Fashion People The 2026 Fashion Discourse So Far
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Jan 6, 2026 Marisa Meltzer, a senior staff writer at Vanity Fair and author of the bestseller "It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin," joins for an engaging chat. They dive into the potential bankruptcy of Saks, the return of fur in fashion, and recent red carpet highlights. Marisa shares predictions for 2026 wardrobe trends and critiques the January Dior rollout. They also examine the First Lady aesthetic and the stylish moments in films like 'Marty Supreme.' Insights into the future of department stores and designer choices round out this lively discussion.
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Department Store Crisis Is Central 2026 Story
- Lauren Sherman frames Saks, Bergdorf and Neiman Marcus's parent preparing for bankruptcy as a major 2026 industry story.
- She flags deeper coverage coming and that the situation will reshape department-store dynamics.
Selling Clothes On Instagram Works For Her
- Marisa Meltzer describes selling clothing on Instagram and prefers batch shipping and doorman drop-offs.
- She contrasts that with miserable eBay experiences and low resale payouts.
Dior's Jonathan Anderson Is Product-Forward
- Lauren and Marisa see Jonathan Anderson's Dior launch as a bold product-led reset with mixed taste appeal.
- They note pricing, material changes from line sheets, and likely strong sales for logo-forward pieces.
