Let's Get Dressed

Sneakers used to be one of two things: performance or fashion. Somewhere in the last decade, that line collapsed — and the shoes most of us are reaching for now sit firmly in the middle.I'm joined by Adam and Ryan Goldston, founders of APL and the first members of an athletic company ever inducted into the CFDA, for a conversation on how they ushered in the era of the fashion sneaker. From getting banned by the NBA for their first shoe to landing in Selfridges, Net-a-Porter, and Saks before anyone else was selling performance product in those rooms, Adam and Ryan share how a clear point of view — and a refusal to use logos — built one of the most distinctive sneaker brands in the world.We get into world-building beyond product, why they believe taste is their real superpower and the consumer shift toward quieter, design-led pieces.Shop APL https://www.athleticpropulsionlabs.com/In this episode, we get into:What actually set the stage for the era of the fashion sneakerWhy being inducted into the CFDA in 2016 was a turning point for the entire sneaker industryThe decision to launch in Selfridges, Net-a-Porter, and Saks before anyone else was selling performance in luxury roomsWhy APL refuses to use big, emblazoned logos — and how that built a stronger brandThe rise of the personal brand and why consumers don't want to be walking advertisements anymoreWhat "simple, yet severe" actually means as a design philosophyInside the APL flagship at The Grove and why it feels more like a gallery than a storeWhy building a brand world still requires a physical experience in an increasingly digital ageRalph Lauren as the singular blueprint for world-building — and the moment they found out Ralph himself is an APL fanWhy Adam and Ryan consider taste their real superpower (and how to cultivate it)The relationship between taste, bravery, and confidenceThe Tokyo trip and the souffle pancakes that inspired the ZipLine midsoleWhy texture — both tactile and visual — is the most important element of a perfect sneakerThe rise of the luxury basic and why consumers are investing in staples right nowHow the F1 partnership in 2016 shaped APL's global luxury performance positioningThank you to my partners at Macy’s for my newest wardrobe essentials. Shop my selects here! https://shopmy.us/collections/5681436 #MacyspartnerLet’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer dressing should be the easiest season, fewer layers, less to think about, but somehow it's the one that trips us up the most. I get more questions about summer style than any other time of year so consider this your Summer style toolkit. I'm answering the questions you've been sending in nonstop: the perfect sandal, how to elevate jean shorts, what to wear when it's a million degrees outside but freezing in your office, and the colors and shoes defining this summer.Shop everything mentioned in this episode: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5256053Download the Depop app and list your first item in just a few taps. It’s so easy, and a great way to make money easily with no selling fees. Thank you Depop for making this branded segment possible. Happy shopping! In this episode, we get into:My five tried-and-true vacation staples (and why I don't include a summer dress)The hunt for the perfect sandal — and why I'm so picky about thong straps and micro heelsMy controversial take on open-toed shoes in New York CityThe linen pant debate: how to deal with wrinkles and which pairs are actually worth itWhy I get my beach bags from Amazon (and the one ALC bag worth investing in)The summer accessories that completely shift my style for the seasonMy go-to summer brands across every price point — Doen, Massimo Dutti, St. Agnes, Staud, and moreThe shoe of the summer (spoiler: there isn't one this year, but here's what I'm gravitating toward)My honest take on jelly flats and fisherman sandalsWhy I'm loving embellished sandals and a red kitten heel right nowAre we still wearing jean shorts? My full answer — plus the alternatives I reach for insteadHow to wear longer shorts and Bermudas when you're not super tallWhy I'm buying most of my denim secondhand on Depop right nowThe perfect office cardigan for surviving freezing summer A/CThe color of the summer — and the one shade that officially signals warm weather for meLet’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ralph Lauren isn't just a brand — it's one of the only American fashion houses that has shaped culture for nearly 60 years. And right now, it's having one of its biggest cultural moments yet, resonating across every generation. Today we’re joined by longtime WWD fashion editor and friend of the house, Bridget Foley, who’s had a front row seat to the brand’s evolution. She’s also the author of Lauren’s latest book, Ralph Lauren Catwalk, which covers over 100 runway shows and the brand’s most iconic moments. In this episode, we get into:What actually defines a brand with longevity (and why so few designers achieve it)Ralph's "meet cute" moment with fashion and why he calls himself a storyteller, not a designerThe authenticity that makes Ralph different from every other luxury houseWhy Ralph was doing "lifestyle" decades before the term existedThe hand-me-downs, vintage uniforms, and Bronx childhood that shaped his entire aestheticRalph's belief in longevity and preservation, sustainability before it had a nameInside the Ralph Lauren archive (and why Bridget calls it a "fashion lover's wonderland")Why Gen Z fell in love with Ralph Lauren and what their parents' closets have to do with itThe codes that have permeated time: the tuxedo jacket over jeans, the polo shirt, the patchworkRalph Lauren's optimism and what it's actually rooted inWhat Ralph has done to stay relevant with the next generationShop the new book, Ralph Lauren Catwalk, here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-56009344 Let’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At 22-years-old, Madison Dowd bought Ludivine, a long-standing Upper East Side boutique, through BizBuySell.com. Instead of starting a brand from scratch, she stepped into an existing business with loyal customers, real inventory, a balance sheet, and an unwavering belief in the future of retail.This conversation gets into what it actually looks like to run a multi-brand fashion boutique today — from buying decisions and trade shows to navigating instinct versus data. We also talk about learning a customer and buying patterns, what makes the Upper East Side the most valuable retail landscape, and the brands flying off her shelves. Timestamps:01:30 — Buying Ludivine at 22: Why she chose to purchase instead of start from scratch05:45 — Finding the business on BizBuySell and stepping into an existing P&L10:00 — Learning before changing: understanding a legacy customer base14:40 — The Upper East Side shopper: loyalty, psychology, and neighborhood dynamics19:15 — Buying strategy: trade shows, inventory bets, and seasonal planning23:50 — Instinct vs. data: when to trust your gut 28:00 — Social media’s role in a brick-and-mortar business30:45 — What actually makes a multi-brand boutique sustainable todayShop Ludivine https://boutiqueludivine.com/Follow Madison on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/madisondowd/Follow Madison on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@shopgirlmadisonLet’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Let’s Get Dressed, I’m sitting down with Joseph Altuzarra just days after his latest New York Fashion Week show. We talk about what 20 years in fashion really looks like when you’re running an independent brand, why people keep saying “NYFW is dead,” and what it actually costs to put on a show today.Joseph shares how he thinks about staying relevant without chasing hype, the reality of pay-to-play celebrity culture, and why he’s calling this his “year of yes.” We also get personal — from fame and comparison to what it feels like to be 42 and still building. Plus: Heated Rivalry, Wuthering Heights, whether fashion is psychic, and his best advice for anyone who wants to work in the industry.Follow Joseph on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/josephaltuzarra/Follow Altuzarra on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/altuzarra/Shop Altuzarra here https://altuzarra.comThanks to Banana Republic for my favorite pieces from the spring collection. Shop their new arrivals at www.bananarepublic.com #BananaRepublicPartnerLet’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there’s any sports bet we’re taking right now, it’s that the football field is becoming fashion’s favorite runway. On this episode of Let’s Get Dressed, I’m joined by Daniel-Yaw Miller, sports and fashion journalist, and author of the SportsVerse Substack, for a post-Super Bowl debrief on how fashion showed up all weekend long. From Bad Bunny’s halftime performance in custom Zara and Adidas, to designer activations, athlete styling, and brands finding ways in without buying a single commercial, we talk through why sports have suddenly become such a valuable cultural space for fashion.We also get into why sports feel like a kind of reset for brands — a place to reach massive audiences, soften narratives, and feel culturally relevant without over-explaining themselves. What worked, what didn’t, and why so many fashion brands seem more interested in game day than runway season.  Follow Daniel-Yaw on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danielyaw_/Subscribe to SportsVerse https://sportsverse.substack.comLet’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Let’s Get Dressed, I’m joined by stylist Karla Welch, one of Hollywood’s most beloved celebrity stylists, whose clients have included Justin Bieber, Olivia Wilde, Sarah Paulson, and Tracee Ellis Ross.We talk through what really goes into an award season press tour, from Cannes to the Oscars, how red carpet moments come together, and how Karla approaches custom looks, designer relationships, and individuality over trends. We also touch on the realities of award season, career-defining fashion moments, and the work Karla is doing beyond fashion with the Period Company.Follow Karla on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karlawelchstylistLearn more about the Period Company here https://period.coGet 20% an annual membership of our newsletter, Let's Get Dressed, here https://letsgetdressed.substack.com/lgdLove the show? Follow us and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To watch this episode, head to YouTube.com/@LivvPerezFor more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez, on TikTok @Livv.Perez, and shop her closet here https://shopmy.us/livvperezLet’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, I'm letting you guys into my journal and sharing what I’m most excited about in fashion this year. From specialty brands, to elevated loungewear, and sports as a runway, these are the themes that I'm betting big on for 2026. Get 20% an annual membership of our newsletter, Let's Get Dressed, here https://letsgetdressed.substack.com/lgdLove the show? Follow us and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To watch this episode, head to YouTube.com/@LivvPerezFor more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez, on TikTok @Livv.Perez, and shop her closet here https://shopmy.us/livvperezLet’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.