This is an edition of the newsletter Show Notes, in which Samuel Hine reports from the front row of the fashion world. Sign up here to get it free. A few days after the end of the men’s spring 2026 runway season, I saw two things that made me double-take on the streets of Paris….
This is an edition of the newsletter Show Notes, in which Samuel Hine reports from the front row of the fashion world. Sign up here to get it free. In the basement of the Centre Pompidou, a linebacker-sized man is keeping a careful eye on Pharrell Williams. It’s just before the Louis Vuitton Men’s spring…
This is an excerpt of the newsletter Show Notes, in which Samuel Hine reports from the front row of the fashion world. Sign up here to get it free. The flip-flop wave that GQ has been tracking for months has finally broken on the shores of Paris Fashion Week. On the first night alone, I…
This is an edition of the newsletter Show Notes, in which Samuel Hine reports from the front row of the fashion world. Sign up here to get it free. On Friday afternoon in Milan, Our Legacy co-founders Christopher Nying and Jockum Hallin were taking a walk down memory lane. “Ah, here’s the hate mail,” said…
Whether you’re a seasoned diver or a beginner, scuba diving provides a unique opportunity to see and connect with nature in a way few other travel experiences can. There’s something transformative about slipping beneath the surface of the sea. You can glide through vibrant coral gardens, encounter elusive marine life, or dive into historic shipwrecks….
I’m also one of the top three spenders in the Comme store, I think. I don’t want to say I’m number one, but I was at one point, which I thought was insane because I didn’t spend that much. Are there any trends or brands you’ve had to kind of push on him because you…
Since 2021, Prada has partnered with UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, on the “Fashion Expressions: The Stories She Wears” project. It’s a program that aims to empower women and girls around the world through fashion. After successful launches in Ghana and, Kenya this year, Fashion Expressions moved to Mexico for the…
Preparing your closet for its annual spring style transition can be a nightmare. Sure, winter might’ve loosened its icy grip on your toastiest sweaters, puffers, and slippers, but a single day can contain a year’s worth of weather fluctuations. For last-minute planners, gearing up for spring can present a series of flummoxing style dilemmas. So…
There’s a reason the all-black outfit is so pervasive across every echelon of the fashion industry: when you have no idea what to wear, a foolproof monochromatic ensemble is more reliable than a 1990 Honda Civic—and endlessly more intriguing. (Which also helps explain why it remains a default look for immortal rock gods, off-duty models,…
One of the biggest perks of this job is discovering new brands. Some I encounter on my own, others I’m tipped off to, and still others just sort of appear in my life, and then immediately feel like they’ve always been there. In the case of New York-based Small Talk, it’s all of the above…