Ep. 310: An epic Fashion Month special; fashion insider interviews, backstage beauty from the Spring Summer 2026 shows and paying tribute to the late Giorgio Armani

<p>Welcome to my SS26 Fashion Month report, packed with backstage interviews and voice notes from fashion industry insiders.</p><p>In this episode I take you through the shows I was most interested in from New York, London, Milan and Paris and share some backstage beauty moments with the likes of hair icons Sam McKnight and Eugene Souleiman and makeup artists Terry Barber and Yadim. </p><p>Throughout I’ll be sharing clips from my upcoming interview with one of the most thought-provoking fashion commentators out there, Jay Tibbitts. New York-based Jay has become a real authority on talking about fashion where it’s less about opinions and more about facts, statistics and curiosity.</p><p>Also, we have to talk about the passing of the legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who died on September 4th, just before fashion month began, so I’ll be sharing insights from fashion industry insiders Edward Buchanan, Tamu McPherson and understitch, as well as an interview with Mimma Viglezio, former exec at Bulgari, Louis Vuitton and Gucci Group (now Kering) who also creates videos that share her unique perspective on the world of fashion. Of course a key question that comes up is: what will happen to Armani?</p><p>I’d love to know what you think so feel free to pop into the DMS @thecharissereport or @charisse_kenion and do please leave a review for the show to let me know if you like these kind of deep dives!</p><p>Wherever you&#39;re listening make sure to follow the show so you never miss another episode and don’t forget to subscribe to my Substack at thecharissereport.substack.com where you can check out many of the visuals I mention in this episode.</p><p>Links</p><p>Follow Jay Tibbitts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaytibbitts</p><p>Follow Mimma Viglezio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimmav</p><p>ICE magazine review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQzQfQLCMsE/?igsh=MWU5cXJmNjVjZjcyYw==</p><p>Khaite review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOn4IjTCIDF/?igsh=MWlhYjd5dmQxZWgzZg==</p><p>Ralph Lauren review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOlLAXaiFEl/?igsh=MWV4Mm04d3J4MXdxNw==</p><p>Campillo review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOld2zjCLMS/?igsh=YnB4YWEwMzZvd3g3</p><p>Michael Kors review: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOglxO-CDxE/?igsh=cHA5MGMzZ2R6ZXUx">https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOglxO-CDxE/?igsh=cHA5MGMzZ2R6ZXUx</a></p><p>Simone Rocha review: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPthq-4iN_7/?igsh=MWNobnd0OTZwN3dydw==">https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPthq-4iN_7/?igsh=MWNobnd0OTZwN3dydw==</a></p><p>BoF article; Does Fashion know what Women want? <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/briefings/this-week-in-fashion/does-fashion-know-what-women-want/">https://www.businessoffashion.com/briefings/this-week-in-fashion/does-fashion-know-what-women-want/</a></p><p>Saint Laurent part 1: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQADiSLCI1f/?igsh=MTdjeGpxNmlwcW40aQ==</p><p>Saint Laurent part 2:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQFSZI0CAKV/?igsh=dTJ1NHNkZmNybDFp</p><p>Saint Laurent part 3:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQH2s-SiPSq/?igsh=Zmp5a3Z4c2owazl6</p><p>Richard Quinn backstage beauty:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO3mrMcCN1d/?igsh=MXdpMmc2a2prd25vbA==</p><p>Maison Margiela review: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPjFi3GCPa8/?igsh=MXM3ZnYyYzhoMWxwaQ==">https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPjFi3GCPa8/?igsh=MXM3ZnYyYzhoMWxwaQ==</a></p><p>Bottega Veneta review:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPlnN3vikr5/?igsh=MWFudHZmN2Y4dTlxeQ==</p><p>Bottega Veneta Jacob Elordi campaign video: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQuN2MpCAaX/?igsh=dmNvemk4bDJpZGs2">https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQuN2MpCAaX/?igsh=dmNvemk4bDJpZGs2</a></p><p>SHOWstudio Milan Fashion Week panel discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXtDw9PEIKU&amp;t=111s</p><p>Tom Ford review: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPTvBO2iIjT/?igsh=MTBhbmNsMm95c25vcQ==">https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPTvBO2iIjT/?igsh=MTBhbmNsMm95c25vcQ==</a></p><p>Mimma