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

5.16 - Keeping your Lens to the Streets with @watchingnewyork 30.09.2021

Another day, another slapper guest episode! This week, we're joined by Johnny Cirillo aka @watchingnewyork. Listen in as we talk with Johnny about how he finds an outfit to photograph, where he got his start in photography, and more! Thank you so much to Johnny for joining us, and thank you everyone for listening! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, in...

5.15 - PATREON PREVIEW: Set of Kings Podcast with @cumdegarcons 28.09.2021

THREEPEAT! This week we welcome Daniel aka @wisconsindeathtrip aka @cumdegarcons onto the pod for his third trip around the block. Listen in as we talk about everything from him ruining his Kiko's in a motorcycle accident to deadlifting in CCP boots. Thank you so much to Daniel for joining us, and thank you everyone for listening! Subscribe to the Patreon if you like what you heard! Sol Thomp...

5.14 - PATREON PREVIEW: Heavy Machinery or Avant-Garde Fashion? 23.09.2021

We're BACK with a Patreon Exclusive BANGER! This week, we play a brand new game created by John, which involves Sol guessing if an item is a piece of heavy machinery or an avant-garde fashion piece. Thank you so much to everyone for listening, and subscribe to the Patreon if you'd like to hear beyond the preview! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion...

5.13 - Pair of Kings at the Met Gala 21.09.2021

We're BACK with a classic boys episode, answering questions from our IG and Discord! Listen in as we talk about what we'd wear to the Met Gala, our relationship with scented candles, and more! Thank you 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 vangu...

5.12 - Smelling Like Success with @elanbia 16.09.2021

We're BACK with a slapper of a guest episode. This week, we talk with director, writer, and all around cool guy, Elan Bia (@elanbia)! Listen in as we talk with Elan about @nosoap.xyz, his love of Timbs, and of course, what Drake smells like. Thank you so much to Elan for joining us, and thanks to everyone for listening! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashi...

5.11 - PATREON PREVIEW: The Fashion Price is Right 14.09.2021

We're back with a Patreon exclusive Kings episode! This week, listen in as we talk about a ton of sports for some reason, what we'd be buying right now if we were buying clothes, and play a game of fashion price is right designed by Sol! Thank you so much to everyone for listening, check out the Patreon for full episodes! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures o...

5.10 - PATREON PREVIEW: The Constant Flow of Fits with @mark_boutilier 09.09.2021

We're back with another Patreon classic! This week, Mark Boutilier returns to the pod to talk everything from what he's been up to, to heading out to NYC for NYFW. Thanks so much to Mark for joining us, and thank you everyone for listening! Subscribe to the Patreon for more! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities,...

5.9 - What Would Fashion be Without the Internet? 07.09.2021

We're BACK AT IT! In this week's King's episode, listen in as John and Sol discuss everything from our thoughts on Waffle House, to the pieces of clothing in our closets that we'd never sell. Thanks 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 highli...

5.8 - When I Met You in the Somar with @owenmhyatt 02.09.2021

THE SLAPPERS CONTINUE. This week, we're joined by fashion legend, youtuber, brand owner, and all around great guy Owen Hyatt (@owenmhyatt)! Listen in as we talk with Owen about everything from his brand (@somar.us), to quarantining in London! Thank you so much to Owen for joining us, and thank you so much to everyone for listening! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultu...

5.7.5 - PATREON PREVIEW: If You Give a Pilgrim a Hellcat 31.08.2021

We're back with another Patreon episode! This week, Sol and John talk about Donda, Pier39, giving Pilgrims gatorade, and much, much more. Thank you everyone for supporting and 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 w...

5.7 - PATREON PREVIEW: TrevCoin to the Moon with @trevorgorji 26.08.2021

We're back with the legend himself, Trevor Gorji. Listen in as we catch up with Trev and talk about everything from what's next from him to putting Mario Judah on flow team. Thank you so much to Trevor for joining us, and thank you everyone for listening! Patreon info available in the link on our IG (@pairofkingspod). Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fa...

5.6 - Our Dream ASICS Collab 24.08.2021

We're back with another King's episode! This week, we talk about everything from the future of the Birkenstock Boston to our top 5 favorite cereals. Thanks 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...

5.5 - Trickle Down Flow Team with @jiandeleon 19.08.2021

We're back with another spectacular guest episode for season 5! This week, we're joined by former editorial director of Highsnobiety (amongst many other titles), Jian DeLeon! Listen in as we talk with Jian about being one of the most flowed people on the internet, how many mules he has in his collection, and where he thinks fashion is headed. Thank you so much to Jian for joining us, and...

5.4 - PATREON PREVIEW: Bootcut Bandits 17.08.2021

The boys are BACK with a 2 hour patreon exclusive. This week we talk about a whole bunch of things that I guess you just have to tune into if you want to hear them! Thank you so much to everyone for listening, and thank you to our patrons for the support! If you like what you hear, consider joining the patreon! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewi...

5.3 - PATREON PREVIEW: Cracking Kiss Boots with @freeslurpeeday 12.08.2021

We're back with another Patreon classic! This week, our good friend Slurp returns to the pod, ready to talk about runway samples, thigh high kiss boots, building Warhammer sets, and more! Thank you so much to Slurp for joining us, and thank you to all of our patrons for their support! If you'd like to hear this episode in its entirety, please consider subscribing to the Patreon! Sol Thom...

5.2 - Pair of Kings Season 5: Modern Warfare 2 11.08.2021

The new season is here! (This is the second episode, but we add the title to the first King's ep of the season.) We're so excited to be back in the stu for another season! This episode is banter only, but features a massive announcement from John! (We had to cut the questions section for audio issues.) Thank you everyone so much for listening! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the w...

5.1 - God Gives His Skinniest Jeans to His Strongest Soldiers with @edgyalbert 05.08.2021

SEASON 5!!! We're kicking off the season with an interview featuring Albert Muzquiz (@edgyalbert), actor, fashion content creator, and great person! Listen in as we talk with Albert about everything from his sweet mustache to raw denim, and plenty more in between! Thank you so much to Albert for joining us, and thank you everyone for listening! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world...

4.33 - PATREON PREVIEW: Would Abraham Lincoln be a Drainer? 04.08.2021

t's the first Patreon exclusive boys ep! This week, join us as we talk about a plethora of topics. We look at engagement rates of brands that were popping back in the day, discuss if Ari Aster is overrated or not, and of course debate whether or not Honest Abe would've been a drainer. Thank you so much to everyone for listening, and for supporting the Patreon! If you'd like to hear...

4.32 - PATREON PREVIEW: YITAI is for the People with @yitai.la 30.07.2021

NEW PATREON EPISODE! Listen in as we catch up with our good friend Yitai Geng, founder of YITAI (formerly Y.T.G). We talk with Yitai about what he's been up to recently, his brand's name change, seeing his clothes on celebrities, and more! Thank you so much to Yitai for joining us, and thank you to our patrons for their support! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcul...

Ben 10 Astrology 27.07.2021

The Kings are BACK, and it's the last episode of the season! Thank you everyone for a wonderful fourth season, we're so excited for season 5! Listen in this week as John and Sol discuss everything from our dream sneaker colorway, to what we'd wear in space! Thank you so much to everyone for listening! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, inter...

4.30 - PATREON PREVIEW: Avant-Garde Podcasting with @meme_saint_laurent and @fashion_wankers 23.07.2021

THE FIRST PATREON EPISODE IS HERE!!! We're joined by Karsten and Ollie for 2 hours and 45 minutes of unscripted podcast goodness! A description is impossible, you'll just have to listen in! Thank you so much to Karsten and Ollie for joining us, and thank you everyone for listening! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, persona...

4.29 - Educating the Youth with @archived.dreams 22.07.2021

We're back with our final guest episode of the season! This week, we're joined by @hector.quint of @archived.dreams, one of the finest moodboards on all of Instagram. Listen in as we talk with Hector about everything from his process to where he wants to take his career in fashion and culture. Thanks so much to Hector for joining us, and thanks everyone for listening! Sol Thompson and Mi...

4.28 - The Big 3 of Fashion Design 13.07.2021

We're back with another classic King's episode! This week, we talk about everything from the amazing new Pyer Moss show to which animals we'd choose as protectors in a mass battle. Clearly a lot going on, thank you for listening! Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the n...

4.27 - The Story of Story with Saeed Al-Rubeyi of @storymfg 08.07.2021

We're back with another guest episode and another episode title pun! This week, we're joined by the legend himself, co-founder of Story mfg. (@storymfg), Saeed Al-Rubeyi (@saeed_storymfg)! We sat down to talk with Saeed about everything from how he and his wife got started making clothes to traveling to the corners of the globe to source products for their beautiful garments! Thank you s...

4.26 - Double Pits to Chesty 29.06.2021

The Kings are back with another boys ep for the books! Listen in as we talk about everything from the new Vetements project to how we spend our summers! 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...

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