The New Garde with Alyssa Vingan

You may have heard that today kicks off the Year of the Fire Horse, it’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and that Lana Del Rey just dropped a brand new single, “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter,” which she wrote with her husband, Louisiana airboat tour guide Jeremy Dufrene. These things are unrelated to each other, but all play nicely into this week’s pod theme. I am joined by Amanda Mull , senior r...

If there’s one person you can count on to predict which trends, designers, and historically notable pieces are about to bubble up on the secondhand market before anyone else, it’s Liana Satenstein . Through her research, closet clean outs for industry heavy hitters, and live sales for Neverworns , she’s honed an uncanny ability to forecast the Next Big Thing on the vintage scene — plus, she boasts...

The role of the fashion publicist has evolved significantly over the past couple of decades, and Savannah Engel has been boots on the ground through it all. In this delightfully chaotic episode recorded ahead of last fashion month, I chat with the founder of Savi about growing up in the Mississippi Delta — with a mother who was one of the first female executives at Wrangler — and how learning to w...

It’s not your imagination: The Kennedys dominated the collective consciousness this year, and the pull was particularly strong within the fashion industry. This week, I sit down with writer, strategist, and Kennedy scholar Maura Brannigan to discuss the myriad ways that the American political family has permeated the zeitgeist recently, and how they represent politics as pop culture in a very pala...

The second part of TNG’s look back at 2016 ( don’t miss part one here! ) digs into the massive, enduring influence that year had on the fashion industry. This week, I sit down with Jian DeLeon, the men’s fashion director at Nordstrom who was steeped in menswear media at the time, to discuss the year’s lasting impact on clothing and culture. Tune in to hear how Jian made the transition from editori...

If you, like me, spend a good amount of time on TikTok, you’ve likely felt awash in a sea of nostalgia for 2016, which in just a matter of weeks will be a full decade in the rearview. Not only was it a banner year for realizing things , it was also a moment in time that shifted the cultural paradigm in a way that’s now coming into full focus. In the first of a two-part episode, I sit down with Jes...

Been gone for a minute now we’re back! To celebrate the year coming to a close — and to officially kick off Season 2 of TNG — Alyssa sat down with Emily Kirkpatrick , Nicolaia Rips , and Taylore Scarabelli to discuss the highs and lows of 2025 in fashion, plus what to expect in 2026. The esteemed panel goes deep on the year in brands, content, trends, red carpets, runways, and more, touching on ev...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com First a blog, then a pod, then fashion world domination. This week, Alyssa sits down with Liv Perez , a fashion journalist, TODAY Show correspondent, and host of the Let’s Get Dressed podcast, to discuss how she’s building a one-woman fashion media empire for the next generation. Tune in to hear how Liv’s time a...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com The Spring 2026 season of Men’s Fashion Week in Paris is well underway, and to celebrate, we’re catching up with one of the most respected (and loudest) voices in menswear: Lawrence Schlossman , co-host of Throwing Fits , as well as the former editor-in-chief of Four Pins (RIP), brand director of Grailed, author...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com When you think about some of the most disruptive brands on the New York fashion scene over the last decade (Telfar, Luar, Area) and the most legendary parties (Heaven by Marc Jacobs’s surprise Deftones concert, for example), they all have something in common: Gia Kuan Consulting was working behind the scenes and...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com Summer is upon us, and you know what that means: It’s brand trip season! On any given weekend over the next couple of months, you’ll likely clock at least a few fashion or beauty brand-sponsored getaways for a select few influencers, tastemakers, or Very Important Customers playing out in real time on your Insta...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com It’s been a huge month for red carpets, with events like the Met Gala and the Cannes Film Festival serving as season closers where celebrities and stylists really bring their A game. This week, Alyssa is joined by Eliza Brooke to really nerd out about the stylist, talent, and brand partnerships that fuel the red...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com This week’s episode is all stars, stripes, and style. Alyssa is joined by Biz Sherbert , the brilliant writer behind American Style on Substack and co-host of the podcast Nymphet Alumni , to go deep on how young people in our country are getting dressed and thinking about fashion. Tune in to hear Biz’s insights...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com It’s TNG’s first birthday! To celebrate, Alyssa called in the big guns: James Harris , co-host of Throwing Fits , came by for a rare one-on-one interview about his massive success in podcasting and beyond. Tune in for two straight hours of wisdom, as well as to hear how James fell into a fashion industry career...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com It’s the first Wednesday in May, which means it’s time to unpack this year’s Met Gala, celebrating the Costume Institute’s new exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” To help break it all down, Alyssa is joined by Jalil Johnson — the stylish mind behind Consider Yourself Cultured on Substack, as well as...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com This episode is for the REAL fashion heads and critical thinkers. This week, Alyssa sits down with the esteemed Rachel Tashjian, fashion critic at the Washington Post and the brains behind the cult-favorite, invite-only newsletter Opulent Tips, for a fascinating discussion about the state of fashion media and th...

Beauty has always sent big political messages, and that’s perhaps never been more evident than it is today. This week, Alyssa sits down with Jessica DeFino , the brilliant mind behind The Review of Beauty newsletter, to discuss the aesthetic vibe shift she’s seen since Trump was elected for his second term — and the conservative leaning beauty trends she saw bubbling up before then that were a har...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com If you follow the fashion and beauty industries closely, then you know that a week rarely goes by without a brand collaboration announcement. From mall brands like J.Crew and Gap, to sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas, to luxury powerhouses like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Versace, brands across the market spe...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com You’ve likely noticed lot of talk about media’s “good ol’ days” bubbling up recently: Two of the most buzzed about books in New York’s literary circles are “When the Going Was Good,” Graydon Carter’s dishy memoir on the industry’s heyday, and the upcoming “Empire of the Elite,” a look back at Condé Nast’s golden...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com You’ve likely heard that the fragrance business is booming, and this week, Alyssa sits down with one of the newest perfumers on the scene: Trey Taylor, founder of Serviette , which launched earlier this year. Trey began his career by climbing the ranks in independent fashion media and earning a masters in fashio...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com If there’s a girl in your Instagram feed whose unique style strikes you — and who wears brands you hadn’t heard of before she posted them — chances are high that she shops at Maimoun . This week, Alyssa sits down with Mina Alyeshmerni, the store’s owner and curator, to talk all things retail, particularly the ch...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com The time has come for TNG’s biannual unhinged recap of Fashion Month, and this week’s guest, Tyler McCall , is back by popular demand. Tune in to hear the ladies’ takes on Fall 2025 season, including their insights on all of the best (and worst) collections, viral moments, breaking news, designer debuts and depa...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com This week, Alyssa gets a guided tour through the whimsical world of Susan Alexandra , straight from the brain behind the brand, Susan Korn. What started with some metal jewelry handmade in a class she took on her time off — and later, a beaded watermelon bag she had made in Chinatown and haphazardly posted on In...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thenewgarde.substack.com One day, you’re just a girl moving to New York from Canada with a visa and a dream, and a few years down the line, you’re an in-demand industry success story. Such is the case with this week’s guest. Alyssa sits down with Ariella Starkman, founder and executive producer of the full-service creative production co...

From handbags to designer ready-to-wear to mass market brands, when — and how — did everything in fashion get so damn expensive? This week, Alyssa is joined by Amanda Mull , senior reporter at Bloomberg Businessweek and consumer culture expert, to discuss one of her industry passions: pricing. Tune in for an enlightening episode and Amanda’s insights on how studying pricing structures can help you...