Archive - Dana Thomas

Gwyneth Paltrow Has Always Been Selling What Money Can’t Buy

In a new book, Amy Odell writes that the actress and businesswoman used her fame “to commodify her taste and lifestyle, and sell it back to us.”

Aug 1 •

July 2025

Happy Birthday, Giorgio Armani!

It's the Golden Jubilee for the fashion house, the silver anniversary for Armani/Casa, and much more for the Italian luxury titan.

Jul 28 •

Plus Ça Change

LVMH is facing a big sexual harassment suit and charges of sourcing in an Italian sweatshop--again.

Jul 17 •

Remembrance of Things Past

A look back at Dr. Etienne-Emile Baulieu, the inventor of the abortion pill RU-486, who died recently, and what women's magazines once were like.

Jul 6 •

Game, Set, Match

Thoughts on Anna Wintour's exit from American Vogue

Jul 1 •

June 2025

May 2025

Louis Vuitton is being sued for copying another brand's design. Again.

May 27 •

Tennis luxury, including the story behind the Roland Garros men's singles trophy.

May 19 •

Responses to my musings and questions about the Met Gala

May 12 •

Famine of Beauty

Notes on and questions about the Met Gala.

May 8 •

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