anything About The Brand At All: The Game". We're pretty sure the game originated in 14th Century Poland, so we're glad to be carrying on the tradition. The rules are simple: Michael reads the descri...

So we lied a little bit. We only go from A to E on this pod, but can you blame us? With SSENSE having over 300 men's brands, there was so way that we could be angry or vindictive enough to hate on every brand in one episode . That being said, join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@bassproshops) as they work their way through SSENSE, hating on everything from Dr. Pibb techwear to the French (ne...

I'm feeling like breaking up the normalcy of these descriptions, so here's a haiku about this episode. A Guest Episode Sol and Alexandra Hildreth I Need 50 Bands Now I finished that and feel dumber for it. Regardless, Sol (@solthompson) is joined by fashion writer, style icon, and Guy Fieri's own super fan, Alexandra Hildreth (@alexandra.hildreth). Join the two as they talk about ly...