Fashion

The Personal Politics Of Fashion With Robin Givhan

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 at 1:28 p.m.

Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion critic Robin Givhan is back. She and Kojo talk about the evolution of red carpet dynamics, the first lady's status as a fashion icon and the personal politics at play in the industry.

Fashion On The Campaign Trail And Beyond With Robin Givhan

Monday, Sep 17, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

We talk with Robin Givhan about the power of image in an election year and the interplay between fashion and politics.

The History and Versatility of Jeans

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 1:16 p.m.

Whether you've had them for years or just bought a new pair, odds are good you own at least one pair of jeans. We explore the history, culture and versatility of your favorite pair of jeans.

Fashion, Image and Influence with Robin Givhan

Monday, Apr 30, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

Fashion critic Robin Givhan and Kojo talk about fashion's gender divide, status as art, and competitive dressing.

Clothing Size Conundrum

Tuesday, Apr 10, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

Find clothing size variations frustrating? It's not you - it's the clothes.

Beyond Green Beer and St. Patrick's Day: Irish Culture and Language

Wednesday, Mar 14, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig (St. Patrick's Day) is around the corner. We take a look at Irish culture beyond the shamrocks and green beer.

Fashion, Power and Politics with Robin Givhan (Rebroadcast)

Monday, Dec 26, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.

Writer Robin Givhan chronicles the intersection of fashion, politics and the ways in which both realms influence our culture. We talk about the business of fashion and why style matters in D.C.

Fashion, Power and Politics with Robin Givhan

Thursday, Nov 10, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.

Writer Robin Givhan chronicles the intersection of fashion, politics and the ways in which both realms influence our culture. We talk about the business of fashion and why style matters in D.C.

TOMS Shoes: Blake Mycoskie

Wednesday, Sep 14, 2011 at 1:20 p.m.

You may have a pair of TOMS shoes on your feet or in your closet right now. We talk with company founder Blake Mycoskie about conscious capitalism.

Skateboard Politics

We examine the local skating scene, and the contentious politics of a new skate park in Silver Spring.

The Black Body

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 at 12:31 p.m.

From the perspective of a white cheerleader in Texarkana to a hungry black poet in D.C., we explore race as it is lived and experienced in America.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.