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Back Row with Amy OdellConfessions of a Luxury Sale Whisperer (with Madison Avenue Spy)Part 2 is available to paid subscribers at backrow.net (which includes full newsletter access) or through Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
In Part 2, Amy and Lila debate the Saks Fifth Avenue bankruptcy — detailing the brand's fraught relationship with Amazon, the possibility of government intervention, and what it all means for the future of the department store.
On this episode of the Back Row Podcast, Amy talks with Lila Delilah, THE Madison Avenue Spy, about the current unhinged state of luxury retail — from the "Very Important Client" system to how luxury brands deal with all-out frenzies over once...
2026-02-1644 minBack Row with Amy OdellAre Awards Shows Just Luxury Marketing Now?Are awards shows still about movies — or are they now luxury fashion marketing disguised as cultural prestige? And who’s actually funding all these celeb red-carpet appearances — the studios, the stars, or the brands?
Amy Odell is joined by Debra Birnbaum, Editor-in-Chief of awards season news outlet Gold Derby, to break down how modern awards campaigns actually work and why the fashion is so important. Amy and Debra talk Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme press tour and if it was too annoying to win (23:10); who really pays for all the glam (14:30); and how the Met Gala came to o...
2026-02-0937 minBack Row with Amy OdellHow the Bravo Look Took Over Fashion and Beauty (with Watch What Crappens)Part 2 of this episode is available to paid subscribers at backrow.net (which includes full newsletter access) or through Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
After years of quiet luxury, opulence is back in fashion.
In this episode of the Back Row podcast, Amy traces the origins of fashion’s current obsession with excess — all the way back to… Bravo?
Joined by Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam of the wildly popular Watch What Crappens podcast, they discuss how Real Housewives culture shaped today’s luxury landscape, even as the fashion world distanced itself from reality stars. Lauren Sánchez may be on...
2026-02-0249 minBack Row with Amy OdellCelebrity Brands: What Works, What Doesn’t (Goop, Rhode & More)In Part 2, Ana Andjelic and Amy Odell break down Meghan Markle’s new brand As Ever, how The Row quietly built one of the most powerful luxury brands in fashion, and what's next for Chiara Ferragni after her acquittal.
Part 2 is available to paid subscribers at backrow.net (which includes full newsletter access) or through Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Celebrity brands are everywhere—but what separates the ones that thrive from those that fail? Can fame alone turn a celebrity idea into a lucrative enterprise?
In this episode of the Back Row Podcast, Amy Odell sits down with branding expe...
2026-01-2636 minBack Row with Amy OdellRetail Confessions: Inside Harrods — Demanding Shoppers and the Rules of the Ultra-RichOn this holiday episode of The Back Row Podcast, Amy Odell shares a special installment of Retail Confessions, featuring an anonymous interview with a former Harrods sales associate.
The interviewee discussed what it was really like working on the shop floor at one of the world’s most famous luxury department stores — from intense sales pressure and demanding clients to the unspoken rules of the über-rich. To preserve anonymity, the interviewee’s responses are read by Amy’s husband, Rick.
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2026-01-1911 minBack Row with Amy OdellThe Recession of Size Inclusion in Fashion (with Lauren Chan)Amy Odell talks with model and writer Lauren Chan about what she calls a "recession of size inclusion" in fashion. After years of progress, brands are reverting back to casting “straight size” models by default —and the consequences go far beyond aesthetics.
Lauren shares a fashion week story that captures the problem perfectly: a major entertainment cover shoot featuring a size-12/14 talent had no designer samples available, Amy and Lauren discuss why it matters when the fashion industry ignores bigger bodies; how AI will affect body diversity in fashion; the impact of GLP-1s; and more.
Foll...
2026-01-1234 min
InfamousTrust Me, I’m Gwyneth PaltrowThis week, Natalie talks to journalist and biographer Amy Odell about her new book, Gwyneth: The Biography, and Marty Supreme. They also discuss Gwyneth’s early Hollywood power plays, the Miramax years, and how Goop turned controversy into an empire.
To hear more from Amy, check out her podcast Back Row with Amy Odell.
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2026-01-0835 minBack Row with Amy OdellEmily in Paris vs. Real French StyleFOR PART TWO OF THIS PODCAST, sign up for Back Row Premium in Apple
or Spotify. In part two, Amy gets Dana Thomas's thoughts on Emily in Paris after watching it for the first time; how French attitudes toward plastic surgery compare to those in America; and how the French feel about the Bezos billionaire lifestyle.
In this episode of the Back Row podcast, veteran fashion journalist Dana Thomas joins Amy Odell to talk about Emily in Paris! She reveals what it was really like to actually live the fantasy of moving to Paris at 18 years old to work...
2026-01-0531 minBack Row with Amy OdellHow Gwyneth Paltrow's Extreme Diet Sparked a 'Detox' CrazeGwyneth Paltrow has long been known for promoting various wellness fads that drive experts crazy. Long before she was publicly singing the praises of raw dairy products, she would publish "detox" diets each January. These were the foundation of Goop's wellness business. In this excerpt from Amy's latest book Gwyneth: The Biography, hear about how Goop began, how its viral diet advice generated great controversy (along with invaluable notoriety) in its early days, and how health and medical experts felt about it all.
Get the full Gwyneth audiobook here.
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2025-12-2928 minBack Row with Amy OdellAnna Wintour, the Bezos Met Gala, and the Politics of Condé Nast (with Good Noticings)What can we glean about Condé Nast's politics from recent current events? Teen Vogue has been shuttered, but Vanity Fair's Trump 2.0 package was a journalistic achievement of the sort rarely seen these days. Anna Wintour is a known Democratic supporter and fundraiser, yet she's been cozying up to the Trump-supporting Bezoses for Met Gala money. Amy Odell is joined by comedians and cultural critics Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton, who host the highly addictive and excellent Good Noticings podcast, to figure out what this all says about Condé Nast right now. Plus, Melania Trump’s $40 million documentary, and how it t...
2025-12-2236 minBack Row with Amy OdellGwyneth Paltrow's Strategic 'Marty Supreme' Fashion GameCan a 2.5-hour artsy, originally scripted film open at the box office? The Marty Supreme cast is so determined to get us to the theater for this movie that they're wearing full monochromatic orange for promotional appearances. Gwyneth Paltrow is being strategic with her fashion choices in other ways, and helping daughter Apple's prospects in the process.
This is the audio version of the Back Row newsletter published Thursday, December 18, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-12-1906 minBack Row with Amy OdellRachel Zoe's 'Real Housewives' Debut (with Brian Moylan)World-renowned Real Housewives expert Dame Brian Moylan joins Amy Odell on the Back Row podcast to talk about Rachel Zoe's debut on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills! They analyze what Rachel and Bravo gain from her joining the cast and why fashion people are so eager to get on this show. Then they recap all of Rachel's scenes in the first two episodes of season 15, and do some investigative journalism on Mauricio "Mo" Umansky's disturbing Chanel couch.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro to Dame Brian Moylan
02:41 - Why did Rachel join the cast?
07:26 - Why fashion people are joining Real...
2025-12-1544 minBack Row with Amy OdellVersace's Second Shocker and Fashion's Great UnsettlingThis is the audio version of the Back Row newsletter published December 9, 2025.
0:16 - Fashion enters its "great unsettling"
1:47 - Prada Group acquires Versace
2:24 - Broader instability across the fashion industry
4:00 - Loose Threads news roundup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-12-1105 minBack Row with Amy OdellHow Social Media Broke Fashion (and Everything Else) with Taylor LorenzTech journalist and creator @TaylorLorenz joins Amy Odell on the Back Row podcast to explain how social media has completely reshaped fashion. From the backlash against fashion creators to why facts barely matter online, they dive into Vogue World, The Row's viral sample sale, and more.
Taylor, formerly at The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, now runs her own newsletter, podcast, and YouTube channel covering the creator economy.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Amy Odell welcomes Taylor Lorenz
00:53 – Why fashion people are frustrated with social media
01:49 – Why audiences trust creators more than experts
02:42 – How algorithms reward outrage
03:36 – Why being first beat...
2025-12-0834 minBack Row with Amy OdellWhat Fashion's Wealthy 'Very Important Clients' Want and Gift for the Holidays"Hermès playing cards are my go-to."
Chapters:
01:35 - VIC no. 1: The Expat Living in Dubai
03:10 - VIC no. 2: The Personal Shopper for Upper East Siders
03:32 - VIC no. 3: The expat living in Hong Kong
05:31 - VIC no. 4: The New Yorker who's feeling uninspired
06:42 - VIC no. 5: The Personal Stylist to Upper East Side Billionaires and Centi-Millionaires
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2025-12-0309 minBack Row with Amy OdellIs Vogue Still Relevant? Rachel Tashjian on Fashion’s Power ShiftFashion critic Rachel Tashjian joins Amy Odell to unpack the biggest shifts happening right now in fashion media. From Vogue’s future to the creator vs. critic debate, AI-generated fashion models, $26,000 Versace dresses, and why fashion discourse seems to be getting meaner.
Rachel, formerly the Fashion Critic at the Washington Post and now Senior Style Reporter for CNN, breaks down:
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Amy Odell welcomes Rachel Tashjian
00:21 – Rachel’s new role at CNN
02:34 – Why video matters in fashion journalism
03:54 – Are people still reading? Changing media habits
04:22 – Amy on books, audiobooks, and audience shifts
05:49 – The rising tension in fashion discourse online
07:16 – W...
2025-12-0134 min
Back Row with Amy OdellThe Devil Wears Prada: Anna Wintour and the Assistant Who Started It AllHype for The Devil Wears Prada 2 (out May 2, 2026) is already off the charts. In this special holiday episode, listen to an excerpt from Amy's book Anna: The Biography about how The Devil Wears Prada book and film came to be — and how Anna Wintour really felt about all of it.
Listen to the Anna audiobook on: Spotify, Apple, or Audible. Or get the book in print here.
Amy's latest book Gwyneth: The Biography is also available in audio on: Spotify, Apple, or Audible. You can get the book in print here.
Audio excerpt co...
2025-11-2816 min
Back Row with Amy OdellI Tried Victoria Beckham's Gray T-ShirtAnd a bunch of other pieces from her clothing line. This is my story. Check out the photos in the Back Row story.
2:16 - Trying the gray T-shirt and jeans
4:23 - Trying the legendary black pants
5:10 - The oversized gray suit
6:13 - The Blair midi dress (one with the rouching)
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2025-11-2608 min
Decoding Taylor SwiftRevealed: Ruin the Friendship’s hidden connections to Folklore and The Fate of OpheliaRuin the Friendship’s big mystery is why Taylor Swift put a High School heartbreaker on an album about the Eras Tour. Joe and Toni do a deep dive decoding the song’s meaning by explaining its crucial connections to The Fate of Ophelia and the teenage love triangle in Folklore. Then they explore why Taylor has so many haters with the help of former Cosmopolitan editor Amy Odell who hosts the fashion and pop-culture podcast 'Back Row with Amy Odell' (Apple Podcasts, Spotify). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-11-251h 00Back Row with Amy OdellBlack Friday: How Fashion Brands Use Cult Tactics on YouBrown may be the new black — but brands are the new cults. Amy talks to CUNY professor, author, and ex-marketing executive Dr. Mara Einstein about how brands exploit cult-like marketing tactics to get us to buy, particularly during events like Black Friday. They discuss the real reason brands pushed Christmas shopping before Halloween (!) this year; how brands get us to buy in a world where we're increasingly disconnected from each other; why the "attention economy" is really the "anxiety economy"; and more.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro to Dr. Mara Einstein and her research
00:52 - How brands are like cults
04:43 - Ho...
2025-11-2441 minBack Row with Amy OdellKim Kardashian’s Brand Is Blankness; ‘All’s Fair’ Is a Tacky MessThe Atlantic staff writer and Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves author Sophie Gilbert joins Amy to talk about All's Fair. The new Ryan Murphy show starring Kim Kardashian has received uniformly dire reviews — yet has triumphed in the face of its badness with pretty respectable ratings. Is this the end of competency in culture? Did All's Fair's creators intend for this show to be so terrible? Plus what Kardashian's captivating blankness, on unflinching view in All's Fair, says about the state of culture today.
Chapters
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2025-11-1753 minBack Row with Amy OdellAnna Wintour's 10 Most Influential CoversIn honor of Anna Wintour's last Vogue cover as editor-in-chief, featuring Timothée Chalamet, Amy counts down her top 10 most influential covers from over the course of her career. Which ones would you add to the list?
(0:23) Why Timothée's cover was a big surprise
(1:18) What the social media commenters said about the cover
(3:01) The cover countdown begins
(6:08) Countdown halfway point
(9:14) Anna's number-one most influential cover
(10:08) Back Row commenters weigh in on Amy's list and make their picks
(12:20) Loose Threads (fashion news highlights) featuring All's Fa...
2025-11-1314 min
Anna Wintour - Biography FlashAnna Wintour Steps Down: End of an Era at Vogue | Fashion World ShakeupAnna Wintour BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.In a seismic shift for the fashion world this week, Anna Wintour, whose reign as editor in chief at Vogue shaped global style for nearly four decades, officially announced during a staff meeting that she is stepping down from the role at age seventy-five. This news, covered by AOL and WWD, instantly became the major headline rippling through both business and culture circles, considering Wintour’s historic influence in blending fashion with art, celebrity, and social change since she took the helm in 1988. According to Vogue, her legacy is peppered with ic...
2025-11-1103 minBack Row with Amy OdellWas Jane Birkin Unfairly Commodified by Hermès?Amy interviews Marisa Meltzer, author of It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin, about how Birkin became one of the most famous fashion icons of the sixties. Marisa talks about how she became the inspiration and namesake for the Hermès Birkin bag, and whether or not she was ever paid for this distinction. She also reveals how Birkin really felt about the Birkin bag becoming more famous than her — and much more.
(1:19) An excerpt from the audiobook of Amy's latest book, Gwyneth: The Biography
(2:52) Jane Birkin's early life and upbringing, including how she met her...
2025-11-1037 minBack Row with Amy OdellVictoria Beckham's Netflix Show: Infomercial or Documentary? With Ryan BaileyAmy sits down with Ryan Bailey, host of So Bad It's Good, to analyze Victoria Beckham's Netflix docu-series. They discuss how it compared to David Beckham's docuseries and RJ Cutler's docs about Martha Stewart and Anna Wintour; what makes Victoria so appealing; what the show blatantly left out; and how the Victoria Beckham fashion line is actually performing as a business.
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2025-11-0344 minBack Row with Amy OdellThe Row's Sample Was WILDThe Row's sample sale just wrapped in New York City. The slew of haul vlogs fans of the brand posted after pillaging the sale resulted in some of the best content involving influencers since the Fyre Festival. What do these tell us about the brand and the current state of shopping culture? Amy explores.
This story originally appeared in the Back Row newsletter.
Also discussed in the show:
The only The Row haul parody you need.
Amy's earlier reporting on The Row from Back Row: Can the Olsens Make The Row...
2025-10-2808 min
So Bad It's Good with Ryan BaileyThe Life of Gwyneth Paltrow with Amy Odell + Potomac Episode 4 RecapTUESDAY! So excited to have author Amy Odell (@instamyodell) on the pod today. She wrote the new book Gwyneth: The Biography all about pop culture icon Gwyneth Paltrow. We have a fantastic convo about Gwyneth and about Amy's new podcast Back Row! After that we do a mini recap of this weeks Real Housewives of Potomac episode! Also, wanted to give you the link for the Fly Compton Foundation I talked about at the beginning of the show https://www.flycomptonfoundation.org! Check it out. HAPPY BDAY TO OUR VERY OWN MARITZA LOPEZ! To watch the episode you can...
2025-10-281h 42Back Row with Amy OdellAvery Trufelman on the Origins of Modern Menswear and GorpcoreAvery Trufelman, the host of the Articles of Interest podcast, talks to Amy about her new season, how the military influenced gorpcore and modern preppy clothing, Greta Lee's new Vogue cover, and more.
This is an extended version of the Back Row newsletter that published on October 21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-10-2735 min
Pop Apologists299: J Lo’s Ex Loses It on IG, Gwyneth Fires Back at “Hack” Amy Odell + Prince Andrew’s Total & Complete DownfallLauren and Chan are back this week breaking down the royal exile heard ’round the world — Prince William reportedly won’t invite Prince Andrew to his coronation. Then, Gwyneth Paltrow calls her biographer a “hack” (and compares herself to Steve Jobs). Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband also reappears with a full Notes App essay, Kristen Bell accidentally offends the internet, and The Louvre’s missing jewels become the chicest crime of the year.00:00 — Chanler’s influencer trip with Courtney & Lauren’s water crisis in Puerto Rico09:10 — The viral “money must flow” theory and Ben’s reaction to spending...
2025-10-221h 00Back Row with Amy OdellDoes Gwyneth Paltrow Wish Me Well?Amy Odell (author of Gwyneth: The Biography) interviews Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, stars and creators of the hit play with music, Gwyneth Goes Skiing — a send-up of the 2023 trial involving Gwyneth Paltrow and retired optometrist Terry Sanderson.
Amy talks about her interview with Terry Sanderson for her book; Linus and Joseph talk about their research process for the play; props (yes, they visited the Goop store); and why this viral courtroom moment translated so well to the stage. Gwyneth recently discussed Amy's book in British Vogue, and the three discuss that, too.
Guests: Linus Karp & Joseph Ma...
2025-10-2034 minBack Row with Amy OdellThe Untold Story of Victoria Beckham's BrandAmy reviews Victoria Beckham's new Netflix documentary, which sheds light on how she went from maligned tabloid star to the founder of her own fashion brand — and how she made over her image to earn the industry's respect. Plus, "Loose Threads" about Anna Wintour, Victoria's Secret, and more.
This episode originally ran in the Back Row newsletter.
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2025-10-1409 minBack Row with Amy OdellFashion Month Awards: Spring 2026Amy is joined by Dana Thomas, fashion journalist and New York Times bestselling author of Deluxe, to pick spring 2026 Fashion Month Awards. Categories include: Most Baffling Success; Best Debut; Most Polarizing Collection; and more.
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Get more from Dana Thomas in her Style Files newsletter.
Books referenced: Amy's Anna: The Biography; Dana's Gods & Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
2025-10-1334 minBack Row with Amy OdellThe Verdict on Chanel!Amy reviews designer Matthieu Blazy's historic debut collection for Chanel.
This podcast is based on this issue of her Back Row newsletter.
Also referenced: this "Retail Confessions" column where a former Chanel sales person talks about what it was really like working in the store selling to some of the world's wealthiest people.
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2025-10-0808 minBack Row with Amy OdellJonathan Anderson's Dior Debut: The Response!Well, it happened. At long last, Jonathan Anderson showed his first Dior women’s collection.
Is everyone happy now? Well, not really.
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2025-10-0207 minBack Row with Amy OdellIntroducing Back Row with Amy OdellI’m Amy Odell. You may know me from writing New York Times best-selling biographies of Anna Wintour and Gwyneth Paltrow. Or my first book, Tales from the Back Row: An Outsiders View from Inside the Fashion Industry.
I'm turning my popular Back Row newsletter into a podcast, covering everything from what's happening at luxury brands like Dior and Loro Piana, to trends in athleisure, to pop culture phenomenons like Emily in Paris or the Barbie movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-10-0101 min
SyllyA Close Reading of Dominion by Addie CitchensWelcome back to Sylly, a podcast for the curious and critical. We’re your hosts, Mbiye Kasonga and Tembe Denton-Hurst. In episode ten, we’re diving deep into our favorite contemporary fiction read of 2025 so far: Dominion. In this spoiler-filled episode, we delve into the book’s intricate characterizations, thematic complexity, and how it offers a rich commentary on patriarchy and gender roles within a tight-knit community. We also touch on Citchen’s compelling depiction of women’s roles in the church and their struggle for autonomy and self-worth. Thank you for listening! As always, if there’s an...
2025-09-241h 19
Culture Study PodcastOne Gwyneth Episode to Rule Them AllThere aren’t many contemporary celebrities with images layered enough that I could talk about them all day. But Gwyneth? She’s one of them. She’s it. She’s never pretended to be “just like us,” which is part of what makes her beguiling — and infuriating. She knows exactly what she’s doing, and sometimes what she’s doing is trying to get a bunch of people to talk about jade eggs you put in your vagina. She’s a master marketer of self, a promoter of charlatans, and impossible to ignore. And I’m so thrilled to have Amy Odell, author...
2025-09-031h 14
The Morning Information Center On-DemandAuthor Amy Odell on Gwyneth Paltrow 8-19-2025Love her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on the A-list indefinitely, her targeted influence spanning across entertainment, fashion, and wellness. New York Times best selling author Amy Odell has written a definitive book on the actor entitled Gwyneth: The Biography. Amy joined Mike Pomp on The Morning Information Center to discuss the new book.
2025-08-1909 min
Arroe Collins Like It's LiveGwyneth From Hollywood Historian Amy ODell The Making Of Gwyneth PaltrowLove her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on the A-list indefinitely, her targeted influence spanning across entertainment, fashion, and wellness. Throughout her career, Paltrow has participated in countless carefully managed interviews, but the real Gwyneth-her motives, desires, strengths, faults, and vulnerabilities-has never been fully revealed, until now. In GWYNETH: The Biography (Gallery Books hardcover; July 29, 2025), veteran journalist Amy Odell, author of Anna-the New York Times bestselling biography of Anna Wintour-draws from extensive conversations with more than 220 sources, including close current and former friends and colleagues, to provide insights and behind-the-scenes details of Paltrow's relationships, family, friendships, iconi...
2025-08-1619 min
Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally UncutGwyneth From Hollywood Historian Amy ODell The Making Of Gwyneth PaltrowLove her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on the A-list indefinitely, her targeted influence spanning across entertainment, fashion, and wellness. Throughout her career, Paltrow has participated in countless carefully managed interviews, but the real Gwyneth-her motives, desires, strengths, faults, and vulnerabilities-has never been fully revealed, until now. In GWYNETH: The Biography (Gallery Books hardcover; July 29, 2025), veteran journalist Amy Odell, author of Anna-the New York Times bestselling biography of Anna Wintour-draws from extensive conversations with more than 220 sources, including close current and former friends and colleagues, to provide insights and behind-the-scenes details of Paltrow's relationships, family, friendships, iconi...
2025-08-1419 min
Arroe Collins View From The Writing InstrumentGwyneth From Hollywood Historian Amy ODell The Making Of Gwyneth PaltrowLove her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on the A-list indefinitely, her targeted influence spanning across entertainment, fashion, and wellness. Throughout her career, Paltrow has participated in countless carefully managed interviews, but the real Gwyneth-her motives, desires, strengths, faults, and vulnerabilities-has never been fully revealed, until now. In GWYNETH: The Biography (Gallery Books hardcover; July 29, 2025), veteran journalist Amy Odell, author of Anna-the New York Times bestselling biography of Anna Wintour-draws from extensive conversations with more than 220 sources, including close current and former friends and colleagues, to provide insights and behind-the-scenes details of Paltrow's relationships, family, friendships, iconi...
2025-08-1419 min
Conspirituality269: The Book of GwynethIn her new biography of Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Odell calls Goop “a powerful platform for spreading health misinformation.” So many topics Goop has covered favorably—yoni eggs, coffee enemas, celery juice—have been scrutinized on our podcast.
Rolling off her successful biography of Anna Wintour, Odell decided to train her sight on the “It girl” of the nineties who pivoted to a lucrative but contentious wellness business that laid the groundwork for the influencer aesthetic. She joins Derek to discuss her new book. But first, we discuss our thoughts on Odell’s subject.
Show Notes
Gwyneth...
2025-08-071h 02Pop Apologists288: Uncovering the Real Gwyneth Paltrow Ft. Amy OdellGwyneth Paltrow might be one of the most beautiful, hated, privileged, and mystifying celebrities alive—and this week, Chanler sits down with journalist and author Amy Odell to unpack it all. From Oscar meltdowns to Goop jade eggs and $200K necklaces, the girls dig into what makes Gwyneth so adored… and so triggering.(00:00:00) 📚 Introduction to Gwyneth: The Biography by Amy Odell (00:01:55) 👸 Why choose Gwyneth Paltrow for the next biography? (00:05:20) 💎 Her Oscar win & the $200K necklace (00:09:01) 🏡 The bubble of her bi-coastal, wealthy childhood (00:11:47) 🎭 From dramatic roles to comedic flops...
2025-08-061h 03
The Who What Wear PodcastAuthor Amy Odell on Chronicling the Life of Gwyneth Paltrow, From '90s Fashion Icon to Wellness Mogul, in Gwyneth: The Biography
Three years after authoring the incredible biography of Anna Wintour, fashion and culture journalist Amy Odell returns to the pod to discuss her newly released biography of actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow. Through hundreds of interviews and countless hours of archival research, Odell chronicles Paltrow's life of cultural influence—from '90s fashion icon to polarizing wellness mogul. She tells us who she talked to in order to paint a full picture of a public figure who's been in the spotlight for three decades. Plus, she reveals what she would have asked Gwyneth if she'd gotten the chance to...
2025-08-0637 min
Second LifeThe Who What Wear Podcast: Author Amy Odell on Chronicling the Life of Gwyneth Paltrow, From '90s Fashion Icon to Wellness Mogul, in Gwyneth: The Biography
Three years after authoring the incredible biography of Anna Wintour, fashion and culture journalist Amy Odell returns to the pod to discuss her newly released biography of actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow. Through hundreds of interviews and countless hours of archival research, Odell chronicles Paltrow's life of cultural influence—from '90s fashion icon to polarizing wellness mogul. She tells us who she talked to in order to paint a full picture of a public figure who's been in the spotlight for three decades. Plus, she reveals what she would have asked Gwyneth if she'd gotten the chance to...
2025-08-0637 min
The Daily Beast PodcastWhy Everyone's Talking About Gwyneth PaltrowAuthor Amy Odell joins host Joanna Coles for a sharp, funny, and deeply revealing conversation about the woman who launched a thousand jade eggs—Gwyneth Paltrow. Odell spent three years interviewing over 220 sources for her new biography 'Gwyneth', in which she’s spills everything: from Goop’s rise and questionable wellness claims to Paltrow’s high-profile love life, accidental class war commentary, and surprisingly savvy business instincts. Is Gwyneth Paltrow the original influencer? What does she really believe? And how did a candle turn her into a meme? Coles and Odell unpack the cultural power—and cringe—of a woman who shaped w...
2025-07-3133 min
Straight UpBonnie Blue’s shocking new doc and the ‘real’ Gwyneth PaltrowIs Bonnie Blue a ‘sexual predator’ or an empowered businesswoman? That’s the question driving the controversial new Channel 4 documentary about the porn star’s sex extremism, including sleeping with 1057 men in 12 hours. We went to the doc’s press screening last week, with Bonnie herself in attendance for a post-screening Q&A, so we discuss the its most uncomfortable moments, as well as Bonnie’s motivations, societal responsibility and what she’s really like in person. Also in this ep, a look at the juiciest revelations from the new and unauthorised Gwyneth Paltrow biog, from Goop’s toxic work environment...
2025-07-311h 02
LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza LichtInside Gwyneth Paltrow’s Boss Era, Brand Drama & Biohacked World with Amy OdellGwyneth Paltrow is more than an Oscar-winning actress. She is a wellness mogul, a branding mastermind, and one of the most polarizing women in Hollywood and beyond. But how did she go from red carpet royalty to CEO of a global and controversial empire?
In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I’m joined (again!) by New York Times bestselling author Amy Odell, whose new book Gwyneth: The Biography pulls back the curtain on the strategy, ambition, and missteps behind one of the most talked-about careers in pop culture.
We explore Amy's extensive research process th...
2025-07-2945 min
Under the Influence with Jo PiazzaGwyneth Paltrow: First Influencer or MAHA Godmother? With Amy OdellWhat if the entire wellness internet—bee venom facials, jade eggs, raw dairy—could be traced back to one woman? Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t just win an Oscar and marry a rock star. She built Goop, turned luxury wellness into a global machine, and maybe even helped create the Maha influencer pipeline. Journalist Amy Odell, author of the brand-new biography Gwyneth, spent three years and 200 interviews uncovering Gwyneth’s meteoric rise, the media’s obsession with tearing her down, and how she rewrote the rules of modern fame.
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2025-07-2945 min
WAPL Mornings with Laura Lee & CutterLaura Lee's Sin Bin - Amy OdellAmy Odell is set to release an unauthorized biography of Gwyneth Paltrow. Within the book it talks about how Paltrow enjoyed a certain sex at with Ben Affleck... a certain sex act that mimics what it looks like when you make a cup of.... tea. We get it, Paltrow is an open book (no pun intended) but remember secrets? Remember not telling everyone everything? I miss the old days.For Amy Odell to put mental pictures in my head that aren't needed, she should feel shame, shame, shame.
2025-07-2104 min
Reality Life with Kate CaseyEp. - 1352 - INSIDE THE WORLD OF ANNA WINTOUR WITH AMY ODELLJournalist and author Amy Odell discusses her critically acclaimed biography Anna: The Biography, an unflinching and meticulously researched portrait of Anna Wintour, one of the most powerful women in fashion. Odell shares what it was like to interview more than 250 sources — from Wintour’s childhood friends to industry insiders — to understand the drive, ambition, and mystique behind the longtime Vogue editor-in-chief. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http...
2025-07-1638 min
Super Awesome MixMixtape Rewind: Writer Amy Odell gives us a Nostalgic MixFrom Season One of the show, Matt and Sam are joined by fashion journalist and author of Tales from the Back Row and Anna, Amy Odell! (IG https://www.instagram.com/instamyodell)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hHnOaWzaab2PjI8xRTZ64?si=a3d09f7ad65849ba Step into a nostalgic journey as we explore the potent music of our formative years in this episode featuring special guest Amy Odell. We're diving into a carefully curated playlist that evokes memories of high school, friendships, and the transformative power of music. From the infectious grooves of Sublime's "Sa...
2025-03-2032 min
Norwex® Learning NetworkOn the Mission: 2024 U.S. Spirit of Mission awardee Interview, Jody Odell ZimmermanAmy Cadora sits down with our 2024 U.S. Spirit of Mission awardee, Jody Odell Zimmerman. Jody shares how her passion for the Norwex Mission began, how she shares it with others and her dreams for a better future.
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2025-02-1418 min
Making ContactJenny Odell on Saving Time (Encore)On this week's episode, we speak with Jenny Odell, acclaimed author of _Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock_ and _How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy._ We'll dig into the ideas behind _Saving Time, _which gives a sweeping panoramic overview of how the ways we think about time actually shapes our lives. We begin with a critical look at productivity culture and the idea that time is money. Then we'll hear how to begin to disentangle our daily concept of time from its capitalistic and colonialist roots in order to liberate and expand our rel...
2025-01-0129 minStraight UpJacqueline Wilson, the celeb assistant reckoning and Vogue’s new docJacqueline Wilson's GIRLS books were a defining part of our childhoods, so how does the author's 20-years-on sequel (for adults!) match up? We discuss whether the books were a good influence and how her real life inspired her writing. Also this week, we dissect all the juiciest bits from Anna Wintour's Vogue doc, and question how 'guilty' Matthew Perry's long-time assistant was in his death. Plus, a round-up of our fave TV shows, and whether star ratings matter.Huge thanks to our sponsor Yonder, the incredible lifestyle credit card packed with rewards you’ll actually *want* to us...
2024-09-1955 min
Inside the Design Studio with David PeckBook Club | LIVE! "Anna Wintour: The Biography"Hello, design aficionados! Welcome to another riveting episode of Inside the Design Studio, where we unravel the threads of life, fashion, and a dash of pop culture. I'm your host, David Peck, your guide through the sartorial cosmos and beyond. This week, we're diving deep into the life of fashion's enigmatic powerhouse, Anna Wintour, with none other than the fabulous Heather Staible. Heather isn't just any guest; she's a journalist extraordinaire with a keen eye for fashion and an insider's perspective on the industry. We'll be unpacking "Anna: The Biography" by Amy Odell, a book that delves...
2024-07-091h 01
Claim Your Confidence with Lydia FenetFinding Your Story with Amy OdellNot just anyone can write a biography of fashion icon Anna Wintour, but Amy Odell certainly has what it takes. A prominent journalist, author, editor, and media consultant, Amy has worked for some of the most well-known media companies including New York magazine, Buzzfeed, and Cosmopolitan magazine. Drawing from her career experience specializing in fashion and culture, Amy’s first book Tales From the Back Row gives readers a behind-the-scenes look into the mysterious and exclusive fashion industry. Now, in her newest book Anna: The Biography, Amy is telling the story of one of industry’s biggest names. In this...
2024-06-2535 min
Making ContactJenny Odell and Discovering Life Beyond the Clock (Encore)Have you ever really considered how we view time as a society? From work to leisure to appointments, we schedule every minute of our days, but how often do we think about why we treat time the way we do, our relationship to it, and why we value productivity over all else? This week, we talk to Jenny Odell about the ideas behind her book Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock and How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy. We talk about how time shapes all our lives, question the idea that time is...
2024-05-1529 min
Making ContactJenny Odell and Discovering Life Beyond the Clock (Encore)Have you ever really considered how we view time as a society? From work to leisure to appointments, we schedule every minute of our days, but how often do you think about why we treat time the way we do, our relationship to it, and why we value productivity over all else?
This week, we talk to Jenny Odell, about the ideas behind her book Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock and How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy. We talk about how time shapes all our lives, question the idea that time is money, and look...
2024-05-1529 min
Women of PowerEp 1: Anna Wintour: The Devil Who Wears PradaWe analyze the motivations and machinations of the media mogul and fashion icon who inspired The Devil Wears Prada.
Sources:
Anna: The Biography, by Amy Odell
Front Row: Anna Wintour: The Cool Life and Hot Times of Vogue's Editor in Chief, by Jerry Oppenheimer
2024-03-0634 min
Making ContactJenny Odell on Saving TimeOn this week's episode, we take a critical look at productivity culture and the idea that time is money by speaking with Jenny Odell, acclaimed author of Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock and How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy. We dig into the ideas behind Saving Time, which gives a panoramic overview of how the ways we think about time actually shapes our lives. Then we begin to disentangle our daily concept of time from its capitalistic and colonialist roots in order to liberate and expand our relationship to it.
2024-02-2129 minMaking ContactJenny Odell on Saving TimeOn this week's episode, we take a critical look at productivity culture and the idea that time is money by speaking with Jenny Odell, acclaimed author of "Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock" and "How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy."
We dig into the ideas behind "Saving Time," which gives a panoramic overview of how the ways we think about time actually shapes our lives. Then we begin to disentangle our daily concept of time from its capitalistic and colonialist roots in order to liberate and expand our relationship to it.
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2024-02-2129 min
Dressed Not to KillDen nya modejournalistiken – eller alla älskar Amy OdellMedielandskapet har genomgått omfattande förändringar på ett par decennier. De klassiska modetidskrifterna är mer än någonsin tidigare beroende av sina annonsörer. Utrymmet för modejournalistik har minskat drastiskt. Ofta har kritikerna ersatts av influencers. Modemärkena har själva blivit innehållsproducenter. Gränserna mellan det redaktionella och det kommersiella har luckrats upp. Men hoppet gror. En initierad, oberoende modejournalistik och -kritik är en förutsättning för ett vitalt modefält och för att frågor om kvalitet ska bli aktuella igen. Hur ser de nya formerna för modejournalistik och m...
2024-01-0437 min
Clara LöfgrenDownload [ePub] Anna: The Biography by Amy OdellDownload [ePub]Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell
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2023-09-1800 min
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2023-09-0800 min
The Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 64: Reviewer Round-Up with Amy Merrick and Aarik DanielsenJoel sat down with two ERB reviewers and contributors to discuss their recent reviews, as well as what they have been reading lately. A wide swath of genres are discussed, including biography, poetry, theology, and of course, some epic fantasy!Amy Merrick is a senior professional lecturer in journalism at DePaul University in Chicago. She is also a freelance writer and editor, and a longtime member of the Religion in Literature book group at Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest, IllinoisAarik Danielsen is the arts and entertainment editor at the...
2023-06-2746 min
Between The StacksPoetry as Play: The V's Verses Special, Volume IIIn this special episode celebrating host Victoria Horn's one-year anniversary of producing "Between the Stacks," it's the V's Verses Special, Volume II! Once again, Victoria pulls out all the stops to demystify the poetry genre and help you get the jitters out so that you, too, can confidently approach poetry as a reader and a writer. Victoria discusses the Kwame Alexander's How to Write a Poem; reads and breaks down several of the original poems she wrote during National Poetry Month; and brings you the voices of three fantastic poets: @oliviasnowdrop, Kelly Pitt @blushing_poetry, and Bri Mullaney @briwrites26.
2023-05-3056 min
Beer ThisOur Summer Bucket ListIn episode 11 we recap what we've been up to lately - events we've been to, beers we've enjoyed, breweries we're loving, etc. We also recap BEER FEST Arvada which was an absolute blast! Crack a cold one and listen along. Maybe you'll discover a new brewery that's calling your name, or cold beer to try!
Future stops on the 2023 BEER FEST tour:
July 15, 2023 - RiNo Beer Fest - Y2K Party at Zeppelin Station
August 19, 2023 - Sloan's Lake BEER FEST - 70's theme at 16th and Raleigh
September 9, 2023...
2023-05-2047 min
StyleZeitgeist PodcastOn Karl Lagerfeld with Amy OdellWe reconnect with the journalist Amy Odell to discuss the problematic legacy of Karl Lagerfeld, the late designer of Chanel, and the new exhibit devoted to his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. We try to answer one of the central questions of creativity - can you separate the art from the artist? - and dive into other aspects of Lagerfeld's life and work.Support the show
2023-05-051h 12Beer ThisReduce, Reuse, Recycle With 5280 Beer Can ArtGreetings Listeners! As promised, in this episode we have a special treat.... OUR FIRST INTERVIEW! We got to sit down with Aaron Jaramillo, the founder and owner of 5280 Beer Can Art, and talked to him about his process for turning empty beer cans into amazing art. We dive in to what he looks for in can art, how he creates his pieces, and how he's giving back to the community. Our conversation with Aaron was truly inspiring and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
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2023-04-2258 minBeer ThisApril Showers Bring Odell SoursIn this episode we feature Odell Brewery, a personal favorite of both of ours. We dive in to their beers, how they started, and feature a lot of what they're doing for both the community and the environment. Crack a cold one and listen along to all things Odell!
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https://www.odellbrewing.com
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2023-04-0959 minStyleZeitgeist PodcastThe Meaning of Pharrell at Louis Vuitton with Amy OdellWe are back with fashion journalist and author Amy Odell to discuss Pharrell's appointment as the creative director of Louis Vuitton Menswear and what it means for fashion, what it says about the power of celebrity, Louis Vuitton's business model, and the fashion media.Check out Amy's Back Row Substack, amyodell.substack.comSupport the show
2023-02-211h 07StyleZeitgeist PodcastThe Apology by Demna with Amy OdellWe dissect Demna's first post-Balenciaga scandal interview in Vogue with the journalist Amy Odell. We discuss Demna's mea culpas and the various statements he makes, dive into the mechanics of the interview, its possible causes and effects, Kering's corporate strategy, and Vogue's journalistic integrity. We also try to guess who actually conducted the interview. Odell is a seasoned fashion journalist, and together with Eugene, based on their extensive experience they give a glimpse of what probably went on behind the scenes. You can read Demna's interview here.Support the show
2023-02-1350 min
Content PeopleFinding your niche with Amy OdellWe spoke with fashion and culture journalist Amy Odell about breaking into journalism, her biography of Anna Wintour, and the opportunities and challenges of the changing landscape of digital media.Subscribe to Amy’s Substack, Back Row, at https://amyodell.substack.com/Subscribe to the Content People newsletter at https://meredithfarley.substack.com/Connect with Meredith at https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-farley
2023-01-1941 min
The AntidoteGet Well with Jordan CarlosIn this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with standup comedian, writer and actor Jordan Carlos in a live conversation from this year’s New York Comedy Festival. Jordan joins Amy and Grace in a new segment called The Wellness Shot, where we give advice to our audience and listeners to help solve their real-life issues.Amy and Grace also share their bummer news of the week – Odell Beckham Jr. was recently removed from an American Airlines flight, and an antibiotic shortage. They also share their antidotes: Broadway and a “hot girl walk.” Do you h...
2022-12-1434 min
Fat MascaraEp. 452: The Celebrification of Beauty & Fashion with Journalist Amy ODellOur interview with journalist Amy ODell, creator of the Substack newsletter Back Row and author of Anna: The Biography, brings together several themes that have been top of mind on Fat Mascara lately: trend saturation in fashion and beauty; the evolution of media; individual action vs. public policy when it comes to sustainability; and—of course!—the celebrity infiltration of the beauty industry. Plus, we talk about dangerous shoes, bleached eyebrows, and why wellness culture is here to stay.Sponsor links & discount codes: shopmy.us/collections/31511Episode recaps with links: fatmascara.com/blogProducts mentioned on Ep. 452: https://shopmy.us/colle...
2022-11-1137 min
What's The Hook with Diane & AndyInterview Special: Prentice Penny On INSECURE & How Comedy Is Changing / Amy Odell Talks Fashion on TVIn this interview special, Diane talks to Prentice Penny, who ran INSECURE with Issa Rae, his comedy writing credits also include BROOKLYN 99 and HAPPY ENDINGS. Penny talks about the groundbreaking comedy of INSECURE and his thoughts about how comedy is changing as the industry sloooowly has more POC in decision-making positions. The second chat is with journalist Amy Odell, who writes the Back Row newsletter and wrote the wonderful book ANNA, about fashion empress Anna Wintour. Diane and Amy talk about Fashion on TV in INSECURE, AND JUST LIKE THAT and SELLING SUNSET.
2022-11-111h 15
Fash-Ed43: Book & Movie Club: Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell (Part 2)In part 2 of our discussion on Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell, hear about the progression of Anna Wintour's career at Vogue, Vogue culture, the Met Gala, and more!
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October Book & Movie Club Pick: Slay
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2022-10-1918 minFash-Ed41: Book & Movie Club: Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell (Part 1)This is part 1 of 2 (part 2 coming next week!) of the September Book and Movie Club pick, Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell. We discuss some of the things I found most interesting about the early years of Anna's career.
October Book & Movie Club Pick: Slay (TW: animal cruelty)
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2022-10-0613 minFash-Ed35: Book & Movie Club: The September IssueLet's discuss the movie, The September Issue, and some of the things we can learn about Vogue, Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, and more!
September Book & Movie Club Pick: Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell
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2022-09-0713 min
Sketch NerdsSketch Nerds #61: KEY & PEELE + INSIDE AMY SCHUMEREpisode 61 we chat with Nicole Odell, the Artistic Director of Killing My Lobster! We reviewed "Cunnilingus Class" by Key & Peele and “Girl, You Don't Need Makeup” by Inside Amy Schumer. Sketch Nerds is a comedy podcast about the craft of sketch comedy where we break down your favorite sketches. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or visit BadMedicineComedy.com/SketchNerds
Here are links to the sketches we discussed:
Cunnilingus Class - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyViuXFyIE4
Girl, You Don't Need Makeup - https://youtu.be/fyeTJVU4wVo
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2022-08-231h 17
LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza LichtAmy Odell Tells All in ANNA: The Biography, Uncovering the Complicated, Contradictory, and Surprising, Anna WintourAmy Odell always knew she wanted to work in journalism. As a fashion and culture reporter, she has left her mark on countless publications, most notably New York Magazine's The Cut. But she got called to interview for a role at Vogue magazine during her time there. After an unsuccessful interview with the formidable Anna Wintour, she did not get the job. The truth was she probably wasn't right for it as fashion was still an industry she was trying to understand. But if someone would have told her then that she would end up writing ANNA: The Biography...
2022-06-1250 min
Between The StacksThe V's Verses Special: Poetry for AllVictoria attempts to make a poet out of you yet. It's the V's Verses Special! On this episode, Victoria talks about what good poetry is and how to start writing poetry, recommends poetry books for all ages, and reads poetry by oliviasnowdrop and Charley Barnes, as well as her own Victoria Horn original poem, "The Poet's Attempt at Thanking Her Reading Teacher for Saving Her in 6th Grade.".
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2022-06-0133 min
The Glam Observer Fashion PodcastWhy is Anna Wintour so powerful? With Amy Odell author of Anna The BiographyWe all know Anna Wintour as the iconic editor-in-chief of Vogue. You might recognize her for the bob cut, her black glasses and her floral dresses. But she's not only a strong leader with an extraordinary work ethic, and she's neither so cold in reality. I've been fascinated by Anna Wintour for a long time and if you have read my book Your Fashion Dream Plan you know that there is an illustration as well as a chapter with her name. So I was very excited to sit down with Amy Odell who has just...
2022-05-2435 min
The Who What Wear PodcastAmy Odell on Writing and Researching the Definitive Biography of Anna Wintour, Anna
Fashion and culture journalist Amy Odell has just released the highly anticipated definitive biography of Vogue Editor in Chief and cultural icon Anna Wintour. Anna is a highly researched and detailed account of everything you’ve wanted to know about the powerful woman behind the blunt bob and sunglasses. But when writing a book about the most influential woman in media, how do you get her closest confidants to agree to speak with you? Do you reveal your intention to Anna herself? How do you decide which personal encounters to trust? Amy’s here to answer all those questions and...
2022-05-1841 min