TDS Time Machine | Fashion

Summary

Summary of "TDS Time Machine | Fashion" Episode of The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Release Date: May 10, 2025

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Introduction

In this lively episode of The Daily Show: Ears Edition, hosts Trevor Noah and members of the Daily Show News Team delve into the glamorous and sometimes tumultuous world of fashion. From dissecting last night's Met Gala to exploring the rich contributions of African American designers, the episode offers a humorous and insightful take on contemporary and historical fashion trends. Additionally, the show addresses serious topics such as cultural appropriation within the fashion industry and provides a retrospective on the evolution of New York Fashion Week.

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Met Gala Recap

The episode kicks off with a thorough recap of the recent Met Gala, described humorously by Trevor Noah as "party city on LSD" (02:00). The hosts highlight the event's theme, Celebrating American Fashion, and showcase some of the standout looks from celebrities attending the gala.

• Notable Quote:
  • Trevor Noah (02:00): "The Met Gala began with a bang from the Brooklyn United Marching Band. Hosts Billie Eilish and Naomi Osaka stunned in their larger than life outfits."

Roy Wood Jr. humorously critiques Kim Kardashian's all-black ensemble, emphasizing her unmistakable presence despite the monochromatic attire.

• Notable Quote:
  • Roy Wood Jr. (02:34): "But Kim Kardashian climbs up the stairs looking like a video game character you haven't unlocked yet. And we're all like, I'd know that shape anywhere. It's Kim."

The segment continues with playful commentary on various celebrity outfits, including Erykah Badu's "astronaut at a funeral" look and Kevin Hart's creative approach to fashion.

• Notable Quote:
  • Trevor Noah (03:52): "Art is weird. It's all like naked angel babies and pieces of twisted metal and people looking at that stuff going, oh, yes, I see."

The hosts conclude the Met Gala segment by emphasizing the event's role in raising funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, despite some public skepticism.

• Notable Quote:
  • Trevor Noah (04:30): "It's a fundraiser that makes it possible to keep admission into the Metropolitan Museum of Art free for residents. And I for one, think that's really important."

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Fred Craig vs. Fashion Bug

Transitioning to a satirical segment, John Oliver introduces Fred Craig, a man on a prolonged crusade against the women's discount clothing chain, Fashion Bug. After receiving poor quality panties, Fred transforms his frustration into activism, spreading his message outside the mall despite familial skepticism.

• Notable Quote:
  • Fred Craig (08:48): "These panties needed to go back to the store."

Jessica Williams humorously portrays Fred's mother, expressing her disapproval of his obsession.

• Notable Quote:
  • Jessica Williams (10:03): "He is a complete idiot for doing this."

The segment satirizes consumer activism and the lengths to which individuals might go to assert their grievances.

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Black Contributions to Fashion

Jordan Klepper leads a comedic yet informative exploration of African American influence in the fashion industry. Highlighting pioneers like Zelda Wynn Valdez and Stephen Burroughs, the segment underscores the significant yet often underappreciated contributions of Black designers.

• Notable Quote:
  • Jordan Klepper (04:07): "The world of fashion has been filled with influential and iconic African American designers."

Virgil Abloh's impact as the first African American artistic director at Louis Vuitton is celebrated, alongside his role in the streetwear movement.

• Notable Quote:
  • Jordan Klepper (07:42): "He made high end fashion take streetwear seriously."

The segment combines humor with historical facts to shed light on the pivotal roles played by Black creatives in shaping modern fashion.

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Cultural Appropriation in Fashion

The discussion shifts to the contentious issue of cultural appropriation within the fashion industry. Dulce Sloan moderates a conversation on how fashion often borrows elements from various cultures, sometimes leading to controversy and accusations of theft.

• Notable Quote:
  • Jessica Williams (19:16): "It's when you take something that defines a culture that you're not a part of and profit off of it."

Examples cited include Beyoncé's portrayal of an Indian goddess and Kendall Jenner's adoption of dreadlocks, highlighting the fine line between cultural appreciation and appropriation.

• Notable Quote:
  • Jessica Williams (21:08): "When black people have them, they're discriminated against. But when white people have them, clothes fly off the racks."

The segment emphasizes the importance of respectful cultural exchange and the impact of appropriation on minority communities.

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History and Evolution of New York Fashion Week

Trevor Noah and Roy Wood Jr. provide a comprehensive overview of New York Fashion Week (NYFW), tracing its origins and transformation into a global fashion powerhouse.

• Notable Quote:
  • Roy Wood Jr. (25:16): "It's New York Fashion Week, the semi annual event when designers show their collections to the world so fast fashion brands can decide which styles to rip off."

The hosts explore how NYFW adapted over the decades, from its inception in 1943 as Press Week by Eleanor Lambert to its current status as a multicultural and inclusive event. They highlight key moments, such as James Galanos's promotion of feminine glamour in the 1950s and Norma Kamali's innovative sleeping bag coat in the 1970s.

• Notable Quote:
  • Roy Wood Jr. (27:50): "Wait, what was Larry David doing in the front row? He looked so miserable to be there. He should have been on the catwalk."

The segment also touches on the democratization of fashion through live streaming and the inclusion of bloggers and influencers, reflecting broader societal changes towards diversity and inclusion.

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Additional Met Gala Commentary

The episode circles back to the Met Gala with further humorous analysis of the night's outfits. Trevor Noah jokes about recreating Met Gala looks at home due to lockdowns, emphasizing the event's pervasive influence on everyday fashion.

• Notable Quote:
  • Trevor Noah (22:30): "Now in America, the lockdown's have not ended in many places. So many people have had to find new ways to keep themselves entertained in quarantine."

The hosts continue to blend humor with cultural critique, maintaining the show's signature satirical tone.

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Conclusion

Throughout the episode, The Daily Show: Ears Edition masterfully combines humor with insightful commentary on the fashion industry's latest events and its historical context. By addressing both the glitz of events like the Met Gala and the serious implications of cultural appropriation, the show offers listeners a well-rounded and entertaining exploration of fashion's multifaceted nature.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Trevor Noah (02:00): "The Met Gala began with a bang from the Brooklyn United Marching Band. Hosts Billie Eilish and Naomi Osaka stunned in their larger than life outfits."

• Roy Wood Jr. (02:34): "But Kim Kardashian climbs up the stairs looking like a video game character you haven't unlocked yet. And we're all like, I'd know that shape anywhere. It's Kim."

• Fred Craig (08:48): "These panties needed to go back to the store."

• Jessica Williams (19:16): "It's when you take something that defines a culture that you're not a part of and profit off of it."

• Roy Wood Jr. (25:16): "It's New York Fashion Week, the semi annual event when designers show their collections to the world so fast fashion brands can decide which styles to rip off."

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Notes

• Advertisements and Non-Content Sections: The summary excludes promotional segments for Instagram teen accounts and Talkspace, adhering to the user's instruction to skip advertisements and non-content sections.

• Engagement and Flow: The summary maintains an engaging narrative, structured into clear sections that allow readers unfamiliar with the episode to grasp the key discussions and humor presented throughout.

Transcript

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[Jordan Klepper]

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[Trevor Noah]

Hey, what's going on, everybody? Welcome to the show. I'm Trevor Noah. Let's catch kick things off. Yesterday was the Met Gala. It's party city on lsd. And this year, the looks were as wild as ever. The Met Gala began with a bang from the Brooklyn United Marching Band.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

And from there, the steps became a who's who of fashion, movies and music. The theme is Celebrating American Fashion, and these guests understood the assignment. Hosts Billie Eilish and Naomi Osaka, stunned in their larger than life outfits.

[Trevor Noah]

And Lil Nas X shut down the.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Steps with his costume changes.

[Jordan Klepper]

We asked, what does it mean to be two working class women showing up to the Met?

[Dulce Sloan]

And so we decided if we're gonna do it.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Even. Mayor de Blasio made his first appearance.

[Dulce Sloan]

Red, white, and blue were the colors of the night.

[Trevor Noah]

As was anything sparkly, with the exception.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Of Kim Kardashian, who came in all black.

[John Oliver]

Everything okay?

[Trevor Noah]

I don't care what anybody says, man. You know you've killed the game when you can step out covered head to toe, and everyone still recognizes you. Shit, I don't even recognize some of my friends when they're wearing a mask. But Kim Kardashian climbs up the stairs Looking like a video game character you haven't unlocked yet. And we're all like, I'd know that shape anywhere. It's Kim. Yeah, it's Kim. And there were so many amazing outfits last night. You know, Erykah Badu came looking like an astronaut at a funeral. Dan Levy came as an angry throw pillow. Oh, oh, and this one was one of my favorites. Kevin Hart. He bought a life size doll of Frank Ocean. I mean, that was genius. I didn't even think that. Wait, that's not. That's not the. Oh, shit, my bad. And this is what I love about the Met Gala, right? Is that it brings America together. Black, white, Republican, Democrat, no matter your sexual orientation. People switch on their TVs and they all say, what the are they wearing? And don't get me wrong, I love the Met Gala. I'm not even trying to act like I hate. I love the Met Gala because it's not about looking good. It's about looking different. You know, it's the only party you can show up to in a cardboard box with the word butthole written on it. And people will be like, oh, my God, yes, I need more of that in my life. Oh, my God. But if you show up in a beautiful tailored tuxedo, everyone's like, get that corny shit outta here. Bring back that guy in the butthole box. And remember, this entire event, this entire event is a fundraiser. I saw a lot of people talking trash like, oh, what is this bullshit? Why are these people doing? It's a fundraiser that makes it possible to keep admission into the Metropolitan Museum of Art free for residents. And I for one, think that's really important, you know, because you can't be charging people money to look at art. I mean, have you seen art? Art is weird. It's all like naked angel babies and pieces of twisted metal and people looking at that stuff going, oh, yes, I see. Oh, I see. I'm not paying for that shit.

[Jordan Klepper]

Oh, welcome to CP Time, the only show that's for the culture. Today we'll be discussing black contributions to fashion. Normally, when we think about black fashion, we think about church hats so big they block your view of Jesus. Or we think about those suits that Steve Harvey wears, that hog, all the buttons. Leave some buttons for the rest of us, Steve. Been keeping my clothes together with staples. But in actuality, the world of fashion has been filled with influential and iconic African American designers. Like our first trailblazer, Zelda Wynn Valdez, who was one of the first designers whose clothing accentuated women's curves. Before her, women's fashion covered up their figures with big ass skirts the size of a carnival cruise ship. Women would get lost just bending over to tie their shoes. Zelda's curved flauning designs were so popular that Hugh Hefner asked her to design the iconic outfit for the Playboy bunnies. I never went to the Playboy mansion myself cause I was married and I also have a severe phobia of rabbits. You never know where rabbits are hiding. If you can pull one out of a hat, you can pull one out of anywhere. Kiss my ass. I don't want to be around that. Another black creator of couture is Stephen Burroughs. He rose to fashion prominence in the early 70s during the disco era. I was always confused by disco. I couldn't tell who was dancing and who was giving me directions. But disco isn't just about the moves. It's about the fashion, which Stephen Burroughs helped shape. He hung out at Studio 54 and was popular among its celebrity regulars. He was the first to design clothes that were comfortable on the dance floor, even at 3am right when the cocaine hit so hard you thought you were the disco ball. Cocaine was better in the 70s. Burroughs also invented letticing, which is when you make the material at the edge of a garment curve and ripple like a piece of lettuce. I'll have to take his word for it because I've never eaten a piece of lettuce. My favorite vegetable is caramel covered popcorn. And finally, our last designer brings us to the modern day Virgil Abloh. The first African American artistic director at Louis Vuitton and driving force behind this decade's streetwear movement. He made high end fashion take streetwear seriously. You know, fancy logos, T shirts, chunky sneakers, hoodies. Pretty much anything you're not supposed to wear to a funeral unless you and the deceased had beef. Rest in peace, Spencer. Ms. Jordan's a stepping on your grave. Now don't be fooled by the term streetwear. One of Abloh's biggest companies, off white, sells sweatpants for over $300. And this luxury undershirt costs 200. Although I don't know why you would spend so much money on a shirt that ain't nobody gonna see. You know how much I paid for my underwear? Nothing. A six pack of drawers fell off the back of a Walmart truck in 1987 and I never looked back. So the next time you zip your fly and you're looking fly, remember the African American fashion trailblazers. Who made you that blazer? Now, if you'd Excuse me, I'm gonna make my first shirt. Retail price, $10,000. This old man has his debts. Well, that's all the time we have for today. I'm Roy Wood Jr. This has been CP time and remember, for the culture. Make me some. Oh, damn. Somebody give me a napkin. I'm bleeding on my fabric.

[Trevor Noah]

Every great movement be begins with an individual act of defiance. Moses stood up to the Egyptians. Gandhi stared down the British Morocco met a man in Syracuse, N.Y. facing the mightiest foe of them all.

[John Oliver]

For 17 long months, Fred Craig has crusaded daily against women's discount clothing chain Fashion Bug. It all started with these. This is what happened to the Fashion Bug panties Fred bought for his wife. After only one wash, they came apart, they shredded. So he balled up his panties and demanded a refund.

[Trevor Noah]

She's like, yeah, those are underwear. You know we can't take those back.

[John Oliver]

No refund. But Fred had found a nobler purpose trashing Fashion Bug. For over a year and a half, he spent each day outside the mall spreading his message to women shoppers.

[Trevor Noah]

Well, I tried to return something in there one day and they treated me like dirt.

[Jessica Williams]

Is that because of your behavior? Not because of Fashion bugs.

[John Oliver]

Clothes.

[Jessica Williams]

Don't be dissing them. If you don't like it, don't buy it.

[John Oliver]

Encouraged by his supporters, Fred forges ahead single mindedly. Yet somehow he finds time to paint, create helpful websites and take relaxing drives. Fred's mother stands firmly behind him. How proud are you proud?

[Jessica Williams]

He is a complete idiot for doing this.

[John Oliver]

What would you prefer Fred do with his time work? Your son has a website.

[Jessica Williams]

Why in the world would he have that?

[John Oliver]

For other victims of Fashion Bug, the name of the website is www.fashionbugc.

[Trevor Noah]

Well now, what kind of language is that?

[Jessica Williams]

Jeez, I'm crow.

[John Oliver]

To evaluate Fred's claims, the Daily show laboratories conducted a battery of tests to simulate a typical day for a pair of panties. Our conclusion, these panties needed to go back to the store. Oh, hi. Yeah, I want to return these panties, which I bought and they're not working.

[Trevor Noah]

What's happening?

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Oh, my God.

[Trevor Noah]

Wow, that's mud.

[John Oliver]

After only 45 seconds, fashion bug gave the Daily Show a store credit. But for Fred, the battle continues with the support of his family.

[Jessica Williams]

This is the honest to God's truth, I'm dreading Thanksgiving. That was my favorite holiday. But we're all getting together down my daughter's house and I dread Fred being there. Because the whole thing of being thankful is the idiot's gonna say, be Talking.

[Trevor Noah]

About fashion bug the whole time.

[Jessica Williams]

Fashion bug.

[John Oliver]

Fashion bunk.

[Trevor Noah]

Fashion bug.

[Jessica Williams]

Fashion bunk.

[Trevor Noah]

That's all he thinks about when he goes to bed. That's what he sleeps about. What can I do the next day for a fashion bug? Jesus.

[John Oliver]

Is he nuts?

[Jessica Williams]

Really nuts.

[John Oliver]

Is he crazy?

[Jessica Williams]

Yes.

[John Oliver]

Is he a lunatic?

[Jessica Williams]

No.

[John Oliver]

So you love your son?

[Jessica Williams]

Yes, but I don't want to be associated with him.

[Trevor Noah]

That's heartwarming.

[Jordan Klepper]

Maraca, ladies and gentlemen, that's an excellent report.

[Trevor Noah]

Let me ask you this. Mo the time that you spent in the field, can you now tell men what to look for in a good pair of panties?

[John Oliver]

Oh, absolutely, John. Here is the much celebrated thong. Lovely to look at, but not at all durable. No. So now take a look at these, if you would, a pair of the much ballyhooed edible panties. Okay. Attractive. Yes. But look very closely at the sell by date. Okay. I'm sure these panties were tasty in March 1978.

[Trevor Noah]

Which panties do you recommend then?

[John Oliver]

Oh, well, the Oldies but the Goodies. Big old granny panties.

[Trevor Noah]

Well, do you have an example of that to show us, or is there?

[John Oliver]

Oh, well, sure.

[Trevor Noah]

Here.

[Jordan Klepper]

Oh, okay.

[John Oliver]

Yeah, no, no, it's just very easy.

[Trevor Noah]

Yes, yes, yes, that's fine, that's fine.

[John Oliver]

Are you sure you don't want me to. I can just.

[Trevor Noah]

I know. I understand. Yes, they're underneath. Very good. Morocc, everybody.

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Or ring the bell on their bike.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Okay, kid, give it a try. Nice.

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Or remember their elbow pads.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Knees too. Okay. Yep, there you go.

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[Trevor Noah]

Not everything is going swimmingly in Trumpland. As you know by now, Nordstrom stopped selling Ivanka's product line. And. And after Trump attacked them online. This is true. Nordstrom's Stock shot up 4%. It went up by 4%. It's the new Trump effect.

[Jordan Klepper]

Yeah.

[Trevor Noah]

Everyone thought stocks were gonna go down. Right now, every company in the country is gonna start claiming to stop selling Ivanka products even if they don't have them. That's like the new thing. You go against Trump and then people, like, people will be in court, and it's just like the lawyer's like, I know my client killed four people, but he stopped selling Ivanka products, so could he have a lighter sentence? They'd be like, all right, it's approved. It's approved. So that was all yesterday. That was all yesterday. Then this morning, Trump sent out the most overworked woman in America and truth scarecrow Kellyanne Conway to defend Ivanka's brand on tv.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

You asked about Ivanka. I visited with her yesterday. You know, this is a very successful businesswoman, too. Go buy Ivanka's stuff is what I would tell you.

[Jessica Williams]

I'm shopping.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

I'm going to go get some on myself today. This is just, It's a wonderful line. I own some of it. I fully. I'm gonna just give it, I'm gonna give a free commercial here. Go buy it today, everybody. You can find it online.

[Trevor Noah]

Wow. I'm gonna give a free commercial. Go buy it. I love how in less than three weeks, we've gone from the presidency and Trump businesses are totally separate to come on down to the White House and bye, bye, bye, bye, Trump. Or get dumped. All our dignity must go, guys. Like, with everything going on in the world, why is the president wasting his time with a clothing line like this is. He's a president. You know what? I, I mean, I, I, I talk smack about Trump all the time, but for the good of the country, I'm gonna help out. I'm gonna help this guy out. Donald, you know what? You focus on running a country, and I'll help you sell those clothes. How about that, huh? You guys ready for a fashion show? Yeah. Well, let's do this, then. Let's do this. Let ladies and gentlemen dress head to toe in pieces from the actual Ivanka Trump collection. Give it up for our senior fashion correspondent, Desi Lydic, everybody.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Hey, Trevor.

[Trevor Noah]

Wow, Desi, you look fabulous.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Thank you. The fabric is Definitely giving me a full body rash. But worth it.

[Trevor Noah]

Ah, you know what they say. Beauty is pain. Girl, tell us all about this fabulous look.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Okay, well, let's start with this gorgeous wool coat. Now, this is gonna protect you from all the elements. You know, snow, rain, bad press, criticism of your family, tapes your dad made on a bus.

[Trevor Noah]

It's a great coat, Desi. No one respects women's coats more than the Trumps. Right now, everyone's been talking about the ban, but let's talk about this bag.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Oh, let's. Now, this is the perfect bag for any stylish working woman whose family is going to use the presidency to make it rain. Oh, Also not waterproof.

[Trevor Noah]

Oh. Oh, I thought it was okay. Oh, wow. I'm just seeing your amazing shoes right now. Amazing. But how do you walk in those?

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Oh, no, actually, these are super comfy. So comfy that you could spend the whole day helping your dad trample all over the Constitution. You won't feel a thing.

[John Oliver]

No, you won't feel.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Cause you can't. Even though during the campaign, you made it seem like you would.

[Trevor Noah]

Girl, you are killing it.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Yeah, just like Trump's gonna kill the epa.

[Trevor Noah]

Oh, fashion burn.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Yeah, yeah, no, it really burns. It's like a chemical burn.

[Trevor Noah]

Oh, you got a rash. There's something going on. Desi, you should go. Desi. Lydic. Everyone, we'll be right back. There's something wrong here. Cancel the thing. Today is the official start of New York Fashion Week. Or as New Yorkers call it, Thursday. For more, please. Welcome to the show, our newest Daily show correspondent, Dulce Sloan, everybody. What's going on, Dulce?

[Jessica Williams]

Thanks, Trevor. Yes, it's Fashion Week, and while we'll see some new looks, some things will never change. For example, we know at least one model will fail at her only job walking down the Runway. And that some designer's gonna try to sell us clothes they fished out of a dumpster. But the thing. Mm. That gets the most attention every year is the cultural appropriation that never goes out of style.

[Trevor Noah]

Well, Dulce, for people who don't know, can you explain what cultural appropriation is?

[Jessica Williams]

Sure. It's when you take something that defines a culture that you're not a part of and profit off of it. The fashion industry does it all the time. They take from black culture, Native Americans, Asia, you name it. I mean, the models even appropriate their body dimensions from the aliens in Close Encounters.

[Trevor Noah]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

But.

[Trevor Noah]

But, Dulce, to be fair, not all instances of cultural appropriation are that extreme.

[Jessica Williams]

Yeah, that's true. Not every person who listens to rap or wears a kimono or sings the chorus to Despacito is trying to steal someone else's culture.

[Trevor Noah]

Well, that's good to hear, because I love singing Despacito.

[Jessica Williams]

Well, you can definitely sing it. Cause, you know, you look like a Puerto Rican. Hola. But sometimes it crosses the line. Like when you get movies about white boys saving jazz or Miley Cyrus twerking. Ugh. Hell, cultural appropriation is the only thing Taylor and Katie can agree on.

[Trevor Noah]

Okay, okay, but. But some people look at some of these examples, and they think, why the fuss?

[Jessica Williams]

Because, Trevor, it's when white people discover something that used to be considered ghetto. For example, look at big butts.

[Trevor Noah]

I always try to.

[Jessica Williams]

Thank you. Big butts used to be considered undesirable. But since the Kardashians bought all of theirs, now everybody wants one. Ooh, and don't get me started on dreadlocks. When black people have them, they're discriminated against. They even get fired over it. But when white people have them, clothes fly off the racks. Look at this. Is this a fashion show or is she an avatar?

[Trevor Noah]

Wait, wait, go back. Was that Kendall Jenner?

[Jessica Williams]

Baby, it's always Kendall Jenner.

[Trevor Noah]

Yeah, well, you know what, Dulce? I'm not gonna lie.

[Jessica Williams]

I hear you.

[Trevor Noah]

And this is interesting, because for me, it's weird. Where I come from, cultural appropriation isn't really a big deal. Right? My. My family's always trying to get my white friends to wear African clothes. They don't view it as white people trying to steal our culture. They think they're embracing it. Mm.

[Jessica Williams]

And that's the attitude. They got my ancestors over here. These white men are trying to steal us. They're embracing us. Come on. Come get on this boat.

[Trevor Noah]

Okay, no, no, but wait, wait. But it's not. It's not just Africa. When Beyonce did that video where she dressed up like an Indian goddess, right? People here were upset. But in India, a lot of people loved it.

[Jessica Williams]

Okay, now, Trevor, Beyonce is a bad example because she's a literal goddess. Come on. Forget culture. If Beyonce stole my identity, I wouldn't even press charges. I'd be like, thank you. It's an honor. Here's my pin number.

[Trevor Noah]

Beyonce.

[Jessica Williams]

Look, Trevor, this is about equality. If minorities were equal, they wouldn't worry about people taking their culture, because that wouldn't be all they have. Look, white people, if you're gonna appropriate, take everything. Take the good and the bad. You can take my struggle, too. Get pulled over for no reason. Get followed through a store. And the next time there's a Black Lives Matter march, I wanna see you there, Kendall. But don't worry about bringing that Pepsi girl. We drink Sprite juice.

[Trevor Noah]

Loan everybody. Here in America. The lockdown's have not ended in many places. So many people have had to find new ways to keep themselves entertained in quarantine. And because the Met Gala was supposed to take place next Monday, fashion fans have started recreating famous outfits from the event at home. Yeah, one person made the Rihanna dress out of newspaper. Another person decided to go with chandelier Katy Perry. And you know what's cool is that this is a challenge that anyone can participate in. Because if you put any household object on your head, the chances are someone wore it at some point to the Met Gala. So yeah, this year that's what people are doing. Because of coronavirus, people are wearing Met Gala outfits at home. As opposed to what I did last year where I wore a home outfit to the Met Gala. I see what you say about me, Internet, and it hurts my feelings.

[Desi Lydic]

Introducing Instagram teen accounts. A new way to keep your teen safer as they grow. Like making sure they always have their seatbelt on.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

All right, sweetie pie, buckle up. Good job.

[Desi Lydic]

Or ring the bell on their bike.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Okay, kid, give it a try.

[Trevor Noah]

Nice.

[Desi Lydic]

Or remember their elbow pads.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Knees too. Okay. Yep, there you go.

[Desi Lydic]

New Instagram teen accounts. Automatic protections for who can contact your teen and the content they can see. This podcast is supported by Talkspace.

[Dulce Sloan]

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[Desi Lydic]

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[Trevor Noah]

Today is the beginning of New York Fashion Week. Although based on what you're wearing, I guess you didn't know about it. Oh, but how did New York Fashion Week begin? Well, Desi Lydic has the answer.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

It's New York Fashion Week, the semi annual event when designers show their collections to the world so fast fashion brands can decide which styles to rip off. But unlike wet subway seats, Fashion Week hasn't always been a New York institution. It's had a long walk down the Runway to get where it is today. It all started in France in the 1600s, which might not surprise you, but back then, Paris was very much not known for fashion. The French were about as stylish as a crock wearing a fanny pack. At that time, Madrid was actually the fashion capital of the world. And thanks to their tiny tapas, they could actually fit into all the sample sizes. But everything changed for France when Louis XIV was kingified. Louis turned France into a major power, and he wanted the threads to show it. For him, fashion was essential to the monarchy's prestige. I mean, no one wants to be executed by a guy wearing cargo shorts. Louis obsession built up France's fashion and technique industry and soon turned Paris into the world center of fashion, which by default made it the world's center of cocaine and bitchy gossip as well. It was under Louis that France established the idea of showing fall designs in the spring and spring designs in the fall. So you can thank him for that trendy coat you're wearing in August. Who knew faux fur was so hot? France can continued to dominate the fashion industry for centuries until World War II when Paris was under German occupation. This grinded their fashion influence to a halt because A, no one could come to Paris to shop, and B, Coco Chanel was too busy banging Nazis to make any clothes. I know, terrible, right? But no matter how many times I remind them of this, the boutique still won't give me a discount on a classic flap bag. But Paris defeat turned out to be a win for the American fashion industry. The US Seized on the opportunity to fill that gap quicker than a Forever 21 dress falls apart in the laundry. In 1943, America held the first fashion week, or as it was known then, Press week. Started by a publicist, Eleanor Lambert, it launched the careers of designers like Hattie Carnegie, Norman Norell, and Claire McCardell, whose claim to fame was inventing sportswear. And by sportswear, I mean any casual clothes. Clothing, not the athleisure that you wear, even though your main exercise is getting a caramel frappe at the Starbucks. Drive thru. 3, 4, 5.

[Trevor Noah]

Oh.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Staying fit is tough. Before press week, magazines like Vogue and Harper's Bazaar were really all about European designers. They treated American designers the way they treated the color Kardashians. In 2010, they ignored them. But once press week started, they treated American fashion like, well, the Kardashians. Now she said she'd eat poop to look good. Should I eat poop? No. New York Fashion Week became such an institution that fashion capitals like Paris, London, and Milan soon added their own versions. And they continue pushing the fashion envelope to this day. You could only get away with severed heads in Milan. If that was on a New York Runway, everyone would just assume it was another murder. As time passed, New York Fashion Week became home of so many seminal moments. Like in the 50s, when James Galanos popularized feminine glamour. Or Adolfo, who gained fame in the 60s for his emphasis on accessories. And in the 70s, Norma Kamali introduced the sleeping bag coat. Although if you just wear your kid's sleeping bag, it looks almost as good. As styles changed, so did Fashion Week itself. In the 70s and 80s, it turned into a non stop party. Shows were held at nightclubs, and celebrities started attending. By the early 2000s, celebs had become a permanent mainstay. Sarah Jessica Parker, Paris Hilton. Everyone was there. And that Hollywood glamour is still present to this day. Wait, what was Larry David doing in the front row? He looked so miserable to be there. He should have been on the catwalk. Through the years, Fashion Week has had different homes in the city, from Bryant park to Lincoln Center. But the most important place it's moved to in recent years is the city. Same place you get all your porn. The Internet shows started live streaming, and designers began inviting bloggers and influencers to events. This all democratized fashion and made it more accessible to the public. Or at least that's what I tell my therapist when we're working through my online shopping addiction. I'm broke. New York Fashion Week hasn't just reflected the changing technology. It's also held a mirror up to society. From design responding to the MeToo movement to the ongoing fight for more racial diversity on the Runway, New York's been the site of progress for trans models, disabled models, and body positivity. Which is kind of the least the fashion industry could do after telling women not to eat for the last hundred years. So now you know everything about New York Fashion Week and how it came to be and how it's changing for the better. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some poop to eat. Here we go.

[Trevor Noah]

Let's kick things off with last night's Met Gala.

[John Oliver]

Now the magical night when the world's most fashionable cultural icons try to figure.

[Trevor Noah]

Out how the they're gonna fit their.

[John Oliver]

Spiky headdress into an uber pool on fashion's biggest night. Garden Inspired looks on full display right.

[Jessica Williams]

In bloom with this year's dress code, the Garden of Time.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

Fans tried to figure out which star was fully covered head to toe in a floor length beige umbrella.

[Trevor Noah]

Now this is water singer Tyla.

[Jordan Klepper]

So many people talking about this.

[Trevor Noah]

She had to be carried up the.

[Jordan Klepper]

Stairs of the Met.

[Trevor Noah]

The dress, which was made of sand.

[Jordan Klepper]

Was simply too heavy.

[Trevor Noah]

Okay, okay. A dress made of sand. Super impressive. Who are you wearing? Coney Island. Thank you very much.

[Roy Wood Jr.]

I like how she had four people.

[Trevor Noah]

Carry her up the stairs. I bet Joe Biden saw that and turned to the Secret Service. Like, let's just do that from now on. Explore more shows from the Daily Show Podcast universe by searching the Daily Show. Wherever you get your podcasts, watch the Daily show weeknights at 1110 Central on Comedy Central and stream full episodes anytime on Paramount plus Paramount Podcasts.

[Desi Lydic]

This podcast is supported by Talkspace.

[Dulce Sloan]

When my husband came home from his military deployment, readjusting was hard for all of us. Thankfully, I found Talkspace.

[Desi Lydic]

Talkspace provides professional support from licensed therapists and psychiatric providers online. Military members, veterans and their dependents ages 13 and older can get fast access to providers, all from the privacy of their computers or smartphones.

[Dulce Sloan]

I just answered a few questions online and Talkspace matched me with a therapist. We meet when it's convenient for me and I can message her anytime. It was so easy to set up and they accept tricare. Therapy was going so well, my husband and I started seeing a couples therapist through Talkspace too.

[Desi Lydic]

Talkspace works with most major insurers, including Tricare. Match with a licensed therapist [e-mail] military go to talkspace.com military to get started today. That's talkspace.com military you're listening to an iHeart podcast.