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The Sigil Papers: An Adventure in Customer Service

I ordered a perfume sample and got the wrong one. A journey into the dark heart of a Mad Tea-party ensued:   Hi Joanne, I’m the founder and creative director of Sigil and I wanted to say thank you for … Continue reading

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Hideous Denim: Now It’s Personal

On my way into a Nordstrom dressing room, I grabbed this denim jacket that was hanging near the entrance. Just trying to amuse myself, although my actual selections were nearly as awful and inappropriate. The salesperson who unlocked the fitting … Continue reading

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Hideous Clothes for Desperate Times, On Sale!

These Burnt Cuff pants say it all: “I am a greedy nutcase.” They bespeak the Trump era and it’s whole ruling ethos. They were $890 but are now marked down to just $312, by the brand Ottolinger, who “utilise lighters, … Continue reading

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Time Out For Jimmy Choo

Everything is horrible and more horrible by the minute. We’re not going to be ready for the next outrage unless we stop and take a breath. Some may want to stop and smell the roses, but I prefer a bracing … Continue reading

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Denim Nightmares

To quote a song from Suicidal Tendencies, “I’m not crazy; You’re the one who’s crazy!” I’m talking to you, Y/Project. What does this jacket want from us?? Is it trying to mimic an optical illusion? It is like one of … Continue reading

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Bootie Extravaganza F/W 20017

If you’re a Bootie Aficionado™, and who isn’t, this is the season you’ve been waiting for. For every time you’ve wondered why no one made booties with mink pom-poms or a thousand buckles, your prayers have been answered, with interest. … Continue reading

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Let’s Never Forget Denim

Even if you’re sick of this, it’s good to cleanse the palate every so often, right? You can’t spend every minute of every hour going Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump. Well, you can, especially on Twitter, but it’s just not … Continue reading

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Guess How Much For These Jeans!

Obviously they are very special. You want to feel special? Be prepared to pay for it. Especially when it comes to denim. There are fifty thousand brands of denim to choose from, and the “cult” brands are changing every minute. … Continue reading

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Why Isn’t The Vetements Joke Over Yet?

First of all, Vetements is pronounced vet-MAHN. Look at a mirror while saying it. Do you feel embarrassed, or at least tainted? Good. If you don’t know about Vetements, you are free to go. Run along, and keep your innocence. … Continue reading

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The Perfect Shredded T-Shirt

I’m going to disagree and say, almost perfect. The price is certainly fair, given, you know. But If I have to hand wash it, then no. Forget it. Thoughts?

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