We reconnect with the journalist Amy Odell to discuss the problematic legacy of Karl Lagerfeld, the late designer of Chanel, and the new exhibit devoted to his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. We try to answer one of the central questions of creativity - can you separate the art from the artist? - and dive into other aspects of Lagerfeld's ... Show More
Mar 2026
Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 Women’s with Philippe Pourhashemi
We are back with the fashion critic and writer Philippe Pourhashemi to review the Fall / Winter 2026 women’s season. Eugene and Philippe discuss Demna’s runway debut at Gucci, the sophomore outings of Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta, J.W. Anderson at Dior, Haider Ackermann at To ... Show More
1h 56m
Apr 2023
Karl Lagerfeld at the Met: Designer, Polymath, Jigsaw Puzzle
<p>Ahead of the opening of “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” exhibition, the Costume Institute’s head curator discusses the legendary designer’s work and lasting impact.</p><br><p><strong>Background:</strong></p><p>Andrew Bolton, the head curator of The Metropolitan Museum of Ar ... Show More
31m 39s
Mar 2025
ep. 50 - creative directors in today's fashion climate
hello to the archivists XDXD in ep. 50 we’re talking about the creative director—how the role was born, how it got messy, and what’s next.Let’s start with karl. Lagerfeld was the OG. In 1974, he was the sole designer at chloé—before the title "creative director" even existed. But ... Show More
17m 58s
May 2023
Met Gala Celebrates “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”
The ladies are back to discuss the 2023 Met Gala, whose theme, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," was inspired by the German fashion designer. Juliet and Amanda cover who was who at this year's gala, their favorite outfits, favorite accessories and designers, and more!
Hosts: Ju ... Show More
36m 29s
Mar 2021
3: On Megxit, The Gucci Biopic, Paris Fashion Week
<p>On this week's episode, we discuss Oprah's tour de force interview with Harry and Megan, Lauren loses her mind over Adam Driver in knitwear, the Gucci biopic starring Lady Gaga, the fact that there is a Guccio Gucci, Burger King's International Women's Day fail, Versace's Brat ... Show More
39m 43s
Oct 2023
What's Cool In Mexico City Right Now | PLUS Emerging Designers You Should Know
Today on the show, Karla Martinez de Salas, Vogue Mexico and Latin America’s Head of Content and all in all boss lady (force!) comes on the show to talk about the most iconic covers she’s worked on, and the new Mexico City feature in the magazine. Later on, Vogue colleagues José ... Show More
41m 9s
Apr 2023
114: On Taylor's Break-Up, Swarm, Choupette
<p>The ladies are back to discuss Vogue's annual Met themed May issue, Met red carpet predictions, the death of fashion legend Mary Quant, the dissolution of Taylor and her London Boy, Chelsea goes full Kaylor truther (again), the brilliance of Swarm, which fandom is most likely ... Show More
36m 32s
Nov 2022
The 1990s Episode 4: Karl Lagerfeld and The Role of Creative Director
Karl Lagerfeld reinvented the role of designer as a creative director, rather than just an in-house couturier. That model, which is standard today, came to wider prominence in the 90’s — a shift which will be perhaps his most lasting legacy. Lagerfeld channeled the zeitgeist and ... Show More
32m 29s
Aug 2023
Lee Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse with Clarissa Esguerra and Michaela Hansen
The work of the late, great designer Lee Alexander McQueen consistently blurred the lines between fashion and art, a fact celebrated in the exhibition Lee Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse which put his work in conversation with artists who drew on similar themes and visual r ... Show More
1h 4m