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Back Row with Amy Odell

Amy Odell
Fashion Industry
Anna Wintour
Fashion
Gwyneth Paltrow
Vogue
Luxury Retail
Luxury Fashion
Victoria Beckham
Chanel
Fashion Week
Goop
Dior
Met Gala
Social Media
Hermès
Fashion Media
Meghan Markle
Tiktok
Harrods
Matthieu Blazy

Fashion, style, celebrity and culture. Insider knowledge. Outsider honesty. Humor included.

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Mrs. Dow Jones (Haley Sacks) on how to stop impulse buying and why fashion month keeps you broke. Part One of two.

For part two — about Birkins and fashion's play to woo the wealthiest shoppers — get a Premium subscription to Back Row: www.b... more

Harry and Meghan are back in the UK, six years after leaving the royal family. In the first part of Back Row's deep dive into Meghan Markle, Amy and former Us Weekly and Hello! editor Justin Ravitz — who has interviewed Prince Harry and worked with t... more

PJ Smith, director of fashion policy for Humane World for Animals (formerly the Humane Society), has spent almost 20 years getting companies from Gucci to Net-a-Porter to go fur-free.

Now that most top fashion brands have sworn off fur, is wool the ... more

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Recent Guests

Haley Sacks
New York Times bestselling author of Future Rich Person and content creator known as Mrs. Dow Jones
Mrs. Dow Jones / Future Rich Person
Episode: Stop Impulse Buying: How Fashion Month Keeps You Broke (with Mrs. Dow Jones)
PJ Smith
Director of Fashion Policy for Humane World for Animals (Humane Society)
Humane World for Animals
Episode: Fur Is Out of Fashion. Is Wool Next?
Sarah Davis
Founder of Fashionphile
Fashionphile
Episode: Fashionphile's Founder on How to Spot a Superfake Birkin (with Sarah Davis)
Sean Monahan
Trend forecaster, founder of K-hole
K-hole
Episode: The Trend Forecaster Who Coined "Vibe Shift" on What Comes Next (with Sean Monahan)
Amy Chozick
Journalist and author of With Friends Like You
The Paper / author
Episode: How the Very Rich Really Live, From Billionaires' Row to Lauren Sánchez Bezos
Rebecca Jennings
New York Magazine features writer
New York Magazine
Episode: 'Matcha, Pilates, Alo' Enters Its Flop Era: Inside the Influencer Recession
Eugene Rabkin
Fashion critic and author of Torn, Fashion and Postmodernism
StyleZeitgeist
Episode: Is Fashion in Total Creative Collapse?
Dana Thomas
Author and biographer of John Galliano and Alexander McQueen
Author / Biographer
Episode: John Galliano Is Finally Getting a Met Gala. Should He? (Teaser)
Jo Piazza
Novelist, journalist, podcaster, and newsletter writer; author of The Parisian Heist
Author, Journalist
Episode: The Louvre Heist and Shady Billionaire Art Owners

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Amy Odell
Host of Back Row with Amy Odell; primary host providing fashion and culture commentary.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 182 ratings
  • Interesting Guest Interviews and Discussions.

    I appreciate Amy Odell’s take on current events happening in the fashion world, as well as how she links them to the general culture issues of the moment. I also enjoy her discussions with the guests that she brings on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LAD1969
    Canada2 months ago
  • A must hear

    Interesting point of view, expertly crafted questions, and entertaining guests. In a sea of podcasts Amy’s is the one to spend your time with. I look forward to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReneLately
    United States2 months ago
  • Fun to listen to

    I enjoy and look forward to these podcasts. An interesting perspective on topics I don’t know much about. I hope Amy continues the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Summer vibes1234
    United States3 months ago
  • Luv

    Here from Supporting Actresses podcast series on Gwyneth! Amy was such a great guest on that pod so I had to check out Back Row. Obsessed! Have since subscribed to the Newsletter. Love her voice. Could listen to her talk about anything! Slay mama

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chodelisa Frank
    United States3 months ago
  • Fashion or Not?

    It started out about fashion but is now about Lauren Bezos and lip filler. Not super interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Carmen San Diego Zoo
    United States5 months ago

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The host delivers thoughtful, insider perspectives on fashion and celebrity culture.
Some listeners feel the host's delivery can be divisive, but opinions are well-argued and engaging.

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Stop Impulse Buying: How Fashion Month Keeps You Broke (with Mrs. Dow Jones)
Q: Are there brands that are worth it, or ways to buy more expensive clothing without being wasteful?
Yes, the guest suggests focusing on fewer, better pieces, prioritizing cost-per-wear, and investing in durable items like a high-quality coat or timeless jewelry, while avoiding trendy items that quickly lose value. She also recommends seeking smaller labels and prioritizing heirloom-worthy pieces over fleeting trends.
Stop Impulse Buying: How Fashion Month Keeps You Broke (with Mrs. Dow Jones)
Q: How is Fashion Week or Fashion Month keeping us in a cycle of broke?
The guest explains that runway imagery, media lists, and influencer culture create a constant feedback loop that makes people feel they need to buy, repeat, and compete, even when items are not practical or lasting. This cycle is reinforced by fast fashion and AI-driven trend replication that drives rapid turnover and high perceived value without enduring use.
The Met Cancels the John Galliano Retrospective (with Dana Thomas) [TEASER]
Q: What does this mean for Anna Wintour and the power dynamics in fashion media?
The episode suggests a complex balance of influence—where longstanding authority can be challenged by public backlash and donor pressure, reshaping perceived power but not necessarily erasing the influence of fashion institutions or editors who shape agendas.
The Met Cancels the John Galliano Retrospective (with Dana Thomas) [TEASER]
Q: How should we understand Galliano's past behavior in light of the Met's decision?
Galliano's history of anti-Semitic remarks and abusive conduct is weighed against his artistic influence and industry role; the debate centers on whether his work should be celebrated within a major cultural institution and how accountability and consequences are applied in high fashion.
The Met Cancels the John Galliano Retrospective (with Dana Thomas) [TEASER]
Q: What do you think this says about the fashion industry?
The industry is deeply entangled with reputational risk, donor influence, and power dynamics; elites may publicly critique behavior yet continue to rehabilitate or normalize controversial figures when they are central to prestige and storytelling, revealing a complicated morality within fashion leadership.

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What is Back Row about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- This series centers on fashion, celebrity culture, and the business of style, with deep dives into luxury branding, industry trends, and how public figures influence trends. Episodes mix reporting, insider perspectives, and sharp cultural critique, often featuring guests who are designers, stylists, editors, or industry analysts. The conversations skew toward agenda-setting moments in fashion and media, including couture shifts, Met Gala narratives, celebrity branding, and the evolving relationship between luxury and accessibility.

- Noteworthy elements include premium content extensions, candid industry anecdotes, and a willingness to challenge conventional fashion discourse, making it a strong fit for listeners who want informed, skept... more

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