Topic: Dior

4 chapters across the catalog

Uncertainty Complex
Episode 1556 43:41 - 46:38

1556: Uncertainty Complex

Retail Crime, San Francisco Store Closures and Dior Heist

Major retailers continue to flee San Francisco due to rampant shoplifting and a lack of police enforcement. While some officials claim crime statistics are down, critics argue this is due to under-reporting and laws like Proposition 47 that classify thefts under $950 as misdemeanors. Meanwhile, a high-profile heist at the Short Hills Mall in New Jersey saw masked men steal $125,000 worth of Dior handbags.

Hockeystick Hoax
Episode 1169 54:37 - 57:59

1169: Hockeystick Hoax

Dior Ad Controversy, Calvin Klein Plus-Size Branding

Dior pulled a fragrance advertisement featuring Johnny Depp and a Native American dancer following accusations of cultural appropriation. Meanwhile, Calvin Klein has shifted its marketing strategy from the "heroin chic" look of the 1990s to featuring plus-size models. The hosts discuss changing beauty standards and the influence of the Kardashian aesthetic on modern body image.

Service Pony
Episode 962 1:53:40 - 1:56:24

962: Service Pony

Fashion Industry Skinny Model Ban, LVMH and Kering

Major fashion houses including Gucci and Christian Dior have signed a charter banning the hiring of ultra-thin models and those under age 16. The hosts dismiss this as "pandering" and "bullcrap," noting that similar bans have been announced for decades without significant change in the industry. They suggest the move is a PR stunt timed for Fashion Week.

Episode 491 2:44:01 - 2:47:02

491: Pope and Change

Oscar Production Failures, Jennifer Lawrence Fall

The production of the Oscars is criticized for being "female unfriendly" after Jennifer Lawrence tripped on the stairs in a large Dior dress. The hosts argue that producers should have provided assistants to help actresses navigate the stage. They also mock Anne Hathaway's "annoying" acceptance speech and the general "cheapness" of the broadcast.