Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Unpacks Purpose | PLUS What Tariffs Mean For Fashion

The Run Through is reporting live from the self-titled ‘war room’ where Vogue staffers spent last night's Met Gala publishing all your favorite stories! From Diana Ross’ 18-foot embroidered train to the baby grand piano strapped to Andre 3000’s back, we captured the ambiance of what it's really like to be a Vogue editor during one of the most impactful fashion evenings of the year. Then Chioma and Janicza Bravo, fresh from an Usher and Stevie Wonder post-dinner performance, join Chloe to dissect the night's biggest moments. Hint: Rihanna announcing her third pregnancy was a top highlight! PLUS: Zach Stafford, from one of our favorite podcasts Vibe Check, interviews Chioma in-studio to break down the importance of this year's theme. Want more sharp takes and cultural insights from Zach Stafford? Tune into his podcast Vibe Check-- it's your favorite group chat, come to life: https://link.podtrac.com/vibecheckmetgalaSpecial thanks to Kyle Murdock who mixed this episode.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chioma and Chloe are joined by Vogue contributor/Met Gala Fairy Godmother Eaddy Kiernan Bunzel and GQ’s Global Fashion Director Miles Pope for a live taping answering all of your burning questions about this year’s May issue and Met Gala. From the Dalmatians (A.K.A dogues) on-set for A$AP Rocky’s shoot to the details on how Vogue and GQ collaborate with attendees on their looks, we cover it all! Plus, Miles takes us behind-the-scenes of one of the most epic photoshoots in Vogue and GQ’s combined history, which was styled by Law Roach, shot by Tyler Mitchell, and features over 40 icons including Dapper Dan, Janelle Monae, Spike Lee, and so many more.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May Cover Star and 2025 Met Co-Chair A$AP Rocky joins Chioma and Vogue’s Leah Faye Cooper on today’s episode of The Run-Through! He takes them through what it was like doing the cover shoot in his hometown of Harlem (shout out to the dalmatians!). A$AP also chats through his philosophy for getting dressed, the joys of fatherhood, and the new projects from film to music that he’s excited about.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May Cover Star and 2025 Met Co-Chair Pharrell Williams joins Chloe and Chioma on today’s episode of The Run-Through! He walks listeners through his daily routine as the Creative Director of Louis Vuitton menswear/star producer/mogul, often inhabiting all three roles in a single day. He also reveals exactly often inhabiting all three roles in a single day. He also reveals exactly how Anna asked him to co-chair and shares his thoughts on this year’s theme, saying:"It's going to be a very impactful, beautiful night where we celebrate the color Black. We celebrate the things that come from that color. We celebrate the mentality. We celebrate the plight. We celebrate the progress and the success." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Vogue Business unveiled a special project that looks at the future of beauty—beyond just the industry and into how these industry trends and new products and technologies will actually affect the human appearance. Today, Nicole Phelps is joined by two of her Vogue Business colleagues: executive Americas editor Hilary Milnes, and beauty editor Nateisha Scott, to discuss their findings as they undertook this editorial package.PLUS: Chioma and Chloe kick off the episode with a debrief of the Ralph Lauren show and Easter while revealing the planning behind their potential Met looks…let’s just say Chioma is planning on bringing some big brooch energy! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Since the launch of Coachtopia in 2023, responsible design has become a guiding principle through which the brand’s creative director Stuart Vevers channels expression. In honor of Earth Day, Stuart sits down with Nicole Phelps to break down the work going on behind the scenes to tackle sustainability and Vever’s goal for Coach to be net zero by 2050. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We’ve got a special Monday episode to kick off your week! Met Gala co-chair Colman Domingo graces The Run-Through to take us behind-the-scenes of his May cover celebrating this year’s theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Colman has become one of the most-celebrated menswear icons, delivering one incredible look after another on the red carpet. From helping out his mom with her wigs to his relationship with Valentino, Colman walks us through his lifelong relationship with fashion, plus a love story that miiiiight make you cry.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In honor of the upcoming Met Gala, Vogue unveiled four special covers for its May 2025 issue, each featuring one of this year’s co-chairs: A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, and Pharrell Williams. On this Thursday’s episode of The Run-Through, the writers behind the stories—Vogue’s digital style director, Leah Faye Cooper; features editor Marley Marius; and our very own Chioma Nnadi—joined Chloe to share how each one came to be. From playing Crazy Eights with A$AP Rocky at Soho House to previewing new music in Pharrell’s multi-use studio and everything that was left on the cutting room floor, get the inside scoop right here! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

After winning three (!) Tonys for his play Appropriate, Branden Jacobs Jenkins is back on Broadway with another epic family drama: Purpose. This time, it's directed by the one-and-only Phylicia Rashad (swoon) and centers a Black Political elite who finds themselves at a crossroads. Chloe and Vogue’s Features Editor Marley Marius talk with Branden about identity, writing characters for the stage and how he feels about being back in the Condé Nast offices after his long-ago stint at The New Yorker.PLUS: How does Trump’s Tariffs affect customers and the fashion industry? We invite Vogue Business Executive Americas Editor Hilary Milnes to break down the news.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today is the first day of New York Fashion Week Bridal! Vogue’s Senior Living Writer (and resident wedding expert) Elise Taylor, and Senior Fashion Editor (and soon-to-be bride) Naomi Elizée join Chloe to discuss this season's latest trends. From Creative Directors to destination weddings, we debate what’s worth the time, money and hassle for any bride's forthcoming nuptials. As Naomi gears up for her big day, we also talk about the most important ingredients for a fabulous wedding and how to stay on track without making too many compromises. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices