The Powers That Be: Daily Vanity Fair’s Man Issue & Missoni’s American Mystery
Nov 21, 2025
Lauren Sherman, a savvy fashion journalist and podcaster, shares her lively insights on the new all-male Vanity Fair cover, praising its boldness and editorial statement. She discusses how the creative choices reflect Vanity Fair's cultural priorities. The conversation shifts to Missoni, examining its family ownership struggles and the implications of a potential sale to Authentic Brands Group. Lauren warns of the risks to the iconic brand's heritage in exchange for financial gain, highlighting the fashion industry's complex relationship between legacy and profit.
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Holiday Picks: Art And A Polish Spy Series
- Lauren Sherman recommended an artist's print and the limited series The Eastern Gate for Puck's holiday guide.
- She praised The Eastern Gate as an attractive, tight eight-episode show filmed in Polish with high production values.
Vanity Fair’s Deliberate Cultural Pivot
- Vanity Fair's new all-male Hollywood cover signals a deliberate cultural positioning by editor Mark Guiducci.
- Lauren Sherman says the cover is far better than recent ones and aims to show who the magazine will engage and sell to.
The Beach Tuxedo Shoot
- The main cover features five attractive male stars on a beach in tuxedo tops and unconventional shorts.
- Sherman recalls the shoot's creative team and notes the spread has provoked polarized reactions across the industry.
