About this episode

Paloma and Caroline discuss summer experiences, dorm decor trends, and fashion highlights while navigating personal changes and cultural phenomena.

Paloma and Caroline sweat through the last gasps of summer while tackling a still-suspicious rug, the indignity of hauling two Apple devices in one tote, a bittersweet staff change, a possible Sussex homecoming, and Vanity Fair’s best-dressed list—including the eternal question of whether Lenny Kravitz is technically dressed at all. Then they tumble headfirst into the RushTok rabbit hole, where reported $20,000 dorm rooms, chinoiserie lamps, Broadway-worthy recruitment numbers, and corporate sponsorships prompt the only sensible conclusion: girl, get to class. Keep the conversation going between episodes: Subscribe to The Install Edit on Substack for more from Caroline and Paloma. YouTube: @theinstalldesignpodcast Instagram: @theinstallpodcast TikTok: @theinstallpocast Paloma: www.palomacontreras.com Instagram: @palomacontrerasdesign TikTok: @palomacontrerasdesign ShopMy: @palomacontreras Caroline: www.carolinegidiere.com Instagram: @carolinegidieredesign TikTok: @carolinegidieredesignbts ShopMy: @carolinegidiere 00:18 — Summer Heat 01:25 — Rug Rescue 06:40 — PowerBook Problems 09:34 — Bag Baggage 13:53 — Embracing Change 18:54 — Royal Return 25:37 — Best Dressed 33:11 — Dorm…

People in this episode

Hosts: Paloma Contreras, Caroline Gidiere

Topics covered

• dorm decor
• summer
• fashion
• RushTok
• change
• best dressed

Keywords

• dorm rooms
• fashion
• Lenny Kravitz
• RushTok
• Vanity Fair
• Apple devices
• homecoming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vanity Fair, RushTok

Products: Apple

Places: Sussex

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