# Lena Dunham on Reinventing Herself and the Joy of Wearing Vintage

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Podcast: [Real Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-talk-7773025)
Published: 2026-06-24T10:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://real-real-talk.captivate.fm
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Today on Real Talk , The RealReal’s Kristen Naiman sits with writer, director, and actor Lena Dunham for a live conversation at The RealReal SoHo. They begin with Lena’s approach to personal style going all the way back to before “Girls” made her a public figure: from resale finds and vintage treasures to her rejection of fashion “rules,” quiet luxury, and body-based dressing advice. Then, they unpack her formative style influences, the designers and cultural icons she returns to again and again, and how clothing can serve as a form of self-expression and character-building. Lena reflects on dressing through public scrutiny, health changes, and different chapters of her life as chronicled in her bestselling memoir Famesick . They also dive into her favorite RealReal finds and the joy of dressing outside the algorithm. To close, Lena and Kristen take questions from the audience on dressing loudly after 40, moving beyond a vintage-only wardrobe, finding the right walking shoes for New York City, and more. To learn more and subscribe to Real Talk, visit therealreal.com/real-talk . To call into the show, email us at realtalk@therealreal.com .

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