Fashion Crimes: Cannes, Couture & The Identity Crisis of Fashion
6/11/202626 min
But amidst all the noise, Anna and Ella explore a bigger question: Are women losing their personal style, or are they finally reclaiming it?
In this lively and unfiltered Fashion Crimes episode, they break down the best-dressed moments from Cannes, debate whether Resort collections make any sense anymore, discuss the current state of luxury fashion, and call out a few trends that may need to be retired immediately.
Most importantly, they explore how fashion can move beyond trends and become a tool for self-expression, confidence, and identity.
👠 Key Moments:
- The fascinating history of Cannes and how it became one of fashion’s most influential stages
- The standout looks and biggest style moments from Cannes 2026
- Why red carpets continue to shape luxury fashion and consumer trends
- Dior’s current renaissance and why fashion insiders are paying attention
- Chanel’s challenge: preserving heritage while remaining relevant
- Louis Vuitton’s evolution and the growing overlap between fashion, entertainment, and culture
- Why “Resort” collections often have very little to do with resorts
- How social media and TikTok are accelerating trend cycles
- The rise of trend fatigue and the return of individuality
- Fashion trends Anna and Ella are loving right now
- The Fashion Crimes Hall of Shame: styles that need to disappear immediately
- Why personal style may be the ultimate luxury in 2026
This episode is part fashion commentary, part cultural conversation, and part reminder that style isn’t about following rules.
It’s about knowing who you are.
Because while trends come and go, confidence never goes out of style.
🎧 Listen now for a fun, insightful conversation on fashion, luxury, culture, personal style, and why the most stylish women are often the ones who dress for themselves.
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EPISODE CREDITS:
Writer and Host: Anna Anisin
Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team
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First 90 secondsAnna Anisin· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Hi there. This is your friend, Anna, and the question that I've been getting the most from all of my friends is, "What are we wearing?" This age-old question isn't just about choosing an outfit, it's about choosing how we present ourselves to the world. I created the I Want Her Shoes podcast to dive deep into what it means to dress with intention. Whether you're heading to a council meeting or just having a casual day out with your family, join the conversation as we explore the power of personal style and the decisions that shape our public personas. Put on your favorite pair of shoes and step into my closet. [upbeat music] All right, welcome back to the I Want Her Shoes podcast, where we talk style, power, and everything in between. And fashion crimes are back. Woo.
Ella Murad· Guest1:00
Woo-hoo.
Anna Anisin· Host1:01
And today we're talking about one of my favorite topics because it combines everything we love, which is fashion, luxury, celebrity culture, red carpets, and a few trends that absolutely need to be arrested. [laughs] [laughs] And over the last few months we've seen major collections from Dior, Chanel, uh, Louis Vuitton, and others, and we've watched Cannes take over social media feeds, which we love that, to see that. And we've seen celebrities wearing gowns

