Zac Posen has always understood that fashion is about more than just clothes—it’s about creating moments.

This week on Let’s Get Dressed, I sit down with Zac to talk about what it means to reinvent American fashion today. Now as Creative Director of Gap Inc., overseeing Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta, Zac shares how he’s bringing his signature sense of “fashiontainment” to a global scale.

From viral cultural moments to designer collaborations like Old Navy x Christopher John Rogers, we discuss how fashion is shifting—from exclusivity to accessibility—and what it takes to build a brand that resonates in today’s world.

Plus, Zac shares his go-to styling tips, from the one piece that instantly elevates your jeans to why every woman needs her own version of the perfect little black dress. We also get into the future of fashion, the role of AI, and why instinct and taste still matter more than ever.

In this episode, we get into:

• What reinvention actually looks like in fashion (personally and professionally)
• The shift from couture to designing at scale—and what changes creatively
• Why fashion is moving into entertainment and pop culture
• How collaborations (like Old Navy x Anna Sui + CJR) actually come together
• The “cultural receiver” mindset and how to spot what’s next
• Why some fashion moments go viral—and others don’t
• What it takes to execute big ideas inside a corporate structure
• The role of failure, resilience, and timing in building a career
• How AI is already shaping fashion—and where it still falls short
• Why direct-to-consumer and social media changed everything
• The difference between product that looks good vs. product that actually sells
• Zac’s philosophy on creativity, risk-taking, and staying relevant
• Easy styling advice: how to elevate jeans, wardrobe staples, and everyday dressing

The Old Navy x Christopher John Rogers collection is live now: https://oldnavy.gap.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro, Zac Posen in LA and setting up fashion as storytelling

01:08 First Oscar weekend and Hollywood influence

02:00 Disney, imagination, and fashion as magic

04:00 Fashion as entertainment and cultural relevance

05:00 Reinvention, joining Gap, and creative evolution

08:40 Gap Inc. as a “country” and leading at scale

10:45 Old Navy, first impressions, and bringing in designers

13:00 Process over persona, being hands-on creatively

15:00 Executing ideas step-by-step and creative instinct

16:20 Collaborations and creating cultural moments

18:40 Failure, risk, and resilience in career growth

19:00 Do fashion brands need to entertain today?

22:00 Fashion vs entertainment and the shift in culture

23:20 The viral dress moment and why product wins

25:00 Gap Studio and building cultural fashion moments

27:00 Anna Sui collaboration and AI in fashion

30:45 Christopher John Rogers x Old Navy exclusive

35:00 The state of American fashion today

37:00 Design evolution: construction over trend

39:00 What success looks like now (seeing it on the street)

41:00 Creativity as a daily practice

42:00 Styling tip: how to elevate jeans

43:00 Closet staple: the little black dress

43:50 Menswear tip: just wear a button-down

44:20 Outro

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We’re in an era of endless options, constant drops, and algorithm-driven trends…but what are people actually buying?

I sit down with retail expert and Puck writer Sarah Shapiro to do a real-time “channel check” on the fashion industry. From what’s selling in stores right now to the pieces quietly dominating across data, and the brands actually getting it right, we break down what’s working, what’s not, how to actually make sense of it all, and where you should be shopping.

In this conversation, we get into:

• What a “channel check” is and why it reveals what people are really buying
• The shift away from leggings and what’s replacing them
• The rise of the “easy pant” and why it’s everywhere right now
• The stores and brands that are actually getting it right
• Why curated retail experiences matter more than ever
• What’s not working in retail right now (and why overproduction is a problem)
• The brands quietly winning vs. the ones struggling to keep up
• What the data actually says people are buying (and the pieces that keep selling out)
• The “airplane outfit” effect and why it’s one of the most powerful drivers in fashion
• The price point people are really shopping right now
• Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes
• How AI is starting to shape the future of shopping (and where it still falls short)
• Why personal style still matters more than trends or algorithms
• How to filter the noise and figure out what actually works for you

Timestamps

00:00 Intro, “retail whisperer” and setting up the spring channel check

02:00 What a channel check actually is and how to read a store

04:00 The rise of “easy pants” spotted IRL (channel check in the wild)

05:30 Why people are moving away from leggings (but not fully)

07:00 Girlfriend Collective leggings, High Sport pants, and the “cookie theory”

08:30 What stores are actually doing well right now (Mohawk, curated retail)

10:30 Discovery in stores vs overwhelming assortments

11:30 The problem with endless scroll and too many options

13:00 What defines a “mall brand” today and how retail categories have changed

15:00 What people are actually buying right now (ShopMy + Puck data)

17:00 Seasonal shift: what spring shopping will look like

18:30 The “airplane pant” and why product framing sells

20:00 Brands to watch right now (Still Here denim and expansion beyond hero pieces)

21:30 The $300–$800 “middle market” and how people are shopping it

22:30 Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes

24:00 The RealReal mindset: depreciation, longevity, and wearing your clothes

25:00 Her background: from retail to Substack to Puck

27:00 AI in retail: where it works (logistics, tagging) vs where it doesn’t (taste)

29:00 Why AI styling still misses nuance and personal language

31:00 The future of retail: tech vs human experience in stores

32:00 How to filter the noise and actually figure out your personal style

33:00 “Let’s Get You Dressed” — what to wear to a big business meeting

35:00 Investment pieces, blazers, and how to shop strategically (RealReal, vintage)

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Spring is officially here, which means it’s time for a wardrobe reset. I’m breaking down the 10 pieces you actually need for spring whether you’re shopping your closet or investing in a few key pieces.

I’ve always found spring to be the hardest season to get dressed for. It’s that in-between moment where your winter pieces feel too heavy, but it’s not quite summer either, so figuring out what actually works can be hard. From the perfect work pant to the return of the barn jacket, pencil skirts, and cropped denim, these are the staples, trends, and styling shifts that will make getting dressed this season so much easier. We’re also talking about how to transition your wardrobe from winter to spring, why fabric matters more than you think, and how to bring more personality into your everyday outfits.

This episode is your guide to refreshing your closet without overconsuming, focusing on pieces you’ll actually wear and style on repeat.

Shop all items mentioned in the episode: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4234938

In this conversation, we get into:

• The 10 spring wardrobe essentials you actually need
• How to transition your wardrobe from winter to spring
• Why switching fabrics is the key to seasonal dressing
• The best “work pant” styles for spring (and why they’re so versatile)
• The return of the barn jacket and how to style it
• Why pencil skirts are trending again and how to wear them
• The layered tee trend and easy ways to elevate basics
• How to incorporate texture (fringe, feathers, movement) into your wardrobe
• Why baby blue is the standout color for spring
• How to use accessories like belts and shoes to elevate any outfit
• The return of lace and how to style it beyond “going out”
• Why cropped jeans are back and how they change your proportions
• The shift toward sleek, minimal shoes (and the best loafers for spring)
• How to refresh your closet without buying everything new

Timestamps:

02:00 Life update + getting back into routine after being sick

05:00 Why spring is the perfect time for a wardrobe reset

07:00 The importance of fabric when transitioning seasons

09:00 The perfect work pant: what to look for + best styles

12:00 The barn jacket: why it’s a spring staple

15:00 Pencil skirts are back: how to style them for real life

18:00 The layered tee trend and elevated basics

20:00 Texture in fashion: fringe, feathers, and movement

23:00 How to wear statement pieces in an everyday way

25:00 The color of the season: why baby blue works as a neutral

27:00 Bright accessories and the power of a statement belt

29:00 Lace for spring: how to style it beyond the obvious

31:00 Cropped jeans and why showing your shoes matters

34:00 Affordable vs. investment denim options

36:00 The return of the sleek loafer (and why chunky is out)

38:00 How to shop your closet and avoid overconsumption

40:00 Final thoughts: building a wardrobe you actually wear

Let’s Get Dressed

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Liv Perez

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ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez

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