Pair of Kings

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Rating
4.7
from
90 reviews
This podcast has
232 episodes
Language
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Explicit
Yes
Date created
2020/03/10
Average duration
94 min.
Release period
12 days

Description

Sol Thompson and Michael Smith tackle the world of fashion, culture and beyond.

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10.3 - The Absence of the Modern Supermodel, The Impacts of Vintage Flipping, and Reaganomics in Fashion
2024/02/20
I hope this podcast finds you well. I am writing to you today to outline the third episode of Season 10 of the Pair of Kings podcast (hosts Sol Thompson (@solthompson) and Michael Smith (@_smithstagram) cc'd on this release) and discuss potential avenues for exploration and continued collaboration. Topics Discussed The new podcast dress code and the necessity of changing the modern perception of wearing suits - both casually and formally.Chrome Hearts Tastefluencers and Sol's borderline parasocial relationship with a couple of Japanese Needles and Chrome Hearts collectors.The inability for the best dressed people to take good fitpics.Replica fashion dogwhistles.The death of the "capital S" Supermodel in current fashion and the differences in both casting and fashion media coverage.Reaganomics only applying to the fashion market.Michael's new Rick Owens shoe pickups.Sonic the Hedgehog putting that shit on.Stolen valor on raw denim.Helmut Lang.Yoshitomo Nara.Marc Jacobs. Grunge revival by way of bucking 2023's biggest trend in "Quiet Luxury".There's a lot more, but I hope this outline helps you get a sense of the conversation that took place. I hope you enjoy the future collaborations between Sol and Michael. I'll leave it up to you to continue the conversation, either on Discord or in the Insta DMs. Lots of love, Sol Thompson Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Subscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol’s Instagram Michael’s Instagram Michael’s TikTok
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10.2 - The Best Dressed Person in New York City (As Voted by the People of New York) with Charlie (@divineeprovidence)
2024/02/13
We're back with the first guest episode of Season 10! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they're joined by Charlie (@divineeprovidence), who recently was voted as the best dressed person in New York City. We are not joking, this was an actual vote that they won. Tune in to hear the conversation which touches on everything from gender expressionism through fashion, classical menswear and its conventions/rules, historical and cultural influences on fashion - like Star Wars and Japanese fashion - making incredible props, costumes, and objects by hand, grad school, thrifting and where to shop in the city, changing shoe sizes due to pregnancy, beef with internet personalities and menswear influencers, and a 5 foot tall drive jacket. We hope you enjoy the episode - let us know what you think on our discord or in an email! Lots of love, Sol --- Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don’t forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we’ve dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”. Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Subscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol’s Instagram Michael’s Instagram Michael’s TikTok
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10.1 - Ranking High Fantasy Characters Based on Their Drip, The Unexpected Popularity of BEAMS Japan, and The Police State of Mayor McCheese
2024/02/06
We're so unbelievably back. In this lively episode of the Pair of Kings podcast, hosts Sol Thompson (@solthompson) and Michael Smith (@_smithstagram) dive into a wide range of topics - high fashion critiques of fantasy characters, the unexpected popularity of beams at Blue in Green, and the bizarre Hasidic tunnels in Brooklyn.  That's not all, though: the boys explore the challenges of dressing like characters from Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell, talk about the ousting of Ronald McDonald, creation of movie-accurate props and clothing, and so much more. We hope you enjoy the opener to season 10 - we've got a lot planned! Lots of Love! Sol --- Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don’t forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we’ve dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”. Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com FOR ADDITIONAL EPISODES, EARLY ACCESS, AND GIVEAWAYS, VISIT OUR HEROHERO Links: Instagram: instagram.com/pairofkingspod TikTok: tiktok.com/@pairofkingspod Twitter/X: twitter.com/pairofkingspod Sol’s Instagram: instagram.com/solthompson Michael’s Instagram: instagram.com/_smithstagram Michael’s TikTok: tiktok.com/@smithstagram Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Subscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol’s Instagram Michael’s Instagram Michael’s TikTok
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9.15 - Season 9 Finale: The Death of "If You Know You Know", The Need for Ready to Wear, and Everyone Getting Good at Dressing
2023/12/21
It's so hard to say goodbye to season 9: so much has happened! We're very very happy to have you join us to close it out, though. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk about walking runway shows (and trying not to laugh), how everyone has gotten so much better at dressing, the necessity of ready-to-wear for designers who want to survive, how the past year was for fashion as a whole, Dune (fear is the mindkiller), how the rise of social media has killed "if you know you know", spending $16,000 at the Balenciaga friends and family sale, Kozaburo, Jose (@eljosecriales), Arc'Teryx in the shower, and so much more!  We'll see you in January with the new season! Lots of love! Sol Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Subscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol’s Instagram Michael’s Instagram Michael’s TikTok
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9.14 - Dracula Flow 4, Spotify Wrapped, and Raised Online with Christian Vui (@vansatthemetgala)
2023/12/07
The best fashion podcast in the world is back with TWO WHOLE HOURS of pod. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk with Christian (@vansatthemetgala) about his brand, Raised Online, Dracula Flow 4, Spotify Wrapped, the Met Gala, Nike Techs, Tommy Cash, people you truly hate (Jared Leto and Henry Kissinger, stand up), the starting 5 of the most annoying people in fashion, basketball, swaggy golfers, Drake's custom Bottega polo that he had made for a Statefarm commercial, Ludacris' terrible Rick fit, and so much more (seriously, that's all just from the first 10 minutes).  Also, there's an excess of explicit material in this episode that's a good deal of fun but probably not suited for younger audiences.  Lots of love! Sol Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Subscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol’s Instagram Michael’s Instagram Michael’s TikTok
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9.13 - The Most Influential Runway Shows of All Time and Fraternity Hazing Rituals
2023/11/30
The best fashion podcast in the world is back with its two esoteric, mysterious, cool, charming, witty, lovely, adorable, hot, mysterious (again), hosts: Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram)! Join the boys as they chat about the downfall of fashion journalism, the most influential runway shows of all time, Rick Owens runways, Dior and I (the documentary), Fraternity hazing rituals, viral marketing, Supreme, resonant frequencies of clothing, the importance of Linen, clinical trials, looksmaxxing, bonesmashing, mewing, canthal tilt, the insidious return of eating disorders in fashion, and so much more! If you are sensitive to discussion of eating disorders, the conversation happens around 43:00 and lasts until around 50:00. If you are currently struggling with disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional.  Lots of love, Sol Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Subscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol’s Instagram Michael’s Instagram Michael’s TikTok
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9.12 - Archive Undercover, Good Sushi, and The Pleats Please Couch with Arianna Cho (@ariavicho)
2023/11/16
Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back this week with collector/tastemaker/karaoke superstar/sushi connoisseur/One Piece historian Arianna Cho (@ariavicho / @ariannasclosetarchive). Join the trio as they chat about some of the pieces she's selling, rare bits and baubles (like the incredible eye buttons), favorite Undercover seasons, working at Issey Miyake and at Rick Owens, buying her first pair of Tabis on layaway (sorta), how people don't understand sizing, activating Michael's sleeper agent phrase, fusion food (or lack thereof), and so much more! We hope you enjoy listening to the episode just as much as we did making it! Lots of Love! Sol  Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Subscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol’s Instagram Michael’s Instagram Michael’s TikTok
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9.11 - Getting Married in Tabis, Two Degrees from Drake, and the Death of the Cable Knit Sweater
2023/11/10
It's all three boys on the mic today - Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) as they talk about deciding between brown and mink Birkenstocks (this is significantly more in-depth than I ever expected), how dry cleaning is a scam, getting tabi'd in married boots, being two degrees of familiarity away from Drake, the departure away from Playboi Carti and Drain Gang, how there are no more good cable knit sweaters being made, Scott Pilgrim Versus the World, and so much more.  Love you all, and I hope you enjoy! Sol Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Subscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol’s Instagram Michael’s Instagram Michael’s TikTok
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9.10 - Exploring the Neither, Making Art, and Chinese Fabrics with Michael Fang of Wenjüe Lu (@wenjuelu)
2023/11/04
It's time for a guest episode with Michael Fang (@cannedjunk) of Wenjüe Lu (@wenjuelu)! Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) sat down in Michael's Brooklyn-based studio to talk about his process, where he and his partner draw inspiration, the conception of the brand, the definitions of art, fashion, and expression as a whole, favorite movies, Lady Gaga (briefly), drawing on cultural heritage to make a brand, being open to getting offended, and so much more! Thank you again to Michael for joining us on this episode of the podcast - it was also really fun to have the person behind Wenjüe Lu join us (get it?). Big shoutout to our friends over at Komune for helping to set this up! Lots of love, and hope you enjoy! Sol Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Subscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol’s Instagram Michael’s Instagram Michael’s TikTok
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9.9 - Counter-Culture, Level 10 Gyatts, and The Lack of a Breakout Brand
2023/10/27
The boys are back! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk about the rise of fashion trends as a result of counter-culture, hyper-masculinity and its interconnectedness with skinny jeans, Rizz in Ohio (Kai Cenat, Fatum Tax), the lack of a breakout brand experiencing organic growth, Rana Plaza and Levis' abuse of Bangladeshi workers, and the various Rick Owens denim cuts (and how none of the names make any sense)! Tap in to listen, join the discord, and follow us on our socials! Lots of love! Sol --- Pair of Kings is a men’s fashion podcast that explores themes of identity, sustainability, and the complex relationships we have with and through our clothing. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don’t forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we’ve dubbed “the happiest place in fashion” Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Subscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol’s Instagram Michael’s Instagram Michael’s TikTok
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9.8 - Brazilian Jeans, Bandage Skirts, and Josie and the Pussycats with Clara Perlmutter (@tinyjewishgirl)
2023/10/19
Finally: a fashion podcast that covers 2012-2013 Bar/Bat Mitzvah fashion. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they're joined by Clara Perlmutter (@tinyjewishgirl) to talk about all things fashion.  Tap in to hear discussion on Clara's obsession with John Cena, dressing up as Smeagol (it's scary good), Sugar Lipz, Westchester, NY, having enough closet space, painted jeans, places to thrift, shopping with your mom, being Jewish, parasocial relationships, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash! We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did having Clara on as a guest - don't forget to join the discord and follow us over on instagram! Lots of love! Sol Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Subscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol’s Instagram Michael’s Instagram Michael’s TikTok
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9.7 - The LVMH Sustainability Iceberg and The New Designer Curse
2023/10/12
Back! From! Hiatus! That's right, everyone! I got school under control again, so we're back - join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they cover topics like Peter Do's first show at Helmut Lang, why LVMH purposefully covers up their emissions data (despite having access to it), post-Alessandro Gucci, Fake Dunks, Oscar the Cat, Nocoptober, vintage denim (which is apparently better in London than it is in NYC), and so much more! We hope you enjoy the episode - full video will be released soon on YouTube! Lots of love! --- Pair of Kings is a men’s fashion podcast that explores themes of identity, sustainability, and the complex relationships we have with and through our clothing. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don’t forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we’ve dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”. Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Subscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol’s Instagram Michael’s Instagram Michael’s TikTok
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4.7 out of 5
90 reviews
Original Untaken Nickname 2023/05/11
Fire gents
Fire gents
toufeeq 2023/08/17
New Soundboard effects are annoying
This was a good show. The new season… ehh. The guys are trying too hard with the soundboard and trying their best to be annoying TikTokers
Geekykid 2022/01/21
Great podcast
Quality memes and quality people on this podcast 🤝
ibmbtrs 2021/11/17
Raf Simons
Raf Simons
Wayne & Heather 2021/03/17
Wonderful Podcast
Look forward to the episodes every week. 5/5
Keith G Powell 2021/06/24
Almost perfect pod but a big BUT…
Such a good podcast with dope hosts and commentary and sometimes guests are cool too but oh my god the sound quality is so inconsistent I’m volume upp...
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swagsurfinnn 2021/06/08
Mid
Two male wt suburbanites discuss reddit tier fashion
Pie master 547 2021/03/09
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The kings brighten up my day. Cheers!
adrianpmq 2021/01/12
5 stars
Very based and very accessible, shout out the kings
kananrenga 2020/11/21
Let’s goooo kings
@kananrengaraju
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