Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today I’m breaking down the latest fashion headlines and giving my take on New York Fashion Week. From Jaden Smith being named the first men’s creative director for Christian Louboutin and the conversation of whether celebrities deserve these roles or should stick to being brand ambassadors, to SZA stepping into creative direction with Vans, KBB by Kahlana’s launch at Target in the middle of their DEI fallout, Chloe Malle stepping in as Vogue’s new editor while Vogue Runway moves behind a paywall, and DSW’s attempt to rebrand in a struggling retail climate. I’m also talking about what it really means for influencers to become editors, and why I had to make the decision not to attend NYFW this season.

Key Moments:

• Jaden Smith’s appointment at Louboutin and if celebrity creative directors are truly qualified

• SZA taking on creative direction at Vans

• KBB by Kahlana’s Target launch and the conflict of supporting Black designers through problematic retailers

• Chloe Malle as Vogue’s new editor and the shift toward quarterly issues

• Vogue Runway moving behind a paywall and the backlash around access to fashion coverage

• DSW’s rebrand with new stores, logo, and in-store customization in a collapsing retail climate

• The ongoing debate of influencers becoming editors and whether they are actually doing the work

• Why I chose not to attend New York Fashion Week this season and what that says about fashion’s accessibility

Next Week Sneak Peek:
I’ll be diving into Project Runway plus a roundup of the latest fashion news.

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