Archive - Back Row

Retail Confessions: Tiffany, Part III

"A few people were like, 'Well, why do they get champagne?' And I'm like, 'Do you want to spend $150,000 on a brooch?'"

Mar 20 •

The Biggest Wins and Fails from Fashion Month

A recap of fall 2025, which ended with a flurry of designer news and... bullet bras.

Mar 17 •

Live: Talking Fall 2025, Versace, Demna, and More with Dana Thomas

A recording from Amy Odell's live video

Mar 13 •

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How the Fur Issue Got So Confused

Real fur isn't really "back." In fact, the industry is dying.

Mar 12 •

Men's Skinny Fits Are Over. Here's How to Loosen Up.

A menswear guide by the internet's expert, Derek Guy.

Mar 9 •

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Meghan Markle's Show Isn't 'Good', But She Won Anyway.

Calling 'With Love, Meghan' bad feels like seeing a Marvel movie or 'The Day After Tomorrow' and then complaining about a lack of character development.

Mar 7 •

Oscars Fashion Recap: A Master Class in Looking Rich

Are we done copying dresses that were designed in the fifties, now?

Mar 3 •

February 2025

Why Luxury Fashion Is Turning Off Rich People

The luxury resistance isn't just a symptom of income inequality — rich people are tired of fashion, too.

Feb 28 •

How Walmart and Amazon Fuel the Dupe Economy

And set rules for creators and publishers who promote them.

Feb 27 •

Retail Confessions: Selling Couture to Very Important Clients

"I like to order caviar for the table so it looks pretty."

Feb 21 •

Will Melania Trump Return to the Cover of 'Vogue'?

A Republican First Lady has never appeared on the cover. Is that about to change?

Feb 18 •

Do Sweatpants Jeans Live Up to the Hype?

Prior to this exercise, I considered myself a jeans purist.

Feb 12 •

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