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Roger Lynch

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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

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

matthieu blazy

+4

Chanel to Enter Serious Fashion Era
LockSimple

Dec 13, 2024

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3 min read

Chanel to Enter Serious Fashion Era

There may not be another designer who can or will undertake Lagerfeldian theatrics.

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

virginie viard

+2

Internet Delights in Chanel's Big Announcement
LockSimple

Jun 10, 2024

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3 min read

Internet Delights in Chanel's Big Announcement

Virginie Viard is leaving her job as creative director, and many social media users couldn't be more thrilled.

Amy Odell
Amy Odell

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