Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Goodbye, Dear Barbara

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Barbara as my reluctant model Life—and even death—make it into AllWays in Fashion. It pains me to write a tribute to my dear friend Barbara....
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The Carry-On You Need to Carry On

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This isn't a fun fashion read or even a pithy fashion rant. It's barely fashion at all, although there are clothes involved. It hel...
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Friday, September 5, 2025

Unfashionable Fashion Fads of the '50s

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The 1950's saw women's fashion morph from the structured and severe WWII years—influenced by voluntary restrictions and military sty...
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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Stylish Read: "Claire McCardell—The Designer Who Set Women Free"

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If you've been a reader here for a while, you may have noticed I mention Claire McCardell a lot . She was my fashion godmother, the woma...
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Great Cropped Debate

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She could wear no wrong... About this time of year, every year, we see cropped pants for sale. No one ever declares "This is The Year o...
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

I Laughed When I Saw This...

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...but then I didn't.  The jelly (pliable plastic) sandal by Chloe that I saw in a recent Harper's Bazaar sells for $590. I laughed,...
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Sunday, June 1, 2025

Cheers to the Future of Shopping?

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Neiman's Bubbly Vending Machine Saks Fifth Avenue bought the ailing Neiman Marcus in December 2024 and immediately closed the flagship s...
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Vintage Shopping: The Future is Now

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There are many reasons to shop Vintage aka Pre-loved aka Thrifted. It's always been right for: > Those who love the thrill of the hun...