The Row: Exclusivity or Elitsm?

Plus: Channeling Veronica Leoni’s Calvin Klein Minimalism

Can I indulge in a little bragging? This week’s three outfits are devastatingly chic—if I do say so myself. And I do. I really do. The Friends With Frank blazer coat channels some of that magic from Veronica Leoni’s debut Calvin Klein collection, which I wrote about here.

The brunch look’s green and brown combo with just a whisper of red is sharp, elegant and intriguing. Ok I’ll stop. This week, I dive into The Row and their refusal to let us mere mortals into their runway shows. When does exclusivity become alienation? But before that, let’s get to this week’s delicious Three Outfits.

Work Outfit

Friends With Frank Top, Friends With Frank Blazer Coat, Agmes Earrings, St Agni Shoulder Bag, LoveShackFancy Skirt, Toteme Block Heel, Agmes Brooch

Brunch Outfit

Almada Cardigan, Marni Shirt, Gentle Monster Sunglasses, Mana Shell Pendant, Almada Satin Trousers, Etsy Nautilus Shell Earrings, Bombas Cashmere Socks, Jenni Kayne Loafers, Camilla and Marc Straw Bag

Wedding Outfit

Tiffany Elsa Peretti Earrings, Entire Studios Faux Fur Coat, Jacquemus Maxi Dress, Paris Georgia Faux Fur Stole, Toteme Suede Flip Flop Heels, Juju Vera Lighter Holder, Maxmara Clutch

The Row - Exclusivity vs Elitsm

The Row’s power has always been in its restraint. What they choose to omit—attainability, runway access, and now, even shoes—only deepens their enigma. You know the saying—we want what we can’t have. Their AW25 show in Paris took that to the extreme—models walked in nothing but tights. No footwear. Not a single pair. How do I know this?