Next-Gen Couture: The Young Designers Defying Gravity on the Paris Runways

In this Fashion Thursdays episode, Diane Gilman skips the usual Chanel–Dior recap and dives into the next generation of couture geniuses lighting up the Spring/Summer 2026 Paris runways. Instead of corporate mega-houses, she spotlights visionary designers from India, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Greece who are pushing fashion into sculptural, weightless, almost otherworldly territory.

From Rahul Mishra’s elemental storytelling and 3D embroidery to Gaurav Gupta’s vinegar-set chiffon swirls and gravity-defying gowns, Diane unpacks how these creators are redefining what “couture” means today. She also highlights the sensual precision of Ashi Studio’s crocodile-textured dresses and the luminous metallics and feathered fantasies of Celia Kritharioti, Greece’s premier couture house. This episode is a love letter to craft, imagination, and the kind of fashion that makes you say, “How on earth did they do that?”

What you’ll hear in this episode

• Why Diane finds traditional big-house shows (like some recent Chanel outings) underwhelming compared to emerging couture talent.
• The philosophy of Rahul Mishra: sustainability, elements (wind, fire, water), and intricate 3D work that turns fabric into moving sculpture.
• How Gaurav Gupta uses techniques like vinegar-and-water–set pleating, resins, and hidden structure to build anti-gravity chiffon gowns.
• The rise of Ashi Studio from Saudi Arabia and why its sculpted leather, sparkling black gowns, and ethereal white looks are dominating red carpets.
• How Celia Kritharioti mixes metallics, feathers, sequins, and 1960s-inspired shapes to create dreamlike, motion-filled pieces.
• The shared values of these designers: slow fashion, sustainability, rural artisanship, and staying free of heavy corporate influence.
• Why Diane believes couture still matters—for inspiration, beauty, and the joy of dreaming—even if most of us will never own these pieces.

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The Future of Aging at Home: AI, Home Teams, and Taking Control of Your Health

In this episode of Too Young to Be Old, Diane Gilman sits down with Steve White, founder of Home Teams, to explore a radically different approach to aging, healthcare, and longevity. Instead of waiting for problems to show up in rushed doctor visits, Steve’s model centers on preemptive medicine, at-home monitoring, and building a “home team” of people and tools that genuinely care for you.

They dive into how AI-powered coaching, on-demand nurse and doctor access, and at-home lab testing can help you stay out of crowded emergency rooms, prevent crises before they start, and keep you thriving in your own home for longer. Diane shares her own frustrations with traditional, pill-first medicine and her desire for control and collaboration in her care—something Home Teams is built to deliver.

If you’ve ever felt rushed, dismissed, or confused in the medical system, this conversation offers a hopeful and deeply human alternative that blends technology, community, and self-responsibility.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• Why Steve believes our current medical system is “broken” and why ownership of your health must start with you.
• How Home Teams uses AI “coach” technology to record doctor visits, summarize advice, and cross-check it against medical knowledge.
• The concept of preemptive medicine vs. traditional “preventive” care—and how it can change outcomes and costs.
• Real stories: Diane’s pushback on statins, Steve’s mother thriving at home with kidney failure, and an elder’s costs dropping from $12,000 to $3,000 a month.
• How at-home blood work, 24/7 nurse access, and coordinated teams support aging in place with dignity and control.
• Why AI isn’t replacing doctors here—but helping patients, caregivers, and clinicians communicate better and make smarter decisions together.

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Step into the wild world of luxury fashion with Diane Gilman, your host and the original Queen of Jeans, as she unpacks the drama, nostalgia, and unapologetic glamour behind the Gucci brand. From mafia rumors to shocking family betrayals and legendary creative comebacks, Diane takes you on a riveting journey inside the iconic Italian houses—Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana—and reveals why some accessories hold more than memories; they hold history. Plus, Diane shares the secret to her lasting glow at 80, and why status even matters more with age. Expect candid stories, industry insights, and a celebration of fashion that refuses to play it safe.

If you love luxury, history, and old-world artistry, this episode is a love letter to fashion at its most fearless.

Tune in to discover:

• How Valentino's fiery red and legendary lifestyle made him fashion's eternal romantic.​
• Why Giorgio Armani became the architect of refined elegance — from interiors to billion-dollar branding.​
• Gianni Versace's audacious glamour, art obsession, and untouchable influence on celebrity culture.​
• The Gucci dynasty's rise, collapse, and transformation from family empire to corporate monolith.​
• The unstoppable legacy of Dolce & Gabbana—and the $15,000 jeans that started a movement.​
• Why Ralph Lauren remains America's last living fashion emperor, turning every home and runway into timeless aspiration.​
• How Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized women's fashion and lived as outrageously as he designed.​
• Diane's reflections on being part of fashion's most daring decades—and never living one day of life "regular".

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