The Guest: A Podcast by Lyst

Expect chat to meander through fashion, culture, gender, personal stories and the industry, with a few off-topic but entertaining side bars.

Q3 2025

Saint Laurent Steps Up

The Q3 Lyst Index reveals a fashion landscape at an inflection point. With new creative directors still settling, brands demonstrating clear vision and consistency are winning customer demand.

Q2 2025

From Polish to Personality

Freaky footwear leads the Hottest Products, with brand heat coming from expressive, storytelling brands and standout shoes.



Q1 2025

Fashion’s Transfer Window

As the luxury market recalibrates to new creative visions, how have the high-profile changes at fashion's hottest brands influenced shoppers this quarter?

Q4 2024

Coach Climbs High

2024 was Miu Miu’s year, but Coach climbs 10 places as fashion fans rediscover more accessible brands and trends.

Q3 2024

The Desire for Alaïa

Miu Miu takes back the number one spot, but Alaïa moves up 12 positions. In a big Summer shake up, four new entrants make the Top 20, as premium and contemporary labels continue to climb the Hottest Brands list.