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john galliano

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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

Zara

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Retail Confessions: The Assistant Who Lived 'The Devil Wears Prada'

Oct 1, 2026

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8 min read

Retail Confessions: The Assistant Who Lived 'The Devil Wears Prada'

Plus: thoughts on John Galliano's $1,000 Zara dresses; Tom Ford's throng of thongs; and more.

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

Zara

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The Soulless Style of Tech Oligarchs

Sep 30, 2026

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8 min read

The Soulless Style of Tech Oligarchs

Plus: Conde Nast's CEO is out; the pampered life of a Prada VIC; AI rips off creators; and more.

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

Luxury

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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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