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by Jennine Jacob and Kristen Philipkoski
Think it doesn't matter what you wear? Hosts Jennine Jacob and Kristen Philipkoski uncover the ways your personal style is not just personal. What you choose to wear every day is a political act, whether you're aware of it or not. And putting thought into your personal style is not superficial, unintelligent, or a waste of time. Along with guests including bestselling authors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and more, the Closet Philosophy podcast explores how what we wear influences and reveals what's within.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 1m
Ep. 47: Stylist and content creator Kate Tricarico unpacks the real meaning of authenticity in personal style and getting tattoos at 15 in the East Village
Episode 47 of Closet Philosophy features an interview with Kate Tricarico, a stylist, creative consultant, collector, and fashion commentator with an art history and museum background. Among many other things, we discuss what authenticity really means in personal style. Kate's take is that there is not just one authentic you. You're different as a mother, a friend, or partner, and each person is authentic but different, which means getting dressed to reflect "your true self" will often look different. We also dive into 90s style and why we are so nostalgic for it. Kate mourns the loss of real weirdness and reminisces about her younger self in the East Village and St. Marks Place when it was full of genuine weirdos—whereas now weirdness is often a pre-packaged "performative nonconformity." We also touch on Shailene Woodley-gate, age-based fashion "rules" and our outright rejection of all of them, and Kate's take on fashion month. On a personal note, Kate shares that she is autistic and hyperlexic and describes how fashion's patterned and formulaic nature helps her make sense of people and culture. Listen where you get your podcasts, and please let us know what you think!
- 2 weeks ago26 min
Ep. 46: Sneakergate: Why is the vast majority of the population wearing sneakers?
Jennine took an unofficial survey on the streets of San Francisco on a Saturday evening out and found that more than 90% of people were wearing sneakers. In this episode, Kristen and Jennine discuss why this might be. We may not have found a definitive answer, but we know it goes beyond the simple fact that sneakers are comfy. And it might even have something to do with fascism creeping into American life.
- 3 weeks ago25 min
Ep. 45: How getting dressed can improve your day and maybe even your life
In this episode of Closet Philosophy, Jennine and Kristen discuss why getting dressed can feel overwhelming and pointless, but how it can actually make a difference (sometimes big, sometimes small) in your day and maybe even your life. Jennine shares how her struggles with ADHD, depression, and anxiety can impact her executive functioning. When thinking, planning, and decision-making are depleted, even simple tasks like dishes, cooking dinner, or choosing an outfit can feel monumental. She shares personal stories of times when she pushed past that barrier (by getting dressed), and it paid off with a renewed sense of purpose—or sometimes just feeling human. Either way, it was always a net positive. There's no morality in style—caring about clothes doesn't make you a better or worse person, and no one has to participate. But small bits of color (or whatever type of flair you choose) can bring moments of joy.
- 4 weeks ago22 min
Ep. 44: Sneakergate: Why is the vast majority of the population wearing sneakers?
Jennine took an unofficial survey on the streets of San Francisco on a Saturday evening out and found that more than 90% of people were wearing sneakers. In this episode, Kristen and Jennine discuss why this might be. We may not have found a definitive answer, but we know it goes beyond the simple fact that sneakers are comfy. And it might even have something to do with fascism creeping into American life.
- Sep 27, 202659 min
Ep. 43: An OG plus-size influencer reflects on how her work has changed the fashion industry
Marie Denee started blogging even before it was cool, and before size inclusivity was a buzzword. After more than 15 years as a content-creator, she looks back at the influence her work has had on the fashion industry. We've seen progress to be sure: once banished to dark corners, plus-size merchandise is now more easily found at more stores. But there's still a dearth of choices when it comes to color and styles. Denee discusses a path forward. Marie Denee's website
- Sep 20, 202620 min
Ep. 42: Sneakergate: Why is the vast majority of the population wearing sneakers?
Jennine took an unofficial survey on the streets of San Francisco on a Saturday evening out and found that more than 90% of people were wearing sneakers. In this episode, Kristen and Jennine discuss why this might be. We may not have found a definitive answer, but we know it goes beyond the simple fact that sneakers are comfy. And it might even have something to do with fascism creeping into American life.
- Sep 13, 202625 min
Ep. 41: When a feminist gets a facelift, how are the other feminists supposed to feel?
Rosie O'Donnell has been an outspoken feminist throughout her career. So, as feminists, should we be OK with her getting a facelift, or taking GLP-1 medication? In this episode, Kristen and Jennine discuss the fallout when we question the morality of other women's decisions about their own bodies. Whether it's Rosie, Ariana Grande or Demi Moore, is it useful to judge their personal choices, or is there a more productive approach to grappling with the challenges and pressures facing women today? Rosie O'Donnell's Substack
- Sep 6, 202621 min
Ep. 40: Everything is made up, so don't get hung up on size, beauty, or anything else
This episode kicks off the 4th season of Closet Philosophy, so we had lots to talk about. The overarching theme is that beauty ideals are mercurial. Jennine and Kristen have lived through the whiplash of body type and beauty "trends," and they dug back further into history for even more proof that everything is made up and your best strategy for sanity is to love and accept your physical form wherever it happens to be. That's easier said than done, no doubt, but we hope that after listening, you'll feel closer to freedom from society's fickle standards.
About Closet Philosophy
Think it doesn't matter what you wear? Hosts Jennine Jacob and Kristen Philipkoski uncover the ways your personal style is not just personal. What you choose to wear every day is a political act, whether you're aware of it or not. And putting thought into your personal style is not superficial, unintelligent, or a waste of time. Along with guests including bestselling authors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and more, the Closet Philosophy podcast explores how what we wear influences and reveals what's within.
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