Fashion People Life After LVMH & Chanel Males
Mar 24, 2026
Karolyn Pho, a Los Angeles stylist known for editorial menswear and celebrity dressing, chats about menswear's visibility and the logistics of styling. They dig into designer commercial deals, Chinese brand strategies, Chanel dressing men, sample sizing headaches, and creative press-trip tactics. Short takes on restaurants and recent vintage and lingerie finds add color.
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Bar di Bello Rapidly Becomes Silver Lake Destination
- Bar di Bello opened in Silver Lake and is quickly seen as a high-end east-side destination after the chef's prior success with Gigi's.
- Karolyn describes the beautiful build-out, good food, and that it's already packed with locals and celebrities.
John Galliano's Zara Two Year Third Act
- John Galliano is partnering with Zara for two years to design new collections rather than reusing his archived Dior work.
- Lauren Sherman and Karolyn Pho discuss how the deal gives Galliano commercial access and pays him well while he avoids relaunching a full brand.
Use Collaborations To Bridge Post Luxury Exits
- Designers exiting big houses should pursue paid collaborations or licensing to maintain income and teams rather than immediately relaunching full brands.
- Lauren compares post-LVMH moves to Hollywood: designers need revenue to support staff and lifestyle.