On this Fashion Thursdays episode, Diane Gilman breaks down the 2026 Winter Olympics fashion showdown between two drastically different American brands — Ralph Lauren and Skims by Kim Kardashian. It’s luxury heritage vs. social media hype, classic craftsmanship vs. comfort-core Minimalism, or as Diane puts it: trash to class—your choice which is which.
She doesn’t hold back in this witty, insightful review of America’s Olympic style story — from the elegance of Ralph Lauren’s tailored duffels, Argyle knits, and heritage coats to the puzzling simplicity of Skims’ pajama pants and laser-sealed underwear. Plus, Diane goes deep into the history of Juicy Couture’s cultural influence on early-2000s loungewear and why Skims might just be a remix, not a revolution.
Fashion meets commentary, humor meets insight — and as always, Diane tells you exactly what she loves, hates, and plans to buy next.
What you’ll hear in this episode
- How Italy’s Armani, Prada, and Moncler are setting the stage for luxury at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- The U.S. contrast: Ralph Lauren’s class vs. Kim Kardashian’s commercial comfortwear.
- Diane’s honest critique of Skims’ “underwhelming” Team USA swag — and what it borrows from Juicy Couture and Old Navy.
- Why Ralph Lauren’s timeless design wins gold for craftsmanship, authenticity, and lasting appeal.
- Her nostalgia for Juicy Couture’s fashion revolution and hilarious Paris Hilton-era anecdotes.
- A designer’s-eye breakdown of cut, color, proportion, and how Ralph Lauren’s navy, camel, and Argyle still set the bar.
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A fashion rule-breaker with millions of loyal fans, the charismatic pearl-haired, “Queen of Jeans,” Diane Gilman is 78 years young and embracing aging instead of fighting it. An inspiration for women embracing their third act, Diane is The top Tele-retailing brand globally who is just getting started, and not unlike many women’s stories, recognition for Diane came later in life with the launch of her DG2 Jeans line on HSN which has become the top tele-retailing brand globally, over $100 million dollars a year in retail sales domestically, could be seen on QVC UK, Italy, France, Australia & Canada. Her latest book, “Too Young to be Old,” is another compelling take on conquering life’s challenges and harnessing one’s own power to live a “third act” filled with dream-catching and fulfillment.
After 30 years of experience in front of the camera connecting with the baby boomer audience on television, Diane has set out to become a proaging advocate and a "Silver-haired Influencer". Through social media, YouTube and the launch of her podcast, Too Young To Be Old, Diane's goal is to educate and inspire the 50+ community in a range of lifestyle topics such as nutrition, health & wellness, fashion, beauty & skincare, and any other topics covering aging solutions.
