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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. collaborations
    Why on Earth Is Forever 21 Collaborating With USPS?For the person who loves dressing like the bane of their existence.
  2. ones to watch
    One of These Young Designers Will Win Fashion’s Biggest PrizeHere are the 2019 LVMH finalists.
  3. costumes
    Matthew McConaughey Didn’t Know How to Wear a ThongCostume designer Heidi Bivens talks about her work on Beach Bum.
  4. fashion
    Is This the Story Behind the Jumpsuit That Went Viral at the Apple Live Event?Wyatt Mitchell may have been paying tribute to a former boss.
  5. retail feelings
    Is It Any Fun to Shop at New York’s New Mega-Mall?What I learned after a week browsing Hudson Yards.
  6. models
    Model Nathan Westling Comes Out As Transgender“It feels like I’ve been wearing like a mask my whole life,” he said.
  7. turtlenecks
    Elizabeth Holmes Ruined the Black Turtleneck for EveryoneThe look needs a serious rebrand now.
  8. ch-ch-changes
    Gucci Launches a New Inclusivity InitiativeIt’s a response to the blackface accusations from earlier this year.
  9. college admissions scandal
    Will Olivia Jade Quit College Because of the Scandal?TMZ reports both Lori Laughlin’s daughters won’t be going back to USC.
  10. fashion news
    Louis Vuitton Won’t Produce Michael Jackson T-ShirtOr any item “that directly features Michael Jackson elements.”
  11. college admissions scandal
    Imagine Committing Fraud for a Kid and Then She Just Starts VloggingLori Loughlin’s daughter Olivia Jade does dorm room spon-con and party makeup tutorials.
  12. oh hell ya
    Martha Stewart Wore Marc Jacobs Grunge to Frost Easter CookiesSmells like teen spirit … and baked goods.
  13. fashion
    Of Course Robyn Designed the Best Leggings“You can wear them clubbing; you can wear them when you’re working.”
  14. pfw fall 2019
    Inside Karl Lagerfeld’s Last Chanel ShowThe designer planned his finale down to the weather.
  15. plant people
    Wait, Is Rihanna Actually Designing Garden Products?Maybe.
  16. awok
    Anna Wintour Reveals What You Should Actually Wear to a Job InterviewThe opposite of what you might think.
  17. sneakerheads
    Are These Avocado Toast Sneakers Why Millennials Can’t Afford Homes?I mean sure, why not?
  18. tidying up
    Marie Kondo Is Sending Hypebeasts Into Emotional Distress“Wife watched Marie Kondo and is making me sell this shirt.”
  19. ch-ch-changes
    Can This New Designer Save J.Crew?Chris Benz was just named head of women’s design.
  20. mfw fall 2019
    This Retired Supermodel Just Walked VersaceAnd she looked amazing.
  21. mfw fall 2019
    Bottega Veneta Is BackDesigner Daniel Lee had a strong debut.
  22. mfw fall 2019
    A Salisbury Steak Dinner Walked Down the Runway in MilanMoschino showed a couture TV dinner. Why not?
  23. mfw fall 2019
    Inside Karl Lagerfeld’s Emotional Last Show at FendiPlus, Prada and Moschino.
  24. mfw fall 2019
    These Puffer Coats Are So Pretty, They’ll Make You Want a Snow DayMoncler adds two more designers to its “Genius” collective.
  25. mfw fall 2019
    Can Gucci Shield Us From Ourselves?The brand offered protection for the modern age.
  26. remembering karl
    Karl Lagerfeld’s Most Memorable QuotesFrom the controversial to the inspiring
  27. fashion
    Gucci and Prada Announce Diversity ProgramsThe Italian brands have both recently faced accusations of racism.
  28. fashion
    Is Fashion Finally Ready to Face Its Blackface Problem?A slew of recent controversies point to the industry’s deep lack of awareness.
  29. parties!
    Runways Are for Fashion, But Parties Are for StyleOpening Ceremony celebrates its stylish community of celebrities and drag queens.
  30. parties!
    Alexander Wang Is Still the Life of the PartyThe designer swooped in to save New York Fashion Week nightlife.
  31. photography
    What It Looks Like to Be Young and in LoveTiffany & Co. gets up close with young New York couples.
  32. q&a
    Uggs Have Officially Infiltrated New York Fashion WeekThe Eckhaus Latta designers explain their new collaboration.
  33. nyfw fall 2019
    This Fashion Designer Missed Her Own Show Thanks to the Government ShutdownXue Gao was stuck in China without a visa.
  34. campaign trail
    NYU Students Collaborated on This Major Fashion CampaignWoolrich taps fledgling creative talents.
  35. personal news
    Why Elle Editor Nina García Is Sitting Out Fashion WeekShe shared a personal announcement on Thursday.
  36. i’m a model
    Socialists, Not Socialites Walk Fashion Shows NowRed Scare podcast hosts manifested their modeling dreams.
  37. The Most Beautiful Humans at Men’s Fashion WeekWere backstage at the Palomo Spain show.
  38. hot shot
    Did You See Adam Levine’s Underwear?We did and we can’t stop thinking about it.
  39. finer things
    Louis Vuitton’s Headphones Cost $836 More Than AirPodsEarly adopters include rappers Lil Uzi Vert, Travis Scott, and Lil Yachty.
  40. spring 2019 fashion issue
    Gen Z’s ‘It’ Girl Is a BoyLuka Sabbat is 2019’s Chloë Sevigny.
  41. collaborations
    Moncler Adds Two New Fashion ‘Geniuses’ to Its RosterMatthew Williams and Richard Quinn are the latest collaborators.
  42. campaign trail
    Mrs. Maisel Actress Rachel Brosnahan Honors Her Aunt Kate SpadeIn this joyous Frances Valentine campaign.
  43. children of the corn
    Justin Bieber Wants the Youth to Wear BeigeSee his brand-new clothing line.
  44. paris couture week
    This Fashion Show Moved Céline Dion to TearsValentino’s spring 2019 haute couture show made everyone emotional.
  45. paris couture week
    Look at These Beautiful MemesViktor & Rolf made a statement during Paris Couture Week.
  46. costume drama
    Why Does Penn Badgley Wear an Apron on You?So you like a little attention. Okay, I bite …
  47. street style
    The Thrill of Winter-Weather DressingMore layers simply means more opportunities for color, texture, style — and trends.
  48. wearable tech
    Do Not Lose These $995 Louis Vuitton HeadphonesAnd you thought AirPods looked rich.
  49. fixations
    I Think About This a Lot: Chloë Sevigny and Pauly D at a Knicks GameI see myself smack in the middle of their gaze.
  50. food
    New Yorkers Mourn Souen, Beloved Boiled Food Restaurant“It’s the most pretentious unpretentious place you can go.”
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