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bernard arnault

personal stylist

+16

The Chanel Clients Who Fell for the Mania — and the Ones Who Want Out

Oct 13, 2026

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10 min read

The Chanel Clients Who Fell for the Mania — and the Ones Who Want Out

Some are already giving up on Matthieu Blazy's Chanel. Plus: Bernard Arnault's bad day; a Nicolas Ghesquière photo we need to discuss; and more.

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

john galliano

+18

Did Chanel Set Virginie Viard Up to Fail?

Oct 6, 2026

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7 min read

Did Chanel Set Virginie Viard Up to Fail?

Plus: Vanity Fair's OpenAI ragebait; Bernard Arnault is poor(er); and more.

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

phia

+10

Is Fashion in the Throes of a Total Creative Collapse?

Aug 11, 2026

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13 min read

Is Fashion in the Throes of a Total Creative Collapse?

Plus: Vogue distracts from antisemitic Met Gala discourse; Brad Pitt’s new cover story; and a Phia update.

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

bernard arnault

+2

Bernard Arnault ‘Has No Friends’

Jul 28, 2026

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7 min read

Bernard Arnault ‘Has No Friends’

Aka sensitive man has sensitive week. Plus: is the luxury downturn ending?; an Anna update; and more.

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

olympics

+3

Olympics One Giant LVMH Ad

Jul 30, 2024

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3 min read

Olympics One Giant LVMH Ad

The Games are supposed to be, optics-wise, a brand-free zone. And yet!

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

louis vuitton

+4

Pharrell for Louis Vuitton Is the Marvel Movie of Fashion Shows

Jun 21, 2023

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3 min read

Pharrell for Louis Vuitton Is the Marvel Movie of Fashion Shows

If it sounds crass, that's because it was.

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

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