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Matthieu Blazy Scores the Top Job at Chanel, for The Hollywood Reporter
I love covering breaking news, and no news was bigger in style circles recently than the announcement of Matthieu Blazy's appointment as...
Laurie Brookins
Dec 13, 20241 min read

Covering the Auction of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers for The Hollywood Reporter
On Dec. 7, it was a thrilling moment in both auctions and Hollywood history when Dallas-based Heritage Auctions sold the fourth and final...
Laurie Brookins
Dec 7, 20241 min read

Chanel's Chic Earphones, for Business Traveler magazine ...
For the December/January issue of Business Traveler 's US edition, I put the spotlight on perhaps the most stylish set of earphones ever...
Laurie Brookins
Dec 1, 20241 min read

From the Beach to the Croisette: Cannes-Perfect Status Timepieces
For stylists working with stars attending the Cannes Film Festival, the job isn't rooted in one fantastic red-carpet look; it's about a...
Laurie Brookins
May 15, 20241 min read

The Monetary Value of Red-Carpet Placements, for The Hollywood Reporter
As mentioned in another post, for the 2024 awards season I came up with the idea of being able to discuss the value of red-carpet...
Laurie Brookins
Mar 27, 20241 min read

Covering the Oscars Red Carpet, for The Hollywood Reporter
Awards season wrapped in 2024 with the March 10 Academy Awards, but red-carpet reporters were still busy summing up the best looks (and...
Laurie Brookins
Mar 14, 20241 min read

For THR's 2024 Oscars Issue, Matching Jewels to a Star's Style
For the 2024 Oscars issue of The Hollywood Reporter , I produced a two-page spread that showcased the latest high jewels, matching...
Laurie Brookins
Mar 6, 20241 min read

Small Watches are Big on Red Carpets, for The Hollywood Reporter
Let's face it: Some status watches were becoming a bit unwieldy. High-end timepieces featuring cases measuring 48 millimeters or larger...
Laurie Brookins
Aug 23, 20231 min read


"Dressing Barbie" is Now in Paperback ...
Back in 2019, I was thrilled to be chosen as the ghostwriter for Dressing Barbie , the autobiography of Carol Spencer, a beloved woman...
Laurie Brookins
Aug 8, 20231 min read

An Interview with Emma Grede for August's Business Traveler ...
I had the best time talking with Emma Grede, who appears on the August 2023 cover of Business Traveler. Her name might not be familiar to...
Laurie Brookins
Aug 1, 20231 min read

Chanel Supports Women Filmmakers at Annual Through Her Lens Luncheon ...
Chanel's annual Through Her Lens luncheon is one of my favorite events of the year, not only because it's so well-attended and for a...
Laurie Brookins
Jun 10, 20231 min read

Interviewing Richard Branson for Business Traveler magazine ...
For the June 2023 issue of the US edition of Business Traveler magazine, I was asked to interview Sir Richard Branson while he was in New...
Laurie Brookins
Jun 1, 20231 min read

Talking to Loewe's Jonathan Anderson for The Hollywood Reporter ...
For the May 17 issue of The Hollywood Reporter, I spoke with Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Loewe, about his latest...
Laurie Brookins
May 17, 20231 min read

The Latest Hot Hue in Watches, for The Hollywood Reporter ...
At the annual Watches & Wonders trade show in Geneva, a hot color trend always emerges, and the 2023 edition in late March was no...
Laurie Brookins
May 17, 20231 min read

The Olivia de Havilland Estate Auction, for The Hollywood Reporter ...
As a classic-film fan, I was absolutely thrilled for the opportunity to speak with Olivia de Havilland's daughter, Gisèle Galante, about...
Laurie Brookins
May 11, 20231 min read


Amp Up Your Luggage Game with a Vibrant Suitcase, for Business Traveler ...
Let's face it: Black suitcases are boring, and everyone has one. Maybe that's why luggage brands are increasingly debuting styles in...
Laurie Brookins
May 1, 20231 min read

A Look at the Met's Karl Lagerfeld Exhibition, for The Hollywood Reporter ...
Ahead of the May 1st Met Gala, I put together this look at the Costume Institute exhibition the Met Gala was celebrating: Karl Lagerfeld:...
Laurie Brookins
Apr 26, 20231 min read

The Best Eco-Friendly Luggage, for Business Traveler ...
With Earth Day occurring each April, Business Traveler magazine puts the spotlight on sustainable travel for its April 2023 issue, and...
Laurie Brookins
Apr 1, 20231 min read

Oscar-Night High Jewelry for Every Hollywood Star
For the 2023 Oscars Issue of The Hollywood Reporter, we devoted three pages to stunning high jewelry and watches perfect for fashion's...
Laurie Brookins
Mar 8, 20231 min read

Best-Dressed Stars at the SAG Awards, for The Hollywood Reporter ...
From Zendaya in Valentino to Danielle Deadwyler in Louis Vuitton and Amanda Seyfried in Prada, The Hollywood Reporter put a spotlight on...
Laurie Brookins
Mar 1, 20231 min read

Jewelry With a Meaning, for The Hollywood Reporter ...
For the February 8 issue of The Hollywood Reporter, I wanted to put together a selection of jewelry that extended beyond the idea of...
Laurie Brookins
Feb 8, 20231 min read

Fall's Hottest Handbags, for The Hollywood Reporter ...
With Fall Fashion issues about to kick into high gear, the time was right to spotlight a selection of the season's hottest handbags for...
Laurie Brookins
Aug 10, 20221 min read

Interviewing Aurora James for the Cover of Business Traveler ...
I'm a huge fan of Aurora James, the Brooklyn-based accessories designer who also is at the forefront of upending the fashion industry by...
Laurie Brookins
Jun 1, 20221 min read

World Timers and GMTs for Business Traveler ...
Following the Watches & Wonders trade show in Geneva in 2022, it seemed like the perfect time to highlight the latest watches perfect for...
Laurie Brookins
Jun 1, 20221 min read
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