Archive - Dana Thomas

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 •

Boatman Shoes is trying to lighten our carbon footprint. Plus: Hollywood discovers sustainable fashion, Avedon in Paris, the Barbara Taylor Bradford…

May 1 •

April 2025

Chinese TikTokers claim your luxury products aren't luxury. Here's the real story.

Apr 23 •

Inside Lenny Kravitz’s Regal Paris Refuge

The rock star-designer has fashioned a spiritual tribute to family and friends in this historic home

Apr 17

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