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Newsletter · By Gabriella Karefa-Johnson · English · US · Paid tier available · Official site

Indexed issues, last 90 days
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Sep 24, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 24, 2026

    SORRY, I’M TOO TIRED TO TALK ABOUT THE ROBOTS (opens the original)

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    At some point we’re going to have to talk about the robots but if I can be frank with you… I just don’t have the strength. We are on DAY THREE OF MILAN. A critical juncture where fatigue begins to hit, and one becomes increasingly susceptible to cynicism and overall existential dread.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YISm!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f0ec48

  2. Issue · Sep 23, 2026

    REVOLUTION GIRL STYLE NOW (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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  3. Issue · Sep 20, 2026

    HOW THE FUCK DO YOU SELL A SHOE? (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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  4. Issue · Sep 16, 2026

    The ‘Other’ September Issue (opens the original)

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    “September is the JANUARY of fashion.” — Candy Pratts Price<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="819" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SWAr!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s

  5. Issue · Aug 31, 2026

    Galliano Goes Bye-Bye? Yeah, No Shit. (opens the original)

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