Pied-noir

PIED-NOIR x The Perfume Nationalist crossover featuring Jack Mason. We cover the life of Lee Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) and the perfume Kingdom (2003). 

A discussion of the ultimate hot mess it girl of the 2010s, Cat Marnell. Featuring returning guest Payton Moore. 

A very special New Year's episode! We cover the great Glenn O'Brien, who rode the wave from Warhol's factory through to the golden age of Conde Nast. Featuring Jared Hollingsworth de Leon, Vincent Nappi, Yevgeny Myshalov, and Maria Myshalov. 

An exploration of the many facets of our most enigmatic it-girl, Bella Hadid. Dark magic, infantile regression, medical fetishism, sculptural beauty: everything comes together in our attempt to understand this marble sphynx of the 21st century. Featuring returning guest Kylie White. 

A walk down memory lane to the halcyon days of American Apparel, now risen from the ashes as Los Angeles Apparel. Me too? Fake. American manufacturing? It's got a future. Featuring Adam Lehrer and Jenny. Stay tuned to the end for a shelfie bull sesh with the great Jenny and a unique electronic track selection, always included with every episode. 

A discussion of two very special books, authored by two very special people: PiHKAL and TiHKAL, by Alexander and Ann Shulgin. Featuring Jared Hollingsworth de Leon. 

Thoughts on the career of Donna Karan, featuring returning guest Rena Distasio. 

Beautiful Abbey Ross calls in to talk about the Netflix sensation of the moment, America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. 

A quick and dirty rundown of the Fall 2025 Haute Couture week, featuring returning guest Kylie White. Shows covered: Chanel, Balenciaga, Iris van Herpen, Dior, Armani Privé, Rahul Mishra, Ronald van der Kemp, Victor and Rolf, Maison Margiela, Schiaparelli, Francesco Scognamiglio, Zuhair Murad, Ashi Studio.  Follow along with the discussion of looks on wwd.com.

Jack Thorpe Baker and Maria Myshalov weigh in on the Anna Wintour question. 

A Spring/Summer 2026 menswear runway review with the great Vincent Nappi. Shows Covered: Armani, Saint Laurent, Dior, Sacai, Lemaire, Walter van Bierendonck, Hermès, Ralph Lauren, Willy Chavarria, and Prada.  Looks discussed with numbers, follow along on WWD.com for free access. 

Friend of the pod Andre calls in from the Great White North to talk about two classic murder movies, Michelangelo Antonioni's Blow Up (1966) and Brian De Palma's Blow Out (1981). Also featured: an elaboration of the anti-athleisure ethos, plus things you can't say to your gay cousin. 

Melly of NowThen podcast dials in to talk about the late, great Vivienne Westwood. 

A psychedelic deep dive into the music of Roky Erickson and the Thirteenth Floor Elevators, featuring Adam Lehrer. Also on offer: extreme fitness, life in recovery, and $10,000 vibes. Listen to the end to find out who the greatest vocalist of our generation is, according to Sasha. 

True blue society lady, font of wisdom, and cool mom par excellence: the great Maria Myshalov stops by for a belated Mother's Day episode.     

Man of the forest Eben drops by for a deep dive on one of the greatest recording artists of the 21st century, Jamaica's Vybz Kartel. Also included is a discussion of how to curate one's own vibes, and potentially even turn on, tune in, and drop out to a life more in sync with nature. 

Photographer Alicia Gordon joins to talk about Studio 54 (1977-1980), the eponymous 2018 documentary, and the nostalgic dream of the disco years. Bonus drugstore unboxing at the end. 

A solo episode featuring a snapshot of my current beauty routine, a mini trend forecast for summer 2025, and other musings. 

Premier exprimental DJ and avant-garde prince Chai-T comes on to talk gabber, hardcore music of all genres, and takes a few redpills along the way. 

A FW 2025 runway analysis with noted NYC it-girl Mika Kol. Also featuring tales of donkey thieving, reclaiming the Rhodesia narrative, and much more.

This week we offer you an impromptu Estée Lauder unboxing, a bomb siren live on air, and a bold MAGA beauty manifesto. Featuring Jack Mason, of The Perfume Nationalist.

Two homebodies get cozy on their respective ends of the globe to talk aesthesis, holy grails of both scarf and mascara variety, and family in the 21st century. Featuring Rena Distasio. 

This week we offer you a discussion from outer space, with artist Kylie White on the air to talk about art collecting for the everyman, futurism, and what to do if you've messed up your skin barrier.

Payton Moore drops by to talk city life, Republican beauty, Dysport, and whether or not red light therapy is real.

The inaugural episode, featuring Jack Thorpe Baker, who gives us a glimpse into the world of the ballet.