Podcast Summary – Let's Get Dressed

Host: Liv Perez
Episode: Liv's List: 2026 Ins
Date: January 12, 2026

Overview

In this solo episode, Liv Perez takes listeners inside her personal journal of fashion predictions and trends for 2026. Instead of New Year’s resolutions, she shares her goal-setting process and the industry shifts catching her attention—from single-focus “hero product” brands to the growing interplay between sports and fashion. Perez brings her signature warmth and insider perspective, offering both practical shopping tips and big-picture insights while inviting real-time feedback from her audience.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reflecting & Goal-Setting for the New Year

• Liv discusses her mixed feelings about New Year’s resolutions, preferring detailed, actionable goals both for herself and her team.
• Quote:

  “Instead of resolutions, I actually goal set… this is something that I love doing. I kind of romanticize it and make it really fun… And it’s something that I’ve done for a few years now and has genuinely changed my year and my outlook.” (03:03)

• She advocates for monthly, specific goals versus broad ambitions like “be healthier,” making achievements more approachable and less guilt-inducing.
• Journaling—especially after a holiday break—sparks creativity and helps her map out both career and style aspirations.

2. The Momentum of Single-Focus or 'Hero Product' Brands

• Liv sees a shift towards brands excelling at one thing—like jackets or belts—rather than sprawling product lines.
• She cites brands she returns to repeatedly for their expertise and reliability:
  • Norhamor (outerwear)
  • d'Hanche and Orium (leather belts)
• Quote:

  “That focus subconsciously in my mind, like, makes me think that that brand is the best… that focus kind of breeds confidence.” (12:48)

• Overchoice in online shopping makes simplicity and expert focus feel like relief for consumers.
• Orium Collective’s recent decision to phase out jewelry and lean into leatherwear is spotlighted as a bold, focused move (with founder Cast Amicchio, a previous podcast guest).
• Quote:

  “You have to sometimes kill your darlings... for the sake of the story being better overall.” (21:11)

The Rise of Pajamas as a Hero Product

• Liv predicts pajamas—a previously neglected category—will have a big year, with more brands specializing in this staple.
• She highly recommends Negative’s Whipped set for comfort, declaring she now only wears this brand to bed.
• Quote:

  “It is literally, I promise you, the softest thing you will put on your body. I can’t sleep in anything else now.” (25:37)

3. More Celebrities Styling Themselves

• Liv notices more celebrities, particularly emerging actresses, daring to style themselves on red carpets and press tours.
• Odessa A’zion is highlighted for her personal style, thrifting a dress from Santee Alley and reworking it for a movie premiere—a refreshing move away from heavy stylist influence.
• Quote:

  “She was showing up on the carpet styling herself, which I thought was so cool... I love that as an emerging actress, she was like, I love my style and I love what I wear enough that I’m going to bring that to the table.” (32:12)

• Explains the business realities behind celebrity styling, highlighting why Odessa’s independent approach is rare.
• Example of authenticity: Odessa commenting on a fashion critic’s post, admitting she was underwhelmed by her own look.
• Greater appetite from both Perez and her listeners for “personal vs. perfect” style moments in 2026.

Style Stars to Watch

• Liv singles out Lola Tung and her Coach partnership, as well as Olivia Dean and her stylist Simone Beyene, as “style stars” for their authentic, performance-enhancing approach to clothing.
• She hopes to feature these talents on future episodes.

4. Sports and Fashion: A New Era

• Liv forecasts a “major fashion runway” for sports this year, even as a self-professed non-sports fan.
• Tennis’ long-standing connection to fashion is amplified by influencers like Morgan Riddle and Paige Lorenze, drawing new fans (including Liv) into the sport via style.
• The NFL’s creation of its first-ever fashion reporter, Kyle Smith, signals growing institutional links between sports and fashion.
• Quote:

  “I think we’re at this inflection point in the relationship between fashion and sports.” (42:12)

• The NBA tunnel’s transformation into a runway and brands like Coach sponsoring the WNBA mark a broader, cultural synergy.
• Cites the success of Paige Lorenze’s brand Dairy Boy, as a “preppy Americana” line bridging the gap between aspirational and accessible heritage fashion for younger audiences.
• Quote:

  “If you have an idea and someone says to you it’s been done… just say they’ve made a million supermans, and I’m going to do it different because there’s definitely a world where it works.” (53:14)

• Heritage and preppy brands (Ralph Lauren, J.Crew) are “hot right now” and visibly investing in sportswear tie-ins.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The only way to stand out is by doing what you’re an expert at.” (16:45)
• “I rarely leave the house without a belt now. I feel like it’s just like the period on the end of a sentence of my outfit.” (18:23)
• “I’m going to be more inspired by a look that feels personal versus one that feels perfect.” (38:33)
• “Sports and fashion… they’re basically data sharing, they’re audience sharing. And I love that—I’m here for it.” (55:01)
• “Overall, I’m really excited about the year ahead. I also think it feels more optimistic and vibrant. I’m really glad that we’re out of this era of simplicity and quiet luxury and fashion feels fun and exciting.” (58:10)

Important Timestamps

• [03:03] – Liv’s approach to goal-setting instead of resolutions
• [12:48] – The rise of single-focus ‘hero product’ brands
• [18:23] – Belts as a wardrobe staple and Orium Collective’s pivot
• [25:37] – Why Negative’s pajamas have become Liv’s exclusive sleepwear
• [32:12] – Celebrities styling themselves: Odessa A’zion’s story
• [38:33] – Personal authenticity vs. stylist perfection on red carpets
• [42:12] – Sports/fashion convergence, with tennis, NFL, and more
• [53:14] – Dairy Boy’s success and the “million supermans” principle
• [58:10] – Liv’s outlook for the year in fashion

Tone & Language

Liv’s tone is friendly, relatable, and enthusiastic. She mixes personal anecdotes (“I was away for the holidays with really close friends...”) with professional insight. The conversational style is peppered with direct questions to the audience, gentle encouragement to participate and share, and occasional playful asides (e.g., “I’m not really a sports girl”).
She maintains an inclusive, empowering vibe throughout, positioning fashion as a space for self-expression and connection.

Summary Table: 2026 Fashion "Ins" by Liv

| Trend/Theme | Description | Notable Example(s)/Brand(s) | Timestamp | |-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------| | Focused “Hero Product” Brands | Brands excelling at one thing | Norhamor, Orium Collective | 12:48 | | Pajamas as a Style Essential | Soft, premium PJs become the sleepwear of choice | Negative, Lisette | 25:37 | | Celebs Styling Themselves | Authentic, personal red carpet looks | Odessa A’zion, Lola Tung | 32:12 | | Sports x Fashion | Sports events as style runways; brand tie-ins | Tennis (Wimbledon, US Open), Dairy Boy | 42:12 | | Preppy/Americana Resurgence | Heritage brands go mainstream again | Ralph Lauren, J.Crew, Dairy Boy | 56:00 |

Final Thoughts

Liv’s first “journal entry” of 2026 is an upbeat, clear-eyed look at fashion’s current moment, celebrating both the micro-trends shaping daily wardrobes and the macro shifts connecting fashion to pop culture at large. Listeners are invited to join the conversation and watch these trends unfold.

For more industry updates, styling tips, and guest interviews, subscribe and connect with Liv Perez (@livperez) on Instagram.