The Run-Through with Vogue

Margaux Anbouba, Vogue’s senior wellness and beauty editor, is happy to be a bit of a guinea pig when it comes to wellness and beauty trends. “I think I am sometimes too game to try something, but it’s a lot of fun,” she says. “It’s a hazard of the job, I suppose.” On this Tuesday’s episode of The Run-Through, she sits down with Chloe to talk about everything she’s been testing in the wellness sphere lately—and what she’s learned along the way.
They start off by discussing one of the hottest—and most hotly contested—wellness opt-ins on the market right now: peptides. Margaux recently visited longevity specialist Dr. Amanda Kahn, “the peptide princess” of the Upper East Side, for a lengthy introductory appointment in which they covered her full medical and personal history. “I talked to her about how I’m feeling emotionally, how I’m feeling physically, and then she came back to me with this incredible list of peptides I could try.”
Margaux plans to test out several different options in her stack, among them a microdose of an off-label GLP-1 to reduce inflammation throughout her body. She’s also trying GHK to boost skin regeneration, and CB-4211 for increased exercise capacity and energy.
As someone who is relatively new to exercising, Margaux tells Chloe about Emsculpt, a high-intensity electrical muscle stimulation treatment to tighten and tone. (Another similar technology is the lower-intensity EMS, designed for use while working out.) “It’s sort of Black Mirror-ish, in a way,” she says. The first time she tried Emsculpt, Margaux was incredibly sweaty after removing the device from her stomach. The second time, less so. (Four sessions are generally recommended by practitioners.)
The pair also talk about one of Margaux’s favorite activities: the buccal massage, which she now gets done in the comfort of her home. “Buccal” refers to the mid-face area right below the cheekbone, and the massage is administered both inside and outside of the mouth (yes, you read that correctly!). Mariam Saprichyan, an esthetician at Karine Kazarian in New York, explains that the method opens up the lymph nodes, helps with blood flow, and relieves much of the tension we hold in our faces.
And there will always be more to try! To hear the latest on Oura Ring sleep scores, preferred sunscreens, and Margaux’s hot takes on colonoscopies, check out the episode and subscribe to her weekly beauty newsletter, I Tried That.
Plus, Vogue's Global Social Director delivers a scene report from the Knicks win on Saturday night!
The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews.

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As someone who has been in the spotlight for most of her life, Zoë Kravitz is still figuring out how to navigate the way that fans see her. “I know a lot of people will tell me after we get to know each other that I seem intimidating or standoffish, or like maybe I’m a bitch or something, which I think is funny ’cause I don’t think that’s who I am,” she tells Chioma on this Thursday’s episode of The Run-Through.
Often regarded as a “cool girl” for her effortless style and unmistakable talent as an actress and director, Zoë admits she doesn’t connect with that identifier. “I don’t really know what the word cool even means anymore. We kind of throw these words around like cool and iconic, and I’m like, ‘What are we talking about?’ But it’s funny. I think in some ways it’s a compliment because, you know, maybe it just means that I seem relaxed and kind of comfortable in my own skin.”
Over the past year, the British Vogue cover star has made headlines with her rumored engagement to Harry Styles. But in this candid interview, she discusses her life beyond the media circus—from starring in an upcoming heist film, How to Rob a Bank, alongside her friend and frequent co-star Nicholas Hoult, as well as Anna Sawai, John C. Reilly, and Christian Slater, to what it was like wearing braids on the red carpet when no one else was doing it.
“I struggled with my hair a lot growing up, as many Black girls do for obvious reasons. It’s not something we see a lot of—or at least when I was a kid, even more so—you don’t see it a lot in mainstream fashion. And so it’s been a real journey emotionally. Now you also see all kinds of people rocking braids. I think I’m in a place of self-love with my hair, which also feels so nice and liberating.”
Earlier in the show, Chioma sits down with two Vogue contributors and collaborators on the cover shoot: Julia Sarr-Jamois and Tish Weinstock. They discuss how the cover came together, plus the wellness trends they’re obsessed with and what you should actually wear to a summer wedding.
The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews.

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After four years of non-stop touring, Gracie Abrams didn’t expect that new music would come to her so quickly, but she is coming back with the new album Daughter From Hell, out July 17, and is Vogue’s June cover star. 
“You don't realize how your nervous system is kind of like running until you stop,” says Abrams as she discusses her latest album and cover shoot with Senior Features Editor Marley Marius and Global Director of Social Media Samantha Sussman on Vogue’s The Run Through Podcast.
“So, I had no plans in this case to jump in as quickly as we ended up doing it. But my collaborator, producer, and dear friend Aaron Dessner, who I've worked with for six years now… he has superpowers,’ says Abrams. “And whenever we're in the same room, even if I do feel like silent to my core, whenever he starts playing something, it sparks my imagination.” 
While working on the album at Electric Lady Studios in New York, Abrams says the first single ‘Hit the Wall’ came to her through intervention from a spirit. “I was a little bit late to the studio, which I'm very prompt and I was kind of having, just like an emotionally confused morning” says Abrams. 
“Do you know when you sometimes wake up and you feel as if you're being haunted by a spirit? Or like a relative who's no longer [alive] … Do you ever feel the energy as if someone's got their hands on your shoulders? Do you ever feel like you're wearing a little cape on your shoulders?” asks Abrams. “I kind of just felt like weighed down when I was walking to the studio and I started tearing up. And it was at this period where I wasn't crying very much. And I was like, ‘Something's blocking me, like what is going on?’” 
Abrams says once she heard a loop of what would later become Hit the Wall, all the pieces started coming together. “I very quickly felt like the sound exactly matched that hands-on-shoulders-cape feeling … And it was a nice place to put all of these, not like self-deprecating thoughts, but just all of the dark cloud energy into one place. And then when I was done with it, it made me feel like a teenager again, where I would write something and then … yield.” 
Also on today’s episode, Chloe sits down with Marley and Samantha to discuss the news from over the weekend including the Tony wins and Dua Lipa’s Italian wedding. They also talk about the American Style shoot that is part of the summer issue and listen to voice memos from two enthusiastic finalists. 
The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews.

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The World Cup is just a week away and to mark the occasion, The Run-Through invited US Men's Soccer Team player Chris Richards on the podcast. Vogue fútbol fiends Taylor Antrim and Alyssa Hardy sit down with the young defender to talk about the journey to his first World Cup. 
Richards grew up in Hoover, Alabama, a town where American football reigns supreme. “Everybody knew everybody,” he explains, “and a lot of the kids that played soccer were also the kicker for the football team.” Soccer was hardly deemed a viable option. “I had teachers laugh at me when I told them I wanna do this for a living,” Richards tells the podcast, “But I just kept my head down and decided I wanted to prove them wrong. And I think I've done pretty well at that.”
Fresh off an ankle injury, Richards is busy doing strength exercises and massaging the swelling down. He’ll be sitting out the final friendlies match against Germany this weekend but is planning to play once the World Cup officially begins next week. “It feels like everybody's still kind of holding their breath.”
They also chat about finding community through his time playing for Bayern Munich and Crystal Palace. “London is a beautiful place to find yourself. [South London] reminded me a lot of home—it’s very hardworking and there are tons of cultures that I’ve been really excited to dive into.” The development of his personal style he also credits to his time abroad, being inspired by the influences of his teammates. 
Also on the episode, Chloe and Chioma catch up after some time apart. For the first time, Chloe served on the committee for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and had a part in determining the ten finalists. Chioma tells Chloe all about her time at the three-day British Vogue Wellness Retreat at Estelle Manor in the English countryside. Chioma, a wellness enthusiast, was in her happy place and where she got to participate in conversations around women’s health and also activities like axe throwing and archery.  
Other important news out of England this week was the wedding of Dua Lipa and Callum Turner at Marylebone Town Hall—at the same location where Chioma’s parents wed many years ago! And if things couldn’t get more exciting, Chioma met one of her all time favorite ladies at SXSW London: the Michelle Obama!
The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews.

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La DoubleJ founder and creative director JJ Martin joins the podcast this week with lots to celebrate. She just opened The Lighthouse, her new five-story Upper East Side flagship, which houses not only fashion and homewares but also a dedicated "Light Temple" for meditation, sound healing, and community gatherings. Martin describes the mission behind the space as creating "raise your vibration stations," where people can connect with something beyond commerce. 
That philosophy has become inseparable from La DoubleJ itself. Looking back, she describes the company's origins simply: "I was just kind of following the joy rocket." Her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs is equally straightforward: "Follow the joy crumbs. Anything that you would do for free at night and on the weekends has value."
Martin also explains how she transformed her hobby of collecting vintage clothing into one of fashion's most recognizable print-driven brands, beginning with a single silk swing dress made with historic Lake Como manufacturer Mantero. Along the way, she became an enthusiastic ambassador for Italian craftsmanship and culture.
For anyone considering a career pivot, dreaming of starting a business, or simply looking for a reminder that fashion can still be joyful, this conversation offers plenty to meditate on.

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