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Hermès

e.l.f.

+16

Guards at Dior, Rats in French Schools

Oct 19, 2026

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6 min read

Guards at Dior, Rats in French Schools

Luxury fashion is a potent symbol of inequality in France. Plus: Hailey Bieber is "not interested in overconsumption"; the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show; why J. Law joined Instagram; and more.

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

Roger Lynch

+24

Stores Have a Snobbery Problem

Oct 15, 2026

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9 min read

Stores Have a Snobbery Problem

Why Kelly Clarkson's altercation over an animatronic bird went so viral. Plus: designer shuffles, Instagram's AI problem, and more.

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

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

Luxury

+13

How 5 People Afforded Their Birkins

Sep 24, 2026

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11 min read

How 5 People Afforded Their Birkins

A lot of people don't just have the money lying around. Plus: the internet roasts Vogue World; Gwyneth's latest move; and more.

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

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