Astrid Wendlandt

Astrid Wendlandt, a veteran journalist and founder of Miss Tweed, dives into the cutthroat world of luxury fashion reporting. She shares tales of her early career at the Moscow Times and her transition to fashion news. Wendlandt recounts the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity amidst powerful industry players, like LVMH's Bernard Arnault. The conversation touches on the ethical dilemmas in fashion journalism, the toxicity within some luxury brands, and the vital role of independent media in an era of consolidation.