Fall 2026 Couture Awards: Dangerous Shoes, Hat Wars, and Wedding Dresses

Fall 2026 Couture Awards: Dangerous Shoes, Hat Wars, and Wedding Dresses

July 13, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

Dana Thomas joins Amy Odell to discuss the highlights of the Fall 2026 couture awards, including notable fashion items and trends.

Veteran fashion journalist Dana Thomas returns for Fall 2026 couture awards! We talk about the hat wars at Dior, the wildest shoes, and the Chanel chicken bag that seems like it can't carry more than a pill or two. This is a teaser of a paid episode. Subscribe at Back Row (save three months on an annual subscription) to access paywalled podcasts AND all newsletter stories. For podcast access only, sign up in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 03:18 What "couture" actually means 08:08 Award: Most Viral Front Row Celebrity 10:49 Award: Best Front Row Celebrity 13:37 Award: Best Couture Handiwork 16:58 Award: Best Shoes 20:18 Award: Best Bags Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Amy Odell

Guest: Dana Thomas

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Organizations: Dior, Chanel

Products: chicken bag

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