Mel Ottenberg

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Addison Rae Crashed the Interview Staff Holiday Party at Temple Bar

December 12, 2024

We had a little “You’re the best here’s some drinks let’s play some Christmas music thank you” celebration.

EDITOR

New York’s David Haskell Tells Mel Ottenberg Why He Still Believes in the Power of Magazines

December 12, 2024

“I’m very grateful that I’m gay.”

DRIP

Michèle Lamy and Mel Ottenberg Strike a Match in the 7th Arrondissement

November 19, 2024

Last week, our editor-in-chief dropped by the Paris home of fashion icons Michèle Lamy and Rick Owens to talk scents, sculpture, and the perfect drip.

PFW

“It’s So Diet Pepsi”: Addison Rae, Camila Cabello and Alix Earle on Miu Miu SS25

October 1, 2024

On the final day of fashion month, our editor-in-chief gathered a who’s who of it-girls to talk pasta, peep toes, and all things Miu Miu SS25.

PFW

“That’s What the Girls Deserve”: Katy Perry, Kim Petras, and More on Balenciaga SS25

October 1, 2024

After Demna’s latest collection for Balenciaga, our EIC convened a crew of superstars, from Katy Perry to Kim Petras, to talk big boots and Britney Spears.

SMOKE BREAK

“Bring Back Spanking”: A Five-Minute Cig With Photographer Sam Penn

October 1, 2024

In this week’s installment of Smoke Break, we caught up with the New York photographer at the Paris opening of her debut solo show at Balice Hertling.

PFW

“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”: The Babani Sisters on Hermès SS25

September 30, 2024

After the show, our editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg caught up with the fashion-obsessed Babani sisters to talk micro-Kellys and ’80s earrings.

PFW

Hari Nef, Colman Domingo, and More Take Our Questionnaire at Valentino SS25

September 30, 2024

Alessandro Michele’s debut collection for Valentino was the hottest ticket of Fashion Week. After the show, we subjected some of the VIP guests to our questionnaire.

PFW

“Fuck It, It’s Fashion”: Cardi B Reviews McQueen SS25

September 29, 2024

At the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, where Seán McGirr showed his second collection for McQueen, we tracked down the rapper for a post-show review.

PFW

“Lay Off My Wife’s Feet”: Drew Starkey, Jeff Goldblum, and More Review Loewe SS25

September 27, 2024

After Jonathan Anderson presented Loewe SS25, Mel Ottenberg grabbed some front row hotties to hear what they think of florals for spring.

PFW

“Just Be Loud, Girl!”: Yseult Reviews Dior SS25

September 25, 2024

We tracked down the French hitmaker to talk about the latest collection from Maria Grazia Chiuri. Her advice for front row first-timers? “Be a fucking rock star.”

PFW

“A Real Master Makes It Fast”: The Supermodels Review Courrèges SS25

September 25, 2024

At Courrèges SS25, Irina Shayk, Nataša Vojnović , Ziwe, and Rebecca Dayan talked to our editor-in-chief about butts in jeans and perfect dresses.

PFW

“Empowerment and Bijou”: A Dispatch From Saint Laurent SS25

September 25, 2024

At the Saint Laurent SS25 show, we tracked down Talia Ryder, Catherine Baba, Justin Theroux and more to talk Upper East Side ladies and “American Psycho” vibes.

MFW

Matteo Tamburini Shows Us His Mediterranean Vision for Tod’s SS25

September 23, 2024

After the Tod’s SS25 show in Milan, we stopped by the showroom to get a closer look at the collection courtesy of creative director Matteo Tamburini.

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MFW

“That’s My Bear”: Julianne Moore and Jools Lebron Review Bottega Veneta SS25

September 23, 2024

Julianne Moore and Jools Lebron give us a review of the playful Milan fashion week closer.

MFW

60 Seconds with Channing Tatum at Versace SS25

September 20, 2024

At the Versace SS25 show in Milan, we asked the “Magic Mike” hunk to describe the smell of “Eros,” the brand’s newest fragrance. “It’s like a sexy, energetic god,” he said.

MFW

“Commit To It and Do It”: Mel and Lyas Gather the Girls for a Gucci SS25 Debrief

September 20, 2024

After Sabato de Sarno unveiled his third collection for Gucci, we roamed the premises to get some A-list feedback from Mark Ronson, Sutton Stracke, Raye, and more.

MFW

Mel Ottenberg, Charlie Porter, and an Anonymous Fashion Pundit Review Prada SS25

September 19, 2024

After seeing Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’ SS25 collection, our editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg explained why it called to mind his favorite deadstock store in New York.

NYFW

Five Minutes with the Coppola Siblings at Villa Zegna

September 11, 2024

At the Alps-inspired Zegna dinner uptown, our editor-in-chief talked to the Coppolas, Chloe Fineman, and The Dare about dressing rich and maintaining Italian traditions.

NYFW

The Girls of KATSEYE on Dirty Sneakers, Low Rise Flares, and Coach SS25

September 10, 2024

On the High Line at Stuart Vevers’ latest show, we tracked down the ladies of the pop sextet to talk about some Coach staples, from baggy jeans to denim on denim.