The Daily Sunday Special: The Fashion Episode
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Sep 28, 2025 Stella Bugbee is a seasoned styles editor for The New York Times, while Jacob Gallagher is a fashion reporter with an eye for trends. They delve into the excitement of the fashion weeks across major cities and reveal how shows function as crucial marketing moments. The duo discusses the evolution of personal style, giving tips for dressing at different life stages and embracing individuality. They also explore the impact of the pandemic on fashion choices and dissect the chaos of contemporary trends, making fashion relatable and fun.
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Shows Became Marketing Events
- Fashion shows serve to preview ideas for press and buyers but now function heavily as marketing spectacles.
- Jacob Gallagher says many shows are conceptual and intended more for publicity than direct retail sales.
Runway As Immersive Theater
- Both guests describe memorable shows as immersive theatrical experiences that change how they think about clothes.
- Jacob recalls Prada's shiplike set and a peacoat he still seeks from that season.
Trends Trickle Up And Down
- Runway influence on mainstream dress is smaller and harder to trace than before.
- Stella Bugbee and Jacob say trends now trickle up from subcultures as much as they trickle down.