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What 6 Very Important Clients Want and Gift For the Holidays

What 6 Very Important Clients Want and Gift For the Holidays

"Hermès playing cards are my go-to."

Dec 2, 2025

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3 min read

Is Vogue Still Relevant? Rachel Tashjian on Fashion’s Power Shift

Is Vogue Still Relevant? Rachel Tashjian on Fashion’s Power Shift

"Anytime a Vogue cover comes out, there’s such a strong reaction to whether or not this is 'Vogue' or not," says Tashjian.

Dec 1, 2025

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3 min read

The Very Best of November

The Very Best of November

Your monthly recap, recommendations, and more.

Nov 30, 2025

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3 min read

The Devil Wears Prada Origin Story

The Devil Wears Prada Origin Story

A special holiday podcast episode.

Nov 28, 2025

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2 min read

I Tried Victoria Beckham's Clothing Line

I Tried Victoria Beckham's Clothing Line

I tried her clothing line, including the famous $150 gray T-shirt. This is my story.

Nov 25, 2025

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3 min read

Black Friday and How Brands Are the New Cults

Black Friday and How Brands Are the New Cults

How today's marketing mirrors cult-like tactics, particularly on Black Friday. Plus: how to be a better consumer and marketer.

Nov 24, 2025

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3 min read

3 Very Important Clients on Fashion's 'Great Reset'

3 Very Important Clients on Fashion's 'Great Reset'

"My 6-year-old ice talks about the Fendi ice cream all the time."

LockSimple

Nov 20, 2025

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18 min read

It's Lauren Sánchez Bezos's Met Gala Now

It's Lauren Sánchez Bezos's Met Gala Now

And people are calling for a boycott.

LockSimple

Nov 18, 2025

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11 min read

'All's Fair' Fashion Review: A Thong Business Suit and Gloves in the Ladies Room

'All's Fair' Fashion Review: A Thong Business Suit and Gloves in the Ladies Room

What did I just watch?

LockSimple

Nov 13, 2025

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16 min read

Anna Wintour's 10 Most Influential Covers

Anna Wintour's 10 Most Influential Covers

Spoiler: the Timmy finale cover isn't on the list.

Nov 11, 2025

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16 min read

The Grim Truth About Teen Vogue

The Grim Truth About Teen Vogue

The magazine industry's death by an untold number of cuts continues.

LockSimple

Nov 6, 2025

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10 min read

Retail Confessions: The Neiman Marcus Flagship

Retail Confessions: The Neiman Marcus Flagship

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

LockSimple

Nov 4, 2025

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13 min read

The Very Best of October

The Very Best of October

A recap of what Back Row published and recommended in October — plus two short hot takes on Vogue World and Substack.

LockSimple

Oct 31, 2025

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12 min read

Ryan Murphy Vs. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Influencers

Ryan Murphy Vs. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Influencers

After a spate of backlash to his show's Carolyn Bessette costumes over the summer, can the production win over the internet?

LockSimple

Oct 30, 2025

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12 min read

The Least Quiet Thing The Row Has Ever Done

The Least Quiet Thing The Row Has Ever Done

That sample sale revealed a LOT.

Oct 27, 2025

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10 min read

Anna Wintour and the Future of the Met Gala

Anna Wintour and the Future of the Met Gala

Anna has left behind her role as editor-in-chief of American 'Vogue.' But there's no indication she'll do the same with the Met Gala any time soon.

LockSimple

Oct 23, 2025

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10 min read

The Real Reason You're Wearing Comfortable Clothing

The Real Reason You're Wearing Comfortable Clothing

Podcaster and fashion historian Avery Trufelman explains the fascinating origins of performance clothing — and why you're probably wearing it right now, even if you think you're not.

Oct 21, 2025

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3 min read

Victoria's Secret Goes Back to 2005

Victoria's Secret Goes Back to 2005

The brand seems unable to evolve aesthetically beyond breasts, bronzer, and bedazzling.

LockSimple

Oct 16, 2025

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10 min read

Retail Confessions: Brunello Cucinelli

Retail Confessions: Brunello Cucinelli

“I just bought this Lamborghini and it's Sicilian blue. Do you want to come ride around with me?”

LockSimple

Oct 9, 2025

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13 min read

The Verdict on Chanel in a Season of Strange

The Verdict on Chanel in a Season of Strange

It was supposed to be the great reset! Yet men rule the industry and women seem like an afterthought.

Oct 7, 2025

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12 min read

The Very Best of September

The Very Best of September

Introducing a new monthly recap.

Sep 30, 2025

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3 min read

The Versace Shocker

The Versace Shocker

Plus, Louise Trotter debuts at Bottega Veneta and Miranda Priestly hits Dolce.

LockSimple

Sep 29, 2025

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12 min read

Gucci Is BuzzFeed Now

Gucci Is BuzzFeed Now

Demna pulls off a red-carpet premiere for an internet video.

LockSimple

Sep 24, 2025

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10 min read

Can You Be a Big Workout Pants Person?

Can You Be a Big Workout Pants Person?

I crossed into that great beyond. This is my story.

Sep 23, 2025

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13 min read

Retail Confessions: Loro Piana

Retail Confessions: Loro Piana

"Nobody that I invited ever flew commercial. They all had their own jets."

LockSimple

Sep 18, 2025

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15 min read

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