The podcast episodes provided discuss the rise of fashion criticism and its impact on the fashion industry, particularly the increasing prominence of celebrity stylists.

The episodes trace the evolution of Hollywood glamour and the growing financial relationship between fashion designers and celebrity culture, which led to the explosion of red carpet events and the scrutiny of celebrity fashion choices by 'fashion police'.

This scrutiny and criticism contributed to the demand for celebrity stylists to manage the image and appearance of their clients, as highlighted in the episodes Stylists (With Decoder Ring) and Decoder Ring: Why Stylists Rule the Red Carpet.