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An Unapologetic Woman
Good (mid-March) morning to all of you. The weather is weathering well in NYC, and my days are filled with dog walks, work, and more dog walks, which bring me great joy. Walking lady Gidget through the tree-lined streets of my neighborhood is a simple pleasure I look forward to every day, and from the happy smiles of her legions of fans, so does the world. A good thing. I'll take the lovely moments when I get them. Speaking of lovely, doesn’t Lee look super lovely going for a stroll with that sandal and belted trench vibe? I dig it. Perfection and inspiration for these in-between days.
In other news, I often bookmark articles when I don't have a moment and want to return to them. I’ve been trying to read this piece in the Times about finally organizing my closet for a good minute now and can’t get through it. Perhaps. I don’t want to have one turtleneck and one pair of pants, and I never will. Good on you if you’re that gal. Read the article and find out. Perhaps that’s also why I’ve given up on personal styling. Who am I to tell you what to eliminate when I can’t do it for myself? Then again, I CAN do it for others. Just not for me.
Another thing that is unfortunately not for me is this whole insanity around endless VISUAL documentation of s
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Black British fashion is ruling the world right now – and a new documentary, titled GARMS, explores its generational impact.
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The 44-minute film, led by stylist, writer, and creative Ayishat Akanbi, GARMS kicks off with the arrival of the passenger ship HMT Empire Windrush, celebrating 75 years since its entry on UK soil. The progression of local style has continuously influenced mainstream fashion movements, from punks to skinheads and streetwear to runway.
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After the film’s premiere in London, Hypebeast caught
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