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Luxury E-Commerce: Who's Surviving and Why

Luxury E-Commerce: Who's Surviving and Why

Experts say Mytheresa, Ssense and Moda Operandi have kept afloat in a challenged space by honing in on a part…

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The Existential Threat to Independent Brands

The Existential Threat to Independent Brands

This week, The Vampire's Wife announced its closure and Dion Lee called in administrators, only days after Ma…

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Did Mall Brands Just Win the Met Gala?

Did Mall Brands Just Win the Met Gala?

Well, not exactly. But some surprising names made an impression on the red carpet alongside the likes of Loew…

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Post Chloé, Gabriela Hearst Charts Her Own Path

Post Chloé, Gabriela Hearst Charts Her Own Path

After three years at the French luxury house, the designer is recommitting to her 8-year-old namesake label. …

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Who Gets to Buy a Birkin Bag?

Who Gets to Buy a Birkin Bag?

Hermès' elusive sales strategy is at the centre of a new legal challenge for the French luxury giant. BoF bre…

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Who Is the TikTok Shopper?

Who Is the TikTok Shopper?

The ByteDance-owned app's e-commerce play has been met with mixed response from users. Still, sales keep tick…

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The Borrowed Boyfriend Shirt Is Over

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By Joan Kennedy Verified
| Vogue Verified
The classic button-up is a nondescript garment, so you’d be forgiven for not noticing, but women’s shirting has undergone a seismic shift. It's everywhere on the runways and, more importantly, on the rack. More brands are taking on the category from a woman’s point of view, applying beloved elements of classic men’s shirting – construction, quality, and, often for women, an oversized fit – to a woman’s body. “You can steal a man’s shirt, but it has limitations.
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Reem Acra Resort 2027 Collection

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By Joan Kennedy Verified
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This year, a number of Reem Acra’s clients ventured to Venice. After dressing them for their travels, Acra was so taken with the city—its drama and lavishness—that she decided to use it as the backdrop for her resort 2027 collection. The designer is known for opulent gowns covered in beading and embroidery. This time, she upped the ante, putting ostrich feathers on the necklines and trim of several looks, and in some cases, even letting them take over whole skirts.
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Can You Dress Like a Spurs Fan in Knicks Land?

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The NBA Finals are officially ramping up. On Monday, the San Antonio Spurs took game 3 from the Knicks, bringing the series count to 2-1, Knicks. Tonight, they’ll face off again. New York’s return to the finals for the first time since 1999 has had major fashion implications from the front row—where celebrities including Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet, Tina Fey, and Jay-Z flaunt their style for the jumbotron—to the street, where Knicks fans of every stripe bring out their best vintage.
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Honorable Mention for Associated College Press Story of the Year

2018 - Features
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Randall Award

2020 - Honorable Mention for Best Essay on American Literature or Culture
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