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In Dinner for Shoes episode 78, host Sarah Wasilak breaks down the most controversial celebrity fashion campaigns — and what they say about the messy intersection of style, politics, and personal values.First up: American Eagle’s “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” ad, which is getting serious internet backlash. Sarah also covers two other headline-making moments:Miley Cyrus’s recent Dolce & Gabbana eyewear ad, despite her 2017 criticism of the brand’s politicsBella Hadid’s pulled Adidas campaign tied to the tragic 1972 Munich Olympics attackFrom celebrity endorsements gone wrong to the question of how to respond when your favorite brands clash with your own beliefs, Sarah offers thoughtful and practical ways forward.And because controversy comes in all flavors, she also tackles the ultimate divisive topic: pineapple on pizza… for the first time ever.💌 Need style advice? Call or text the Shoe Therapy Hotline at 917-336-2057 or tag #ShoeTherapy on TikTok or Instagram for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode.THIS DINNERTraditional pizza with fig balsamic drizzle, basil, fresh mozzarella, classic tomato sauce, and pineapple from &pizza in Jersey City, NJ THESE SHOESCoach Thong Kitten HeelTHIS OUTFITShop my look Garage topReformation jeansBorrowed hoop earringsBaubleBar salt shaker earringTHESE CHAPTERS00:00 INTRO01:59 THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES06:30 SYDNEY SWEENEY X AMERICAN EAGLE13:20 MILEY CYRUS X DOLCE & GABBANA19:04 BELLA HADID X ADIDAS21:50 SHOULD WE BOYCOTT FASHION BRANDS?28:15 PINEAPPLE ON PIZZATHIS PRODUCTIONis created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak.is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai.is tech supervised by Nick.includes photos and videos in chronological order by American Eagle, Sarah Wasilak, Lizzo TikTok, Lizzo Instagram, Miley Cyrus, HauteLeMode YouTube, Dolce & Gabbana, Adidas, Bella Hadid, and Medium.references “American Eagle-Sydney Sweeney Controversy: AEO Cashes In On Online Uproar” via Forbes , Sayantani DasGupta TikTok, “The Sydney Sweeney Denim Ad Takeaway Nobody Is Talking About” via Popsugar, Sydney Sweeney American Eagle YouGov poll, A History of Dolce & Gabbana’s Problematic Behavior via HauteLeMode YouTube, and “Ethical Considerations in Celebrity Endorsements: A Critical Analysis” via Medium. is made with love.Dinner for Shoes is a fashion podcast for people who love food, hosted by editor Sarah Wasilak. With appearances by her cats, Trish and Kit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode. Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. If there are any fashion topics you’ve been pondering or good eats you think Sarah should try, don’t hesitate to send a DM or an email.Dinner for Shoes is an original by The Kai Productions.Follow Dinner for Shoes: @dinnerforshoes on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Follow host Sarah Wasilak: @slwasz on Instagram Follow producer Megan Kai: @megankaii on Instagram Get in touch: [email protected] make this video more accessible, check out YouDescribe, a web-based platform that offers a free audio description tool for viewers who are blind or visually impaired.
