Pair of Kings: A Fashion and Culture Podcast

Oh man, she's freakin' the allbirds man for allbirds again. Michael and Sol are back, right next door to Mr. Purple, chatting about everything from flirting with someone because they're wearing fly fishing gear to setting up a Prada Marfa but this time on the moon. This episode comes with the conception of one of the greatest ideas for a fashion game (to call this a game is a stretc...

Hey everyone, we are 6'8" All Femur, merch is in the back. Here's our first song, "Hedi Slimane is Actually Good". Shout out to our sound guy. The boys are back (that's right, all three of them!) to discuss their own and YOUR hot fashion takes: this ranges from the least hot hot take ("heart shoe bad" is getting old, y'all) to the most hot take ("P...

Three people. 70 brands. 140 opinions. One absolutely insane collab jumpsuit during fitcheck. It's time for the definitive, correct (if you disagree, you are wrong, also you are dumb for not having the same opinion (also you should correct your own opinions)) fashion tier list that is true and not up for debate. That's right. We are right. We run the podcast. This means we are the author...

I'm finally recovered from COVID! It's time for a little tête-à-tête between Sol (@solthompson) and Kartik (@karuresearch), where the guys discuss creating a brand, exploring and celebrating Indian identity, and how much they hate elite, Ivy League Universities (kidding) ((maybe not)). With a strong eye for Indian fabrics and cuts as well as modern streetwear and fashion cues, Kartik is...

The boys - Sol (@solthompson) and John (@johnhogeboom) - are back at it and discussing real,  actual, fashion news. Yep - rumors about the fashion update to Fortnite, yugioh collabs, and Kiko coming on the podcast. Join the boys in the studio for a classic episode for some laughs, stories about grailed scammers, and some good, old fashion tomfoolery! Love you! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explor...

Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back with a time-honored, historic, eons-played game of We've Polled The Instagram Community on Trends That They Either Want to Stay Dead or Come Back and Then We Will Rate Said Opinions on A Scale of How Likely or Unlikely We Are to Take Them on a Date or The Extent to Which We Would Date Said Person: The Game. That's right! The same g...

Hello, everyone! We're back with another episode this week - thank you to everyone who donated to save wild salmon in the lower snake river. It means a ton.  We've linked back up with Jacob (@ecchi.chad) to discuss... well... just about everything. We cover keyboards, yu-gi-oh, lunarcore, hyperpop, mister purple, getting a little too sauced, and more. It's a wild, random, and very f...

So, we weren't joking with the episode title. Meet one of the most important people in the world of vintage denim, Brit Eaton (@originalindianajeans). He's a Levi's collector who's made a name for himself by being just crazy enough to risk his life for some insanely rare jeans, including one of ten pairs of buckleback Levi's, a original Olympic pair of Levi's, and cou...

'ello, 'ello, loves. It's time for Sol (@solthompson) and John (@johnhogeboom) to go through a 60 brand tier listing of (most) fashion brands that exist today. We know, we know, we've missed some brands (Daiwa, Bode, Patagonia, Ann D, and the list goes on), but hey - this wasn't our list and we were too lazy to upload 100+ brand images and then go through all of them. Sorr...

It's. About. That. Time. Everyone.  Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), Ty, and Hiro of (@livingkoa) as they talk about founding, creating, and expanding their wonderful natural skincare company, Koa. The two talk about their roots in Hawaii, fashion grails, time in the investment banking world (they must have not heard our jokes in past episodes), and obviously, how they'...

Aw yeah, baby. The boys are back, baby. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they hop back into the podcasting area - nay, the thunderdome - as they tackle trends from 2019. Baby. That's right. Sol went through and edited a bunch of songs that he may get copyright struck for into the podcast after the fact, baby. Hell yeah. (baby). It's up to the boys to discuss casual...

That's right, everyone. It's time for a game of the classic game " Look at trends from the past 8 or so years and decide if you would bring them back or not: the game" , developed by none other than your hosts, Sol (@SolThompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram). The boys chat about health goths, Off-White Industrial Belts, Gosha, Demna, and Chelsea Boots. Tune in to hear spirited...

It's time to discuss shoes with Sunnei's senior footwear designer, Martin Sallieres (@martzer_)! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Martin as they discuss everything, from Martin's background in car design, soccer (football, for literally most everyone else), love of technical fabrics, and vintage clothing to the desire to reinvent the golf shoe. It's definitely a must-listen for any...

It's time to get a little bit mad, a little bit salty, and hate a little bit (well, maybe a little bit more than a little bit) with Ark of @unownedspaces. Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and Ark as they discuss taking brand deals, the g word, and designer collabs (for better or worse). Bonus points if you keep score for the game we play during the episode. Regardless, we ho...

The podcast is back, everyone! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they spiral into a pit of despair chatting about selling out, the future of the environment, and feeling absolutely, utterly, and completely uninspired at the moment. That being said, this is somehow a fashion podcast run by two guys - one of which is flat broke and is willingly avoiding fashion because he knows...

The boys get delusional and lie on this week's episode, featuring Vogue runway writer extraordinaire José Criales-Unzueta. We discuss everything from Random Identities (yes), wearing all black (yes), and tiktok fitpics (no). Bushwick is mentioned, yes, but we promise we aren't going to start purchasing low-income housing to build artisan, cruelty-free, custom septum piercing/gluten-free...

Sol and Michael are back, discussing jean alternatives, reps on Grailed, and their favorite (well, Michael's favorite) Rick runways! I'm not sure if anybody even reads these descriptions, but I hope I'm not just typing into the void. Who knows. Anyway - this marks the second episode EVER to be recorded in-person, so tune in for what may be history! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith exp...

The podcast returns as Sol and new host Michael get right back into the swing of things with some scintillating new topics: chafing, shorts, and Lunchbox (and more!). Join the boys as they usher in a new season of the pod and strap in for new episodes each week! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders...

We're BACK with a brand new guest episode! This week, we're joined by up and coming designer, Julia Silver! (@juliasilver__) Listen in as we talk with Julia about her work, celebrity clients, and much more! Thank you so much to Julia for joining us, and thank you everyone for listening! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, pe...

We're BACK (sorry for the delay!) with a brand new Patreon King's ep! Listen in as John and Sol chop it up the only way they know how. Thank you to everyone for listening, and thank you to our patrons for their support! If you'd like to join the Patreon, head over to patreon.com/pairofkingspodcast Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interview...

We're BACK with a classic boys ep! Listen in as we go over plenty of Q&A from our wonderful audience! Thank you so much to everyone for listening! 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...

We're BACK with a brand new guest episode! This week, we welcome rollerblading legend and owner of @themskates, Jon Julio (@jonjulio)! Listen in as we talk with Jon about everything from his skating career to what it was like taking the plunge into his own brand. Thank you so much to Jon for joining us, and thank you everyone for listening! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and...

We're BACK with a brand new guest episode! This week, we welcome all around wonderful human being Albert Muzquiz (@edgyalbert) onto the pod! Listen in as we talk about pants, pants, and more pants! Thank you so much to Albert for joining us, and thank you to our wonderful patrons! If you'd like to hear more, check out patreon.com/pairofkingspodcast Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore...

We're BACK with a classic Q&A King's episode! Listen in for takes on Kanye's antics, the Super Bowl, and much, much more! Thank you so much to everyone for listening! If you like what you heard, head over to patreon.com/pairofkingspodcast for more! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insi...

We're BACK with a brand new guest episode, featuring fitpic legend, blogger, and fellow podcaster Ethan Wong (@ethanmwong)! Listen in as we sit down with Ethan and talk about the intersection of menswear and streetwear, wearing a uniform all throughout school, and how to find the right menswear look for you. Thank you so much to Ethan for joining us, and thank you so much to everyone for list...