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.
Episodes
294 episodes
13.7 - The Rick Owens Retrospective, Stone Island and CP Company's Fabric Development, and Modern Italian Fashion
You could hear episode early and get access to our Rick Owens "Temple of Love" Giveaway by subscribing to our HeroHero! Michael's back! Michael's back! Sit down as Sol catches up with his work ...
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Season 13
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Episode 7
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1:23:21
13.6 - International Tours, Object Permanence, and How to Win at Solitaire with Sophia Stel (@insignificantfunds)
You could hear episodes early and get access to all of our giveaways on our HeroHero!It's with great pleasure that I announce this week's episode with
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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1:15:03
13.5 - Rating and Reviewing Every Paris Fashion Week Debut with Sol (@ellaemhoff) and Michael (@hot_vodkaa)
This episode has a $250 ESSX Giveaway! All HeroHero subscribers are automatically entered.The boys are back for a totally normal, definitely-nothing-amiss episode. Join
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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1:15:07
13.4 - Inventing Health Goths (not a joke), Partying in New York Fashion Week, and Professional Basketball with Caitlin Cunningham (@caitlepillar)
You could have heard this episode early and had access to our $250 Komune Giveaway on our HeroHero!That title isn't a joke, everyone! This week, instagra...
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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1:22:28
13.3 - How We Fix the Fashion Industry, NYFW Notes, and the Friends of Pair of Kings Live Show!
Get early access to episodes and automatic entry into our giveaways when you subscribe to our HeroHero!Michael and
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Season 13
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Episode 3
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1:22:48
13.2 - Why Shit Not Working and How Do We Fix New York City with Chi Ossé (@chiosse)
You can hear episodes early and get access to our weekly giveaways on HeroHero!The glaring issues of the greatest city in the world (New York) frustrate the Pair of Kings: little access to trains, hi...
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Season 13
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Episode 2
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1:19:00
13.1 — Our Upcoming Popup, the Lower East Side Fashion Scene Update, and Sol's Shopping Mega-List
Hi everyone! After a very long wait, we're back with a new season of the podcast! Tune in as the boys talk about the upcoming Friends of PoK popup (September 26th-28th at Komune) featuring d...
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Season 13
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Episode 1
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1:28:35
12.21 - The Great Big Berlin Fashion Week Wrap-Up
You can enter into all of our giveaways (including the one on this episode) and get early access to episodes at our HeroHeroMichael's back from Berl...
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Season 12
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Episode 21
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1:44:42
12.20 - The Best Brands You've Never Heard Of
We're giving away a beautiful AV Beamon jacket on our HeroHero to celebrate the episode: subscribe to support the show, enter into the giveaway and get early access to episodes!
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Season 12
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Episode 20
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1:24:59
12.19 - Discovering the Lost Art of Tailoring with Chloe Boxer (@chl0e.box)
You could hear episodes early, get access to all of our giveaways, and more over on HeroHero! Subscribe and support the show!This week, Sol and
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Season 12
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Episode 19
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1:38:06
12.18 - How New EU Regulations Stand to Change Fashion
To enter into all of our giveaways (including this episode's!), get access to exclusive episodes, and to hear episodes early, subscribe to our HeroHero!Wow! We're doing policy analysis?
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Season 12
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Episode 18
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1:40:52
12.17 - How to Host a Perfect Runway Show, The Horribly Dressed Men of New York, and The Photographer-to-Influencer Pipeline with Tanya Ravichandran (@tanyar)
You can hear episodes early and get access to all of our giveaways for only $4 on HeroHero! Go support the show!We're back this week with our wonderful friend
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Season 12
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Episode 17
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1:28:14
12.16 (HeroHero Preview) - Reviewing Every Single Outfit From the 2025 Met Gala (Superfine: Tailoring Black Style)
To listen to the full episode and to be automatically entered into this episode's giveaway, subscribe to the HeroHero!It's time for Michael an...
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Season 12
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Episode 16
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13:23
12.15 - River Fashion, Sol's Life Changing Experience, and Everything You Missed in April
You could have heard this episode early and had access to giveaways on our HeroHero: https://herohero.co/pokThe title isn't hyperbole: Sol's back from the wilderness! Join the intrepid duo of Sol and Michael as they discuss Kanye ...
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Season 12
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Episode 15
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1:22:09
12.14 - The Pair of Kings Official Rap Snacks Taste Test
You could have heard this episode early and had access to giveaways on our HeroHero: https://herohero.co/pokHello my dear friends! In this episode Sol and Michael eat way too many lil baby themed potato chips. We also discuss the Thom Br...
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Season 12
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Episode 14
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1:10:53
12.13 - Chrome Hearts Rocket Launcher with Luke Fracher
You could have heard this episode early and had access to giveaways on our HeroHero: https://herohero.co/pokHello Everyone! On this Episode Sol and Michael sit down with Luke of Lukes NYC. We talk about being an unc, scaling a business,...
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Season 12
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Episode 13
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1:35:08
12.12 - Saint Mike, The Karen Signoff, and Military Surplus that isn't Military or Surplus
You could have heard this episode early and had access to giveaways on our HeroHero!Hey Everybody! Sol has run off to the grand canyon for the next 3 w...
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Season 12
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Episode 12
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1:19:44
12.11 - Arts and Crafts and Modeling and DSquared2 FW25 with Ella Emhoff (@ellaemhoff)
You could have heard this episode early and been entered into all of our giveaways on HeroHero! Subscribe and support the show!On this episode, Sol and...
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Season 12
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Episode 11
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1:39:19
12.10 - The Most Memorable Fashion Campaigns of the Last Decade and Jonathan Anderson's Legacy at Loewe
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 10
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1:20:45
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