Podcast Summary: Every Outfit – Episode 246

On Timothée Chalamet, Chanel, Sex and the City 2 (Feat. Alexander Fury)

Release Date: November 7, 2025
Hosts: Chelsea Fairless, Lauren Garone
Featured Guest: Alexander Fury (Fashion Features Director, AnOther Magazine; Men’s Fashion Critic, Financial Times)

Episode Overview

This lively and detail-packed episode explores the intersection of high fashion, celebrity culture, and Sex and the City fandom. Chelsea and Lauren discuss the latest fashion news—from Timothée Chalamet's polarizing Vogue cover, to breaking news in Hollywood and fashion, and into a deep-dive interview with the acclaimed and eccentric fashion journalist Alexander Fury. Fury brings his encyclopedic knowledge and wit to topics including Chanel’s latest collection, archival couture, the musical chairs of the designer world, and a raucous reappraisal of Sex and the City and its spinoffs.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NYC Politics & Pop-Culture Leaders (01:30–04:00)

The hosts react to the election of Zoran Momdami as NYC mayor, with tongue-in-cheek commentary about people threatening to leave the city (“My biggest trigger is people threatening to move to Canada that have no follow through.” – Chelsea, 02:18).
Noted Zoran is the only politician pictured in Every Outfit merch, attesting to his pop-culture chops.

2. Miss Piggy Feature Film Announcement (04:07–06:23)

Chelsea and Lauren wax poetic about Miss Piggy’s camp star power and discuss the upcoming Cole Escola-penned Miss Piggy film (to be produced by Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence).
Chelsea: “Miss Piggy is not totally dissimilar from their portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln–she is hedonistic, she is psychotic, she's glamorous, she's in a weird, dominant, submissive relationship with her husband.” (05:14)

3. Timothée Chalamet’s Vogue Cover Critique (06:27–13:05)

Immediate, scathing reactions to the Chalamet Vogue cover: “It's giving AI. I know that it's not, or I believe that it's not.” (Lauren, 06:44)
Detailed takedown of the styling (“They’ve found a way to make Michael Writer’s Celine collection look bad.” – Chelsea, 07:36), and a breakdown of the ham-fisted cross-promotional editorial decisions within the issue.
Concerns over the “sponsored” feel and lack of thematic cohesion.
“Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.” (Chelsea, 11:27)
Comparison to better past male Vogue covers (e.g., Harry Styles).
The overall conclusion: possibly the worst Vogue cover in years.

4. Interview: Alexander Fury on Fashion Curation & Costume Lore (15:50–41:12)

a. Swarovski Exhibition and Standout Pieces

Fury describes his favorites from his curated Swarovski fashion exhibition, including rare 1930s Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich dresses.
Anecdotes about obsessive collectors, particularly Larry McQueen, who spent a year re-beading a historic dress himself after experts quit.

“He tracked down the people who originally made it... they rebeaded it for a year and then said, 'This is insane, we're not going to work on this anymore.' And taught him how to do the beading. And then he beaded the rest.”
— Alexander Fury (17:30)

b. Hollywood Costumes and Fashion Gossip

In-depth explanation of the Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress and the drama of designer attribution (Jean Louis vs. Bob Mackie), and Marlene Dietrich's “burn book” in the American Library in Paris (“If you get out a Marlene Dietrich book from the American Library, it might have her kind of rants in the margins.” – Fury, 21:31).
Reaction to Julia Fox’s blood-splattered Jackie O Halloween look. (“If you're gonna do that, like, couldn't you drag it a bit? You know, couldn't it be Swarovski crystal blood?” – Fury, 24:42)

c. Exhibition Drama & Fashion Show Stories

Behind-the-scenes tales, e.g., Madonna’s Chanel look almost missing key pieces due to shipping “drama,” and the fleeting appearance of Cher (“Cher... appeared as if she was a witch or something. Because as fast as she appeared, she disappeared.” – Lauren, 29:55).

d. Spring 2026 Collections & Historical Deep Dives

Opinions on Margiela’s mouthpiece and Versace’s cock ring pants (“I'm very pro Versace... It was really interesting. It’s an argument for the fashion show.” – Fury, 31:17).
Mannequin trivia: Fury shares that the original Kim Cattrall mannequins (from the film Mannequin) are still sought after collectors’ items, with one remaining in a Philadelphia mall (33:10).

e. Standout Shows and References

Praises for Versace, Prada (“I love gloves... that's a big fetish of mine.” – Fury, 34:02), and Chanel (defends the collection’s subtle codes and wades into online debates as himself).
Discussion on branded belts trends, fashion Twitter battles, and notable deep-cuts from Chanel’s runway history.

f. Designer Musical Chairs

Fury’s take on the designer swaps at Gucci, Valentino, Balenciaga; on Demna’s first Gucci collection (“It really is... addressing what Gucci means. And also very much looking at the Tom Ford era.” – 41:30).
Speculation and hopes for Galliano’s future and his namesake label.
Giorgio Armani’s legacy: “There are very few designers who have that kind of singularity of vision.” – Fury, 53:38

g. Dreams for Fashion Comebacks

Names Emanuel Ungaro and Christian Lacroix as houses that deserve revival, reminiscing about 80s baroque excess.

5. Sex and the City Superfan Lightning Round (57:27–72:15)

a. Fury’s Fandom and SATC Deep Cuts

Identifies most with the squirrel that burns Carrie’s legs (“That’s a rat with a cuter outfit, and that’s what I personally identify with.” – Fury, 57:38), but also Anthony Marentino for his “bitchy queen” cred.
Best SATC season: “Season three is the best season of Sex and the City, definitively.” (58:13)
LA episodes controversy (“Who hates the LA episodes? Those are some of the best episodes of Sex and the City ever.” – Fury, 58:59)

b. Favorite Outfits, Trivia & Archive Pieces

Fury owns several show-worn or -referenced pieces: “I have the rings that spell out Dior across your finger that Carrie wore in LA. I bought those... when I was 15 or 16.” (63:09)
Dives deep into costume attribution, e.g., Richard Tyler vs. Dior confusion, and the origins of iconic wardrobe pieces (60:40–61:32).

c. Sex and the City 2 & 'And Just Like That...' Debrief

Contrasts the series and films—controversial takes about Sex and the City 2 being superior to AJLT, despite xenophobic moments (“...apart from the very xenophobic stuff... post watching And Just Like That, we were kind of like, it’s better than we remembered.” – Chelsea, 67:36)
“And Just Like That... is the best artistic statement of what Covid felt like.” (Lauren, 69:36)
Fury’s heartbreak about Steve’s character assassination in And Just Like That.

d. Favorite Boyfriend

Ultimately lands on Steve, with caveats: “He is flawed. But at the same time, I’m like, he's a wonderful person.” (Lauren, 72:11)

e. Absolute Hunk Poster Origin

Fury instantly ID's the photographer (Toby McFarlane Pond) and gives context about his editorial and Met Museum work (72:21–73:55).

Notable Quotes & Moments

Re: Fashion as Obsession:
“I like crazy people. I like people who are insane like that and obsessed with things, because I can recognize it in myself.” – Fury (18:44)
On Julia Fox’s Jackie O Costume:
“Makes me hate it more.” – Fury, deadpan, on it being “a statement,” not a costume. (24:07)
On Chanel Criticism:
“Tell me what doesn't feel Chanel. I'll tell you how it is Chanel.” – 36:35
On Demna at Gucci:
“Clothes are actually a really small part of that because it’s about... the imagery and... choosing the people that are going to be aligned with the brand.” (44:19)
On Sex and the City Fandom:
“Season three is the best season of Sex and the City, definitively. Like, definitively.” – Fury, 58:13
“That’s a rat with a cuter outfit, and that's what I personally identify with.” – Fury, 57:38
On Fashion Archiving:
“I have the rings that spell out Dior across your finger that Carrie wore in LA. I bought those... when I was 15 or 16.” (63:09)
On Cher’s Visit:
“As fast as she appeared, she disappeared. Didn’t see her exit.” – Lauren, 29:55

Timestamps for Key Segments

NYC Politics & Merch: 01:30–04:00
Miss Piggy News: 04:07–06:23
Timothée Chalamet Vogue Cover: 06:27–13:05
Interview with Alexander Fury Begins: 15:50
Marilyn Dress Lore: 19:37–23:12
Swarovski Show Drama & Cher: 27:14–30:59
SS26 Shows: 31:02–39:19
Designer Musical Chairs: 41:12–47:16
Armani & Legacy Houses: 50:04–57:27
Sex and the City Fandom: 57:27–72:15
Absolute Hunk Poster: 72:15–73:55

Episode Vibe

Smart, irreverent, and deeply fashion-obsessed—this episode blends high-minded fashion criticism with pop-cultural banter and biting humor, all anchored by the distinctive wit and deep expertise of Alexander Fury alongside Chelsea and Lauren’s charismatic, fan-forward stewardship.

Useful For:

Fashion readers seeking inside baseball and lore about houses, archives, and fashion history.
Sex and the City super fans craving deep-cut discussion and behind-the-scenes trivia.
Listeners who enjoy sharp pop culture criticism laced with camp, references, and “only-in-fashion” anecdotes.

Podcast Summary: Every Outfit – Episode 246

On Timothée Chalamet, Chanel, Sex and the City 2 (Feat. Alexander Fury)

Release Date: November 7, 2025
Hosts: Chelsea Fairless, Lauren Garone
Featured Guest: Alexander Fury (Fashion Features Director, AnOther Magazine; Men’s Fashion Critic, Financial Times)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NYC Politics & Pop-Culture Leaders (01:30–04:00)

The hosts react to the election of Zoran Momdami as NYC mayor, with tongue-in-cheek commentary about people threatening to leave the city (“My biggest trigger is people threatening to move to Canada that have no follow through.” – Chelsea, 02:18).
Noted Zoran is the only politician pictured in Every Outfit merch, attesting to his pop-culture chops.

2. Miss Piggy Feature Film Announcement (04:07–06:23)

Chelsea and Lauren wax poetic about Miss Piggy’s camp star power and discuss the upcoming Cole Escola-penned Miss Piggy film (to be produced by Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence).
Chelsea: “Miss Piggy is not totally dissimilar from their portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln–she is hedonistic, she is psychotic, she's glamorous, she's in a weird, dominant, submissive relationship with her husband.” (05:14)

3. Timothée Chalamet’s Vogue Cover Critique (06:27–13:05)

Immediate, scathing reactions to the Chalamet Vogue cover: “It's giving AI. I know that it's not, or I believe that it's not.” (Lauren, 06:44)
Detailed takedown of the styling (“They’ve found a way to make Michael Writer’s Celine collection look bad.” – Chelsea, 07:36), and a breakdown of the ham-fisted cross-promotional editorial decisions within the issue.
Concerns over the “sponsored” feel and lack of thematic cohesion.
“Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.” (Chelsea, 11:27)
Comparison to better past male Vogue covers (e.g., Harry Styles).
The overall conclusion: possibly the worst Vogue cover in years.

4. Interview: Alexander Fury on Fashion Curation & Costume Lore (15:50–41:12)

a. Swarovski Exhibition and Standout Pieces

Fury describes his favorites from his curated Swarovski fashion exhibition, including rare 1930s Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich dresses.
Anecdotes about obsessive collectors, particularly Larry McQueen, who spent a year re-beading a historic dress himself after experts quit.

“He tracked down the people who originally made it... they rebeaded it for a year and then said, 'This is insane, we're not going to work on this anymore.' And taught him how to do the beading. And then he beaded the rest.”
— Alexander Fury (17:30)

b. Hollywood Costumes and Fashion Gossip

In-depth explanation of the Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress and the drama of designer attribution (Jean Louis vs. Bob Mackie), and Marlene Dietrich's “burn book” in the American Library in Paris (“If you get out a Marlene Dietrich book from the American Library, it might have her kind of rants in the margins.” – Fury, 21:31).
Reaction to Julia Fox’s blood-splattered Jackie O Halloween look. (“If you're gonna do that, like, couldn't you drag it a bit? You know, couldn't it be Swarovski crystal blood?” – Fury, 24:42)

c. Exhibition Drama & Fashion Show Stories

Behind-the-scenes tales, e.g., Madonna’s Chanel look almost missing key pieces due to shipping “drama,” and the fleeting appearance of Cher (“Cher... appeared as if she was a witch or something. Because as fast as she appeared, she disappeared.” – Lauren, 29:55).

d. Spring 2026 Collections & Historical Deep Dives

Opinions on Margiela’s mouthpiece and Versace’s cock ring pants (“I'm very pro Versace... It was really interesting. It’s an argument for the fashion show.” – Fury, 31:17).
Mannequin trivia: Fury shares that the original Kim Cattrall mannequins (from the film Mannequin) are still sought after collectors’ items, with one remaining in a Philadelphia mall (33:10).

e. Standout Shows and References

Praises for Versace, Prada (“I love gloves... that's a big fetish of mine.” – Fury, 34:02), and Chanel (defends the collection’s subtle codes and wades into online debates as himself).
Discussion on branded belts trends, fashion Twitter battles, and notable deep-cuts from Chanel’s runway history.

f. Designer Musical Chairs

Fury’s take on the designer swaps at Gucci, Valentino, Balenciaga; on Demna’s first Gucci collection (“It really is... addressing what Gucci means. And also very much looking at the Tom Ford era.” – 41:30).
Speculation and hopes for Galliano’s future and his namesake label.
Giorgio Armani’s legacy: “There are very few designers who have that kind of singularity of vision.” – Fury, 53:38

g. Dreams for Fashion Comebacks

Names Emanuel Ungaro and Christian Lacroix as houses that deserve revival, reminiscing about 80s baroque excess.

5. Sex and the City Superfan Lightning Round (57:27–72:15)

a. Fury’s Fandom and SATC Deep Cuts

Identifies most with the squirrel that burns Carrie’s legs (“That’s a rat with a cuter outfit, and that’s what I personally identify with.” – Fury, 57:38), but also Anthony Marentino for his “bitchy queen” cred.
Best SATC season: “Season three is the best season of Sex and the City, definitively.” (58:13)
LA episodes controversy (“Who hates the LA episodes? Those are some of the best episodes of Sex and the City ever.” – Fury, 58:59)

b. Favorite Outfits, Trivia & Archive Pieces

Fury owns several show-worn or -referenced pieces: “I have the rings that spell out Dior across your finger that Carrie wore in LA. I bought those... when I was 15 or 16.” (63:09)
Dives deep into costume attribution, e.g., Richard Tyler vs. Dior confusion, and the origins of iconic wardrobe pieces (60:40–61:32).

c. Sex and the City 2 & 'And Just Like That...' Debrief

Contrasts the series and films—controversial takes about Sex and the City 2 being superior to AJLT, despite xenophobic moments (“...apart from the very xenophobic stuff... post watching And Just Like That, we were kind of like, it’s better than we remembered.” – Chelsea, 67:36)
“And Just Like That... is the best artistic statement of what Covid felt like.” (Lauren, 69:36)
Fury’s heartbreak about Steve’s character assassination in And Just Like That.

d. Favorite Boyfriend

Ultimately lands on Steve, with caveats: “He is flawed. But at the same time, I’m like, he's a wonderful person.” (Lauren, 72:11)

e. Absolute Hunk Poster Origin

Fury instantly ID's the photographer (Toby McFarlane Pond) and gives context about his editorial and Met Museum work (72:21–73:55).

Notable Quotes & Moments

Re: Fashion as Obsession:
“I like crazy people. I like people who are insane like that and obsessed with things, because I can recognize it in myself.” – Fury (18:44)
On Julia Fox’s Jackie O Costume:
“Makes me hate it more.” – Fury, deadpan, on it being “a statement,” not a costume. (24:07)
On Chanel Criticism:
“Tell me what doesn't feel Chanel. I'll tell you how it is Chanel.” – 36:35
On Demna at Gucci:
“Clothes are actually a really small part of that because it’s about... the imagery and... choosing the people that are going to be aligned with the brand.” (44:19)
On Sex and the City Fandom:
“Season three is the best season of Sex and the City, definitively. Like, definitively.” – Fury, 58:13
“That’s a rat with a cuter outfit, and that's what I personally identify with.” – Fury, 57:38
On Fashion Archiving:
“I have the rings that spell out Dior across your finger that Carrie wore in LA. I bought those... when I was 15 or 16.” (63:09)
On Cher’s Visit:
“As fast as she appeared, she disappeared. Didn’t see her exit.” – Lauren, 29:55

Timestamps for Key Segments

NYC Politics & Merch: 01:30–04:00
Miss Piggy News: 04:07–06:23
Timothée Chalamet Vogue Cover: 06:27–13:05
Interview with Alexander Fury Begins: 15:50
Marilyn Dress Lore: 19:37–23:12
Swarovski Show Drama & Cher: 27:14–30:59
SS26 Shows: 31:02–39:19
Designer Musical Chairs: 41:12–47:16
Armani & Legacy Houses: 50:04–57:27
Sex and the City Fandom: 57:27–72:15
Absolute Hunk Poster: 72:15–73:55

Episode Vibe

Useful For:

Fashion readers seeking inside baseball and lore about houses, archives, and fashion history.
Sex and the City super fans craving deep-cut discussion and behind-the-scenes trivia.
Listeners who enjoy sharp pop culture criticism laced with camp, references, and “only-in-fashion” anecdotes.

246: On Timothée Chalamet, Chanel, Sex and the City 2 (Feat. Alexander Fury)

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Podcast Summary: Every Outfit – Episode 246

On Timothée Chalamet, Chanel, Sex and the City 2 (Feat. Alexander Fury)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NYC Politics & Pop-Culture Leaders (01:30–04:00)

2. Miss Piggy Feature Film Announcement (04:07–06:23)

3. Timothée Chalamet’s Vogue Cover Critique (06:27–13:05)

4. Interview: Alexander Fury on Fashion Curation & Costume Lore (15:50–41:12)

a. Swarovski Exhibition and Standout Pieces

b. Hollywood Costumes and Fashion Gossip

c. Exhibition Drama & Fashion Show Stories

d. Spring 2026 Collections & Historical Deep Dives

e. Standout Shows and References

f. Designer Musical Chairs

g. Dreams for Fashion Comebacks

5. Sex and the City Superfan Lightning Round (57:27–72:15)

a. Fury’s Fandom and SATC Deep Cuts

b. Favorite Outfits, Trivia & Archive Pieces

c. Sex and the City 2 & 'And Just Like That...' Debrief

d. Favorite Boyfriend

e. Absolute Hunk Poster Origin

Notable Quotes & Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Episode Vibe

Useful For:

Summary

Podcast Summary: Every Outfit – Episode 246

On Timothée Chalamet, Chanel, Sex and the City 2 (Feat. Alexander Fury)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NYC Politics & Pop-Culture Leaders (01:30–04:00)

2. Miss Piggy Feature Film Announcement (04:07–06:23)

3. Timothée Chalamet’s Vogue Cover Critique (06:27–13:05)

4. Interview: Alexander Fury on Fashion Curation & Costume Lore (15:50–41:12)

a. Swarovski Exhibition and Standout Pieces

b. Hollywood Costumes and Fashion Gossip

c. Exhibition Drama & Fashion Show Stories

d. Spring 2026 Collections & Historical Deep Dives

e. Standout Shows and References

f. Designer Musical Chairs

g. Dreams for Fashion Comebacks

5. Sex and the City Superfan Lightning Round (57:27–72:15)

a. Fury’s Fandom and SATC Deep Cuts

b. Favorite Outfits, Trivia & Archive Pieces

c. Sex and the City 2 & 'And Just Like That...' Debrief

d. Favorite Boyfriend

e. Absolute Hunk Poster Origin

Notable Quotes & Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Episode Vibe

Useful For: