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Fashion Has Become More Political Than Ever

Diane Gilman and Nyna Gilpin look at 1986 vs. 2026 and ask just how much the world has changed in 40 years.

They talk about fashion, culture, politics, women, social media, and the way each generation sees the world differently. Diane remembers a very different fashion landscape—one shaped by magazines, designers, and a handful of powerful voices—while today's trends are driven by creators, algorithms, and the constant speed of social media.

They also look at the optimism of the 1980s, the changes women have experienced, the return of 80s and 90s fashion, and why we keep looking backward for…

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