Alessandro Michele Is Building On Valentino’s Vision of Beauty

Last week, the fashion world lost a giant. Valentino Garavani, the Roman couturier who launched his label in 1960, died at 93. Alessandro Michele, the Creative Director of the maison, recalled Valentino as “almost a mythical figure.”Michele joined Nicole Phelps last year on The Run-Through for a formidable conversation about his new life chez Valentino, just ahead of his Haute Couture debut.  Michele previously spent 21 years at Gucci, the last eight as creative director, where his maximalist, egalitarian vision of beauty was culture-shifting.He talks about his approach to creativity, why he styles his own collections, how he seeks and keeps joy in the world, and why he thinks “fashion can build a better, dreamy place.”Plus, Paris Couture Week is in full swing! Nicole and Vogue’s Senior Beauty Editor (and The Run-Through regular) Margaux Anbouba share on-the-ground dispatches. The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

From sculptural updos, like those worn at the Golden Globes by KPop Demon Hunters singer EJAE, to the joyful, bright eye looks musician Zara Larsson has been embracing, exciting beauty trends are already emerging in 2026. With awards season just ramping up, Vogue beauty editors Margaux Anbouba and Arden Fanning Andrews joined Chioma on The Run-Through this week to share what they anticipate seeing on red carpets in the months ahead. When it comes to predictions, Arden is leaning into what she calls “romantic beauty”— soft makeup and windswept hair — inspired by the return of period dramas this year, including Wuthering Heights (don’t forget to join the book club!), Sense and Sensibility, set for release in September, and Netflix’s forthcoming Pride and Prejudice series. Margaux thinks we will be opting for “imperfect beauty,” meaning leaning into messier aesthetics online as a pushback against the rise of AI. Both editors (who happen to sport bobs themselves) once again said bobs are a trend to stay, even though they both plan to grow out their hair this year.Earlier in the episode, Vogue Business U.S. editor Maddie Schulz breaks down what’s really going on behind the Saks Fifth Avenue bankruptcy and what fashion’s “reset” may actually look like. Plus, Chloe and Chioma share their takes on the menswear shows so far and reflect on the passing of the legendary Valentino Garavani.The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We’re right in the middle of the Fall/Winter 2026 Menswear shows in Milan and Paris, so it’s only right that GQ’s Global Fashion Correspondent Samuel Hine joins us on The Run-Through!Sam is a fixture on the menswear scene and writes the popular GQ newsletter Show Notes.. He shared all the trends, red carpet looks and shows he’s most excited about just before heading to Milan.Other highlights on the Milan schedule include Prada, Zegna and Armani. Plus, 2025 LVMH Prize Winner Soshi Otsuki and designer Shinya Kozuka, who showed at Pitti Uomo in Florence.The Menswear shows coincide with several major awards shows, and there have already been lots of looks that went from the runway to the red carpet this year. With the Oscars and Grammys coming up, we’re sure to see more runway looks on our favorite celebs.In Paris, all eyes are once again on Jonathan Anderson’s Dior.Hine told Phelps he expects to see a continued exploration of the “preppy classicism" we saw in Anderson’s Dior Men’s debut in June.Another milestone of the Fall Menswear shows will be Véronique Nichanian’s final show for Hermès after 37 years as artistic director.Hine said he is keeping a close eye on which shows the Heated Rivalry guys end up attending – Hudson Williams opening DSquared2 was major!He also shared a bit about what’s coming next for GQ now that Will Welch, Global Editorial Director at GQ, announced he’s leaving the magazine on February 15th, and hinted at what to expect from this year’s GQ Bowl.The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Fresh off a flight from LA, Vogue’s cover star, Amanda Seyfried is back in New York and on The Run Through to talk about award season!“I will say my favorite part … was being at the A24 party at the Chateau,” says Seyfried reflecting on the Golden Globes that happened Sunday evening.  “I was just on the couch with a bunch of people that I like and don't ever see except at award shows.” Seyfried says she was surprised when a conversation in the Golden Globes ballroom with Jennifer Lawrence was picked up by cameras. “There are still moments when I forget that people are watching it,” says Seyfried. “It was a little bit unnerving when I saw that because I just believed, I guess, stupidly that it was a private conversation.” Seyfried was a two-time nominee at the ceremony for her roles in the Testament on Ann Lee and the television series Long Bright River. With award season in full swing, she’s been working closely with her stylist Elizabeth Stewart to make sure she is red carpet ready. “We've been wearing a lot of Prada and we decided to wear a Versace [to the Golden Globes], which is always trusted and beautiful and classic as well. Away from Hollywood, Seyfried’s wardrobe is much more casual as she cares for 52 animals on her farm upstate. “I'll wear the big tall muck boots,” says Seyfried. “The ones you can't drive a car in 'cause your foot can't reach the pedal.” Her animals include peacocks, chickens, goats, horses, donkeys and a new rescue rabbit named Bugsy that is a bit stand-offish. “He could be 37 years-old.” says Seyfried. “ I have absolutely no idea. He's got a droopy wet eye. But he's very nice it seems.”  In The Testament of Ann Lee directed by Mona Fastvold, Seyfried plays the titular character who is credited with creating the Shaker religious community in the mid-18th century. “The Shakers worshiped through song and dance,” says Seyfried on the challenge of undertaking the role as their leader.“The singing had to be second nature.” says Seyfried on her performance. “But with singing, I've always been judging myself as I've been doing it. Even in Les Mis, I wasn't present the way I was. So I had to let go of that very early on. And the key to that was she's human and I need to feel it. It's not about how it sounds. It's about how it feels. And I need the audience to become a Shaker for two and a half hours.”While promoting the film, Seyfried’s 8 year-old daughter Nina was introduced to one of her mother’s earlier roles in the cult classic Mean Girls. “She said that she didn't think it was that funny,” recalls Seyfried. “but she really loved my role. That was Nina's critique of Mean Girls at age eight.”The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The time has come for The Run-Through’s annual Golden Globes recap—and let’s just say, this one delivered. Not only did friend of the podcast Nikki Glaser return to the stage as the hostess with the mostest (with jokes Vogue deputy editor Taylor Antrim couldn’t get enough of), but we were also treated to a truly cheeky look from Teyana Taylor (Vogue predicts: the Year of the Buttcrack is officially here) and a standout awards-season red carpet debut from two of the most talked-about boys of the moment, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie of Heated Rivalry.Reporting early to share highlights from the night, Chloe, Chioma, deputy editor Taylor Antrim, and senior fashion and style writer Christian Allaire broke down the looks that won the evening. Bright colors emerged as a surprising trend, with Wunmi Mosaku’s bold yellow look—paired with a pregnancy reveal—standing out as a major highlight. Other memorable moments included Odessa A’zion in self-styled archival Dolce & Gabbana, Tessa Thompson in Balenciaga (serving real mermaid vibes, according to Chloe), and Colman Domingo in Valentino, complete with an abundance of brooches.The group wrapped up by sharing their favorite wins of the night, with unanimous agreement that One Battle After Another is likely to be a frontrunner heading into the Oscars—and that Timothée Chalamet is a shoo-in for Best Actor. Plus, Chloe makes the case for why Zootopia 2 deserved a little more love. The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

For someone who’s done a lot of horror movies, Rebecca Hall admits she’s a bit squeamish. That, however, didn’t stop her from taking on a role in the newest body horror series, The Beauty, which is set to premiere January 21st on FX.Rebecca first learned of the series when she grabbed breakfast at Buvette in the West Village with Ryan Murphy (who created the show Matthew Hodgson) who enticed her with three things: a fun premise (an STD that makes you so hot that you explode, sign Rebecca up!), great clothes (The Row to be specific, and who could say no to that?) plus a list of fabulous filming locations: Rome, Paris, and Venice all making the list.“He [Ryan] was very open to me. One of the joys for me of this job was that not many people asked me to just be myself for a character.” Rebecca told Senior Features Editor Marley Marius and Fashion Writer Hannah Jackson on Wednesday afternoon. This openness and collaborative spirit Ryan gives to his actors is what enticed Rebecca about working with him again on his series Monster, where she will play Lizzie Borden in which she called “entering her villain era” which was a lot of fun for her.When Rebecca is not on the job, she finds great joy in painting (many of her works have been either sold or exhibited), watching The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (for which her husband is getting around to understanding), and dressing up in “crazy outfits” in her day-to-day quiet upstate life.Earlier in the episode, Chioma fills Chloe in about the behind-the-scenes of the new fabulous British Vogue cover with Jessie Buckley. They also chat what they are looking forward to about awards season and give a farewell to Will Welch who announced he is departing from GQ earlier this week. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

HBO’s Industry is back this week and we couldn’t be more excited! Myha’la Herrold joins senior editor Marley Marius and fashion writer Hannah Jackson on Vogue’s podcast to bring us up to speed on what her character Harper Stern is in for in season four. “The end of season three is very much her being like, “I'm gonna be my own boss.” This is the time when she truly breaks away,” says Myha’la. Each season of the show, Myha’la works with the showrunners Konrad Kay and Mickey Down to use Harper’s hair to tell a story of where the character  is at in her life and this season is no different. “She's at the top of her game and she's going harder than she's ever gone before. And I was like, well obviously it's gotta be the micro braids with the human hair,” says Myhala on her season four look. "It's gotta be the most expensive, probably the most high maintenance, the most difficult thing and the most elevated version of Harper.”  Great care went into creating Harper’s wardrobe this season as Costume Designer Laura K. Smith created a power suit to set the tone for the character.  “We always trade boards like I was sending her pictures of Celine and YSL," reflects Myha’la.“That first shot that we see Harper is in a gray three-piece suit. It is a custom designed and custom made suit by Laura for Harper,” says Myha’la. “[Laura] was like, I want this to be like the hero piece for her closet and for her to be able to mix and match.”Myha’la takes a trip down memory lane and talks about fronting a Christian rock-band in high school and talks about her love of musicals and her dream role of playing Elle Woods in Legally Blonde on Broadway. “I'm manifesting.” says Myha’la. “I sing everything but my favorite genre is definitely musical theater. If anyone is looking for a five foot one, available, black baddie who lives in New York, cast me!” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Millie Bobby Brown is in a moment of transition. After nearly a decade of playing Eleven on Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things, that chapter of her life is coming to a close. Now, she’s turning her focus to simpler joys: caring for the twenty-five farm animals on her Georgia property and settling into motherhood with her baby girl, whom she recently adopted with her husband, Jake Bongiovi.“I will never live in L.A. It just isn’t for me,” Brown told Chioma a few weeks ahead of the Stranger Things finale, premiering December 31 and set to screen in select theaters. “If I can do anything for my daughter, it will be to give her a home base.” It’s a sense of stability the actress says she lacked growing up, having moved frequently as a child before eventually relocating to Atlanta to film the series.Beyond reflecting on family life, Brown also opens up about the friendship she’s been building with singer Raye, who also appeared on the cover of British Vogue in 2025 and performed at her wedding. She also discusses navigating criticism, her evolving relationship with her hair, and the emotional moment when her Stranger Things co-star Noah Schnapp met her baby for the first time.The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Zoe Saldaña first stepped into the role of Avatar’s Neytiri when she was 24 years-old. Now, the 47 year-old is back for the third film of the James Cameron franchise Avatar: Fire and Ash. "This installment of Avatar [is about] how a family can be resilient and learn to smile and love again after experiencing great loss," Saldaña told Vogue’s Deputy Editor Taylor Antrim and Global Director of Social Sam Sussman ahead of the film's release in US theatres on December 19. "I get really lost into the world of Pandora," says Saldaña about reprising her role. “I really care for the characters that I play. I create a solid backstory for them, so I live more in that reality.” It’s been a big year for Saldaña. On top of Avatar, she is currently Vogue Mexico’s December cover star, she won an Oscar for her role in Emilia Pérez, is currently in production for season 3 of Lioness and also met Pope Leo while in Italy with her three sons. "They were so hyper," reflects Saldaña. "They're like typical 10 and eight year olds and can't focus... And the moment comes and we're right in front of him –  you can see that picture, they're gleaming."Zoe Saldaña has the distinction for being the first actor to star in four films that grossed over $2 billion at the box office. She’s taken part in some of the largest franchises such as the Avengers, Avatar, Star Trek and the Pirates of the Caribbean. But now more than ever, Saldaña told Vogue that immersing herself in her personal life is the biggest priority."For a long time, I was afraid to stop," she confessed to Ramón Barreto in her cover story . "I feared that if I did, something wouldn't be right. But now, I understand that pausing is also part of the movement."The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On Monday afternoon, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson stopped by the Vogue offices for a live conversation about their new film, Song Sung Blue which comes out Christmas Day. The project, inspired by the real-life story of Mike and Claire Sardinia—a Wisconsin couple who form a Neil Diamond tribute band is based on the documentary of the same name, which director Craig Brewer first encountered at a festival and later adapted for the screen. “I realized that everyone is living an extraordinary life,” Jackman shared to Chloe and Vogue’s Deputy editory Taylor when reflecting on why he chose to take the role of Mike.After earning a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Claire, Kate speaks candidly about rediscovering her voice, crediting Sia (who she worked with on the film Music) with inspiring her to sing more freely. She recalls being pushed onto the microphone at her 16th birthday by her mother, Goldie Hawn, to perform “That’s What Friends Are For,” with Quincy Jones in attendance. “He told me to get into the studio,” Hudson remembers.Plus, Hugh and Kate discuss what it’s been like singing at bars across the world, what their tribute band would be (hint: Fleetwood Mac mentioned!), and answer a fun question from none other than Anna Wintour about whether or not they should adapt this film as a theater production.The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices