Pair of Kings
Hosted by Sol Thompson and Michael Smith, Pair of Kings is a menswear fashion podcast that explores the complex relationship we have with and through our clothing, through themes of identity, sustainability, and collective affinity. The weekly podcast highlights creatives both in New York and internationally who push the envelope with their distinctive impact on the fashion world.
Episodes
275 episodes
12.9 - Fancy Footwork and Full Hedi Slimane with Dave Macklovitch (@dave1)
One big announcement! We're organizing a pop-up at Komune (our favorite NYC boutique) with Kozaburo<...
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Season 12
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Episode 9
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2:02:08
12.8 - Was Demna's Run at Balenciaga Good?
Two big things! 1. Don't forget! We're organizing a pop-up at Komune (our favorite NYC boutique) with Ko...
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Season 12
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Episode 8
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1:27:48
12.7 - Helmut Lang's Spiritual Successor with Bryan Jimenèz (@bryanjimeneznyc)
You could have heard this episode early and had access to giveaways on our HeroHero!This week, Sol and
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Season 12
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Episode 7
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1:01:52
12.6 - The Problem with Raw Denim, Racism in the Archive Community, and Fitbruary Takeaways
Subscribe to our HeroHero for the full episode and a chance to win a Blackmerle field shirt!On this HeroHero-exclusive episode of the podcast, Sol and ...
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Season 12
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Episode 6
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11:35
12.5 - The Blackmerle Interview with Terry and Justice (@blackmerle)
Want to support the podcast and hear episodes early? Subscribe to our HeroHero!This week, Sol and Michael...
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Season 12
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Episode 5
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1:11:34
12.4 - Listener Questions, Brooklyn's Underground Techno Raves, and the Only Clothing Worth Buying
You can get access to our Rick Owens beanie giveaway and hear episodes early at our HeroHero!Hi everyone!On this episode, Sol and
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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1:33:46
12.3 - Art Direction in the Age of AI, Henri Alexander Levy, and Campaigns in the Influencer Era with Kevin Chen (@bagelbiteskevin)
We're starting our guest episodes of Season 12 strong with Hypebeast's Art Director, Kevin Chen! Join Sol and
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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1:33:19
12.2 - China's Fashion Scene, The Post-2010 Men's Fashion Timeline, and February's Ins and Outs
On this episode of Season 12, Sol and Michael sit down to discuss Michael's recent trip to China (a three week excursion which saw Michael...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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1:25:58
12.1 - The Worst Fashion Show of Paris FW25, What Makes Something "Artisanal", and Is Raf Simons Washed?
Welcome to Season 12, folks! You can hear episodes early, get access to our Pearled Ivory Belt and Glove giveaway, and hear exclusive episodes over on our HeroHero.
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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1:22:55
11.19 - (HeroHero Exclusive) Shock Collar Fashion Trivia
To support the pod, listen to the full episode, and get access to our giveaways, subscribe to our HeroHero!The boys are rounding out the season with their new instant classic, Shock Collar Fashion T...
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Season 11
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Episode 19
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15:06
11.18 - Fashion Versus Style, SSENSE Sale Season, and the Williamsburg Air Raid Siren
You could have heard this episode early and have a chance to win this episode's giveaway on our HeroHero! Sol and
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Season 11
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Episode 18
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1:43:39
11.17 - Keeping it Authentic, The Hardcore Scene, and What Matters in the Fashion Industry with Joseph Keefer (@jkeefer_collection)
You could have heard this episode early, had access to exclusive giveaways, and heard special episodes on our HeroHero!The boys are back with friend of the podcast, hardcore scene legend, and industr...
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Season 11
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Episode 17
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1:30:55
11.16 - Alexander McQueen's Lasting Influence and The Reseller Epidemic That Doesn't Exist
You could have heard this episode early on our HeroHero!Sol and Michael are back for a boys episode!...
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Season 11
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Episode 16
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1:17:35
11.15 - Meet Me on ORCHARD with Marco Giannavola (@mgiannavola)
We're doing our first in-person event! We'll be taking over 70 Hester Street on November 22nd and 23rd for 'meet me on ORCHARD', an exhibition that celebrates the vibrant cultural evolution of the Lower East Side, a neighborhood that has sto...
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Season 11
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Episode 15
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1:10:43
11.14 - Crystal Castles, Vintage T-Shirts, and Alpha Industries with Cody Parks (@1gwenstefani)
You could have heard this episode early on our HeroHero!Sol and Michael are back this week with gues...
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Season 11
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Episode 14
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1:55:58
11.13 - The Return of Hedi Slimane, the Impact of GLP-1s on Fashion, and Predicting the 2025 "Fashion Guy" Uniform
You can get access to our giveaways, early releases, and exclusive episodes on our HeroHero!Sol and Mich...
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Season 11
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Episode 13
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1:15:48
11.12 - (HeroHero Preview) Grading and Reviewing All Runway Shows From 2024's Paris Fashion Week
Join our HeroHero to be automatically entered into all our giveaways, listen to this entire episode, and to hear episodes early!Sol and
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Season 11
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Episode 12
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15:31
11.11 - Runway Collections, Stolen Designs, and Changing the Perception of an Instagram Brand with Adam Small (@adam_____small)
You could have had access to this episode early and been automatically entered into our giveaways at our HeroHero!What does it mean to be an "instagram brand" in this day and age? As brands like Ada...
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Season 11
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Episode 11
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1:32:11
11.10 - Fits Over Troubled Waters with Polo Cheng (@polo__zheng) from Troubled Waters (@troubledwaters.co)
You could have heard this episode early and had access to this season's giveaways on our HeroHero!Sol and
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Season 11
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Episode 10
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1:27:54
11.9 - The 2024 New York Fashion Week Wrap-Up and the Three Major New York Brands
You could have heard this episode early, gotten exclusive episodes, and had access to giveaways over on our HeroHero!Hi, everyone! Sol and
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Season 11
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Episode 9
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1:02:26
11.8 - Shanghai Fashion Week, Reality Television, and A Magazine Curated By with Blake Abbie (@blakeabbie)
You could have heard this episode early and gotten access to giveaways, exclusive episodes, and more over on our HeroHero!It's time to get real with reality show star, magazine editor in chief, and ...
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Season 11
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Episode 8
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1:26:56
11.7 - OrchardCore and the Revival of NYC as a Fashion Epicenter
You could have heard this episode early AND can get access to our giveaway ($200+ in Komune credit!) at our HeroHero!New York has struggled to establish a young in-person community around fashion si...
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Season 11
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Episode 7
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1:21:11
11.6 - It Bags, It Girls, and the Worst Handbags of 2024 with Y2KBags' Alejandro (@y2kbags)
You could have heard this episode early on our HeroHero!Sol and Michael are back with the wonderful ...
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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1:27:53