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3 Very Important Clients' Honest Thoughts on the Couture Shows

3 Very Important Clients' Honest Thoughts on the Couture Shows

"It kind of feels cringe."

Jan 29, 2026

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15 min read

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

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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8 min read

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

🎙️'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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12 min read

A Fascinating New Look at Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

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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16 min read

The Selective Backlash to Fashion AI

The Selective Backlash to Fashion AI

Victoria's Secret backed off from releasing an AI campaign, fearing negative response. Meanwhile, Etro just released one seamlessly.

Jan 25, 2026

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13 min read

The Birkin Game Isn't That Complicated

The Birkin Game Isn't That Complicated

The "rules" are far less opaque than they seem.

Jan 22, 2026

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10 min read

Retail Confessions: Harrods and What Extreme Wealth Really Buys

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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8 min read

Retail Confessions: Chanel, Part III

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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13 min read

Fashion's 'Recession of Size Inclusion'

Fashion's 'Recession of Size Inclusion'

"The root of the problem is that a lot of fashion is run by older white men, so their ideas about women are apparent," says model Lauren Chan.

Jan 14, 2026

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13 min read

Back Row Has Moved

Back Row Has Moved

Same content, different host.

Jan 13, 2026

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5 min read

'Emily in Paris,' Season 5: Pop-Tarts and Popped Hearts

'Emily in Paris,' Season 5: Pop-Tarts and Popped Hearts

It's fashion recap time!

Jan 8, 2026

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18 min read

10 Fashion Predictions for 2026

10 Fashion Predictions for 2026

Featuring the Met Gala, Hermès, Apple Martin, and more.

LockSimple

Jan 6, 2026

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14 min read

'Emily in Paris' Vs. Real French Style

'Emily in Paris' Vs. Real French Style

Dana Thomas lived the fantasy of moving as an American to Paris when she was 18. She shares what she learned about French style.

Jan 5, 2026

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14 min read

Back Row's Year in Review

Back Row's Year in Review

The most popular stories, products, and podcast episodes from the year. Plus, a quick check in on billionaires.

Dec 31, 2025

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9 min read

How Gwyneth Paltrow's Extreme Diet Sparked a 'Detox' Craze

How Gwyneth Paltrow's Extreme Diet Sparked a 'Detox' Craze

Revisit the origins of Goop and the "detoxes" that turned it into a wellness juggernaut.

Dec 29, 2025

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7 min read

What Happens When Fashion Only Serves the Rich

What Happens When Fashion Only Serves the Rich

This year, I couldn’t stop thinking about all the ways the fashion industry has given itself over to the über wealthy.

Dec 23, 2025

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11 min read

Vanity Fair, The Bezos Met Gala, and the Politics of Condé Nast

Vanity Fair, The Bezos Met Gala, and the Politics of Condé Nast

Lots of political stories are emanating from Condé Nast these days. I sat down with comedians and cultural critics Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton of the "Good Noticings" podcast to discuss.

Dec 22, 2025

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12 min read

Gwyneth's Strategic Marty Supreme Fashion Game

Gwyneth's Strategic Marty Supreme Fashion Game

Masterful promotional work on behalf of 'Marty Supreme,' mostly without the color orange.

Dec 18, 2025

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10 min read

The Ultimate Last-Minute Gift Guide (Crowdsourced!)

The Ultimate Last-Minute Gift Guide (Crowdsourced!)

Your recs and mine for the people in your life who are impossible to shop for.

Dec 17, 2025

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15 min read

Retail Confessions: Ralph Lauren

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."

LockSimple

Dec 16, 2025

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14 min read

Rachel Zoe's Hot Girl Summer

Rachel Zoe's Hot Girl Summer

She's back on Bravo after her split from Rodger and all she wants is a hot girl summer! Housewives expert Dame Brian Moylan is here to unpack it all.

Dec 15, 2025

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14 min read

The Personal Stylist to New York Billionaires and Centi-millionaires

The Personal Stylist to New York Billionaires and Centi-millionaires

At this tax bracket, there is no luxury downturn.

LockSimple

Dec 11, 2025

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13 min read

Versace's Second Shocker and Fashion's Great Unsettling

Versace's Second Shocker and Fashion's Great Unsettling

Dario Vitale is out after one collection and just eight months. Following Versace's acquisition, the move was inevitable.

Dec 9, 2025

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3 min read

The Row Can't Control Influencers

The Row Can't Control Influencers

"All of these fashion brands... can’t control their images, and that drives them insane," says tech journalist Taylor Lorenz.

Dec 8, 2025

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3 min read

3 Very Important Clients on Fashion's 'Great Reset,' Part II

3 Very Important Clients on Fashion's 'Great Reset,' Part II

"This whole 'great reset' was a bunch of bullshit."

LockSimple

Dec 4, 2025

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17 min read

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