Pair of Kings: A Fashion and Culture Podcast

Pair of Kings: A Fashion and Culture Podcast

Pair of Kings 320 - Mary Maxim, the Most Influential Knitwear Designer of Post-War America, Vintage Shopping in Maine, and the Most Influential Movies for Fashion | Season 14, Episode 9

Pair of Kings is the men's fashion and culture podcast for the next generation of style. Hosted by Sol Thompson and Michael Smith in New York City, each weekly episode breaks down what's actually happening in menswear—from streetwear to archive fashion—and the trends reshaping how men dress in 2026 and beyond.


We cover the full spectrum of current men's fashion: emerging designer brands and Grailed finds, vintage menswear, sneaker culture, and luxury collaborations, Japanese denim, and the Lower East Side revival we called before anyone else.


Our interviews spotlight the creators, stylists, editors, and industry insiders pushing fashion forward—the new vanguard building culture from the ground up.


While Pair of Kings is a fashion podcast, we're also a window into the NYC scene—the Lower East Side resurgence, downtown nightlife, art world crossovers, and the community energy driving Gen-Z and millennial style culture.


If you care about gorpcore, workwear, Salomon sneakers, Rick Owens, Stone Island, Demna's Gucci, runway breakdowns, or just building a personal style that actually means something—this is your show.


Think of us as the bridge between legacy fashion media and the new wave: less gatekeeping, more real talk about streetwear outfits, designer pieces, sustainable fashion, and the relationship between clothing, identity, and community. New episodes every other week.


Topics we cover: men's fashion trends, streetwear culture, archive fashion, menswear podcast, NYC fashion, emerging designers, Grailed, vintage clothing, sneaker releases, luxury menswear, personal style, fashion interviews, Gen-Z style, contemporary menswear, fashion community, trend forecasting, indie sleaze, quiet luxury, relaxed tailoring, New York City culture

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Episoade

320-

Mary Maxim, the Most Influential Knitwear Designer of Post-War America, Vintage Shopping in Maine, and the Most Influential Movies for Fashion | Season 14, Episode 9

22 sep. 2026
319-

Why Fashion Needs Posers, Ball Hog Style, and the Dos and Don'ts of Menswear | Season 14, Episode 8

11 aug. 2026
318-

Best World Cup 2026 Kits, Bootleg Fashion, and Horror’s New Era | Season 14, Episode 7

14 iul. 2026
317-

Is Fashion Art? Fashion History, Archive Fashion & Modern Trends with Alexis Romano | Season 14, Episode 6

24 iun. 2026
316-

The 1,500 Person Fashion Survey | Season 14, Episode 5

09 iun. 2026