People Are Still Shopping
5/8/202630 min
Lauren’s guest this week is Mytheresa C.E.O. Francis Belin, who joined the parent company from Christie’s earlier this year. They discuss the difference between collecting and buying, what the luxury customer wants in 2026, the resilience of the U.S. market, Phoebe Philo’s secret sales, and plenty more.
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 00:00
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Speaker 10:28
Girl, winter is so last season. And now spring's got you looking at pictures of tank tops with hungry eyes. Your algorithm is feeding you cutoffs. You're thirsty for the sun on your shoulders. That perfect hang on the patio sundress. Those sandals you can wear all day and all night. And you've had enough of shopping from your couch. Done hoping it looks anything like the picture when you tear open that envelope. It's time for a little in-person spring treat. It's time for a trip to Ross. Work your magic.
Lauren Sherman· Host0:59
[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to Fashion People. I'm Lauren Sherman, writer of Puck's Fashion and Beauty memo line sheet, and today with me on the show is Francis Belin, the CEO of Mytheresa, talking about the state of luxury in 2026, how multi-brand retail can work in the age of DTC, and so much more. Before we get going, I wanted to remind