Hi, and welcome back to Line Sheet. I made it to Paris in time for the Vogue World announcement this afternoon, but before we get into that, can I just say how much I love Milan? That was one of the least depressing fashion weeks I’ve ever attended.
I’ll be back in the city within the next couple of months, before it’s too hot—so let’s finally have that aperitivo. For those of you whom I did get to see, it was the best. To my friend who has been on Ozempic for 10 years (yes, it’s possible)... thank you for your service! The fashion industry is skinnier because of brave souls like yourself, those who are willing to participate in clinical trials. I’m also thrilled that I got to spend time with 10-week-old Luella, the only person in the city who does not have an opinion about Gucci.
I cannot believe it’s just Day 1 of the Paris shows, but glad we’re in this together. Send tips! And if you’re interested in partnering with Puck in some capacity or another (there are a lot of options), hit up Richie Grin ([email protected]) or Alex Bigler ([email protected]) to discuss.
This issue has got it all. But before we get going, though, let me remind you that if you are not subscribed to Puck, you are doing yourself a disservice and I am judging you.
Mentioned in this issue: Alessandro Michele, Fendi, Kanye West, Milan, Jenna Lyons, Coveteur, Eero Saarinen tulip tables, Anna Wintour, Vogue China, Margaret Zhang, Angelica Cheung, Christine Centenera, Karlie Kloss, Edward Enninful, Vogue World, Roger Lynch, the Simons-Mulier-Blazy triumvirate, Marni, Simone Bellotti & The Bell Hive, Phoebe Philo, Saint Laurent, Charlotte Collet, Peter Hawkings, Estée Lauder Companies, Sabato De Sarno, Francesco Risso, and more…
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What makes a fashion show successful? For me, it’s mostly about the designer fulfilling the brief. Did he or she do what they set out to do? That’s easy to quantify on some levels, and hard on others. A good show should make you feel something, right? And yet, I often leave these venues feeling cold, confused, or disappointed.
In Milan, that sentiment helped to explain the freaky, googly-eyed nature of my love of the new... |