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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. finer things
    Harry Styles Would Look Great in TheseA pair of serpentine crystal earrings from Gucci.
  2. culture
    Davina Is Leaving the Selling Sunset Firm?!And joining their business rival, in a classic Davina move.
  3. spring 2021
    Fashion Week Invites Are More Extravagant Than EverNew perks have developed to make up for social distancing.
  4. finer things
    These Bottega Boots Will Brighten Any Rainy DayThey look like gummy bears.
  5. cooking
    The Perfect Gift for a Home CookA super pretty bottle of olive oil for a good cause.
  6. in memoriam
    Kenzo Founder Dies of COVID-19 ComplicationsKenzo Takada has passed away at the age of 81.
  7. fashion
    Rihanna’s New Savage x Fenty Show Is an Hour-Long TouchfestRemember touching?
  8. melania trump
    Yes, Melania Was Trolling Us“I’m driving liberals crazy, that’s for sure,” she says in newly revealed recordings.
  9. shopping
    A Prada Classic Gets a New LifeThe brand has expanded its sustainable “Re-Nylon” collection to include apparel, footwear, and more accessories.
  10. finer things
    A Bag With Dancing TasselsLoewe’s “Flamenco” clutch has a bit of Spanish flair.
  11. fashion
    Kerby Jean-Raymond Has a Big New JobHe’s been appointed vice-president of creative direction at Reebok.
  12. retail
    Nordstrom Will No Longer Sell Fur and Exotic-Animal SkinsIt’s the first U.S. retailer to ban the latter.
  13. shopping
    Yet Another Reason to Want CrocsBad Bunny designed glow-in-the-dark slip-ons for the brand.
  14. mfw spring 2021
    The 13 Best Looks From Milan Fashion WeekIn Italy, the show must go on.
  15. lost new york
    It’s Almost Time to Start Paying Retail As its closure looms, New York fashion fans look back on Century 21.
  16. cut opinion pages
    Just Celebrate Your Winter Birthday NowWhy not?
  17. mfw spring 2021
    What Is the Prada-ness?A truly existential question.
  18. fashion
    Shopping, With a Side of DemocracyYou can now register to vote at Saks.
  19. fashion
    A Sweatpants Pioneer on the Future of FashionIt’s Norma Kamali’s time to shine. Again.
  20. finer things
    It’s Still Warm Enough to Wear This SkirtA perfect look for the first official day of fall.
  21. 2020 emmys
    Further Proof That Crocs Can Be HotNot that you needed any.
  22. ch-ch-ch-changes
    Vogue.com Has a New EditorCongratulations to Chioma Nnadi.
  23. lfw spring 2021
    Burberry Brought Its Fashion Show to the WoodsTake a look at the spring 2021 collection.
  24. bad gal
    Oh Thank God, Rihanna’s Back“Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 2” will stream on October 2.
  25. fashion
    Telfar’s New Ugg Campaign Will Make You Feel Ohhhh So Good“I find Ugg really sexy,” said the designer.
  26. finer things
    Do You Accept This Rose?Valentino’s lush new Atelier bag is a purse for plant lovers.
  27. shopping
    Some Fall Fashion to Look Forward ToUniqlo U’s new collection gives sweatpants a fresh update.
  28. fashion
    The Stunning Awkwardness of Face Masks on the Red CarpetCelebrities tried to make the best of a strange situation at the 2020 Venice Film Festival.
  29. ch-ch-ch-changes
    Marie Claire’s Editor-in-Chief Is Leaving After Just 9 MonthsAya Kanai will be replaced by Sally Holmes.
  30. fashion
    The ‘Oscars of Fashion’ Tries to Get With the TimesThe winners made history.
  31. fashion
    A Fashion Film Made in IsolationIn My Room, by Mati Diop, is the 20th installment in Miu Miu’s “Women’s Tales” series.
  32. art
    Young Black Photographers, Blurring the LinesA look at “Just Pictures,” a new show curated by Antwaun Sargent.
  33. closures
    Century 21 Is the Latest Pandemic Retail CasualtyNew York’s discount department store has filed for bankruptcy and will close.
  34. nyfw spring 2021
    The Black in Fashion Council Announces NYFW ProgrammingIncluding a town hall event and a spotlight on Black talent.
  35. fashion
    Tiffany’s $16 Billion Engagement Is Called OffOn Wednesday, LVMH pulled out of the historic deal.
  36. fashion
    Can This Designer Fill Karl Lagerfeld’s Shoes?Fendi named Kim Jones as the brand’s new women’s artistic director.
  37. red carpet
    This Red Carpet Was Totally SurrealBut also amazing. See all the looks at the Venice Film Festival.
  38. fashion
    From Designing Her Own Prom Dress to Starring in Fashion AdsKyemah McEntyre models alongside J.Lo and Michael B. Jordan in Coach’s new campaign.
  39. merch
    Joe Biden’s Merch Gets a Fashion MakeoverFrom 19 big-name designers.
  40. in memoriam
    Remembering Chadwick Boseman on the Red CarpetHis style was bold, risk-taking, and always impeccable.
  41. how i get it done
    How I Get It Done: Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Aya KanaiFrom a morning walk over the Brooklyn Bridge to working her way through a 25-pound bag of lentils.
  42. merch
    The Met Celebrates Its 150th Birthday With New MerchCatbird-designed jewelry inspired by works of female artists.
  43. rnc 2020
    Melania Does Dictator CosplayThe message of her RNC jacket wasn’t subtle.
  44. covers
    Vogue’s September Issue Theme Is HopeThe magazine gave not one but two painters — Kerry James Marshall and Jordan Casteel — full creative control.
  45. nyfw spring 2021
    New York Fashion Week Is Still HappeningGovernor Cuomo confirmed that the show will go on next month — with face masks and no indoor audiences.
  46. synergy
    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Brought the ‘Bushwick Birkin’ to D.C.Days after shouting out designer Telfar Clemens on her Instagram.
  47. quiz
    Can You Tell the Selling Sunset Twins Apart?How well do you know the Oppenheim brothers? Can you tell Brett from Jason? Which one prefers knit ties? Take this quiz and find out.
  48. merch
    Grab a Bucket and a Mop and This ‘WAP’ UmbrellaCardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have launched a line of merch.
  49. jewerly
    You Can Now Get a Full Background Check on a Tiffany DiamondA new initiative provides more transparency into the industry.
  50. shopping
    It Just Got a Lot Easier to Secure a Telfar BagIn response to overwhelming demand, the brand is hosting a one-day-only preorder event.
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