Pair of Kings
Hosted by Sol Thompson and Michael Smith, Pair of Kings is a fashion podcast exploring streetwear culture, designer pieces, and the relationship we have with our clothing through themes of identity, sustainability, and collective affinity. Each weekly episode dives into streetwear outfits, emerging designer brands, archive fashion, and the stories behind Grailed finds that define modern menswear.
The podcast exists between legacy fashion media and new-age influencer coverage, highlighting creatives who push the envelope—from streetwear hoodies designers to luxury sneaker collaborations. We cover everything from techwear essentials to vintage band tees, Rick Owens shoes, Japanese denim to Chrome Hearts jewelry, examining their distinctive impact on the fashion world.
Whether you're into Yeezy Gap drops, Archive Raf Simons, Nike Tech Fleece,
Patagonia Baggies, Salomon Sneakers, Arc'Teryx Jackets, Helmut Lang vintage, CP Company Google Jackets, or just building your personal style uniform, Pair of Kings focuses on what's new, invigorating, and notable in contemporary menswear—from Stone Island technical pieces to thrifted gems, New Balance 550s to Balenciaga runway analysis.
Pair of Kings
10.16 - I Need an Ambulance and a XL Idaho From The Row Right Now with Nimay Ndolo (@nimayndoleaux)
You could have heard this episode early (and had access to giveaways!) on our HeroHero!
The boys are back and talking bags with the software-engineer-turned-cryptofluencer-turned-fashion-week-killer-comidienne Nimay Ndolo! Join Sol and Michael as they chat with Nimay about her bag addiction, Coke Zero, recovering from a rhinoplasty, best strains of w*ed, dogecoin, the FTX scandal, giving the people what they want, Y2Kbags, hating on Nantucket and the most rancid Lily Pulitzer vibes ever, buying DHGate Balenciagas, asking Anna Wintour to hang it up, and so much more!
We hope you enjoy, and lots of love!
Sol
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Show Notes:
2:50 - The Diane Rehm Show
4:12 - Cowboy Boot Crocs
6:47 - Millie's Cafe
7:40 - Balenciaga Monaco
7:57 - Chanel 22
23:46 - Brandon Blackwood Mia
26:22 - Dior Croc Bag
48:08 - my family is dying
1:04:49 - Nimay's favorite strain
1:11:03 - Statefarm Ludacris
1:23:53 - Spongebob Skin Theory
1:31:27 - Marc Jacobs' Social Media team putting in that WORK
1:40:37 - Nicole McLaughlin X HOKA
1:46:51 - Nike Air Monarch
1:49:01 - Martine Rose Air Monarch
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Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don’t forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we’ve dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.
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