NYFW Fears & GQ’s New Groove
Summary
Lauren Sherman discusses a looming luxury spending slowdown in the US, noting that middle-class consumers drive sales for major brands like Louis Vuitton. The episode also covers the fallout from Anna Wintour’s failed attempt to host a John Galliano event at the Met due to his past antisemitic remarks. Finally, the hosts analyze GQ’s new editor Adam Badawi, whose initial moves, including a Jeremy Strong cover, have failed to generate excitement or clarify the magazine’s vision.
Topics discussed
Intro: Middle class drives luxury sales
Episode preview: NYFW and GQ editor
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Welcome and guest introduction
Vanity Fair profile feedback
NYFW headlines and luxury slowdown
Brand reliance on US market
Middle class role in luxury spending
John Galliano and Anna Wintour controversy
Industry reaction to Wintour's gaffe
Planning the Met Gala theme
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Return from break and host update
Historical differences: Esquire vs GQ
GQ under Will Welch: New masculinity
Adam Badawi's early tenure at GQ
Defining GQ's future direction
Closing remarks and thanks
Show credits and production team
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