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The Shein Influencer Trip Was a New Low

The Shein Influencer Trip Was a New Low

The backlash crystallizes the role influencers play in capitalism and consumer culture.

Jun 29, 2023

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3 min read

The Toxic Chemicals Sneaking Into Our Clothes

The Toxic Chemicals Sneaking Into Our Clothes

A new book explores how unregulated, invisible chemicals in apparel could be causing harm.

Jun 27, 2023

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3 min read

'And Just Like That' Season 2 Episode 2: Charlotte Loves Chanel More Than Her Own Daughter

'And Just Like That' Season 2 Episode 2: Charlotte Loves Chanel More Than Her Own Daughter

God forbid parents of means purchase their kids electric keyboards instead of Oscar de la Renta.

LockSimple

Jun 26, 2023

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3 min read

'And Just Like That' Season 2 Episode 1's Best Fashion Moments

'And Just Like That' Season 2 Episode 1's Best Fashion Moments

Welcome to a fantasy world where guests can just show up to the Met Gala with a random plus-one at the last minute.

Jun 23, 2023

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3 min read

Pharrell for Louis Vuitton Is the Marvel Movie of Fashion Shows

Pharrell for Louis Vuitton Is the Marvel Movie of Fashion Shows

If it sounds crass, that's because it was.

Jun 21, 2023

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3 min read

'The Idol' Is Train Wreck Television

'The Idol' Is Train Wreck Television

That said, nepo baby royalty Lily-Rose Depp does a good job given the circumstances!

Jun 16, 2023

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3 min read

How 'Vogue' Publisher Condé Nast Is Wrestling with AI

How 'Vogue' Publisher Condé Nast Is Wrestling with AI

An exclusive look inside a staff meeting where CEO Roger Lynch addressed the artificial intelephant in the room.

LockSimple

Jun 14, 2023

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3 min read

'Barbie' Marketing Will Subsume Us All

'Barbie' Marketing Will Subsume Us All

Six weeks to go!

Jun 9, 2023

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3 min read

Sorting Through the Edward Enninful Rumors

Sorting Through the Edward Enninful Rumors

The media narrative has framed his exit from the editor's chair at British Vogue as a rivalry between him and Anna Wintour.

LockSimple

Jun 7, 2023

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3 min read

Edward Enninful's Step Back from British 'Vogue'

Edward Enninful's Step Back from British 'Vogue'

Condé Nast has done a great job of framing his new role as some kind of promotion. But you typically release news on a summer Friday when you want to bury it.

Jun 2, 2023

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3 min read

The 'Succession' Series Finale's Best Fashion Moments

The 'Succession' Series Finale's Best Fashion Moments

Bracelets, trendy sweats, tastefully sized handbags — this episode had it all.

LockSimple

May 29, 2023

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3 min read

Join the 'Succession' Series Finale Chat

Join the 'Succession' Series Finale Chat

Will Cousin Greg take it all... wearing Jonathan Anderson? Now wouldn't that be a twist!

May 28, 2023

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3 min read

A Proposed Law Would Regulate Modeling Agencies. They Are Fighting It.

A Proposed Law Would Regulate Modeling Agencies. They Are Fighting It.

The Model Alliance says the bill would protect models' rights. A group of agencies calling itself the Coalition for Fairness in Fashion is lobbying to change it, Back Row exclusively reports.

May 24, 2023

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3 min read

Succession Season 4 Episode 9's Best Fashion Moments: 'Church and State'

Succession Season 4 Episode 9's Best Fashion Moments: 'Church and State'

Oh yes, we'll get to Marcia.

May 22, 2023

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3 min read

Media Struggles to Review Chanel's Resort Show

Media Struggles to Review Chanel's Resort Show

On TikTok, however, it's a different story.

May 18, 2023

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3 min read

Succession Season 4 Episode 8's Best Fashion Moments: 'America Decides'

Succession Season 4 Episode 8's Best Fashion Moments: 'America Decides'

Colored clothing is for news anchors only.

LockSimple

May 15, 2023

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3 min read

How to Take the Cringe Out of Personal Branding

How to Take the Cringe Out of Personal Branding

Aliza Licht's new book discusses the necessity of personal branding, with a guide to doing it both online and off.

May 12, 2023

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3 min read

Succession Season 4 Episode 7's Best Fashion Moments: 'Tailgate Party'

Succession Season 4 Episode 7's Best Fashion Moments: 'Tailgate Party'

Matsson's jacket made him look like he was doing a sardonic impression of an American going to a party.

LockSimple

May 8, 2023

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3 min read

The Met Gala, Vogue Rewrite History

The Met Gala, Vogue Rewrite History

A centerpiece made from recycled bottles acknowledged the current cultural climate. Karl's legacy of controversy, however? Vogue doesn't know her.

May 2, 2023

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3 min read

Succession Season 4 Episode 6 Best Fashion Moments

Succession Season 4 Episode 6 Best Fashion Moments

The sad black hair elastic never foreshadows anything good, does it?

May 1, 2023

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3 min read

The Met Gala Mailbag Is Here!

The Met Gala Mailbag Is Here!

Everything you wanted to know about the Met Gala.

LockSimple

Apr 28, 2023

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3 min read

Succession Season 4 Episode 5's Best Fashion Moments

Succession Season 4 Episode 5's Best Fashion Moments

Did Shiv just kill white sneakers or was her leather blazer so sharp it slayed everything else in sight?

Apr 24, 2023

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3 min read

Influencers Talk Honestly About How They Make Money: Part 3

Influencers Talk Honestly About How They Make Money: Part 3

"I’ve grown it to a low seven-figure business some years."

LockSimple

Apr 19, 2023

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3 min read

Succession Season 4 Episode 4 Fashion Recap: Smooth Hair, Fraught Intentions

Succession Season 4 Episode 4 Fashion Recap: Smooth Hair, Fraught Intentions

Someone died? Steam your pantsuit because this is a corporate occasion.

Apr 17, 2023

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3 min read

Before 'Quiet Luxury,' There Was Prep.

Before 'Quiet Luxury,' There Was Prep.

"What is subtly implied in preppy clothes and quiet luxury is: It's about having [leisure] time," said Avery Trufelman.

Apr 13, 2023

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10 min read

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