The Powers That Be: Daily Ozempic Hips Take the Runway
Oct 10, 2025
Lauren Sherman, a fashion journalist fresh from Milan and Paris runway seasons, joins Peter to analyze the high-pressure landscape of luxury fashion. She highlights the intriguing trend of 'Ozempic hips' and the resurgence of 80s styles. The duo discusses winners like Mathieu Blazy's modern Chanel debut and critiques brands like Margiela and Dior for their missteps. With a keen eye, Lauren forecasts which runway trends—like skinny jeans and bold colors—might reach consumers, shedding light on the business dynamics driving the fashion world.
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Luxury Sector In Structural Trouble
- Big luxury is in crisis with most sales plunging except Hermes and Loro Piana.
- The industry responded with many executive and creative changes to revive brands.
Versace’s 80s Revival Surprise
- Versace staged an unexpected, high-energy runway in Milan with an 80s Gianni throwback.
- Donatella initially skipped the show, and the collection leaned heavily into nostalgic codes.
Demna’s Hybrid Gucci Debut
- Demna at Gucci debuted a film and staged a partial runway to re-energize sales.
- Gucci put some pieces on sale to quickly generate revenue for its struggling parent group.