Reflecting on Demna’s Balenciaga | PLUS Vogue Editors on Anna Wintour's News
It’s hard to overstate Demna’s influence on fashion. From chunky “ugly” sneakers to oversized silhouettes dominating street style, Demna’s vision at Balenciaga has arguably reshaped the industry forever.In the lead-up to his final couture show for Balenciaga—happening next week in Paris—Nicole Phelps invites Vogue Runway’s senior fashion news editor Laia Garcia-Furtado and fashion journalist and critic Sarah Mower to reflect on the legacy of Demna’s tenure. They trace his rise as a relatively unknown designer at Vetements to a global force who redefined luxury at Balenciaga. The conversation also explores what might lie ahead as Demna steps into his new role as creative director at Gucci.Plus, Chioma and Chloe break down the biggest headlines of the week—from Anna Wintour’s announcement that she’s stepping down as editor-in-chief to Jonathan Anderson’s buzzworthy debut for Dior Homme in Paris.
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Mariska Hargitay on Uncovering The Real Story Behind Her Mother, Jayne Mansfield
Mariska Hargitay doesn’t just play a detective on Law and Order: SVU, she also investigates her own life in the new HBO Max documentary My Mom, Jayne. In the deeply personal deep dive, Mariska cracks open decades-old boxes (with a crowbar, no less) to uncover the untold story of her late mother, 1950s Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield. On this episode of The Run-Through, hosts Chloe and Margaux Anbouba—Vogue’s senior beauty and wellness editor—sit down with Mariska in the pod studio to talk about grief, the emotional excavation process, and what she discovered about her own identity along the way.
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How Virgil Abloh Changed The Conversation Around Fashion
Today, Nicole Phelps and Vogue’s Digital Style Director Leah Faye Cooper are joined by Washington Post’s senior critic at large Robin Givhan to talk about her new book “Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh.” They discuss how Virgil changed the conversation around fashion, the future of Off-White, and what it’s like to be a fashion critic in a changing industry.
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How The Viral ‘Protect the Dolls’ and ‘Promote Homosexuality’ T-shirts Were Made
Happy Pride, divas! This week on The Run-Through, pod regular and guest host José Criales-Unzueta is joined by two fabulous designers: Conner Ives and Willie Norris. From Conner’s viral “Protect the Dolls” tee — seen on everyone from Troye Sivan to Pedro Pascal — to Willie’s unforgettable “Promote Homosexuality” moment that's still making waves, the trio get into how these pieces made real impact and the new lives they’ve taken on thanks to the internet. They also dish on the corporate rainbow-washing of Pride and whether or not commercial “representation” is always a good thing.Plus, Chioma and Chloe break down Zohran Mamdani’s big win in the New York democratic mayoral primaries and the must-see moments from Paris Men’s Fashion Week so far!
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Rick Owens Is Finding a Balance Between Control and Collapse
This week, a new exhibition dedicated to the work of Rick Owens titled, “Rick Owens: Temple of Love,” opens at the Palais Galliera in Paris—the third such retrospective ever given to a living designer following shows on Azzedine Alaïa in 2013, and Martin Margiela in 2018. Owens joins Nicole Phelps from his office in Paris to discuss how the show came together, his early days as a designer, and his advice for young fashion students.
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Each episode of The Run-Through with Vogue features conversations with Vogue editors, creatives, and cover stars. On Thursdays, hosts Chioma Nnadi, head of British Vogue, and Chloe Malle, editor of Vogue.com, take you inside the world of Vogue and fill you in on what Vogue editors are buzzing about this week. On Tuesdays, Nicole Phelps, director of Vogue Runway, discusses the latest fashion news. Which designer should take the reins at which house? What trend are Vogue editors excited about this week? Listen to The Run-Through with Vogue to find out.
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