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This week the girls went to many a show, and had thoughts on concert lewks, merch stands, and performance vibes! Don’t miss it!

LVMH brands see massive growth, Valentino is looking at new ownership, Kerring also sees a big jump, and is the luxury consumer going away?

Welcome back to Verve! Mid-summer Verve is very special, because we've reached a point in the fashion new cycle where absolutely everyone has gone to the coast. While we'd love to be in the Hamptons or south of France, instead we're bringing you news like Irina Shayk was seen out with Tom Brady this week, and it got us thinking- are super models still relevant today? Plus, Anna Grace got us up to...

This week we talked to Deanna Meador, the CEO and co-founder of Couture Technologies, a virtual fitting technology that helps apparel companies reduce returns, increase conversions, and grow their business by ensuring customers get the right fit the first time.

Get comfy and enjoy this episode of Verve where we chit chat through the celebrity filled Barbie premiere! It was a start studded event featuring the latest and greatest Barbie themed outfits from Miss Barbie herself (Margo Robbie) to Alix Earle, we cover it all! Plus Margo Robbie's press outfits which has proved more than genius themselves! Plus, we picked out two of our favorite couture week sho...

In this episode of VERVE, we dive into the sensational Spring/Summer 2024 collections and a groundbreaking announcement. Get ready to be inspired as we explore Pharrell's inspiring SS24 Louis Vuitton Menswear Show, the mesmerizing Jacquemus SS24 fashion show, and the intriguing news surrounding Rihanna's departure as CEO of Savage x Fenty. Social Links ⁠Verve Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Verve TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Katie G...

Fashion is back on the runway this week for menswear, resort, and a couple of SS24 shows, so we pulled two of our favorites and dove right in! DSquared2 pulled out the big guns for a super sexy SS24 show in Miami Beach with none other than Julia Fox as a celebrity guest. Full of graphics, barely-there silhouettes, and nostalgic throw backs, this show is full of your late 2000s favs while still fee...

Welcome back to this week's episode of Verve where we discuss Gabriela Hearst leaving Chloe to pursue her own namesake brand, but not before working with an A-List celebrity on her own new project. With more than a few logistical nightmares lurking in the shadows, we chit chat about what Atelier Jolie may face. And breaking news: Telfar is giving up it's signature "Bag Security Sale". June 16-18 w...

This past weekend, Katie attended the Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Chicago, which can only mean one thing: a total recap on the podcast! We talk all things trends, logistics, stage outfits, and of course our favorite topic: merch. Whether you've been to the tour already or have been watching via social media with major fomo, this is the recap you need! ⁠Verve Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Verve TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Katie...

Tune in to Verve this week for an enlightening and trend-forward episode, where we embrace the glittering world of Taylor Swift-inspired fashion, flip flops, straw totes, charm jewelry, and the new styling approaches the hosts' will be taking this summer. Stay ahead of the fashion curve, and let your style shine this summer 2023! Keywords: glitter and shimmer, Taylor Swift-inspired fashion, fl...

In this episode, we'll explore three major fashion events that have been making waves recently: the highly anticipated H&M x Mugler collection, the glamorous red carpet looks at the Cannes Film Festival, and the Chanel Resort 2024 collection that took TikTok by storm. First, we'll take you behind the scenes of the H&M x Mugler collaboration, a fusion of two iconic brands that had f...

Oh lala! Anna Grace took a fabulous trip to France, and we have the total recap. From digging through vintage markets, browsing department stores, and running the streets, Anna Grace gives us the complete run down of trends, purchases, and more. And of course reviewed her fabulous outfits. That takes up most of our episode this week, but we did carve out some time to talk about some fun modeling n...

The Met Gala is alive and well in our hearts, and we of course had to chat about anything and everything Met Gala related. Tune into this week's episode where we dish all about our favorites from the 200+ looks that graced the carpet this year. From Dua Lipa (start) to Anna Wintour (finish), we have you covered!

Bianca Pirone is a stylist, fashion designer, up-cycler, and music festival expert. As our on field reporter for VERVE, Bianca gives us the scoop on all things Coachella. From the vibes, to the trends, to the on stage drama, we dive into the deep end. We talk about the differences between the train wreck of last year's Coachella, and why it felt a little more light hearted this year. Bianca styled...

In this episode, we'll be discussing two of the hottest topics in celebrity fashion: Sofia Richie's recent wedding and Taylor Swift's latest paparazzi photos. First, we'll dive into the details of Sofia Richie's wedding weekend from her casual welcome outfit to the big day dress. She is bringing Chanel back into the forefront of Gen Z's style inspo and we're kind of obs...

In this special 100th episode, join us as we take a trip down memory lane and reintroduce ourselves! We'll be sharing the story of how we met and got to know each other, as well as discussing our favorite designers, outfits, and personal style. To kick off the episode, we'll be asking each other about our favorite designers and outfits of all time, giving you a glimpse into our fashion inf...

This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Emily Stochl, the host of Pre-Loved Podcast. She's a vintage fashion writer & podcaster, and has been thrifting for 10+ years. This love of second hand clothing eventually dropped her into to the world of sustainable fashion advocacy. She launched Pre-Loved Podcast in 2018, and it was the first vintage fashion podcast on the market. Now with mo...

In this episode, we're dishing all about the bold and fabulous court-side looks of Coach Kim Mulkey of LSU Women’s Basketball. Think bright colors, sequins, feathers, heels, and brands like Queen of Sparkle and Neubyrne by Martha Gibbs Gottwald (you know, the one from season 1 of Amazon's Making the Cut). And that's not all, darlings! We'll also be diving into the chic, understated...

Your spring trend report has arrived! The air is warming, the sun is out, and we're ready to shed some layers. Nothing like a change in season to help breathe new life into our closets. We each picked four trends that will help us usher in our new springtime era, and broke down how it can apply to your outfit formulation. Have you been holding back on trying out the red trend? We fill you in o...

Big drama happened in every corner of the media this week! In the fashion world, Law Roach is leaving the world of styling due to "politics and lies". We breakdown what he laid out in his latest interview with The Cut and discuss where he could take his career now that he's leaving styling behind. Jeremy Scott announced Monday that he's stepping down as creative director for Mosc...

The Oscars came and went this Sunday evening to much fanfare. We had a new "champagne" carpet, which honestly, we didn't hate! We break down all the trends, favorite looks, throw out a request for a guest we're dying to have, and break down why some looks can be so pretty and yet so horrendous at the same time. The Vanity Fair after party delivered even more daring looks than the...

We are wrapping up the FW23 fashion month with the crème de la crème- Paris Fashion Week! Schiaparelli showed their first ever ready to wear collection, Alexander McQueen gave us a masterful lesson in tailoring, Paco Rabanne had a beautiful tribute to the late designer who died last month, plus we get into Givenchy, Ottolinger & Zimmerman. And of course as promised- Katie returned bronzed from...

This week Anna Grace is joined by guest host, Taylor McGowan. We cover the shows you need to know from London and Milan Fashion Week FW23. While the overall vibe of most of the runway shows were drab (think brown, sellable workwear- boring!), a few managed to catch our eye.  Some heritage fashion brands are bringing in young designers to breathe new life into these old houses. Daniel Lee makes his...

New York Fashion Week baby! We stuck with our tried and true formula of each picking three shows, and it was a wild ride! From spiritual encounters with butterflies to fruits, designers drew inspiration from more and more creative places. Some kept a traditional muse (Christian Cowan and Judy Garland), while others found inspiration in more vague concepts (Rodarte discovered the magic of fairies i...