Blazing Hot: Demna for Gucci

It’s a bad day for Demna haters, as he crushed his debut as the creative director of Gucci. He reintroduced Tom Ford’s sexiness and clean cuts, Frida Giannini’s botanical patterns, while one-upping former director Allesandro Michele’s maximalism with a flood of bamboo handles, horsebits, and double G’s. For those afraid he would imbue his questionable style from Balenciaga into the historic brand, Demna instead struck a perfect balance.

Warm: New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week has evolved past the big brand runways, becoming a hub for smaller designers, brands, and influencers, opening doors for new voices and opportunities. At the same time, the scene feels excessive, with hordes of people loitering outside the Rick Owens store, filming TikToks while wearing an entire outfit of statement pieces in an attempt to be noticed. It’s a breath of fresh air, full of energy and creativity, even if the side spectacle can be a little eyeroll-inducing.

Cold: SNL Season 51 Cast

Ahead of its 51st season, Saturday Night Live’s revolving door roster has rotated more than it should, losing core members Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, and Devon Walker. Lorne Michaels insists that the decision is to keep the show relevant and appeal more to Gen Z, but the sheer number of departures makes the show feel more unstable than refreshed. While new featured members like Tommy Brennan, Ben Marshall, and Veronika Slowikowska might bring the fresh new talent that SNL seeks, it feels like we are losing the foundation that keeps it afloat.

Freezing: Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

In a stunning display of incompetence, ABC’s six-day suspension of Jimmy Kimmel completely backfired. The ban only strengthened public interest, giving the unfunny Kimmel his best ratings in ten years upon his return. This isn’t a question of taste, though; it’s about the administration blowing a comment wildly out of proportion to silence a critic, reinforcing a dangerous precedent.