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Plus-Size Women Are Paying More To Find Clothes That Fit Their Bodies, & That's So Wrong The surefire secret to a successful plus-size collection is fit. And still, it’s a concept that many designers — especially in the luxury world — have yet to fully grasp. Fitting for a diverse range of plus-size bodies is a challenge in and of… By Gianluca Russo Meet The Bottega Veneta Bag That Will Be Everywhere In 60 Days "It's good to be safe, but you know it's really important to be bold." These were the words that echoed through the room as models snaked their way through a sparse group of guests during Bottega Veneta's Spring/Summer 2021 collection, also known as… By Aemilia Madden Meet The 5 Essential Shoe Trends Of Spring 2021, According To Their Designers Raise your hand if you can't remember the last time you wore something other than flat boots, sneakers, or slippers. If you were in a room full of people, you'd likely see lots of hands flying in the air (no judgement!). 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"We chose to wander… By Danielle Naer Bottega Veneta's Latest Collection Will Convince You It's Time For A Pixie Cut When imagery from the Bottega Veneta Salon 01 collection first began pouring out across social media following its Dec. 14 debut, discussion quickly followed suit. To say that Bottega Veneta has a grasp on the industry is an understatement — where… By Madge Maril The Filipino American-Owned Brand I'm Buying From This Holiday Season My family’s Thanksgiving has a different costume theme every year. One year we came in wildly flamboyant hats, and this year (though all through Zoom), our tradition was kept alive by dressing up as our favorite food. But along with the excitement… By Isiah Magsino Make Your Zoom Holiday Dinner Merrier With This Festive Appetizer The good thing about sticking close to home this holiday season is reveling in all the comforts — including culinary indulgences and experimentation. Even if you're not able to celebrate in the usual ways (like gathering with friends and family or… By Ashley Tibbits Kate Hudson’s Floral Wallpaper Is The Epitome Of Grandmillennial Chic After many years of stark, white rooms, a few new decor trends seemed to emerge in 2019 in an effort to warm up spaces and provide some much-needed comfort. The most notable among them? Grandmillennial style, an aesthetic that's often dotted with… By Anna Buckman Mark Our Words: These 10 Nail Trends Will Dominate In 2021 It used to feel almost obligatory that you brought in the new year with an extravagant nail look. High-intensity sparkles, jewels dangling from the pointer finger, or some unconventional nail shape. The best 2021 nail trends, however, are none of… By Blake Newby Plus-Size Women Are Paying More To Find Clothes That Fit Their Bodies, & That's So Wrong The surefire secret to a successful plus-size collection is fit. And still, it’s a concept that many designers — especially in the luxury world — have yet to fully grasp. Fitting for a diverse range of plus-size bodies is a challenge in and of… By Gianluca Russo The Under-The-Radar Ceramic Tabl...