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

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.

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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

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