
Runway Walks / Current Talks
Your weekly podcast that examines luxury fashion through an affordable vocabulary. Join us as we mispronounce our way through today’s fashion landscape. Remember, the runway is serious. Podcasts don’t have to be.
Episodes
120 episodes
Episode 120: The Future of Fashion
This year has been one of reflection. And when looking back, one can’t help but also look forward. As we begin to emerge from our Covid quarantines, we’re wondering what we can expect from the fashion industry. This week, we discuss the big the...
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Episode 120
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30:04

Episode 119: Mugler, Designer for the Future
Futuristic meets fetishism, Thierry Mugler’s designs have always stood out among his peers. His ability to craft garments that feel all at once relevant and yet still futuristic almost 30 years after their creation is impressive to say the leas...
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Episode 119
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31:37

Episode 118: Who’s Buying Brands and What Do You Do With Them?
Luxury conglomerates are commonplace now, but back in the 1980’s the idea was laughable. Why would you amass so many brands under one umbrella? What benefit could that possibly serve? Well if you’re Bernard Arnault or Francois Pinault, I’d say ...
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Episode 118
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41:50

Episode 117: We All Have Worn Stories
What does your favorite piece of clothing mean to you? What memories does it invoke? Has it become more than just clothing? Netflix’s new series Worn Stories, based on the book by Emily Spivack, explores just that. Organized by themes, the show...
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Episode 117
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38:09

Episode 116: XOXO, Gossip Girl’s Closet
Hey Upper East Siders, we’re calling all Gossip Girl fans to join us this week as we take a look back at some of the show’s most memorable looks and the lasting impact of the now iconic show. Few other shows have captured a character’s essence ...
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Episode 116
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44:22

Episode 115: Happy Birthday to… well… Us!
It’s our birthday episode! After a year of lockdown, we tentatively decided to venture out into the real world for some in person shopping. Of course, we made sure to do so in a responsible manner complete with double masks and an appointment t...
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Episode 115
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26:20

Episode 114: What’s in the News?
With another busy fashion month behind us, we wanted to take a minute to catch up on some Style Snacks. First, we reflect on the incredible career and loss of Elsa Peretti, legendary Tiffany jewelry designer. We also discuss the controversial h...
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Episode 114
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39:15

Episode 113: GOC Paris and Parkas?
Hello ski vibes! A seemingly unlikely combo, we saw a ton of ski lodge, parka vibes coming out of Paris this Fall. But luckily it was balanced with the city’s usual level of aloof chicness, so thank goodness for that. Listen in to hear how our ...
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Episode 113
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52:02

Episode 112: GOC Why is Milan Always Like This?
Why is it that Milan is always where things fall apart? This season was no different with our first no score show of the season. It wasn’t all rough going though. Listen in to hear the winners and losers for our picks: Drome, Alabama Muse, Marc...
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Episode 112
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39:20

Episode 111: GOC London Ones to Watch
London was probably our biggest wildcard this season as both our brackets were stacked with unfamiliar designers. Lucky for us, our picks served up some surprisingly fun, quirky and want to wear now looks. Listen in to hear our reviews for JORD...
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Episode 111
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38:59

Episode 110: GOC New York Starts Strong
Not even a country wide winter storm could stop the kickoff of Fashion Month! And thank goodness because we all needed something good. New York didn’t disappoint with Proenza Schouler acting as a particularly bright spot and Jason Wu giving us ...
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Episode 110
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38:06

Episode 109: GOC Returns with Surprising Picks!
The gang’s all here! Mike and Nick join Whitney and Liz this week to help pick designers for the next Game of Clothes. This season will be completely random and up to fate as Nick and Mike draw designers at random for the brackets. Listen in to...
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Episode 109
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26:44

Episode 108: Sex and the City, a Return to Fashion Familiarity?
More than 15 years after the last episode’s air date, SATC is making a return to the small screen. Is it necessary? How will the characters deal with a drastically different New York? What will they be discussing now? Fashion? Sustainability? S...
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Episode 108
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49:18

Episode 107: The New Haute Couture
It’s HC week again! And while we’re still missing in person shows, designers found ways to wow us all the same. This week we take a look at the highlights from the HC Masters - Chanel, Dior, Fendi and Giambattista Valli. And while those shows w...
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Episode 107
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43:40

Episode 106: Carolina Herrera’s White Shirts and Life Lessons
Stylish, elegant and glamourous – three words that immediately come to mind when thinking of Carolina Herrera. Also synonymous with Herrera, crisp white shirts. Lots and lots of them. This week, we take a look at the incredibly fashionable life...
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Episode 106
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47:54

Episode 105: Virtual Red Carpets and Styling
We’ve all come to terms with the fact that things are going to be digital for a while longer. And I think we can all agree that we’re over sweatpants and in need of a little glamour. So this week we’re taking a look at virtual red carpets and o...
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Episode 105
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38:04

Episode 104: John Galliano and a Complicated Legacy
Well, this was not how 2021 was supposed to start. Riots at the Capitol have cast a dark shadow on the new year and their impact will last long into the future. Not dissimilarly is the matter of this week’s main story, John Galliano and his com...
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Episode 104
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47:41

Episode 103: 2021 Style Snack Kickoff
Welcome to 2021! And while we may have taken off a couple of weeks for the holidays, fashion news did not. This week we catch up on everything that happened during break and in true 2020 fashion it was anything but dull. First up, we remember P...
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Episode 103
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41:45

Episode 102: (Virtual) Holiday Styling
While this year might look a little different in terms of holiday parties, that doesn’t mean that holiday styling is any less important. This week we review potential options for everything from Holiday Work Parties to Christmas Eve to New Year...
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Episode 102
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38:18

Episode 101: Princess Diana, Royal Rulebreaker
Like everyone else, we’ve binged Season 4 of The Crown and our interest in Princess Diana’s style has been reignited. From her early countryside looks to the sexy post-divorce dresses, Princess Diana developed a distinct style and often used he...
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Episode 101
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44:56

Episode 100: RWCT Hits 100!
Can you believe it? This week marks RWCT’s 100th Episode! Whitney is back just in time to help kick off the celebration. To help commemorate the occasion, Liz and Whitney reflect on what the podcast has meant to them over the past two years. We...
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Episode 100
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38:08

Episode 99: Liz & Missy, Life After Ralph Lauren
To finish out our Liz & Friends series, Host Liz invited special-guest Missy to discuss the corporate fashion world and the importance of networking. Liz and Missy met on a whim while working at Ralph Lauren together. Liz was sent on a work...
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Episode 99
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43:34

Episode 98: Liz & Nick, Loungewear and Early Holiday Shopping
You thought Liz was going to do a month of special-guest episodes and not invite Nick back? First up, we each go through our curated lists of loungewear we have purchased or are looking to purchase. While Liz focuses on luxury lounge find...
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Episode 98
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32:56

Episode 97: Liz & Rosie, Arizona Living and Mask Fashion
On the second special-guest episode this month, Liz is joined by Rosie. While they live in different states now, Liz and Rosie attended college together at the University of Oklahoma and, upon graduation, both moved to New York City. Even thoug...
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Episode 97
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34:58

Episode 96: Liz & Marisha, You’re Wearing What to the Courthouse?
With Whitney being out of office this month, Liz is joined by long-time friend Marisha in the first of four special-guest episodes. Marisha and Liz have been friends for years; bonding over Oklahoma football, a love of white wine and, naturally...
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Episode 96
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44:36

Episode 95: Pre-Orders Are A Thing
The concept is simple. If you like something, you place an order in advance. Makes sense, right? Well that might be easier said than done in our next day delivery obsessed world. But a number of luxury and independent brands are proving that th...
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Episode 95
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31:02

Episode 94: Psykhe, Psychology Meets Algorhythmic Shopping
Let’s start off by saying this isn’t a sponsored post. We really just wanted to try this because we were curious. Now that that’s out of the way - There’s a new shopping platform that is taking your personality and psychology into account in or...
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Episode 94
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27:57

Episode 93: Game of Clothes, Paris Spring Summer 2021
Who will wear the crown? Listen in for the Paris conclusion of this season’s GOC. Chanel opted for a big blockbuster, while Loewe was equally as effective with their interactive show in a box. Maison Margiela offered a welcome mix of behind the...
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Episode 93
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1:00:31

Episode 92: Game of Clothes, Milan Spring Summer 2021
Milan is up and it’s time for the big Prada Raf Simons debut! Did it live up to Liz’s expectations? Listen in to find out. One thing’s for sure, Valentino hit all the right notes finally capturing some of the Haute Couture magic in RTW. We also...
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Episode 92
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51:15

Episode 91: Game of Clothes, London Spring Summer 2021
Can you just be whelmed? That’s kinda how we felt for this season’s London shows. Solid performances, nothing surprising. As for Whitney’s picks… This proved to be Tisci’s most consistent Burberry collection to date. Phoebe English picked up ac...
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Episode 91
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35:54
