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2004 Was the Best Year for Bags
From Dior Saddles to rare, chunky Prada obsessions.
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Kristen Bateman
Chapter 26: Fashion's Devil Horn Fascination
Unpacking the little pointed horn motifs at Simone Rocha, Vaquera and Vivienne Westwood.
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Chapter 23: How to Dress like a Blythe Doll
Investigating the undying influence and fashion history of Blythe Dolls.
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Chapter 3: Miu Miu Bags
Enter into the void of girlish delight: selections from my Miu Miu bag collection, plus how to shop secondhand Miu Miu bags.
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What I'm Buying Secondhand + What I'm Consigning, Part 3
Shiny pretty things.
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Chapter 28: Why Don't You Wear a Tiara?
Thinking about Miu Miu, Simone Rocha and Tarina Tarantino's takes on tiaras.
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What I'm Buying Secondhand + What I'm Consigning, Part 2
Another inspiring purge.
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Chapter 24: The Thrill of a Pinstripe Suit
Mob w̶i̶f̶e̶ boss aesthetic.
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Chapter 15: Five '80s Eccentrics for Your Outfit Consideration
Use them for your outfit inspiration.
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Chapter 11: Consider the Skirt Suit
Fashion that makes you feel alive; on the edge of imagined evil corporate corruption.
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Chapter 29: Exploring Tom Ford's Maximalist Archives
In honor of my new book on Tom Ford, out today.
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What I bought at America's Largest Flea Market (with photos)
Belated Brimfield haul + search terms for shopping at home.
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