This week on The Run-Through, Chloe Malle and the team are celebrating the third annual launch of Dogue, Vogue’s tribute to the dogs we adore. Among this year’s stories? A full-scale dog wedding: On August 2, at the Surrey Hotel on the Upper East Side, two Vogue staff dogs, Edie Berlinger-Douglas and Tux Murillo, said “I do” in custom outfits by Rachel Antonoff and Susan Alexandra. Elsewhere on the site, you’ll find the winner of the 2026 Dogue cover contest (an Italian greyhound named Sir Spud) and a joyful photo shoot featuring more staff dogs, with special collaborations from Alex Mill, J.Crew, and ceramicist Henry Holland.
The second half of the episode takes you back to old Hollywood, as Nicole Phelps sits down with Mauricio and Roger Padilha to talk about their new book, Jean Louis: Hollywood’s Bombshell Designer. For research, the brothers watched all 188 films that the couture-trained costume designer worked on, including 1946’s Gilda. In fact, Rita Hayworth’s strapless black satin dress in that film made such an impression that Columbia Pictures president Harry Cohn reportedly kept a rack of copies in Jean Louis’s studio for aspiring starlets to try on. “If they did not look good in that dress, he would not hire them,” Roger Padilha says. Of course, one of Jean Louis’s most famous creations wasn’t for a film at all—it was Marilyn Monroe’s outfit for her appearance at John F. Kennedy’s 45th birthday gala at Madison Square Garden, where she famously sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” in 1962.
After being tough to reach at first, the legendary Kim Novak—who wrote the book’s foreword—spent hours on the phone with the Padilhas, giving them a rare look into Jean Louis’s process. Her stories included one about walking in on Marlene Dietrich mid-fitting for a souffle-silk gown so sheer it needed about 50 to 60 layers of fabric to be modest. Dietrich, the brothers say, was so picky about where every crystal went that Jean Louis once snapped that the dress was starting to “look like Swiss cheese.” As for the common thread in Jean Louis’s work? Roger puts it simply: “There was always a subversive edge to him.” Listen to the full episode of The Run-Through for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs based on the podcast topic Our first Dogue wedding plus Hollywoods bombshell designer
General Beginner Questions
Q What is a Dogue wedding
A Its a wedding ceremony specifically for dogs It usually includes canine guests of honor dogfriendly attire and themed activities for the pups
Q Is this an actual trend or just a fun podcast topic
A Its a real growing trend Pet parents are throwing lavish parties and ceremonies for their dogs complete with officiants cakes and photographyjust like human weddings
Q Who is the Hollywood bombshell designer mentioned in the title
A The specific designer isnt named in the title but the episode features an interview with a highprofile fashion designer known for creating glamorous redcarpet looks for celebrities The focus is on their new surprising venture into the pet fashion space
Q Why would a highend fashion designer care about dog clothes
A Because pet fashion is a billiondollar industry Designers see it as a new creative outlet and a way to connect with celebrity clients who want their pets to match their own highfashion style
Q I love my dog but isnt a wedding a bit much
A Its definitely extra but for many owners its a fun way to celebrate the joy their pet brings Its less about the legality and more about creating a memorable shareable event with friends
Advanced Specific Questions
Q What actually happens at a Dogue wedding ceremony
A Typically theres a best dog and flower dog The ceremony involves walking down an aisle exchanging rings and reciting vows about sharing treats and belly rubs It often ends with a pupkin cutting and a dogfriendly buffet
Q How much does it cost to throw a highend dog wedding
A Costs vary wildly A simple backyard ceremony might cost a few hundred dollars A luxury event like the one discussed in the podcast can run into the thousands especially if you hire a photographer rent a venue and buy custom designer outfits