Our hosts discuss Taylor Swift, Jeremy Scott, and the new “WE <3 NYC" logo.  For our top story of the week, Tom and Mimi discuss the sudden retirement of celebrity stylist and self-proclaimed “image architect” Law Roach. Special guest Camila Smith joins Office Hour to share her valuable insider point of view on this week's topics.

Our hosts discuss the origins of Women’s History Month, the Versace show in Los Angeles, and the 2023 Academy Awards.  For our top story of the week, Tom and Mimi discuss the return of the infamous Victoria's Secret fashion show. Special guest Miguel Barragan, FIDM Director of Product Development, joins Office Hour to share his valuable insider point of view on this week's topics.

In celebration of the new  FIDM Museum "Art of Costume Design in Film" exhibition, museum staff members Christina Frank and Leigh Wishner take over as hosts for this week's episode. For our top story of the week, Christina and Leigh discuss the process of curating the annual exhibition, Academy Award nominees seen within the exhibit, a special FIDM collaboration with Netflix, and who they predict will walk away with this year's Oscar in costume design.

The "Art of Costume Design in Film" exhibition is free  and open to the public until Saturday, May 6, 2023. The FIDM Museum is located on the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising campus in Downtown Los Angeles.

For more information, head to FIDMMuseum.org

Our hosts discuss ‘Meta Verified,’ Pharrell Williams, and the most downloaded apps of 2022.  For our top story of the week, Tom and Mimi discuss the fall of 'blanding' and a return to maximalism. What is blanding, and how do major brands incorporate blanding into their marketing strategies? Special guest Jerome Boroff joins Office Hour to share his valuable insider point of view on this week's topics.

Our hosts discuss Phoebe Philo, the Hermès v Rothschild verdict, and the beauty of New Orleans.  For our top story of the week, Tom and Mimi discuss the ads seen during the 2023 Super Bowl and Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. Special guest Bonnie Wan (Partner and Head of Brand Strategy at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners) joins Office Hour to share her valuable insider point of view on this week's topics.

Stay connected with Bonnie Wan and keep an eye out for her new book, The Life Brief: A Creative Practice for Courageous Living, by checking out her website and joining The Life Brief community.

Our hosts discuss The Last of Us, The 2023 Grammys, Beyoncé, and Google’s AI chatbot. For our top story of the week, Tom and Mimi discuss two major cases in Fashion, Adidas v Thom Browne and Hermès v Rothschild. Special guest Gordon Firemark joins Office Hour to share his valuable insider point of view on this week's topics.

Don't forget to tune into Gordon's podcast, Entertainment Law Update, releasing every month wherever you get your podcasts!

Our hosts discuss Showtime and Paramount+ Merging, The Last of Us, and Sabato De Sarno.  For our top story of the week, Tom and Mimi discuss De-Influencing and the recent TikTok eyelash controversy, Mascaragate. Special guest Laura Correa joins Office Hour to share her valuable Gen Z POV on this week's topics.

Our hosts discuss Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, Party City, and compostable streetwear. For our top story of the week, Tom and Mimi discuss the current state of retail, retail technology, the pandemic's impact on retail, inflation,  and the value of brick and mortar.