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3 Very Important Clients' Honest Thoughts on the Couture Shows

"It kind of feels cringe."

Jan 29, 2026

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Anna Wintour, Lauren Sánchez, and the Death of Fashion’s Old Rules

People are horrified by scenes of wealth and power colliding at couture.

Jan 27, 2026

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🎙️'When You're in the Middle, No One Cares'

An analysis of what makes celebrity brands succeed or fail. Featuring Goop, Rhode, As Ever, and more, with branding expert Ana Andjelic.

Jan 26, 2026

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A Fascinating New Look at Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

A new book documents her style and career at Calvin Klein in the nineties.

Jan 26, 2026

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Retail Confessions: Harrods and What Extreme Wealth Really Buys

"Rules don’t apply to people who have money like that."

Jan 20, 2026

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Retail Confessions: Chanel, Part III

"These women who buy white Chanel bags think that they can wear indigo denim with it. It's never going to work."

Jan 15, 2026

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Retail Confessions: Ralph Lauren

"[Anna Wintour] says, 'If you can’t do it, just tell me. Don’t promise it and not do it.' And I just say, 'I’ll have it done.' And she says, 'OK.' Then she leaves and I panic."

Dec 16, 2025

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Retail Confessions: The Neiman Marcus Flagship

"It was like, 'Oh, $6,000 earrings for my 12-year-old granddaughter.'"

Nov 4, 2025

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