Pair of Kings: A Fashion and Culture Podcast
Pair of KingsPair of Kings is the men's fashion and culture podcast for the next generation of style. Hosted by Sol Thompson and Michael Smith in New York City, each weekly episode breaks down what's actually happening in menswear—from streetwear to archive fashion—and the trends reshaping how men dress in 2026 and beyond.
We cover the full spectrum of current men's fashion: emerging designer brands and Grail... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 315 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Fashion & BeautyArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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Why are vintage Mary Maxim sweaters so good? What happens when gorpcore actually goes camping? Did American fashion miss its America 250 moment? Sol and Michael are back on Pair of Kings Podcast to talk knitwear, outdoor style and American identity. more
Why does fashion need posers? What is Ball Hog style? Should men wear loafers without socks? And why should every pair of suit trousers be high-waisted?
Sol and Michael return to the Pair of Kings Podcast for a thesis-driven conversation about the p... more
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Is fashion art? Why is archive fashion everywhere in 2026? Have designers created anything genuinely new since 1970—and what do postwar Paris, May 1968, 1970s punk, quiet luxury, vintage clothing, fashion TikTok, and the decline of print magazines te... more
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- If this is the future of fashion I’m good
Performative male cringe cast. I’ll give them flowers for doing the work, but not for making it look and sound obnoxious and limp. NY fashion bubble kids.
Apple Podcasts1LEE ADPIPE
United States7 months ago - Certified lover boys
If you could only listen to one episode 9.3 is your only correct choice
Apple Podcasts5Sydtemlaunch
Australia10 months ago - 🫡
Sol’s complaining about not talking getting to talk Dsquared isn’t very good podcasting.
Otherwise good.
Apple Podcasts5abominablejomanAustraliaa year ago - 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
Apple Podcasts1toufeeqUnited States3 years ago - Fire gents
Fire gents
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Apple Podcasts | #86 | United States/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
Apple Podcasts | #46 |  Canada/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
Apple Podcasts | #143 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
Apple Podcasts | #142 | Australia/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
Apple Podcasts | #149 |  Germany/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
Apple Podcasts | #162 |  Italy/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two NYC-based hosts explore modern menswear and fashion culture through a lens that blends archival history, streetwear, and contemporary design. Episodes cover everything from integrated fashion and archive fashion to luxury menswear, Grailed finds, and the intersection of style with music, art, and city life. Guests range from designers and stylists to editors and musicians, creating a bridge between legacy fashion media and a newer, community-driven scene. The show often centers on how clothing expresses identity, lifestyle, and the broader culture around fashion, with a recurring emphasis on the NYC scene, collaboration culture, and the evolving role of media in shaping trends.
A standout aspect is the hosts' open, conversational style... more
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