Did you notice fashion on the schedule at the WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM in DAVOS? Retail and marketing strategies, cultural trends, and tastes are very much informed by work produced by the fashion industry, and it's good to see that more fully recognized on a global stage. Other sectors have been whiffing off of fashion for a while. Although fashion is often prone to self-criticism and hand-wringing in an open forum (can other industries say the same?), it's nice to see it own its place in the larger economic world... Glad to see some fresh fashion documentaries have made it to NETFLIX. REINER HOLZEMER's documentary on DRIES VAN NOTEN finally reached US distribution. I loved the ambience of the film. It's a wonderful portrait of the designer, his life and creativity: daily work that can at times verge on drudgery, yet produces some of the most mesmerizing collections in fashion today. It all settles within the striking beauty of Dries' world: his gardens, his studio, his relationship with partner PATRICK VANGHELUWE, his runway collections. It's a story that taps the mind of one of fashion's most beloved designers. "Maddman: The Steve Madden Story" is on a whole different wavelength, and it's great. Madden is wildly entertaining to watch, and the family dynamics formed with longtime employees of the brand tell a story of commitment, loyalty, and entrepreneurial grit amid the frenetic pace of NYC. The business began with $1100, made it through IPO and Madden's indictment for securities fraud, and despite it all is still growing. Great story. MICHAEL ROBERTS' documentary on MANOLO BLAHNIK is best when the camera settles on Blahnik, who is mesmerizingly expressive—someone in the film likens him to a bird of paradise. The film shows glimpses of Blahnik drawing shoes with pencil and paint and shaving down heel shapes in his Italian factory. It's this eye and dedication to the work that make Blahnik such a treasure... Two great interviews: confessions of a beauty video producer (applies to all media), and RICHIE SIEGEL talks growing a brand and sneaker culture with RYAN BABENZIEN... Briefs: AMY ODELL leaves COSMOPOLITAN... The NYT logo on the runway... "Elevator Music"... Sad news that BERNADINE MORRIS has passed. RIP.