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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. covers
    Megan Rapinoe Paired Her Valentino Dress With a SledgehammerSmashes it.
  2. ch-ch-changes
    Marie Claire’s Editor-in-Chief Is Stepping DownAnne Fulenwider will be succeeded by Aya Kanai.
  3. finer things
    Prada Brings Back the Chunky HeelThis red patent leather pair is like candy.
  4. an investigation
    Is It Socially Acceptable to Wear a Sweatsuit Out of the House?The Cut staff investigates.
  5. art basel miami 2019
    Hanging Out With Diplo at Art BaselHe gave us some art-buying tips.
  6. art basel miami 2019
    The Best, Weirdest, Most Over-the-top Works at Art Basel Miami Beach 2019From a Balenciaga sofa to a Diesel apartment complex.
  7. openings
    Inside the Manliest Jewelry Store on EarthTiffany & Co. opened a pop-up especially for dudes.
  8. costumes
    The Best Part of The Irishman Is the PajamasJust two wise guys, swapping secrets like teenagers at a sleepover.
  9. advent calendar 2019
    Gift of the Day: Chic Headphones to Wear at WorkPerfect for anyone with an open-plan office.
  10. art basel miami 2019
    These Gucci Sunglasses Have Built-in CamerasAnd they were designed in collaboration with Beach Bum director Harmony Korine.
  11. art basel miami 2019
    Finally, a Fashion Brand Is Serving FriesBottega Veneta is taking over Miami’s historic 11th Street Diner.
  12. art basel miami 2019
    Every Celebrity on the Planet Was at This Fashion ShowFrom Bella Hadid to Brienne of Tarth.
  13. 2019 in review
    Who Hustled the Hardest in 2019?An exhaustive list of all J.Lo’s achievements this year.
  14. legends
    Honoring the Man Who Dressed HollywoodJulia Roberts, Cate Blanchett, and Lauren Hutton all came out to celebrate Armani.
  15. costume design
    The Boots in This Movie Were So Good, Beyoncé Bought ThemCostume designer Shiona Turini breaks down each look.
  16. college admissions scandal
    What Is Olivia Jade Trying to Tell Us in Her New Vlog?Besides the fact that she can’t tell us anything.
  17. openings
    Who Will Fill the Hole Left by Claire’s?Studs, a new piercing studio and jewelry store in Soho, would like to try.
  18. finer things
    The Only Holiday Party Accessory You NeedThis feathery Loewe headband will give you classy bangs.
  19. holiday windows
    This Real Housewife Is Most Excited for the HolidaysDorinda Medley was beside herself at the Saks holiday window reveal.
  20. amas 2019
    AMAs 2019: The Best Reactions to Lizzo’s Tiny PurseLizzo’s fans inserted themselves into the world’s smallest accessory.
  21. red carpet
    AMAs 2019: The Best, Worst, and Tiniest Celebrity Red-Carpet LooksFrom Lizzo’s bag to Selena Gomez’s slime dress.
  22. miniatures
    Well, Well, Well, Look Who Also Decided to Make a Tiny BagIntroducing the Everlane “micro” bag.
  23. promotions
    Normani Has a Sexy New JobThanks to Rihanna.
  24. sports
    Giant Sports Man Carries Tiny BagNBA player Jordan Clarkson wore Chanel like a necklace.
  25. retail feelings
    This New Store Feels SpecialBode’s new storefront is New York retail’s best-kept secret.
  26. relationships
    Pete Davidson and Kaia Gerber Have One Very Important Thing in CommonThey both look extremely good in pants.
  27. downtown kids
    A Downtown Legend Captures New York’s Next Generation“Relax!” says Maripol, the original Polaroid queen.
  28. self-reflection
    My Year of Carrying a Teeny-Tiny BagHere’s what I learned.
  29. tidying up
    The Queen of Decluttering Would Like to Sell You Some ThingsBecause your house is empty after tidying up.
  30. finer things
    I Want to Live in This Easy Black BootIsabel Marant knows the comfort of a classic staple.
  31. dionaissance
    My Heart Would Like to Wear This Outfit to a Holiday PartyCéline Dion is a walking piece of red velvet cake.
  32. style hack
    How to Cosplay As a Rich Person Wearing Only UniqloA helpful guide to climbing the cashmere social ladder.
  33. in my feed
    Welcome to the Age of the Boob SuitKim Kardashian West and Emily Ratajkowski are both doing it.
  34. trend report
    Hot Celebrities Wearing Newsboy Caps: An InvestigationWhy are so many beautiful men obsessed with such a silly-looking hat?
  35. movies
    Young Ralph Lauren Was Such a CharmerA new HBO documentary captures the designer’s life, and many good looks.
  36. retail feelings
    Shopping Review: Nordstrom’s First New York Flagship StoreA lifelong New Yorker takes her first visit.
  37. collaborations
    An Ecofriendly Puffer That Doubles As a Sleeping BagIsn’t that what we all want from a puffer, anyway?
  38. art exhibits
    The 2020 Met Gala Theme Has Been AnnouncedWhat will Rihanna wear?
  39. cut opinion pages
    The Mona Lisa Should Just Get BangsHear me out.
  40. covers
    The Hot Priest Gave Phoebe Waller-Bridge the Sexiest ComplimentIn a new Vogue profile.
  41. video
    See How Marine Serre Turns Fabric Scraps Into Luxury GarmentsLike jeans and plaid skirts.
  42. finer things
    Be the Hottest Duck at the PartyA feathery Marc Jacobs dress for those who love to stand out.
  43. now smell this
    9 Poems for Celine’s 9 New PerfumesOne smells like a smoky Paris nightclub.
  44. mysteries
    How Did Lady Gaga’s Dress End Up in a Hotel Lost-and-Found?It’s custom Valentino couture.
  45. awards
    Giorgio Armani Was Honored in New York City Last Night At an annual WWD event.
  46. scammers
    Elizabeth Holmes Accused of Yet Another Crime: A Black Turtleneck ShortageAre that many people dressing up as scammers for Halloween?
  47. behind the scenes
    See Where the World’s Softest Cashmere Comes FromLoro Piana worked with “March of the Penguins” director, Luc Jacquet on a short film.
  48. technology
    I Can’t Wait to Lose the New AirPods ProAnd all my money. (They cost $250.)
  49. finer things
    Can You Picture the Owner of This Loewe Pouch?A status bag for chiller types.
  50. an investigation
    How Soft Are the Hands of GQ Editors, Really?An investigation into their manhood, and the state of masculinity in general.
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