273: On Babydoll Backlash, Euphoria, The Comeback

In this episode of Every Outfit, hosts Lauren Garoni and Chelsea Fairless dive into a whirlwind of pop culture, fashion, and internet drama. They open with excitement over the upcoming theatrical release of Hocus Pocus 3, reflecting on the franchise’s legacy and the potential for a prequel series. They discuss the short film about Isabella Blow and Alexander McQueen, praising the casting and creative team, though lamenting its short runtime. The Dior Cruise show in Los Angeles is dissected for its Carrie Bradshaw-inspired aesthetic, with mixed reactions to the marketing versus the actual collection. The hosts then tackle multiple controversies: Olivia Rodrigo’s baby doll dress backlash, which they argue stems from misinterpretation and generational media literacy gaps; Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala jeans look, defended as a deliberate haute couture reinterpretation; and a viral Washington Post article falsely claiming Anak Yai peed during the event—prompting a strong rebuttal from the star. Retail updates include a chaotic, well-organized Dover Street Market sale in LA, where the hosts share their shopping triumphs and the absurdity of being filmed in the changing rooms. They also express outrage over a truck smash-and-grab at a RealReal location, questioning the logic of the robbery. Television coverage centers on Euphoria’s latest season, praised for its maximalist style and costume design but critiqued for its disjointed narrative and overreliance on surreal visuals. The hosts then launch into a passionate, emotional discussion of The Comeback’s final season, celebrating Lisa Kudrow’s performance and the show’s dark, poignant commentary on AI, industry collapse, and creative survival. They contrast this with Hacks’ more balanced AI episode, particularly the standout 'Montecito' episode featuring a fictionalized Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. The episode closes with a scathing review of the film Mother Mary, which they call a rizzless, pretentious mess lacking coherence, emotion, or payoff, especially when compared to the real band of the same name. The hosts end on a note of creative resilience, affirming the enduring power of human artistry in a digital age.