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Back Row with Amy Odell

Amy Odell
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  • FASHION & BEAUTY
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A twice-weekly fashion and culture podcast. Insider knowledge. Outsider honesty. Humor included.

  1. 1D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Retail Confessions: The Neiman Marcus Flagship

    This is the audio version of the Back Row newsletter published on Tuesday, November 4: https://amyodell.substack.com/p/retail-confessions-the-neiman-marcus-2e1 In "Retail Confessions," luxury fashion retail workers talk about what it's really like to sell the most expensive clothing in the world to the world's wealthiest people. As with the last "Retail Confessions" on Loro Piana (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retail-confessions-loro-piana/id1843400835?i=1000731890683), Amy's husband returns to read the answer portion of the Q&A. (00:00) Introduction to Retail Confessions (01:14) The staggering amount clients at Neiman Marcus really spent each year (02:59) The billionaire husband with the younger wife who couldn't spend enough (05:17) The perks of working with the über-wealthy (07:50) The holiday haul that cost one client $1M (10:00) Loose Threads, including the Olsens and Rihanna at the CFDA Awards (10:30) Phoebe Philo sale jeans: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29802873 And sale blazer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29803131 And the full Italist sale: https://www.italist.com/us/brands/phoebe-philo/8676/women/ (11:20) Michelle Obama's new book The Look: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-look/id6745494259 Ann Taylor camel coat: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29914474 Ann Taylor red coat: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29914534

    12 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Victoria Beckham's Netflix Show: Infomercial or Documentary? With Ryan Bailey

    Amy sits down with Ryan Bailey, host of So Bad It's Good, to analyze Victoria Beckham's Netflix docu-series. They discuss how it compared to David Beckham's docuseries and RJ Cutler's docs about Martha Stewart and Anna Wintour; what makes Victoria so appealing; what the show blatantly left out; and how the Victoria Beckham fashion line is actually performing as a business. For more, follow So Bad It's Good with Ryan Bailey. Follow Ryan on Instagram and YouTube. Read Amy's earlier review of Victoria Beckham in Back Row. Time stamps: (00:00) Introduction to Ryan Bailey and His Podcast (01:09) Exploring the Beckham Docu-Series (04:36) Family Dynamics and Tabloid Drama (06:42) Victoria Beckham's Media Presence (08:26) Victoria Beckham's Fashion Journey (12:00) Insecurities in Celebrity Culture (15:53) Business Success and Challenges (21:17) Victoria Beckham's Fashion Brand and Industry Respect (22:51) Target Audience and Market Positioning (25:13) Body Image and Fashion Industry Challenges (27:03) The Pressure of Being a Nepo Baby (29:43) Owning Privilege and Public Perception (30:48) The Future of Celebrity Brands (34:24) Comparative Analysis of Celebrity Documentaries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  3. 6D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Ryan Murphy Vs. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Influencers

    Over the summer, backlash erupted toward Ryan Murphy's FX show about Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and JFK Jr.'s romance. People were aghast at the costumes, which looked, frankly, just wrong. The costume department has been shaken up, but, as photos from the shoot trickle out, influencers who run CBK fan accounts remain skeptical of the show. Many are downright upset over what they see. Amy investigated what's going on with the show's costumes, and how this influential cohort feels about it. This episode is based on this issue of the Back Row newsletter: https://amyodell.substack.com/p/ryan-murphy-vs-carolyn-bessette-kennedy Also mentioned in this episode: Amy went on Ryan Bailey's podcast So Bad It's Good to discuss her latest book, Gwyneth: The Biography. Check out that interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-bad-its-good-with-ryan-bailey/id1482820355?i=1000733840413 Check out the CBK/Kennedy fan instagram accounts here: https://www.instagram.com/allforcarolyn/ https://www.instagram.com/the_twomrs/

    9 min

  4. OCT 28

    The Row's Sample Was WILD

    The Row's sample sale just wrapped in New York City. The slew of haul vlogs fans of the brand posted after pillaging the sale resulted in some of the best content involving influencers since the Fyre Festival. What do these tell us about the brand and the current state of shopping culture? Amy explores. This story originally appeared in the Back Row newsletter. Also discussed in the show: The only The Row haul parody you need. Amy's earlier reporting on The Row from Back Row: Can the Olsens Make The Row the Next Hermès? Banana Republic is GOOD, friends. Check out this shirt dress and this button-down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 min

  5. OCT 27

    Avery Trufelman on the Origins of Modern Menswear and Gorpcore

    Avery Trufelman, the host of the Articles of Interest podcast, talks to Amy about her new season, how the military influenced gorpcore and modern preppy clothing, Greta Lee's new Vogue cover, and more. This is an extended version of the Back Row newsletter that published on October 21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min

  6. OCT 24 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Anna Wintour and the Future of the Met Gala

    Amy did some reporting on the current state — and future of — the Met Gala, now that Anna Wintour has stepped back as editor-in-chief of American Vogue. Can the new head of editorial content, Chloe Malle, take it over? How long will Anna even plan it for? Does the Met have a succession plan in place? Also, an update on the Costume Institute's scuttled John Galliano exhibition — and more. This story originally ran in Amy's Back Row newsletter.

    7 min

  7. OCT 21 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Retail Confessions: Loro Piana

    What is it really like to sell luxury fashion to the world's wealthiest shoppers? In this audio version of Back Row's popular "Retail Confessions" column, a former employee of Loro Piana's Beverly Hills store talks about what it's really like selling to people who only fly private. "Actually, nobody that I invited [to private shopping events ever flew commercial," the former employee said. "They all had their own jets. They're like, 'I'll give you the phone number for my pilot. Just arrange for somebody to pick us up when we land.'" This story originally ran in the Back Row newsletter: https://amyodell.substack.com/p/retail-confessions-loro-piana

    12 min

  8. OCT 20

    Does Gwyneth Paltrow Wish Me Well?

    Amy Odell (author of Gwyneth: The Biography) interviews Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, stars and creators of the hit play with music, Gwyneth Goes Skiing — a send-up of the 2023 trial involving Gwyneth Paltrow and retired optometrist Terry Sanderson. Amy talks about her interview with Terry Sanderson for her book; Linus and Joseph talk about their research process for the play; props (yes, they visited the Goop store); and why this viral courtroom moment translated so well to the stage. Gwyneth recently discussed Amy's book in British Vogue, and the three discuss that, too. Guests: Linus Karp & Joseph Martin 🔗 Links & Resources • Buy Gwyneth: The Biography • Listen to Gwyneth: The Biography in Spotify • Gwyneth Goes Skiing tickets / info (NYC → Aspen → LA) Support the Show • Follow Back Row: https://amyodell.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/instamyodell/ • Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amy_odell 00:00 — Intro: 'Gwyneth: The Biography' + 'Gwyneth Goes Skiing' 00:29 — How Gwyneth and Terry Sanderson ended up in court 01:40 — A preview of 'Gwyneth Goes Skiing' 03:30 — Research: the play and the book 09:00 — Portraying Terry Sanderson & Gwyneth Paltrow 18:00 — Goop store visit & props 22:00 — Amy recalls interviewing Terry Sanderson 28:00 — Discussing Gwyneth's response to 'Gwyneth' in British 'Vogue' 31:00 — Closing thoughts Credits Host and producer: Amy Odell Editing: Amy Odell and Jonathan Voytko Recorded October 17, 2025 Photos: Anna Clare (Courtesy of Awkward Productions) Video: Courtesy of Awkward Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
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A twice-weekly fashion and culture podcast. Insider knowledge. Outsider honesty. Humor included.

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  • Creator
    Amy Odell
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amy Odell 2025
  • Show Website
    Back Row with Amy Odell
  • Provider
    Amy Odell Inc.

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