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Your 2024 Met Gala Q&A

How the event really operates, details on this year's gathering, commentary from Tom Ford, and more.

9 hrs ago •

Retail Confessions: Tiffany, Part II

"It was a lot of trying to keep up with the Joneses, but when you're looking at pieces that start at $100,000, it's crazy."

Apr 16 •

Judging the Polarizing Shoe Trends of 2024

Is your spirit shoe a cork wedge or sneaker ballet flat?

Apr 12 •

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Dec 20, 2023 • Amy Odell

Retail Confessions: Tiffany

Jan 23 • Amy Odell

The 'Mob Wife' Trend Is Fake

Feb 28 • Amy Odell

J. Lo's Brand Has Been Damaged for Years

Apr 9 • Amy Odell

Sad Beige Kids' Clothes Aren't Going Anywhere

Oct 12, 2023 • Amy Odell

J. Lo's Brand Has Been Damaged for Years

Her struggling album and ticket sales were preceded by years of awkward moves.

Apr 9 •

Finding Fame, Burning Out, and Leaving It All Behind

Words of wisdom on aging, retirement, and so much more from Lyn Slater, who became a fashion influencer and model in her sixties.

Apr 2 •

Valentino Ends Brief Vegas Marriage With Being Designer-less

Alessandro Michele is BACK.

Mar 29 •

Help Ex-Valentino Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli Find a Job

He didn't deliver a second Rockstud bag, but he did show some utterly gorgeous clothes.

Mar 26 •

Rich People Sue Hermès for Not Taking Their Money

Does the lawsuit over Birkin selling practices stand a chance?

Mar 21 •

Retail Confessions: Balenciaga

"We are still in the process of trying to bring back certain clients who have completely dropped brand."

Mar 19 •

Photoshop Truthers Come for Kate Middleton

While perfecting images with technology has become standardized, the disclosure of such edits has not.

Mar 14 •

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