Pied-noir

Beauty dispatch by retired party girl Alexandra "Sasha" Lavenski.

1. Secrets of the Ballet

The inaugural episode, featuring Jack Thorpe Baker, who gives us a glimpse into the world of the ballet. 

02-22
02:30:27

2. New York Republican Dolls

Payton Moore drops by to talk city life, Republican beauty, Dysport, and whether or not red light therapy is real.

03-03
02:11:33

3. Ancient Horizons

This week we offer you a discussion from outer space, with artist Kylie White on the air to talk about art collecting for the everyman, futurism, and what to do if you've messed up your skin barrier.

03-08
03:17:54

4. Home and Hearth and Hermès Scarves

Two homebodies get cozy on their respective ends of the globe to talk aesthesis, holy grails of both scarf and mascara variety, and family in the 21st century. Featuring Rena Distasio. 

03-17
02:33:06

5. Utopia 2025

This week we offer you an impromptu Estée Lauder unboxing, a bomb siren live on air, and a bold MAGA beauty manifesto. Featuring Jack Mason, of The Perfume Nationalist.

03-21
02:10:57

6. Hats, Pigeons, Fashion Week

A FW 2025 runway analysis with noted NYC it-girl Mika Kol. Also featuring tales of donkey thieving, reclaiming the Rhodesia narrative, and much more.

03-28
03:11:18

7. Gabber Hearts

Premier exprimental DJ and avant-garde prince Chai-T comes on to talk gabber, hardcore music of all genres, and takes a few redpills along the way. 

04-05
02:46:24

8. Poptimism

A solo episode featuring a snapshot of my current beauty routine, a mini trend forecast for summer 2025, and other musings. 

04-15
01:04:23

9. Studio 54

Photographer Alicia Gordon joins to talk about Studio 54 (1977-1980), the eponymous 2018 documentary, and the nostalgic dream of the disco years. Bonus drugstore unboxing at the end. 

04-27
02:11:11

10. The Kartel Episode

Man of the forest Eben drops by for a deep dive on one of the greatest recording artists of the 21st century, Jamaica's Vybz Kartel. Also included is a discussion of how to curate one's own vibes, and potentially even turn on, tune in, and drop out to a life more in sync with nature. 

05-01
02:08:26

11. Mothers and Daughters

True blue society lady, font of wisdom, and cool mom par excellence: the great Maria Myshalov stops by for a belated Mother's Day episode.     

05-18
01:53:49

12. Trying to Get Back to You

A psychedelic deep dive into the music of Roky Erickson and the Thirteenth Floor Elevators, featuring Adam Lehrer. Also on offer: extreme fitness, life in recovery, and $10,000 vibes. Listen to the end to find out who the greatest vocalist of our generation is, according to Sasha. 

05-21
02:43:40

13. Anglomania

Melly of NowThen podcast dials in to talk about the late, great Vivienne Westwood. 

06-04
02:01:31

14. Blow Up/Blow Out

Friend of the pod Andre calls in from the Great White North to talk about two classic murder movies, Michelangelo Antonioni's Blow Up (1966) and Brian De Palma's Blow Out (1981). Also featured: an elaboration of the anti-athleisure ethos, plus things you can't say to your gay cousin. 

06-22
02:49:12

15. Menswear SS26 Trip Report

A Spring/Summer 2026 menswear runway review with the great Vincent Nappi. Shows Covered: Armani, Saint Laurent, Dior, Sacai, Lemaire, Walter van Bierendonck, Hermès, Ralph Lauren, Willy Chavarria, and Prada.  Looks discussed with numbers, follow along on WWD.com for free access. 

07-02
03:07:31

16. Nuclear Wintour

Jack Thorpe Baker and Maria Myshalov weigh in on the Anna Wintour question. 

07-05
01:44:45

17. Haute Couture Nudibranch Fetish Apocalypse

A quick and dirty rundown of the Fall 2025 Haute Couture week, featuring returning guest Kylie White. Shows covered: Chanel, Balenciaga, Iris van Herpen, Dior, Armani Privé, Rahul Mishra, Ronald van der Kemp, Victor and Rolf, Maison Margiela, Schiaparelli, Francesco Scognamiglio, Zuhair Murad, Ashi Studio.  Follow along with the discussion of looks on wwd.com.

07-12
02:46:33

18. America's Sweethearts

Beautiful Abbey Ross calls in to talk about the Netflix sensation of the moment, America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. 

07-27
02:04:08

19. Earth People

Thoughts on the career of Donna Karan, featuring returning guest Rena Distasio. 

08-09
02:16:35

20. Chicken Soup for the Libertarian Hippie Soul

A discussion of two very special books, authored by two very special people: PiHKAL and TiHKAL, by Alexander and Ann Shulgin. Featuring Jared Hollingsworth de Leon. 

08-28
02:16:29

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