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Who Owns the ‘Mandarin Jacket’? The $149 Zara Jacket That Started a Cultural War
Walk into any Zara in Manhattan or LA this summer, and you will find these items: the 'Mandarin jacket', Frog...
Midi vs. Maxi: How to Choose the Skirt Length That Actually Works for You
Picture this scene: You are standing in front of your wardrobe, two skirts in hand. One falls past your knees....
From ‘Sabi Girl’ to Style Icon: The Evolution of Ayra Starr’s Fashion
When Ayra Starr first burst onto the scene in 2021 with her self-titled EP and the breakout single "Away," she...
How Congo Won the World Cup of Style Before Kicking a Ball
The Democratic Republic of Congo arrived in Houston for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They hadn't played a single match...
Why Is Everyone at the World Cup Wearing Pink Boots?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11 in Mexico City, and the fashion world has taken notice....
Jaden Smith’s First Christian Louboutin Collection: Review and First Look
When Christian Louboutin announced Jaden Smith as the maison's first men's creative director, the fashion world did not know what...
The Thrifts Are Fine: Why Gen Z Is Ditching the Mall for Secondhand
Walk into any thrift store on a Saturday afternoon, and you will see them. Gen Z shoppers flipping through racks...
Monaco GP 2026: Lewis Hamilton’s Pink Suit, Princess Charlene’s Elie Saab, and the Best Paddock Style
From June 3 to 7, 2026, the Monaco Grand Prix delivered its usual on-track thrills: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli secured his...
Tony Awards 2026: The Red Carpet Fashion That Won, Lost, and Surprised
The 2026 Tony Awards crowned a new set of winners on Sunday night. Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy took home...
Why Is Everyone Suddenly Wearing a Fancy Tank Top
Over the years, we’ve come to consider the tank top as mostly an undergarment. Think of the ribbed, stretched-out version...
You’ve Noticed Everyone Wearing Loafers. Here’s What’s Actually Happening
If you’ve been paying attention to what people are actually wearing—not on runways, but on the streets, in offices, and...
Mercy Johnson’s ₦25,000 Period Kit Has Nigeria Talking
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie is at the center of a heated social media storm over a period care kit...
‘Touch Grass’ Is the Global Movement Gen Z Is Leading (And It’s Not Just About Nature)
The "touch grass" phenomenon has become a global movement, and in many ways, Gen Z is driving it. The phrase...
Bag Charms in 2026: The Tiny Accessory That Became a Multi-Million Dollar Obsession
Two years ago, bag charms were a niche obsession for people who carried tiny toy dinosaurs in clear PVC totes....
India’s Gen Z Is Done Waiting for Jobs. So They’re Selling Secondhand Clothes Online
Astha Chhetri used to work a call centre job that paid badly and made her miserable. Now she wakes up...
