Well-Heeled: Kristina Blahnik on Legacy, Leadership, and What’s Next for Manolo Blahnik

Gro Curtis, editor-in-chief of Icon America, fashion stylist, and consultant, reflects on a singular perspective shaped by a wartime childhood and mentorship under fashion’s most influential figures.

Kristina Blahnik, CEO of Manolo Blahnik, reflects on her journey from “growing up in a shoe box” to leading the luxury house founded by her uncle, Manolo Blahnik. She shares her vision, leadership philosophy, and why the brand has resisted the sneakers trend.

In this episode, Thomas Lélu traces his journey from daredevil kid to multifaceted artist —and breaks down the mechanics of virality on social media.

This week, I sat down with Pierre Rainero, Image, Style and Heritage Director at Cartier. We recorded our conversation inside the colorful residence designed by Laura Gonzalez at 13 rue de la Paix. We talked about his path, what truly defines Cartier style, and how heritage continues to shape the house today.

Clare Waight Keller has been creative director of Uniqlo since 2024 after being at the creative helm of Pringle of Scotland, Chloe and Givenchy. She reflects on her experiences, the gender discrepancies in fashion design and why fame is a double-edged sword.

From Chanel at 17 to Louis Vuitton and Dior and Louis Vuitton again, where she led accessories, Camille Miceli’s career has been anything but ordinary. Appointed artistic director of Pucci in 2021, she took on ready-to-wear for the first time—and proved that her unstoppable energy can move mountains.

Sam Hine, GQ’s global fashion correspondent, on men’s shows, the GQ Bowl at the Super Bowl, and why a tuxedo demands a bow tie.

José Levy launched his menswear brand, José Levy à Paris, in his early twenties. Despite its critical acclaim and commercial success, he chose to close the label ten years later. Since then, he has devoted himself to design, art, and the creation of stage costumes. He shares his journey and reflections in this episode of Sunday Night Live.

Kicking off the year with fashion designer Paul Billot—Institut Français de la Mode alum —on how AI shapes his collections. Many thanks to Le Drouant for having us!

The Paris-based illustrator Tatiana de Nicolay is collaborating with Le Bon Marché's private label on a colorful, joyful collection. Tatiana talks about her background, her process and her style on Sunday Night Live.