The Laws Of Style

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, I Skype with noted direct-to-consumer menswear purveyor Dimitry Toukhcher. We discuss his brand LGFG Fashion House. Process of constructing fine tailored clothing and the sartorial legacy of Deion Sanders. Listen in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, I speak with fashion law professor and co-author Barbara Kolsun. We discuss our new fashion law casebook, soon to be published by Carolina Press, Cardozo Law School's FAME program, and dole out advice for young lawyers wanting to enter the fashion industry. Listen in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, I speak with menswear god, the "alpha male" of street-style, Nick Wooster. We discuss his path to menswear greatness, our affinity for tailored clothing, street-style photography, and whether pink is the new navy. Listen in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Laws Of Style, I speak with fashion photographer Justin Bridges. We discuss race and fashion, the benefits of a work uniform, and the pros and cons of street-style photography. Listen in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, I chat with women's footwear designer Ruthie Davis, who helps women stand up and stand tall. We discuss her many collaborations including the recent Disney Princess collaboration, her design process, and women empowerment. Tune in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, my guest is jewelry designer and social entrepreneur, Melissa Joy Manning. We discuss her hybrid NoCal/Brooklyn vibe, the CFDA's sustainability efforts, the environmental impact of jewelry production, and why one should never wear a tie pin with a vest. Listen in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Laws Style my guest is storied designer Yeohlee Teng. We discuss the spatial relationship of clothing to its wearer, gender fluid fashion, the benefits of having a storefront, and current challenges with the New York City Garment District, listen in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style my guest is menswear swim designer Daniel DuGoff. We chat about his gay-friendly brand HOMOCO, the benefits of having a work uniform, and the currentstate of direct-to-consumer in fashion. Listen in See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, fashion lawyer Douglas Hand chats with menswear designer and canine activist John Bartlett. They discuss the current state of unisex fashion, the continued relevance of preppie style and the wisdom of never selling your trademark (when it happens to also be your name). Listen in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, Fashion Lawyer Douglas Hand sits down with photographer, visual director, and activist, Dario Calmese. The pair cover some engaging topics like fashion and race, streetwear hits and misses, personal attention to sartorial detail, and the similarities between art and fashion. Take a listen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, Fashion Lawyer Douglas Hand sits down with the one and only Nick Graham, the Former Founder and Chief Underpants Officer of Joe Boxer, and current CEO of his eponymous line, Nick Graham. Nick shares his first foray into garment-making (it's like the premise for a Steinbeck novel), his zany adventures as CUO of Joe Boxer, shares his thoughts on the current state of fashion and marketing, and makes a HUGE revelation about a future project. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Laws of Style, Fashion Lawyer Douglas Hand sits down with fashion industry veterans Eric Jennings ("EJ") and Erik Ulin of E2 Consulting, a brand management firm that works with brands to establish and sustain success in the fashion industry. EJ, the former Executive Director and Vice President of Men's and Home and Beauty at Sake Fifth Avenue, and Erik, former president of J. Lindeberg and President of Men's Fashion at UBM, share their wealth of knowledge about the fashion industry. Doug, EJ, and Erik discuss how they came to work in fashion, style and industry trends, the future of fashion influencers, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.