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Fashion

nothing compares to sinéad o'connor's early 90s style

In 1990, Sinéad O'Connor headlined Glastonbury wearing a leather jacket, a “Fat Slags” tee tucked into her jeans, and round sunglasses. It's Noah Johnson's favorite look from the Irish superstar, but he'll never attempt to recreate it.
Noah Johnson
12.29.17
Fashion

an ode to amy sedaris's subversive, slapstick fashion

Comedian Sudi Green makes a case for the co-existence of comedy and style.
Sudi Green
12.28.17
Fashion

in praise of justin bieber's all or nothing style

Writer Gemma Sieff has been told she resembles Justin Bieber. But most of all, she enjoys his unrestrained approach to getting dressed.
Gemma Sieff
12.27.17
Think Pieces

rediscovering 60s ye-ye icon françoise hardy in the 90s

When you realize that your haircut may in fact be someone else's.
Hermione Hoby
1.24.17
Fashion

ursula andress, queen of power dressing

Alex Ronan shares a lesson on confidence and coats from a 60s film siren.
Alex Ronan
1.2.17
Fashion

an ode to chrissie hynde’s feral fashion sense

Writer Maggie Lange considers the seeming contradictions within The Pretenders front woman’s inimitable aesthetic.
Maggie Lange
1.2.17
Fashion

the subversive allure of young truman capote

With his threadbare t-shirts and bedroom eyes, the author at 23 became writer Amy Rose Spiegel's stylistic hero.
Amy Rose Spiegel
12.30.16
Fashion

what parker posey taught me about corsets and careers

Rave queen turned librarian Mary from 'Party Girl' is an unlikely but instructive role model, says Alice Hines.
Alice Hines
12.29.16
Fashion

in search of river phoenix's thrift store mystique

Writer Alex Frank on looking for realness in Carhartt jackets and damaged Dr. Martens.
Alex Frank
12.28.16
Fashion

the power of solange’s proudly unconventional style

Googling Solange’s fashion choices is like looking into the future, says writer Jazmine Hughes.
Jazmine Hughes
12.27.16
Fashion

lifelong lessons in style from gwen stefani

Writer Laia Garcia reflects on her years as a pre-teen "Gwennabe."
Laia Garcia
12.26.16
Think Pieces

how aggi of the pastels stole my teenage heart

All about the mysterious Glasgow tomboy with her oversized denim jacket and lilting bass lines.
Sadie Stein
12.21.15
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