Retail Therapy by Sunday Scaries

Some final thoughts on Season 3 of White Lotus, the 3-hour wait to get into the Stussy NYC store (plus a greater retail location discussion), the Aime Leon Dore denim jacket that somehow became the item of the season for them, washing yourself of digital devices, White Boy Summer Reading, Bode embroidery, tariffs, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com willde...

Babygirls getting cast as Beatles, the rise of the fireman jacket, a cost-benefit analysis of luxury train travel, 'intentional clutter' as a new interior aesthetic, drinks of the spring, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/...

The vacation shirt from White Lotus that everyone was talking about (and why we're at a crossroads with vacation shirts in general), why Gen Z is getting tired of microtrends popping up everywhere, the Saltburn bathtub goes up for auction, Canoe Club x Beams Plus suit collab, a new segment called "Talk Me Out of It," wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com wil...

"Scenes of Note" co-creator James Tedesco fills in for Barrett this week to discuss all things zine creation. From inception to print, we go through the entire process of creating the first Sunday Scaries magazine. We also touch on film photography in general, layout, trips, and what's in store for volume two. Buy Scenes of Note, Volume 1: ⁠sunday-scaries.shop⁠ Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠retail...

Welcome back to The Sunday Scaries Podcast. This week, we welcome Almost Friday's Rusty Featherstone to the program to discuss how he spends his Sundays — his go-to hangover cures, his ideal Sunday, his go-to playlists, best Sunday meals, and so much more. Subscribe to the newsletter: willdefries.substack.com  Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail...

Barrett drops in amidst his absence to discuss all things vacation from the food to the pool chairs to the spa. We also discuss whether or not “wellness clubs are the new country clubs,” the popular camo Abercrombie hoodies, Cartier’s party for Timothee Chalamet (ding!), wine ash trays, $19 Kyoto strawberries from Erewhon, SAG fits, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com  Sh...

Sally fills in for Barrett this week to talk all things romance novels, we discuss whether or not we need to lay off the hotel bars a little bit, Sally's five current favorite products, Snail Girl Spring, Aime Leon Dore's first spring release, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com  Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Ther...

There have been some recent vibe shifts that command some immediate attention. Now branded as "Are we doing...", we go through several recent style and food developments: tote bag heels, flared jeans for guys, dainty sneakers and flats, all-black sneakers, repurposed soles, Irish football jerseys, pasta water ice cubes, and more. We also discuss Walton Goggins's Architectural Digest home tour, Stu...

Why we may start using "white table cloth" as an adjective rather than a noun, the race for pool chairs on vacation, Wedding Ins and Outs from The New York Times, and more. We also go through the disappearance of the viral Charli XCX record, some footy apparel pieces, bath house Justin Bieber, Arc’Teryx beanies, why there are bidding wars for a Martha Stewart cookbook from 1982, and wishlist items...

Barrett went to the most Retail Therapy-coded coffee event in Austin, Will had his first true Japanese omakase experience, some outfits we can't stop thinking about, private rooftop clubs in Vegas, Timothee Chalamet on SNL, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com  Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy...

A very food-driven episode featuring a new segment, "Freak or Don't Freak" featuring a series of Retail Therapy-coded things that we're on the fence about — from Arc'teryx wine to caesar salad cheesecake to going "jazz mode." We also dub our Drink of 2024, discuss the Prince William's beard, the top "pick me" foods, Jeremy Strong's Golden Globes fit, the reason Americans need to party more, and wi...

Our In and Out lists for 2025 have officially arrived. From style to food & drink to general trends, we go through everything we think we might be seeing just a litttttle more of 2025. Remember: Do not criticize until you listen. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com  Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube:...

Today we welcome Matt Pham of With A Beginner’s Mind to talk about how he started his brand, his career history with John Elliott, inspiration behind some of his products, the future of With A Beginner’s Mind, the imposter syndrome of being creative, noodle boys, how Matt spends his Sundays, and some wishlist items. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com  Shop the Sunday Scaries Scent...

The potential Barbour takeover by college fraternity guys, shopping for welly boots for a listener, Will talks wine and whiskey tastings, Austin Butler cast as the lead in American Psycho, Persian rugs as desktop wallpapers, some more drink of the winter updates, holiday traditions, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com  Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candl...

A look at both Barrett and Will's Spotify Wrapped, Jacob Elordi's new beard and some "Babygirl of the Year" talk, Guinness's rise with splitting the G, potential Drink of the Winter nominees, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com  Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube...

Barrett, Will, and special guest Sally break down their favorite gifting ideas for the 2024 holiday season. From bag charms to sweaters to Japanese robes, there are truly gifts for anyone you’re looking for. Or, in true Retail Therapy fashion, these would also make good gifts to yourself.  For links to all gifts talked about, keep an eye out for a full list releasing on the Retail Therapy Substack...

A loaded episode containing the sudden rise of Burberry, Belgian shoes gaining popularity among those who ~know~, Spotify Wrapped Season, 90s office culture, Zyns being in the bro culture zeitgeist, and more. We also touch on a recent New York Times piece about burgundy, the recent Skims x Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign, denim shirts, and some wishlist items. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.su...

This week, we were joined by nurse practitioner Caleb Martin (and, of course, Sally) to talk all things brotox, botox, filler, mini-facelifts, thread lifts, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com  Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Spons...

The Saltburn vinyl delivery is imminent, Barrett on Halloween, Will's stops in NYC, Paul Mescal's babygirl slip-up, the Timothee Chalamet lookalike contest in Washington Square Park, Ralph Lauren and SSENSE crushing social, adjustments for wearing longer coats this winter, the influencer to DJ pipeline, and (of course) wishlist items. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com  Shop the S...

Too much babygirl news to not cover — Mescal gets the GQ treatment, Elordi for Chanel, and Drew Starkey's possible anointment. We also talk Drake going full-flyfishing, Austin's viral AI restaurant, Michelin Stars headed to Austin, favorite pastries, our Mount Rushmores of Fall Drinks, Will's haircut strategy, clog collabs, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack....

You feel that? Apparently the menswear vibes are shifting in ways you wouldn’t expect. From fashion houses to trickle-down style, we discuss whether or not the vibes are actually shifting or not. We also talk about the rise in wine bars as places to hang out more casually, $910 fleeces, our respective Austin City Limits music festival experiences, clarified cocktails, Moo Deng Girl, Strega Nona Fa...

After two very targeted episodes, this week was much more of a grab bag — Daniel Craig's fit for the Loewe show, bag and shoe charms, GQ trying to cancel Gorpcore, Sydney Sweeney's abomination of an ad deal, kitchen upgrades and aesthetic appliances, Sally Rooney's "Intermezzo" as a status symbol, Divorced Wife-core, Nike news, and some footy collabs. Of course, we finished everything out by addin...

What's in this fall? What's out this fall? What things can we arbitrarily talk about that could possibly ruffle the feathers of Retail Therapy listeners? From restaurants to fashion to #vibes, we go through each of our official "In" and "Out" lists as we head toward the holidays. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com  Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundaysc...

Browns, leathers, and chore coats — oh my! Year after year, our Fall Fashion episode proves to be one of our biggest strengths. This year, we went through the trends we're seeing, specific pieces we're into, trends we're avoiding, and everything in between. Put on your barn coat over your cropped tee and settle in. Disclaimer: We put a lot on the screen so your experience will be furthered by watc...

It's official: Retail Therapy's summer vacation is over. Barrett went to Spain for his honeymoon, Randy went to Japan for his own personal enjoyment, and Will went to Italy for a family wedding. Each go through their highs and lows of the trip, their best shopping moments, Dos and Don'ts, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com  Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.ve...