Should Men Wear Handbags, Nail Polish or Flip Flops? | The Complex Style Podcast

Complex
•August 21st, 2026
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Aria and Chris break down Denim Tears' Andre Leon Talley tribute collection, Cardi B's new Old Navy campaign, and a deep dive into men's style discourse — flip-flops, purses, nail polish, and who really decides what counts as a "trend." Plus a Shop Talk segment on Mowalola, runway takeaways, and an audience Q&A on the best fashion risks that stuck.
This is your inside access into the world of fashion. The Complex Style Podcast is where Editor in Chief Aria Hughes is joined by co-host Chris Chance and a rotating panel of fashion’s biggest voices to break down what’s trending, what matters, and what’s next.
00:00 — Intro
01:36 — Denim Tears' Andre Leon Talley Collection
08:49 — Cardi B for Old Navy
11:41 — Which American Heritage Brand Needs a Comeback?
15:21 — Shop Talk: Mowalola
18:03 — Men's Fashion Discourse: Purses, Nail Polish, Flip Flops & More
26:38 — From Uzi & Thug to Pharrell's Birkin: The Men Pulling Off Purses
34:37 — Men Embracing Nail Polish
40:36 — Do Trends Still Exist?
46:32 — What Fashion Trends Do We Want to See Next?
50:56 — Audience Question: A Fashion Risk That Became Your Fashion Rule
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