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Emilia Petrarca is a freelance fashion writer and a former senior fashion writer at the Cut, where she has covered style for more than five years. She was previously an associate features editor at W magazine.

  1. advent calendar 2020
    Gift of the Day: A Cozy Puffer ScarfThat doubles as a blanket.
  2. screen time
    It’s Time for a Sleeping-Bag CoatAnd some other outfits I’d like to wear in real life.
  3. covers
    More of This, PleaseFrances McDormand has so much style on the January cover of Vogue.
  4. reasons to love new york
    Farewell to China Chalet, the City’s Hottest Dim Sum DiscoParty till 3 a.m. Then open for lunch the next day.
  5. the group portrait
    The Unhinged Observers of The Drunken CanalDimes Square gets the publication it deserves.
  6. virtual events
    MoMA Honored This Guy Named George ClooneyYou may have heard of him.
  7. review
    Is Balenciaga’s Video Game Actually Any Good?A fashion writer and a video game reviewer discuss.
  8. finer things
    Not Your Average Shearling BootsSomething different from Dior.
  9. advent calendar 2020
    Gift of the Day: A Designer Water BottleDo they need it? No. But do they want it? Probably, yes.
  10. ch-ch-changes
    Meet the New Designer of ChloéYou might recognize her from New York Fashion Week.
  11. screen time
    I’m Buying Freaky Candles to Ward Off Winter DreadAnd other unhinged home goods I found online this week.
  12. niche drama
    This Meatball Merch Drama Is *Chef’s Kiss*The Meatball Shop reportedly filed a lawsuit against Jersey Shore stars Snooki and Deena for their new meatball-themed merch.
  13. ch-ch-changes
    Another Major Designer Is Stepping Down From a French BrandNatacha Ramsay-Levi is leaving after four years.
  14. events
    Michael Kors’s Annual Fundraising Gala Goes VirtualThe pandemic didn’t stop the Golden Heart Awards; it only made it more urgent.
  15. advent calendar 2020
    Gift of the Day: A Luxurious Cashmere RobeYou’ll never want to take it off.
  16. finer things
    A Tiny Bag That Isn’t Too CutesyGucci’s mini Jackie appeals to all ages.
  17. fashion news
    I Cannot Wait to Play the Balenciaga Video GameThis is what the brand is doing instead of a fashion show.
  18. q&a
    Congress Is Getting Another Expert Thrift ShopperIncoming Missouri representative Cori Bush on putting together a D.C. uniform on a budget.
  19. finer things
    Your Boots Are CallingRemember boots?
  20. fear vs. fun
    How New York’s Night Owls Spend Their Days NowFor these DJs, producers, bouncers, and performers, the show must go on.
  21. screen time
    These Baggy Corduroys Might Replace My SweatpantsAnd other things I screengrabbed this week.
  22. q&a
    This French Fashion Editor Has Some Thoughts on Emily in ParisCarine Roitfeld and Sylvie look a bit similar, non?
  23. finer things
    The Most Genius TurtleneckHermès went full galaxy brain on this one.
  24. the crown
    How The Crown Re-created Princess Diana’s Most Iconic LooksSome side-by-side comparisons.
  25. fashion
    What Is ‘Gucci Fest’ and How Do I Watch It?Everything you need to know about the epic, week-long fashion film festival.
  26. collaborations
    New York’s Favorite Magazine Store Gets a High-Fashion Face-liftValentino partnered with the store for the launch of its new book.
  27. the bigger picture
    All You Need Are Wheels and a MaskDuring the pandemic, a Brooklyn basketball court has become a makeshift roller rink.
  28. q&a
    Jil Sander SpeaksThe designer returns to Uniqlo with a new J+ collection after almost ten years.
  29. costumes
    Here’s How SNL Whipped Up Maya Rudolph’s Kamala Costume So QuicklyThe in-house tailors fitted her suit in about 80 minutes.
  30. gifts that keep giving
    Starter Packs for a Good CauseA fundraiser featuring New York personalities like John Early and Samin Nosrat.
  31. finer things
    A Clutch With a Life of Its OwnAn absurdist take on Bottega Veneta’s signature.
  32. fashion
    Is Supreme About to Become Even More Ubiquitous?The company was just acquired by the owner of Vans, Timberland, and North Face.
  33. fashion
    Wearing White, Kamala Harris Recalls the Past — and Looks ForwardHer suit was by Carolina Herrera, a brand favorited by First Ladies.
  34. fashion
    Oprah Picks a Telfar Bag As One of Her ‘Favorite Things’“I take the cream one with me everywhere,” she says.
  35. shopping
    These Are the Only Shoes I Wear NowI’d even wear them to bed if I could.
  36. broken brain
    Wait, How Much Money Is This Robot Influencer Making??It’s a big number.
  37. fashion
    How Vanity Fair’s AOC Cover Came TogetherThe magazine’s fashion director explains the choices behind the clothes.
  38. fashion
    You Can Visit This Virtual Costume Exhibit From Your CouchA closer look at outfits from The Queen’s Gambit and The Crown.
  39. halloween
    People Are Still Going All Out for Halloween in NYCHere’s what they’ll be wearing.
  40. shopping
    Important Cozy News: Eileen Fisher Introduces SleepwearShop the nap dress of your dreams.
  41. finer things
    Mary Jane, All Grown UpThese platform Celine pumps are anything but childish.
  42. the bigger picture
    Prospect Park Is the (Only) Place to BeOne October weekend of socially distanced socializing.
  43. fashion
    From Behind-the-Scenes to in Front of the CameraFive Gucci design team employees on being asked to model in the brand’s new campaign.
  44. ch-ch-ch-changes
    Man Repeller Is Shutting Down“Due to financial constraints, we are no longer able to sustain the business,” says Leandra Medine Cohen.
  45. the object of our affection
    I’ve Had a Crush on This Bracelet for YearsIt has a wild origin story.
  46. shopping
    The People Demanded More SweatpantsAnd their cries were answered.
  47. finer things
    Old Hollywood Style for 2020’s Newest StarsThis sheer Miu Miu skirt feels glamorous but modern.
  48. culture
    What Happens When You Get Young Female Filmmakers on a Zoom Call?Chanel and Tribeca Enterprises hosted their annual “Through Her Lens” program virtually this year.
  49. introductions
    Francesca Scorsese Will Have a Spaghetti Fight if That’s What it TakesThe 20-year-old actress on everything from her debut role to managing her dad’s Instagram.
  50. shopping
    Holiday Shopping Will Be Weird This YearPeople are going to buy gifts way earlier, and shipping is going to get complicated.
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