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'Emily in Paris,' Season 5: Pop-Tarts and Popped Hearts
It's fashion recap time!
10 Fashion Predictions for 2026
Featuring the Met Gala, Hermès, Apple Martin, and more.
Fashion Predictions for 2026
Podcast edition.
'Emily in Paris' Vs. Real French Style
Dana Thomas lived the fantasy of moving as an American to Paris when she was 18. She shares what she learned about French style.
Why French Women Don’t Want 'Instagram Face'
Podcast audio, part two.
'Emily in Paris' Vs. Real French Style
Full audio.
Back Row's Year in Review
The most popular stories, products, and podcast episodes from the year. Plus, a quick check in on billionaires.
How Gwyneth Paltrow's Extreme Diet Sparked a 'Detox' Craze
Revisit the origins of Goop and the "detoxes" that turned it into a wellness juggernaut.
What Happens When Fashion Only Serves the Rich
This year, I couldn’t stop thinking about all the ways the fashion industry has given itself over to the über wealthy.
Vanity Fair, The Bezos Met Gala, and the Politics of Condé Nast
Lots of political stories are emanating from Condé Nast these days. I sat down with comedians and cultural critics Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton of the "Good Noticings" podcast to discuss.
Gwyneth's Strategic Marty Supreme Fashion Game
Masterful promotional work on behalf of 'Marty Supreme,' mostly without the color orange.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Strategic 'Marty Supreme' Fashion Game
Podcast edition.
The Ultimate Last-Minute Gift Guide (Crowdsourced!)
Your recs and mine for the people in your life who are impossible to shop for.
Retail Confessions: Ralph Lauren
"[Anna Wintour] says, 'If you can’t do it, just tell me. Don’t promise it and not do it.' And I just say, 'I’ll have it done.' And she says, 'OK.' Then she leaves and I panic."
Retail Confessions: Ralph Lauren
Podcast edition.
Rachel Zoe's Hot Girl Summer
She's back on Bravo after her split from Rodger and all she wants is a hot girl summer! Housewives expert Dame Brian Moylan is here to unpack it all.
PART 2: Rachel Zoe's 'Real Housewives' Debut and Mo's Haunting Chanel Couch Accessory
Full part two of the podcast with Dame Brian Moylan.
Rachel Zoe's 'Real Housewives' Debut (with Brian Moylan)
Full part one of the podcast.
The Personal Stylist to New York Billionaires and Centi-millionaires
At this tax bracket, there is no luxury downturn.