The Laws of Style

On this episode, host Douglas Hand interviews legendary WWD executive editor Bridget Foley. They discuss fashion icons, the state of NYFW, designers of note, how being direct, informed and fair always wins and how, if everything is fabulous, nothing's fabulous. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Douglas Hand meets with Karin Dillie of the fashion resale platform Recurate. They discuss sustainability in fashion, the circular economy and how fashion misses it and how the next five years will see massive, radical change in consumers' relationships with their clothes and the notion second hand. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode host Douglas Hand interviews the scion of the house of AG Jeans, Sam Ku. They discuss West Coast style, the eponymous brand - Adriano Goldschmied - that AG Jeans started from, local production, environmental sustainability and The Jean of Tomorrow. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand chats with the co-founder and CEO of the eco-conscious, closed loop fashion brand For Days, Kristy Caylor. They discuss the structural challenges with the fashion industry and consumerism, why designing with sustainable materials doesn't mean sacrificing fit, finish or style, the problem of greenwashing and opportunities for shifting the reta...

On this episode of The Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand sits down with retail guru and author of "Retail Pride" Ron Thurston. They discuss "new" models for retail success, how educating consumers is the best way to sell to them and what Yves Saint Laurent was up to in 1969. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, fashion insider and menswear aficionado, Douglas Hand interviews designer and Southern gentleman, Billy Reid. They discuss evolving concepts of personal style, Billy's multiple CFDA award wins, the rise and fall and rise of a fashion company, issues with eponymous brands and the beauty and grace of the pastime of baseball. Listen in! Hosted on Acast....

On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with luxury footwear designer and DTC entrepreneur Sarah Flint. They discuss the pain point(s) solved by the Sarah Flint product, the power of micro influencers, issues with eponymous brands, and the three global capitals for stylish women. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todd Snyder appears on The Laws of Style with host fashion lawyer and menswear aficionado Douglas Hand. They cover the connection between "manliness" and tailored clothing, the legal nuances of selling an eponymous brand, what happened to J.Crew, the power of fashion collaborations and personal style icons. It's a candid and informative episode. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with renown fine jewelry designer Ippolita Rostagno. They discuss the line between art and utilitarian design, Italian style (and lifestyle), issues with eponymous brands and the things they don't teach you in design school. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with the #FashionBanker and founding partner of the investment bank BDA Partners, Euan Rellie. They discuss the current state of M&A in the fashion industry, challenges and opportunities with DTC brands, legacy and entitlement in menswear, style icons and the benefits of rakishness. It's an amusing and informative hour. Listen in! Hos...

On this episode, Douglas Hand interviews the founder and CEO of the disruptive sports accessories brand Caraa, Aaron Luo. They discuss the transition from working for a Fortune 50 firm to a startup, the company's #StopAAPIHate commitment, the benefits of vertical integration for fashion brands as well as what type of bag it is that men tend to get left holding. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acas...

On this episode, Douglas Hand connects with the founder and CEO of the sustainability driven luxury womenswear brand Another Tomorrow, Vanessa Barboni Hallik. They discuss the opportunities for sustainability in fashion, the B-Corp certification process, supply chain diligence, the challenges of being a woman in high finance and personal style as a counterpoint to consumptive behavior. Listen in!...

In the latest episode of The Laws of Style, HBA partner Douglas Hand interviews menswear insider and creative director Josh Peskowitz. They discuss Josh’s roles at Bloomingdales, Moda Operandi and Amazon; the future of retail, the evolution of tailored clothing and his personal style icons. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style on YouTube, HBA partner Douglas Hand interviews GQ Creative Director Jim Moore. They cover Jim’s 40 years of GQ covers, men of style, the COVID work wardrobe and race, entitlement and fashion. An engaging and entertaining piece of long form media. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we sit down with fashion financier Gary Wassner and discuss the state of the fashion industry after the US election and during the COVID pandemic. A rare insider's view of how contemporary brands are dealing with (and in some cases thriving amidst) the tectonic shifts in the retail landscape. As always, Mr. Hand's questions are probing and Mr. Wassner is extremely candid and insigh...

On this episode of The Laws of Style, Douglas Hand chats with Eric Jennings; the creative director of North America's largest tailored clothing manufacturer - Peerless, which holds menswear brands such as Calvin Klein, Hart Shaffner Marx, TailoRED, Tallia, Tommy Hilfiger and Robert Graham. They discuss the future of the suit (as well as the tie), athlete collaborations that work, the retail landsc...

On this episode of #TheLawsofStyle, Douglas Hand interviews casual tailored clothing entrepreneur Jason Scott. They discuss current issues with COVID and retail, Jason’s love of the Chicago Cubs, the brand’s apparel collab with Major League Baseball and why the business suit will never die. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we talk with LA based menswear designer Greg Lauren. We discuss the state of menswear, COVID and retail, what it was like growing up a Lauren, and why Lee Majors is an underrated style icon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, fashion lawyer Douglas Hand interviews menswear designer David Hart. They discuss the significant fashion industry challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of the tuxedo, retail bankruptcy, and the legacy of fashion photography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, Douglas Hand welcomes actor, author, activist-about-town Alec Baldwin. Alec discusses his early aspirations of becoming a lawyer, how apparel choices inform and contextualize the characters he's played on screen, the relocation of the New York garment district, and the role of influencers in the fashion industry. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

On this episode of The Laws of Style, Douglas Hand sits down with PR maven, Megan Maguire Steele. They discuss the changing nature of fashion weeks, menswear issues and opportunities and the state of fashion PR. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, Douglas Hand sits down with fashion industry titan, Fern Mallis. They discuss the origins of New York Fashion Week, her affinity for Indian clothing and how unisex brands are the future of fashion. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Laws of Style, Douglas is joined by fashion aficionado and HR guru, John Mezzo. They discuss John’s successful HR career at Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors; the ins and outs of creating a productive and happy workplace; the hiring/termination process, hiring with diversity in mind, and much more. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand is joined by the founder of a men’s footwear phenomenon GREATS, Ryan Babenzien. They discuss the DTC, vertically integrated business model, the GREATS Steve Madden merger they completed this year, and why white sneakers with a suit is sartorial suicide. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Laws Of Style, I speak with womenswear designer and Project Runway maven Candice Cuoco. We discuss her challenging beginnings as the daughter of addicts in Oakland California, her affinity for black and how clothing should empower women to be their authentic selves. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.