Podcast Summary: The Run-Through with Vogue

Episode: Vogue Editors Answer Your Questions! | PLUS Dior and Chanel Couture
Date: January 29, 2026
Hosts: Chloe Malle (Head of Editorial Content, Vogue US), Chioma Nnadi (Head of British Vogue)
Guest: Arden Fanning Andrews (Beauty Editor at Large)

Episode Overview

This lively mailbag episode sees Vogue’s editors answer listener questions about their jobs, fashion trends, the logistics behind Couture Week in Paris, and their personal style splurges. Along the way, hosts Chloe Malle and Chioma Nnadi dive into detailed discussions about the Dior and Chanel Spring 2026 Couture shows, hot topics in the Vogue office (from the Grammys to Wuthering Heights), and the ethics of fur fashion. Listeners are treated to firsthand anecdotes from the heart of fashion.

Highlights & Key Discussion Points

1. Couture Week Recap: Dior and Chanel

[01:02 – 10:10]

• Paris Couture Adventures
  • Chioma details her trip to Paris for the Couture shows, including train delays and lunches with Vogue colleagues.
  • Scene-setting at Dior: Describes “a garden on the ceiling” set by Jonathan Anderson, surreal and immersive.
  • Celebrity Sightings: Jennifer Lawrence, Anya Taylor-Joy in Poiret-inspired coats, Anya Taylor Joy, Greta Lee, Anna Wintour, John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier, Pharrell, and Rihanna (“her version of old Hollywood glamour”—[04:10]) among many attending.

“You walked into the room and obviously Jonathan has a history of doing kind of incredible, kind of surreal sets. And there was a garden on the ceiling...It’s kind of like this upside down, topsy turvy World, which sort of greeted you at the door.”
— Chioma Nnadi [01:45]

• Dior Inspirations

  • Jonathan Anderson’s collection inspired by Tesco treats John Galliano brought him and a bouquet of cyclamen flowers ([05:04]).
  • Focus on florals: “I loved all the floral earrings. Even with, like, a simple, oversized coat, they looked incredible.”—Chioma [05:09]
  • Craftsmanship: Feathers, textures, sequins, layered looks that are “very much in the spirit of what Jonathan does, but in this very rarefied couture zone.” ([05:50])

• Chanel Show Insights

  • Set described as “Alice in Wonderland with massive, giant mushrooms” ([06:04]); a whimsical, fun collection.
  • Notable details: mushroom-embroidered shoes, organza “jeans,” ease and movement (“literally throw in your suitcase…so light…incredibly modern”—Chioma [08:34])
  • Praise for creative director Matthieu Blazy’s “lightness” and intuitive touch at Chanel.
  • Inclusive casting: Models of diverse ages and backgrounds, with a highlight on Nomi Lenoir and Bovita as the Chanel bride ([09:44]).

2. What Vogue Editors Are Talking About

[33:55 – 35:37]

• The innovation of two new creative directors—Jonathan Anderson (Dior) and Matthieu Blazy (Chanel)—making their couture debuts (“We have a new definition of what that means”—Chioma [34:29]).
• The visual spectacle and fun of the Chanel mushroom set and “the feathers at couture.”
• The Vogue book club’s spicy debates around Wuthering Heights and its “toxic” romance.
• Victoria and David Beckham both toting Birkins: “They put the kin in Birkin.” ([35:24])
• Teyana Taylor's fashion-forward impact.

3. Editor Q&A: Life and Work at Vogue

[19:54 – 35:37]

• On Fur Fashion
  • Increase in fur seen on the streets; difficulty distinguishing faux vs. real.
  • Editors favor vintage fur over synthetics for sustainability but acknowledge ethical concerns.
  • Note: Vogue (Conde Nast) no longer features fur in its pages as of October 2025 ([19:00]).

“But some will say that fake fur isn’t sustainable. That vintage fur is sustainable and that we should be wearing it and not having it languish on the shelf of a vintage store.”
— Chioma Nnadi [17:58]

• Chloe on Stepping Up as Head of Editorial Content
  • Balancing duties, more HR and people management (“I often feel like a boarding school principal at a girls’ school”—Chloe [20:10]).
  • Most fun: Collaborating on brainstorming ideas—story of creating a shoot with a TikTok-famous bodega cat finder and pendant necklaces ([21:41]).

“Being in meetings with colleagues and brainstorming together, solving problems together, and then seeing those ideas come to life…”
— Chloe Malle [21:30]

• Personal Style Splurges

  • Chioma: Red Valentino shoes and an Alaïa skirt-over-jeans piece ([22:08]), plus an “August Barone” navy sweater.
  • Chloe: Dries Van Noten ensemble and a pair of Row suede boots; praise for hunting sample sales (“ends up being…relative bulk, buying a few pieces” [25:06–25:19]).

• Career Advice: Breaking Into Fashion

  • Chioma: “Hone your eye—how you see the world is unique to you.” Suggests sharing your aesthetic by any means, e.g., zines, Instagram ([26:19]).
  • Pathway: Always loved magazines, but discovered over time that she liked dressing herself more than others.
  • Chloe: “Always take the meeting and be open to different directions your career can take than what you think” ([29:06]).

• Tips for Elevating an Outfit

  • Chioma: Focus on standout shoes—“I usually make them the focal point” ([30:20]).
  • Chloe: Build an outfit from the shoe up—“otherwise you can do a whole outfit and then you’re like, shit, what shoe am I gonna wear? And it can sort of derail the whole Jenga” ([30:44]).
  • “A statement shoe is a really good way of doing a simple outfit to be. Have a pop” — Chloe [30:59]
  • Tawny Goodman as a style reference for chic accessorizing.

• Workhorse Handbags

  • Chioma: Prada buckle bucket bag and Bottega Veneta intrecciato brown bag; likes medium-sized, lightweight bags ([32:43]).
  • Chloe: Simple crossbody Kate bag for weekends, Miu Miu patent leather double flap for the office.

4. Fashion Trends & Cultural Moments

[10:47 – 16:23, 17:07 – 19:53, 26:19 – 36:04]

• Boot Season in New York:
  Chloe—Prada snow boots: “The three or four times a year I do wear them are extremely important” ([11:06]).
• Music & Award Shows:
  Chioma excited for the Grammys (Kendrick Lamar, Kehlani, Doechii, Clipse), BAFTA fashion & film event co-hosted by Jessie Buckley ([11:28–13:58]).
  • Chloe rooting for Golden of K-Pop Demon Hunter.
• Book Club: Wuthering Heights
  Debate on its darkness: “Its reputation is as this great romance. And now we’re all reading it, and it’s. People are not nice to each other…The definition of very toxic.”—Chloe [14:31]
• Ebay and Personal Style:
  Arden shares searching for “deadstock” and unique vintage finds as part of her and her husband’s style routine ([16:36], [25:43]).

Notable & Memorable Quotes with Timestamps

• “You walked into the room and obviously Jonathan has a history of doing kind of incredible, kind of surreal sets. And there was a garden on the ceiling...It’s kind of like this upside down, topsy turvy World, which sort of greeted you at the door.”
  — Chioma Nnadi [01:45]

• “The excitement was really palpable...And obviously I guess that would be Rihanna because she was a tiny bit late and she looked incredible. She showed up wearing all black with this. With. With dark shades. Very kind of her version of kind of old Hollywood glamour…”
  — Chioma Nnadi [04:10]

• “For me, what stood out instantly...is...it’s quite heavy because we’re always talking about the handwork and the beading and how many hours it took to make…But this is like a collection that you could literally throw in your suitcase. Like, it was so light.”
  — Chioma Nnadi [08:06]

• “Being in meetings with colleagues and brainstorming together, solving problems together, and then seeing those ideas come to life…”
  — Chloe Malle [21:30]

• “A statement shoe is a really good way of doing a simple outfit to be. Have a pop…The two extremes are Erykah Badu…and Coco Chanel saying, always take something off before you leave the house.”
  — Chloe Malle [31:00], [32:21]

• “Hone your eye—how you see the world is unique to you and it’s always going to be your selling points. So, understand what you like and what you don’t like.”
  — Chioma Nnadi [26:19]

• “Always take the meeting and be open to different directions your career can take than what you think.”
  — Chloe Malle [29:06]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Dior Couture and Paris trip: 01:02 – 06:36
• Chanel Couture Show: 06:36 – 10:13
• Fashion & Weather Chat (NYC, boots): 10:13 – 11:28
• Grammys & Awards Buzz: 11:28 – 13:58
• Book Club – Wuthering Heights: 13:58 – 16:23
• Fur Fashion Ethics: 17:07 – 19:53
• Chloe’s Role & Workplace Dynamics: 19:54 – 21:51
• Style Splurges: 22:05 – 25:28
• Career Advice & Breaking In: 26:19 – 29:06
• Elevating Outfits & Accessories: 30:11 – 32:38
• Workhorse Bags: 32:38 – 33:57
• Hot Topics Inside Vogue: 33:57 – 35:37

Conclusion

This episode offers a sparkling inside look at the ever-evolving fashion world, from the buzzy streets of Paris during Couture Week to the candid, relatable fashion advice Vogue editors live by. Whether it’s a deep dive into the ethics of fur, sharing style hacks, or debating literary romances, Chloe and Chioma balance industry expertise with humor and approachability, making this episode a must-listen for fashion fans and career aspirants alike.