Fashion People We’ll Always Have Paris
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Mar 10, 2026 
Jason Stewart, podcast host and weekend traveler, recounts his first-time-in-Paris visit and Loewe show impressions. Derek Blasberg, writer and society insider, reviews Paris Fashion Week highlights, favorite shows, and memorable industry moments. They talk show vibes, seating culture, standout runway stagings, shopping frenzy, and late-night Paris rhythms.
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Dior's Vision Feels Retail-Ready
- Derek said Dior under Jonathan Anderson is landing commercially and aesthetically by offering textured, wearable product and broad accessories.
- He highlighted the tactile couture and retail pop-up at Selfridges as evidence the vision translates into shop-ready items.
The Row's Quiet Sophistication Stood Out
- Derek called The Row's season more polished and 'uptown sophisticate', signaling refinement rather than layering excess.
- He contrasted this with emotional farewells at Alaïa where students' enthusiasm amplified the show's impact.
Long Tenures Build Cultural Value
- Derek pushed back on the industry norm of short tenures, arguing long designer appointments create cultural consistency and allow ideas to mature.
- He contrasted rapid musical-chairs with Karl Lagerfeld's multi-decade tenures as an ideal.