Well, well, well, another chilly fall day, another OR series unveiled. Welcome to Thread Count, your monthly download that is equal parts trend chatter, hot goss and personal POV. Think: fashion analysis with a sexy OR wink, not a thesis. Like a group chat, but in a very stylish newsletter outfit. First up? The topic that has consumed our DMs, our feeds, and honestly our lives: Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut. Get your popcorn.
Fashion Month Recap: From the Couch
AB: What an exciting fashion month to observe from the comfort of my couch. Freshly postpartum and, frankly, doing little beyond cuddling, I’ve had the chance to truly dive into the finer details of the runways. And reader, I believe we are witnessing a genuine shift in the industry.
CM: Did anyone else feel the earth tremble? Because AB is so right. It’s almost as if I’ve been living in a haze and suddenly the veil has lifted.
AB: Sure, we could get into the nitty-gritty of every single designer, but that would take about as long as Fashion Month itself—so here’s what really matters: practically every major house underwent a designer shake-up this season. Dozens (and I mean dozens) of debut collections hit the runway. But only two of them made me feel something. And I mean reeeally feel something.
Jonathan Anderson for Dior
Matthieu Blazy for Chanel
AB: You see, I’m not simply a fashion consumer. I’m a deep observer. I’ve always found my heart racing and blood pumping for fashion as art. Jonathan has long struck that chord for those of us who see it this way, but this season, he accomplished something more: he fused art with a house rooted in profound history and identity. To propel a brand with such deep heritage into a space that the future can grasp onto—while staying true to his own creative voice—is nothing short of genius. Brava!
CM: I think everyone should go read that paragraph again.
AB: And then there’s Blazy. Chanel is an even tougher code to crack. A brand so deeply bound to its classic image that has suddenly stepped beyond its own box, creating something that feels not just wearable but tangible. It’s exciting. To think we’re witnessing fashion history in real time honestly puts me in my feels. One day, when Courtney and I finally attend a show in person, these will be the ones that make us cry.
CM: For me, the Chanel show was the epitome of what I hope to feel when bearing witness to the runway. The gentle shifts in shape of the iconic Chanel tweed jacket? Blazy is ushering the renowned house into the new age, the modern age if you will, while paying respects to one of the great founding grandmothers of fashion.
AB: Photos alone don’t do them justice. Watch the videos if you can. See the garments move, breathe, and exist. Otherwise, I’ll let the images do the talking.
AB: Before I sign off, one last thought: Jonathan Anderson once worked retail, front of house, simply selling clothes (CM and AB roots). To now be the creative director of Dior, run his own namesake label, and collaborate with the likes of Uniqlo. Producing a total of eighteen collections a year! That, my friends, is the designer of our generation. Follow your dreams!!
CM: The return of the Spanish silhouette. In a previous life I lived in Spain, and there is a distinct style that befits only those Mediterranean goddesses abroad—it’s loud, colorful, elegant, historic. And boy, do I chase that brand of moxie. Blazy revealed very flamenco-esque hemlines with Chanel—clearly drawing my eye—another notable voice adding to the choir is Carolina Herrera. While Chanel was in many ways livable and easily translatable to my wardrobe, Herrera was regal, designed for queens.
CM: Speaking of queens. Dior offered many regal silhouettes as well, AB shared this post from Jonathan Anderson and I immediately thought about this Marie Antionette collection that Manolo Blahnik debuted—kismet? More like divine intervention.
CM: Remember when we said zebra is the new black this fall? I can’t stop thinking about these chairs. Also, Reformation did just drop this skirt suit, so I’m not saying I told you so…but…..if you need more recs for incorporating zebra into your life, we can help.
AB: On the home-front, I have updated my mantle for the spooky season, and I love it. My new additions include these chic candlesticks and a craftsman ghost garland. Also, note my son’s mini pumpkin that is his new obsession.
CM: Jennifer Lawrence is my spirit animal and I want to embody this effortlessness all fall long.
AB: I choose Kendall Jenner as mine. So simple and so effective.
CM: Will be ruminating on the above for the foreseeable future.
CM: I’m a huge Ilia stan and a blush queen, so naturally I had to try their new Soft Focus Blurring Blush (whatever that means) in baby pink, she’s a cutie patootie and as pigmented as one might think.
AB: I’m a wellness girlie through and through. It’s my second great love after fashion, of course. Recently, I was gifted the mac daddy of all red light lamps, and let me tell you… she’s that girl. Highly recommend adding one to your daily ritual, whether it’s at home or during your next spa visit. The benefits are very real..
CM: Color blocking seems to be coming in hot hot hot for spring/summer 2026—Versace and Fendi were also among the culprits. We have opinions….
CM: Anna Wintour stood for Balenciaga and Loewe at Paris Fashion Week. Is she going soft?? Or was it that good???
CM: Brooches are on my mind. But in a non-traditional way—on the pocket of a poplin shirt (you can buy that one here btw), cinching a sweater, a cuff, more to come on this…
AB: LEATHER SOCKS!?? CM found them first, but imagine all the strappy heel combos.
Ah, so much to say, so little time. Ciao for now. xx
Go off! This gave me inspiration this week. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS. ✨